You have parked beside a travel lane. What should you do before opening the driver’s door?
Correct answer: Check for approaching road users and open it only when safe.
Check for vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians before opening a door. Do not leave a traffic-side door open longer than needed to load or unload passengers.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Opening vehicle doors; printed page 35, physical PDF page 38; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A parking space is 15 feet from a crosswalk at an intersection. Is it far enough away?
Correct answer: No; parking is prohibited within 20 feet.
Keep at least 20 feet from a crosswalk at an intersection. An empty crosswalk or missing curb paint does not cancel that clearance.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Crosswalk parking clearance; printed page 35, physical PDF page 38; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
How much clearance does the manual require when parking near a stop sign on the side of a public road?
Correct answer: At least 30 feet.
Do not park within 30 feet of a stop sign, flashing light or traffic-control signal on the side of a public road.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Traffic-control parking clearance; printed page 35, physical PDF page 38; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
How far from the nearest rail of a railroad crossing must you stay when parking?
Correct answer: At least 50 feet.
The manual prohibits parking within 50 feet of the nearest rail. This is a parking rule, not the stopping position for an approaching train.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Railroad parking clearance; printed page 35, physical PDF page 38; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
There is no curb space, so you stop alongside a car already parked at the curb to leave your vehicle. Is that allowed?
Correct answer: No; that is prohibited double parking.
Parking on the traffic side of a vehicle parked at the curb or highway edge is double parking and is not allowed. Warning flashers do not create a parking exception.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Double parking; printed page 35, physical PDF page 38; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
You are leaving a private driveway across a sidewalk. Where must you stop first?
Correct answer: Before crossing the sidewalk.
Stop before crossing a sidewalk or crosswalk when entering a road from a driveway, alley or parking area. Then yield to pedestrians and road traffic.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Leaving a driveway; printed page 41, physical PDF page 44; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A school bus ahead flashes yellow lights. May you pass it on its right side?
Correct answer: No; passing on the right is prohibited.
Minnesota prohibits passing on the right of a school bus displaying either yellow or red flashing lights. Yellow lights warn that the bus is preparing to stop.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; School bus yellow lights; printed page 41, physical PDF page 44; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A student safety patrol is helping children cross the street. How should you approach?
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop for the crossing.
Stop for a student safety patrol helping children cross. Driving through a line of children is illegal even without a patrol present.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; School safety patrol; printed page 43, physical PDF page 46; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A school bus flagger has stopped you at a school exit. When may you proceed?
Correct answer: When the flagger or a police officer directs you.
After stopping for a school bus flagger, wait for permission from the flagger or an officer. Your own view of a gap does not replace that direction.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; School bus flagger; printed page 43, physical PDF page 46; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
You are in the right lane as a transit bus begins merging from a bus stop. What should you do?
Correct answer: Yield to the bus entering the lane.
Drivers in the right lane must yield to transit and metro mobility buses merging from a stop or shoulder. Adjust safely to let the bus reenter.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Transit bus reentry; printed page 43, physical PDF page 46; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A school bus has finished loading on the shoulder and signals left to reenter the right lane. What is your duty?
Correct answer: Yield to its indicated entry into the lane.
The yielding rule also covers a school bus returning from a passenger stop. Its left turn signal indicates the intended movement into the right lane.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; School bus reentry; printed page 43, physical PDF page 46; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A funeral procession is identified by headlights or hazard lights. How much of the procession must you yield to?
Correct answer: The entire procession.
Yield to the whole identified funeral procession, not just its first vehicle. Do not use a gap to cut through it.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Funeral procession; printed page 43, physical PDF page 46; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
An ambulance approaches behind you on a one-way road with red lights and siren operating. Where should you pull over?
Correct answer: To the nearest side, then stop.
On a one-way road, the manual directs drivers to the nearest side. Signal and move safely rather than making an abrupt cross-lane maneuver.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Emergency vehicle on a one-way road; printed page 44, physical PDF page 47; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
An emergency vehicle approaches while you are already inside an intersection. Where should you stop to yield?
Correct answer: Clear the intersection before pulling over and stopping.
Do not block the intersection. Proceed through it, pull over appropriately and stay stopped until the emergency vehicles have passed.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Emergency vehicle at an intersection; printed page 44, physical PDF page 47; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A tow truck has warning lights on beside a road with one lane in your direction. What should you do?
Correct answer: Slow down and pass with caution.
When a safe lane change is unavailable, including on a one-lane-per-direction road, reduce speed and pass cautiously. Do not force an unsafe move into opposing traffic.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Move Over with one lane; printed page 44, physical PDF page 47; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
You are not on official emergency business. How close may you follow a firefighting vehicle on an emergency run?
Correct answer: No closer than 500 feet.
Only vehicles on official emergency business may follow within 500 feet of a firefighting vehicle on an emergency run. Leave responders room to work.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Following a fire vehicle; printed page 44, physical PDF page 47; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
An unprotected fire hose lies across your route. What is required before driving over it?
Correct answer: Direction from a police officer or fire department official.
Do not drive over an unprotected fire hose unless law enforcement or a fire department official directs you to do so. Vehicle clearance is not permission.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Fire hose across the road; printed page 44, physical PDF page 47; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
At an intersection, a pedestrian crosses where a sidewalk continues across the street, but no lines are painted. What must you do?
Correct answer: Stop and yield at the unmarked crosswalk.
Crosswalks can be unmarked where roads intersect sidewalks. Stop for a crossing pedestrian and do not block the crossing with your vehicle.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Unmarked crosswalk; printed page 47, physical PDF page 50; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A pedestrian using a guide dog is crossing in front of you. Why should you avoid revving the engine or honking?
Correct answer: The noise can distract the pedestrian.
Yield to blind pedestrians, including those using a guide dog. The manual cautions against horn or engine noise that may distract them.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Blind pedestrians; printed page 47, physical PDF page 50; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A solid centerline borders your lane. May you cross the center to pass a bicyclist with the required clearance?
Correct answer: Yes, when the maneuver is safe despite the no-passing marking.
Minnesota allows crossing the center to pass a bicyclist in a no-passing zone when safe. Maintain at least three feet of clearance and ensure the rider is not turning left.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Passing a bicycle; printed page 48, physical PDF page 51; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A Class D driver wants to use a neighborhood electric vehicle on a street posted at 45 mph. Does the manual permit this?
Correct answer: No; NEVs are limited to streets posted at 35 mph or less.
The manual limits neighborhood electric vehicles to streets with speed limits of 35 mph or less. Being able to travel more slowly does not make a 45 mph street eligible.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Neighborhood electric vehicles; printed page 51, physical PDF page 54; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
You are behind a large truck and your exit is close ahead. What is the better plan?
Correct answer: Stay behind the truck until your exit.
The manual advises against passing a commercial vehicle when you plan to exit or turn off soon. Stay behind rather than forcing a cut-in ahead of a vehicle needing more stopping space.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Passing before an exit; printed page 51, physical PDF page 54; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
Where should a properly adjusted shoulder belt lie?
Correct answer: Across the chest and middle of the shoulder.
The shoulder belt should fit snugly across the chest and the middle of the shoulder. Use it together with the lap belt rather than routing it under an arm or behind the back.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Shoulder belt position; printed page 37, physical PDF page 40; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
What minimum spacing does the manual recommend between the driver and the steering wheel?
Correct answer: Try to keep at least 10 inches.
The manual recommends at least 10 inches between the driver and steering wheel. Adjust the driving position while retaining safe access to the controls.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Airbag seating distance; printed page 39, physical PDF page 42; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
After a crash, you do not have the requested insurance details with you. Within what period does the manual say to provide them?
Correct answer: Within 72 hours.
Provide the insurer and agent information to the investigating officer. If it is not with you, the manual gives a 72-hour period to supply it. This does not excuse other immediate crash duties.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Crash insurance information; printed page 39, physical PDF page 42; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
