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Minnesota printable driving practice

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1. You want to turn right at a circular red light, and no sign prohibits it. What must happen first?
1. Stop completely, then yield and turn only when clear.
2. Slow down and turn without stopping.
3. Enter the crosswalk before checking for people.
4. Wait for a driver behind you to approve the turn.
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2. You are already waiting inside an intersection to turn left when the signal becomes red. What should you do?
1. Back up through the crosswalk.
2. Complete the turn as soon as it is safe.
3. Remain there until the next green even if the way is clear.
4. Turn immediately without checking opposing vehicles.
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3. The overhead lane signal changes to a steady yellow X. What should you prepare to do?
1. Speed up because the lane has priority.
2. Stop beneath the signal.
3. Move safely out of that lane before it closes.
4. Begin a U-turn in the lane.
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4. Two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time and their paths conflict. Who yields?
1. The driver who has the other vehicle on the left.
2. The driver with the newer car.
3. The driver who intends to continue straight in every case.
4. The driver who has the other vehicle on the right.
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5. You are ready to enter a roundabout while vehicles circulate from your left. What should you do?
1. Yield and wait for a safe gap.
2. Enter because arriving vehicles have priority.
3. Expect circulating drivers to stop for you.
4. Drive clockwise to avoid waiting.
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6. The road is icy and the posted limit is 55 mph. What determines a safe speed?
1. The sign requires every car to maintain 55 mph.
2. The conditions may require driving below the posted limit.
3. The speed of the fastest driver is the safe speed.
4. The posted limit is safe whenever your tires are new.
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7. How far before a turn should you begin signaling?
1. Only after entering the intersection.
2. At least 20 feet before the turn.
3. At least 100 feet before the turn.
4. Only when another driver sounds a horn.
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8. You want to cross a divided highway at a J-turn intersection. What route should you expect?
1. Drive straight through the restricted median opening.
2. Turn left across both directions from the side road.
3. Reverse into the highway shoulder and wait.
4. Turn right, then use the designated median U-turn.
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9. A car ahead is waiting to turn left. The only available space to its right is the shoulder. May you use that shoulder to pass?
1. No; do not leave the main traveled roadway to pass.
2. Yes, if the shoulder is paved.
3. Yes, if you use your right signal.
4. Yes, but only at less than 15 mph.
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10. You find an unmarked parking space 6 feet from a fire hydrant. May you park there?
1. Yes, if you will remain in the car.
2. No; Minnesota prohibits parking within 10 feet of a hydrant.
3. Yes, unless the curb is painted.
4. Yes, if no fire truck is nearby.
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11. In ideal conditions with a standard-length car, what following interval does Minnesota’s manual recommend?
1. One second at every speed.
2. Exactly one car length.
3. At least a three-second interval.
4. A distance based only on the posted speed limit.
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12. Your tires begin riding on water and lose contact with the road. What should you do with the accelerator?
1. Press harder to push through the water.
2. Alternate rapidly between accelerating and braking.
3. Hold your speed until the next turn.
4. Ease your foot off it.
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13. The road is covered with ice. Should you use cruise control?
1. No; keep direct control of speed.
2. Yes, because it prevents skids.
3. Yes, but only on bridges.
4. Only while following a snowplow.
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14. An oncoming vehicle is traveling toward you in your lane. Which escape direction does the manual recommend?
1. Turn left into the opposing lane.
2. Move to the right, leaving the road if necessary and safe.
3. Stay centered and accelerate.
4. Steer toward the other vehicle to signal the danger.
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15. A truck ahead signals right but moves somewhat left before turning. What should you avoid?
1. Waiting behind while it completes the turn.
2. Watching its turn signal.
3. Trying to squeeze between the truck and the curb.
4. Giving the truck room.
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16. What is the minimum age to qualify for a Minnesota instruction permit?
1. 14 years old.
2. 16 years old in every case.
3. 18 years old.
4. 15 years old.
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17. A teen’s parent has not taken the approved parent class. What supervised-driving log is normally required for the provisional license?
1. At least 50 hours, including 15 at night.
2. At least 15 hours, all at night.
3. At least 30 hours with no nighttime requirement.
4. At least 50 hours, all in daylight.
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18. You are waiting in a traffic queue. May you manually read and send text messages because the car is temporarily stopped?
1. Yes, whenever the brake pedal is pressed.
2. No; the restriction includes being stopped in traffic.
3. Yes, if the traffic light is red.
4. Yes, if you can see the car ahead.
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19. Where should the lap portion of a properly fitted belt lie?
1. Across the soft abdomen.
2. Across the chest only.
3. Snugly across the hips or upper thighs.
4. Loosely above the waist.
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20. What actually reduces alcohol concentration in the body?
1. Drinking strong coffee before leaving.
2. Taking a cold shower before driving.
3. Exercising vigorously before getting in the car.
4. Time for the body to eliminate alcohol.
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Practice questions

1. You want to turn right at a circular red light, and no sign prohibits it. What must happen first?

2. You are already waiting inside an intersection to turn left when the signal becomes red. What should you do?

3. The overhead lane signal changes to a steady yellow X. What should you prepare to do?

4. Two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time and their paths conflict. Who yields?

5. You are ready to enter a roundabout while vehicles circulate from your left. What should you do?

6. The road is icy and the posted limit is 55 mph. What determines a safe speed?

7. How far before a turn should you begin signaling?

8. You want to cross a divided highway at a J-turn intersection. What route should you expect?

9. A car ahead is waiting to turn left. The only available space to its right is the shoulder. May you use that shoulder to pass?

10. You find an unmarked parking space 6 feet from a fire hydrant. May you park there?

11. In ideal conditions with a standard-length car, what following interval does Minnesota’s manual recommend?

12. Your tires begin riding on water and lose contact with the road. What should you do with the accelerator?

13. The road is covered with ice. Should you use cruise control?

14. An oncoming vehicle is traveling toward you in your lane. Which escape direction does the manual recommend?

15. A truck ahead signals right but moves somewhat left before turning. What should you avoid?

16. What is the minimum age to qualify for a Minnesota instruction permit?

17. A teen’s parent has not taken the approved parent class. What supervised-driving log is normally required for the provisional license?

18. You are waiting in a traffic queue. May you manually read and send text messages because the car is temporarily stopped?

19. Where should the lap portion of a properly fitted belt lie?

20. What actually reduces alcohol concentration in the body?

Answer key & explanations

1. A — Stop completely, then yield and turn only when clear.

2. B — Complete the turn as soon as it is safe.

3. C — Move safely out of that lane before it closes.

4. D — The driver who has the other vehicle on the right.

5. A — Yield and wait for a safe gap.

6. B — The conditions may require driving below the posted limit.

7. C — At least 100 feet before the turn.

8. D — Turn right, then use the designated median U-turn.

9. A — No; do not leave the main traveled roadway to pass.

10. B — No; Minnesota prohibits parking within 10 feet of a hydrant.

11. C — At least a three-second interval.

12. D — Ease your foot off it.

13. A — No; keep direct control of speed.

14. B — Move to the right, leaving the road if necessary and safe.

15. C — Trying to squeeze between the truck and the curb.

16. D — 15 years old.

17. A — At least 50 hours, including 15 at night.

18. B — No; the restriction includes being stopped in traffic.

19. C — Snugly across the hips or upper thighs.

20. D — Time for the body to eliminate alcohol.

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