Drivers Driver

Location:

Columbus, MN, 55025

Salary:

17 a hr

Posted:

September 24, 2022

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MINNESOTA

Premium DMV Cheat Sheet

Initial Steps

Class D Driver License

1. Complete an application.

2. Provide your Social Security Number.

3. Provide required documentation.

4. Pass a vision test.

5. Have your photograph taken.

6. Pass the knowledge test.

7. Obtain your Instruction Permit.

8. Practice supervised driving.

9. Schedule a driving skills test.

10. Pass the driving skills test.

Required Documentation

Documents should be valid/unexpired originals or certified copies 1. Primary Identification Document

2. Secondary Identification Document

3. If applicable, Legal Name Change Documents

4. If applicable, Immigration Documents

5. If applicable, Certificate of Translation and Translator Qualifications 6. If applicable, a physician's statement

7. Proof of Insurance for the testing vehicle

8. Proof of Registration for the testing vehicle

Fees

$15.50 for an Instruction Permit

$32 for a Class D Driver License

$10 to retake the Knowledge Test (after failing twice)

$20 to retake the Skills Test (after failing twice)

All payments must be made in cash or by check.

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Languages

Documents not originally in English must be accompanied by a qualified English translation. The English translation must be accompanied by a certificate documenting that the translation is true and accurate.

At exam stations where the knowledge test is offered on a computer, you may take the test in English, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Spanish, or Vietnamese. Knowledge Test Information

The knowledge test is based on information found in the Minnesota Driver's Manual.

The test includes 40 multiple-choice and true or false questions. You must correctly answer 32 questions to achieve a passing score.

The knowledge test may be offered on paper or on a computer.

Headphones are available upon request to allow you to hear the questions as you read them.

You may take only one knowledge test per day.

Official Minnesota Handbook URL

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Top 150 Questions & Answers

1. Seat belts must be used by:

All of a vehicle's occupants.

Be sure that seat belts are clean, in good condition, and available to all of your vehicle's occupants. In Minnesota, motor vehicles must be equipped with seat belts and the use of seat belts is mandatory.

2. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on urban or town roads is:

30 mph.

When driving on urban or town roads, the speed limit is 30 miles per hour. If a different speed limit is posted, follow the posted speed limit.

3. When may you drive above the posted speed limit?

When legally passing another vehicle on a highway with a speed limit of 55 mph or above. Driving faster than the posted speed limit is illegal. The posted speed limit is the maximum speed permitted on a particular road. However, the speed limit on a multilane highway with a posted speed limit of 55 mph or higher is increased by 10 mph when the driver is lawfully passing another vehicle in the same direction.

4. Under normal driving conditions, drivers should maintain a following distance of at least:

Three seconds.

Applying the three-second rule is a way to help keep a safe distance between your car and the vehicle ahead of you. This rule pertains to standard-length vehicles driving under normal conditions.

5. When driving on a gravel or dirt road, you should:

Slow down.

When driving on gravel or dirt, you need to slow down. It will take you much longer to stop on gravel or dirt than on a paved roadway and it is much easier to skid when turning. Page 3

6. You should signal to turn before beginning the turn.

100 feet

When you wish to change lanes or make a turn, signal with an approved signal device to inform other motorists of your intention. Signals are to be activated at least 100 feet before you make the turn. Continue signaling until you have completed the turn or lane change. 7. When may you use hand and arm signals instead of mechanical turn signals?

During the day.

During daylight hours, hand and arm signals may be used in addition to or instead of mechanical turn signals. You may not use hand signals at night or while driving a vehicle constructed or loaded so that hand signals are not clearly visible to other drivers. 8. When approaching a roundabout, you should always:

Decrease your speed.

When approaching a roundabout, slow down. A roundabout is designed to be driven at a low speed. If there are no other vehicles or pedestrians already within the roundabout, you may not need to come to a complete stop before entering. 9. When using a roundabout, drivers should:

Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.

A roundabout is a circular intersection that usually does not include a traffic signal and flows in a counterclockwise direction around a central island. Motorists must enter from the right, yield to traffic already in the roundabout, and follow the circle to the right until the desired roadway is reached.

10. Where may drivers make a U-turn?

Where they will not disrupt traffic.

A U-turn is a 180-degree turn resembling the shape of the letter U and reversing the direction of travel. You may not make a U-turn unless you can do so safely and without disrupting other traffic.

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11. You may not park within of a fire hydrant.

10 feet

Drivers may not park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. Park where drivers can clearly see your vehicle from both directions.

12. When parallel parking, you should park within of the curb.

12 inches

When parallel parking, your vehicle should be no farther than 12 inches from the curb. Always park in a place that is visible to drivers coming from both directions. 13. When is it permissible to text while driving?

Only in emergencies.

Drivers may not use a cell or mobile telephone for text messaging while driving, except in the case of an emergency. Looking away from the road for any amount of time increases the possibility of a collision.

14. When approaching a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of a multilane highway separated by a median, drivers:

May continue driving.

When passing a school bus stopped on the opposite side of a multilane highway with a median or divider, drivers may continue driving. If the highway is not separated by a median or divider, drivers on both sides of the street must stop. 15. When passing an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road, drivers should:

Vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle or slow down. The Move Over Law protects law enforcement officers, emergency workers, tow truck drivers, sanitation workers, and utility workers stopped along roadways while performing their jobs. You must vacate the lane closest to a stationary emergency vehicle, tow truck, sanitation, or utility vehicle. If you cannot move over safely, you must slow down. Page 5

16. Bicycles on the road:

Are considered vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles. Bicycles on the road are considered vehicles and have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles. Drivers of motor vehicles should respect the rights of bicyclists. 17. If you are following a school bus or tank truck, you should:

Be prepared to stop at all railroad crossings.

Passenger vans, buses, and larger trucks are required to stop at all railroad tracks, whether or not a train is present. It is illegal to pass any vehicle within 100 feet of a railroad crossing. 18. When participating in a zipper merge near a construction zone, drivers should:

Stay in their lane until the point of merge.

The driving procedure to follow when you see a “Lane closed ahead” sign is to stay in your initial lane up to the point of merge. You should then take turns with other drivers to safely and smoothly ease into the remaining lane.

19. Yellow-green signs indicate:

School zones.

Fluorescent yellow-green is used as the background color for pedestrian, bicycle, and school warning signs. Use extra caution when driving around these signs. 20. When should you drive in a lane with a lane use control light showing a red X?

Never.

Lane use control signals are used when the direction of the flow of traffic in a specific lane changes throughout the day. They are used to show which lanes of traffic are open and closed, as well as to show if toll booths are open or closed. Never drive in a lane marked with a red X.

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21. What does a lane use control signal with a flashing yellow X indicate?

Drivers may use this lane only to make a left turn. Lane use control signals are used when the direction of the flow of traffic in a specific lane changes throughout the day. They are used to show which lanes of traffic are open and closed, as well as to show if toll booths are open or closed. When a lane control signal contains a flashing yellow X, drivers may only use that lane to complete a left turn. 22. What do lane use control signals with a green arrow indicate?

Drivers may drive normally in this lane.

Carpool lanes.

Carpool lanes are restricted to vehicles with two or more occupants. They are marked by a diamond symbol or with “Carpool only” signs. They are usually located on the far left side of a freeway and are separated from other traffic lanes by combinations of white or yellow lines. 24. It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:

0.08 percent.

For drivers age 21 or older, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher. Driving while under the influence of alcohol is not only illegal, but dangerous.

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25. Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):

Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry. Tailgating is a common behavior that can lead to aggressive driving, and so it should be avoided. Drivers may face legal consequences for driving unsafely. 26. Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:

Under no circumstances.

It is illegal to drive under the influence of any substance that impairs your ability to drive safely. This includes alcohol, prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and illegal drugs.

27. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

Next to the broken line may pass.

Yellow lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. A broken yellow line next to your driving lane means that you may pass.

28. You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?

Right, toward the side of the road

When parking either uphill or downhill on a road that has no curb, you should turn your wheels so that the vehicle will roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail. 29. You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle damage. You should:

Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible. After a collision, if no one has been injured or killed and you can safely do so, you should move your vehicle out of the traffic lane.

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30. If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:

Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.

Drivers must always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in the roadway, even if there is not a marked crosswalk.

31. You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:

Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle. It is necessary to follow farther behind a large truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle because trucks have larger blind spots.

32. You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:

At all times.

Pedestrians who use guide dogs or white canes (with or without a red tip) must be given the right-of-way at all times.

33. To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:

Over your shoulders.

By definition, blind spots are areas that cannot be seen using your mirrors. To check your blind spots, you should look over your shoulders.

34. You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:

Make room for the merging traffic, if possible.

When traffic permits, you should make room to allow vehicles to merge into your lane. Page 9

35. Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:

The truck driver to stop the vehicle.

Because they are larger, trucks take longer to stop than cars traveling at the same speed. Other drivers should not pull in front of a truck and then slow down or stop. 36. When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:

See the vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror. Before returning to your original lane after passing, you must make sure you are not dangerously close to the vehicle you have just passed. When you can see both of the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror, you may have enough room to return to the lane.

37. When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:

Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights. You should drive more slowly at night than during the day because it is not possible to see as far ahead at night. You should make sure that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.

38. When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.

When merging onto a freeway, you should enter at or near the speed of traffic. 39. A school bus is stopped ahead of you in your lane with its red lights flashing. You should:

Stop for as long as the red lights are flashing. When a stopped school bus is using its flashing red lights, approaching drivers must stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing. If the school bus is on the opposite side of a divided highway, drivers do not need to stop.

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40. If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane. Even when you signal, you should not assume that the space you want to occupy is free or that other drivers will give you the right-of-way. 41. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

May have to swing wide to complete the right turn. When a vehicle makes a turn, the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels. The longer the vehicle, the bigger the difference between the paths of the front and rear wheels. Therefore, long trucks often have to swing wide to complete a right turn. 42. Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:

There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks. Expect a train on any track, at any time, traveling in either direction. If you need to stop after crossing the tracks, wait until you can completely cross the tracks before proceeding. Make sure your vehicle clears the tracks before you stop. 43. You should use your horn when:

It may help prevent a collision.

Only use your horn when it is necessary to avoid collisions. Do not use your horn if a driver or bicyclist is moving slowly and you want him or her to drive faster or get out of your way. 44. If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.

You must drive more slowly than usual when there is heavy traffic or bad weather. However, if you block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic by driving too slowly, you may be cited. You should match the speed of traffic, unless the speed of traffic exceeds the legal speed limit.

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45. Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

Motorcycle.

Allow for extra space when driving behind a motorcycle. Motorcycles can stop more quickly than other vehicles can and you must have adequate room to stop if the motorcyclist brakes or falls off. Also, remember that motorcycles are difficult to see at night because they only have one tail light.

46. You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:

If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation. You must have evidence of financial responsibility, such as proof of insurance, with you whenever you drive. You must always show proof of insurance and your license to an officer upon request after a traffic stop or collision.

47. You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to:

All approaching vehicles.

When making a left turn, you must yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, or other vehicles moving on their green light.

48. Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:

Glance over your shoulder.

Before changing lanes, it is very important to check behind you. You should look over your shoulder to ensure that you are not getting in the way of vehicles in the lane you want to enter. Before changing lanes, you should also ensure that no drivers are attempting to drive into the same spot from a different lane.

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49. You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

Right, toward the side of the road

When parking facing downhill on a road with or without a curb, or when facing uphill on a road without a curb, turn your front wheels toward the edge of the road so your vehicle will roll away from traffic if the brakes fail. However, when parking uphill on a road with a curb, turn your wheels toward the center of the road so the vehicle will roll into the curb if the brakes fail.

50. You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:

Under any circumstances.

Even if the signal is green, you must not enter an intersection unless you can get completely across before the light turns red. If you block the intersection, you can be cited. 51. A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should:

Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding. At a green light, you must give the right-of-way to any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian in the intersection. If a pedestrian begins crossing the street after the traffic signal light starts flashing, wait until they have crossed the street before proceeding. 52. A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?

Take your foot off the gas pedal.

If a vehicle merges in front of you too closely, take your foot off of the accelerator. This will create space between you and the vehicle ahead without requiring you to slam on your brakes or swerve into another lane.

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53. A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

Not turn in that direction until the light turns green. A red arrow means "stop." You must remain stopped until a green light or green arrow appears. Do not turn against a red arrow.

54. An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:

Slow-moving vehicle.

Slow-moving vehicles, such as farm tractors, road maintenance vehicles, and animal-drawn carts, display an orange and red triangle on the back. 55. You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping. You must yield the right-of-way to any emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights. Do this by driving to the right edge of the road and stopping, taking care not to stop in an intersection. You may move again after the emergency vehicle has passed. 56. You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:

Under no circumstances.

You may never drive off the paved or main-traveled portion of the road and onto the shoulder to pass another vehicle.

57. On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street:

In order to see potential hazards early.

On the freeway, be ready for changes in traffic conditions. Watch for signals from other drivers. Expect merging vehicles at on-ramps and interchanges and be prepared for rapid changes in road conditions and traffic flow.

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58. There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. You should steer:

A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles. If there are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right, the best thing to do is to split the difference. Steer a middle course between the oncoming cars and the parked cars.

59. Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary:

Causes traffic congestion.

Avoid "rubbernecking," or slowing down to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary. This helps to relieve traffic congestion. 60. When should you yield your legal right-of-way?

Whenever it helps prevent collisions.

Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way. Yield your right-of-way whenever it helps prevent collisions.

61. When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?

Never.

Do not go around or under any lowered gate at a railroad crossing. Once the gate is raised, do not proceed across the tracks until you can see clearly in both directions and are sure there are no trains coming.

62. There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:

Move into the right lane when it is safe.

To drive quickly, pass, or turn left, use the left lane. Use the right lane when driving more slowly than surrounding traffic, entering the road, or turning right. Page 15

63. While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road ahead. You should:

Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.

If an oncoming driver fails to dim their high beams, you should avoid looking directly at the headlights. Instead, look toward the right edge of your lane and watch the oncoming vehicle out of the corner of your eye.

64. You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:

Are being tailgated by another driver.

When being tailgated, create extra space in front of your vehicle and do not brake suddenly. Slow down gradually or merge into another lane to prevent a collision with the tailgater. 65. Check your rearview mirrors:

Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.

When driving, do not develop a fixed stare. Frequently check your rearview mirrors so you know the positions of vehicles near you.

66. If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.

When driving in heavy rain at speeds as low as 30 mph, your tires may lose all contact with the road and instead ride up on a layer of water above the surface of the road. This is called

"hydroplaning." If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, slow down gradually and do not apply the brakes.

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67. You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You should:

Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop. If you are in an intersection when you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights and/or siren, continue through the intersection and then drive to the right and stop. You must yield the right-of-way to any police vehicle, fire engine, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle using a siren or flashing lights. 68. If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:

May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic. If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you may still turn in the direction that the arrow was pointing but you must first yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic. 69. When making a right turn on a green light, you must:

Yield to pedestrians.

Unless a posted sign prohibits it, you may turn right or left at a steady green light. When turning, you must yield to other vehicles and pedestrians within the intersection. 70. You may cross solid yellow lines:

When making turns.

As a general rule, broken traffic lines may be crossed but solid lines may not. Solid yellow lines may be crossed only when the driver is making a turn. 71. Drivers who eat and drink while driving:

Have trouble controlling their vehicles.

Choosing to eat, drink, or smoke while driving is dangerous because these actions require a driver to remove their hands from the wheel and their eyes from the road. Drivers who engage in distracting activities while driving have trouble staying in their lanes and controlling their vehicles.

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72. When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

To run out in front of you without looking.

You should always reduce your speed and use extra caution when children are in the vicinity. They may fail to understand the danger and may run out in front of you without looking.

73. If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks. If you are stopped at a railroad crossing with more than one track, do not start moving as soon as a train passes. Wait until you have a clear view down all tracks before you start across. Even where there is only one track, do not start across immediately after a train passes; check again for another train that may be approaching. 74. While backing, you should:

Turn your head and look through the rear window. When intending to back up, always check behind your vehicle before getting in. Children and small objects are difficult to see from the driver’s seat. While backing, turn your head so you can see through the rear window. Do not depend only on your mirrors or sensors. 75. To help prevent crashes, you should:

Communicate with other road users.

Crashes often happen because one driver does something that other road users are not expecting. You should communicate with other motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians by doing things like signaling when slowing down, stopping, or changing direction. Use your emergency signals or horn when appropriate.

76. Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:

Are slowing down or stopping.

Your vehicle's brake lights indicate to other drivers that you are slowing down or stopping. Your brake lights should always be in working order when you are driving on any roadway. Page 18

77. If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:

Stop driving.

Being fatigued while driving is similar in danger to driving under the influence of alcohol. If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to stop driving. 78. If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:

Let it go.

To avoid the dangers of road rage, you should never take it personally if another driver cuts you off in traffic. Just let it go and continue driving safely. 79. If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers. If your vehicle breaks down on the highway, you should signal before carefully exiting the roadway and turning on your hazard flashers. Get as far off the road as possible and park in a location where other drivers can easily see you. Lift your hood to let other drivers know your vehicle is disabled.

80. To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:

Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.

Passing on a two-lane, two-way road requires good judgment because you must use the lane belonging to oncoming traffic to complete your pass. Only pass if you may safely and legally do so.

81. The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:

Slow down before you enter the curve.

The most important thing to remember about driving in curves is that your vehicle’s inertia may make it difficult to turn. To maintain control, it is essential that you slow down before entering the curve.

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82. At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and:

Look left first, then right, then left again.

When stopped at an intersection, you should first look to your left, as vehicles coming from the left are closer to you than vehicles coming from the right. Look to your right, then look to your left again, in case there are any vehicles coming from that direction that you did not see at first glance.

83. When exiting a highway, you should slow down:

Once you have moved into

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