Practice Test 1

Question 0

An ___________ is the connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series of ramps.

Answer 0

Interchange

Question 1

When you are within 1,000 feet of an oncoming vehicle, or following another vehicle at a distance of 200 feet or less, you must:

Answer 1

Use low-beam lights

Question 2

The speed limit under ideal driving conditions on urban or town roads is _______, unless traffic signs indicate otherwise.

Answer 2

Thirty miles per hour

Question 3

When you approach or pass a stopes emergency vehicle with it’s lights flashing, you must:

Answer 3

slow down

Question 4

Which of the following activities is illegal for provisional license holders to perform while driving?

Answer 4

Sending Electronic messages and talking on a cell phone.

Question 5

In a standard passenger car, partial hydro planing can begin at speeds as low as:

Answer 5

35 mph

Question 6

An Emergency vehicle displaying flashing red lights and sounding a siren or bell approaches your vehicle when you are in an intersection. You must:

Answer 6

Proceed through the intersection and then stop on the right side of the road.

Question 7

When the hand signal is pointing at a 90 degree angle it indicates what?

Answer 7

The driver is making a right turn.

Question 8

When you wish to change lanes or make a turn, you must ________, to inform other motorist of your intentions.

Answer 8

Signal at least 100 feet in advance

Question 9

What does a Y sign indicate?

Answer 9

A Y-intersection ahead

Question 10

Never pass on a curve or hill where you cannot clearly see the road ahead for:

Answer 10

At least 700 feet.

Question 11

a yellow stop light

Answer 11

A steady yellow light signal at an intersection.

Question 12

What does a diamond-shaped sign with a car and squiggles coming from the tire warn?

Answer 12

A slippery road is ahead; drivers must go slow.

Question 13

You are more likely to survive in the event of a car crash if you use ______ together.

Answer 13

The lap and shoulder belts

Question 14

What does the arrow like “>” indicate?

Answer 14

Road turns ahead; slow to a safe speed

Question 15

Backing up is not allowed on freeways or expressways, except:

Answer 15

By emergency vehicles.

Question 16

When passing another vehicle, you must:

Answer 16

Return to the RIGHT side of the road before coming within 100 feet of an oncoming vehicle.

Question 17

When you see a reflective triangle on the rear of a vehicle, you must _______, if needed.

Answer 17

Adjust your speed Or prepare to change lanes

Question 18

If a pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, you must:

Answer 18

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to pass

Question 19

If you are towing a camper or trailer with your vehicle, you must maintain ______ from other vehicles.

Answer 19

At LEAST 500 feet following distance

Question 20

Passing a commercial vehicle takes_______ compared to a passenger vehicle on a level highway.

Answer 20

3 to 5 seconds longer

Question 21

When making a right turn, look right and left, yield right-of-way, and turn the steering wheel using:

Answer 21

A hand-over-hand technique

Question 22

What does a diamond shaped sign with two slim bridge way represent?

Answer 22

A narrow bridge ahead

Question 23

When you see a school bus stopped with it’s red lights flashing and it’s stop arm extended, you must ________, except if it is on the opposite side of a separated roadway.

Answer 23

Stop your vehicle at least 20 feet from the bus.

Question 24

When a vehicle is properly parallel parked, it’s wheels on the curb side must be positioned:

Answer 24

No more than 12 inches from the curb

Question 25

You must maintain a safe distance between you and the vehicle ahead of you by using:

Answer 25

the three-second rule

Question 26

If you are driving at a slower speed than other traffics on a highway or freeway, stay in the lane:

Answer 26

Nearest to the RIGHT side of the road

Question 27

A line composed of white dashes indicates that drivers can _______ in areas where this type of marking is present.

Answer 27

Change lanes

Question 28

What does a “T” sign indicate?

Answer 28

A T-intersection ahead; yield to cross-traffic

Question 29

While driving a car, you must avoid placing your hands on the steering wheel at the _________ postions.

Answer 29

10 o’clock and 2 o’clock

Question 30

If a blind pedestrian is waiting at a crosswalk with a white cane or a guide dog, you must:

Answer 30

Not use your horn or rev your engine

Question 31

What does a sign with railroad traps over lapping a through road indicate?

Answer 31

A railroad is ahead

Question 32

At the end of most entry ramps on a freeway, you will find ________ that allows you to increase your speed.

Answer 32

An acceleration lane

Question 33

Anyone who flees a police officer using a motor vehicle is sentenced to imprisonment for not more than:

Answer 33

3 years and one day

Question 34

When two vehicles reach an intersection at the same time, and there is no traffic light or signal, then the driver of:

Answer 34

the vehicle on the LEFT must yield to the vehicle on the RIGHT

Question 35

A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for:

Answer 35

Left turns only

Question 36

Minneosta’s basic speed law requires you to drive _______ under ideal conditions.

Answer 36

At a speed no faster than reasonable

Question 37

When another vehicle is trying to pass you, you must:

Answer 37

Stay in your own lane and do not increase speed