Driving

How long do you have to change your license if you move from another state?

60 days

How long do you have to change your license if you move to a different address in Minnesota?

30 days

You should be at least _ seconds behind the car in front of you.

3

Pulling into an intersection. How do you look for traffic?

Look left, right, left.

What is the maximum and minimum speed limit on a freeway or rural interstate?

70 mph, 40 mph.

What is the maximum and minimum speed limit on an urban interstate?

65 mph, 40 mph.

What is the speed limit on a divided highway?

65 mph.

What is the speed limit on most rural roads?

55 mph.

What is the speed limit in most urban areas?

30 mph.

What is the rule for passing in MN?

You can go 10 mph over the speed limit to pass on 2 lane roads if the regular speed limit is at least 55 mph.

What is the basic speed law?

Your speed depends on the conditions.

Can you go left at a red light?

Yes.

If an interstate sign has an even number, which direction does it go?

East- West.

True or False. If an interstate sign has the number 694 on it, it will not go back to 94.

False. If the number is even, it will loop back to 94.

What is the normal reaction time?

3/4 second.

What is the Minnesota Move Over Law?

If a person or a car is on the side of the road, move away from them (whether it is another lane or just closer to the line.)

How to properly change lanes.

SIGNAL (100 ft.)

MIRRORS (check)

OVER YOUR SHOULDER (in the direction you want to go-blind spot)

GO WHEN SAFE.

How should you hold your steering wheel?

9 and 3 or 8 and 4.

What do you ask yourself when you are about to pass?

Is it legal?

Is it safe?

Is it necessary?

What class of sign is a black and white sign?

Regulatory.

What class is a yellow sign?

Warning.

When do you obey a sign?

After you pass it.

What class is an orange sign?

Warning (construction zone.)

What class is a green sign?

Informational.

What should you do at an animal crossing sign?

Be cautious.

What is the yellow signal used for?

To clear the intersection.

What should you do at a flashing red signal?

Treat it as a stop sign.

What class is a white sign?

Mostly regulatory (warning if it is a railroad sign)

What class is a yellow-green sign?

Warning.

What class is a blue sign?

Informational.

What should you do at a yield sign?

Slow or stop (if necessary)

What does an exempt sign under a railroad crossing sign mean?

Buses and truck drivers may proceed without stopping.

What information does a brown sign have on it?

Historic sites, parks, and other points of interest.

What information does a blue sign have on it? (name 3)

Services such as telephones, gas, food, motels, hospitals, and rest areas.

What information does a green sign have on it? (name 3)

Exits, distance to cities, interstate interchanges, street or route names, and bicycle routes.

What is the SIPDE system?

SCAN (search ahead)

IDENTIFY (locate hazards and potential conflicts)

PREDICT (anticipate speed, distance, direction)

DECIDE (Decide what you will do if the situation changed)

EXECUTE (carry out decision)

When do you turn on your low beam headlights?

Within 1,000 feet of another car.

How do you exit a cloverleaf freeway?

All exits to the right.

What does a green arrow mean?

Lane is open.

What does a yellow arrow mean?

Lane is closing.

What does a red X mean?

Lane is closed.

What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?

Use with caution.

What do you do if there is an emergency vehicle on the freeway?

Pull over to the nearest side and stop.

How far away from emergency vehicles do you have to be?

500 ft.

What is the Zero Tolerance Not a Drop law?

No alcohol below the age of 21.

Automatic DWI at this BAC.

.08

Gross misdemeanor at this BAC.

.20

Court's definition of impairment.

.04

True or false. If there is a bike lane, you may use it as a turn lane.

True.

To prevent highway hypnosis, when do you stop?

Every 100 miles or 2 hours.

To recover from a skid what do you do?

Ease off the accelerator, keep off brake, steer the way you want to go.

No passing within __ ft. of a railroad.

100

What are the first adjustments you make when you get into the driver's seat?

1.) Seat

2.)Mirrors

3.) Steering wheel

4.)Head restraint

What do you do if the temperature of your engine is too high?

Turn on the heat.

When are infant seats mandatory?

12 months or 20 lbs.

When are child seats mandatory?

ages 1-4.

When are booster seats mandatory?

Ages 4-8.

When you are parking on hill, when is the only time your wheels go left?

Up hill, with a curb.

What is the mandatory insurance you must have?

Liability and no-fault.

Signal at _ ft.

100

In alleys how fast are you supposed to go?

10 mph

where can you go 30 mph?

on urban or town roads

where can you go 55 mph?

all other locations that are not listed in the book

what do you do when turning on a red light?

yield to traffic and pedestrians or wait until light is green on a "no turn on red"

how much is the speed limit raised while lawfully passing somebody on the freeway ( posted 55 mph)

increases 10 mph

what does a double solid yellow line mean?

no passing in either direction

You cannot pass on a hill when you cannot clearly see -- feet ahad of you

700 feet

You cannot pass --- feet by a intersection, underpass, tunnel, or railroad crossing

100 feet

what is the lowest speed you can be killed at?

12 mph

where should your hands be on the steering wheel?

8 and 4 o'clock or 9 and 3 o'clock

If you get in a accident that is $1,000 or more in injury, death or property damage, you must do what.

you have to fill a traffic crash report within 10 days of the accident.

Can you text and drive legally?

No

What does a stop sign require?

you must come to a complete stop

Flashing yellow lights are activated 100 feet before a school bus stops in a speed zone of what?

35 mpsh or less

Yellow lights on a school bus come on around --- feet before the bus stops in a zone more then 35 mph

300 feet

If the lights are flashing red and the stop arm is extended how far back must you stop?

20 feet

When a emergency vehicle is coming up behind you with its lights on and sirens blaring what should you do?

slow down and pull over to the side of the road

What is a safe distance you must stay behind other vehicles ?

3 second rule

By a railroad crossin you must stop your vehicle at least --- feet before the rail/gate

10 feet

Are you allowed to pass 100 feet by a railroad crossing?

No its illegal!

what does a red sign signal?

commands

white signs..?

regulates

yellow signs signal..

warns

yellow-gren signals

pedestrian and bicycle crossings and school areas

orange signs

warn and control construction zones

green signs

guides and informs

blue signs

describe services for motorists

brown signs

indicate historic cultural or recreation sites