Driver's Ed

On all wide roads, you must drive on the right side of the road except:

- When passing another vehicle going in the same direction.

■ When the right side of the road is closed for construction or repair.

■ When the road has three marked lanes.

■ When signs indicate the road is one-way.

■ When you need to move over for an authorized vehicle parked or stopped on the road in accordance with the Move Over Law.

True or False: Minimum speed limits- Some roads have minimum speed limits. It is illegal to drive slower than the posted minimum speed under normal conditions.

True

True or False - Right-of-way: If you approach an intersection at an unlawful speed, you lose the right-of-way privilege associated with driving at a lawful speed.

True

Speed limits under ideal conditions (unless otherwise indicated by signs):

■ 10 mph — in alleys

■ 30 mph — on urban or town roads

■ 55 mph — in all other locations that are not specified in this list

True or False: On two-lane highways with a speed limit of 55 mph or higher, you can increase your speed by 10 mph when lawfully passing another vehicle

True

You can be fined for driving faster than the posted speed limit. Additional fines apply if you drive 20 mph or more over the limit. If you drive over 100 mph, your driving privileges will be revoked for how long?

At least 6 months

When you want to change lanes or make a turn, use your signal to inform other drivers. Activate your signal at least …. feet before turning.

100

Demonstrate the hand and arm signal

Perform it

Parking is not allowed in the following areas:

■ Within intersections

■ On a crosswalk or sidewalk

■ Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection

■ Within 30 feet of any flashing light, stop sign or traffic control signal on the side of a public road

■ Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing

■ Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant

■ Alongside or across the street from any excavation site or obstacle if your vehicle would be in the way of traffic

■ At the street end of a driveway

■ On any bridge

■ Within any highway tunnel

■ On the traffic side of any vehicle parked at a curb or at the edge of a highway. This is known as “double parking”

■ Beside a curb that is painted yellow or where official “No Parking” signs are posted

■ In front of mailboxes (refer to city/local ordinances)

You are not legally required to wear a seat belt if you are:

■ Driving a passenger vehicle in reverse.

■ In a seat where all seat belts are being used by other passengers.

■ Possessing a written certificate from a physician for medical reasons.

■ Engaged in work that involves frequent exiting and entering the vehicle, as long as you do not drive faster than 25 mph.

■ A rural mail carrier delivering mail for the U.S. Postal Service.

■ Driving or riding in a pickup truck while engaged in farm work.

■ Driving a vehicle made before Jan. 1, 1965.

What is the infant and child safety seat laws

■ Children under 2 years of age must ride in a rear-facing car seat until they reach the weight or height limit of the car seat. If they are too heavy or too tall for the car seat, they must switch to a front-facing car seat. Once they turn 2 years old, if they are under both the height and weight limits, they must stay in the rear-facing car seat until they are too tall or heavy for the seat.

■ Children older than 2 who exceed the rear-facing height or weight limit of the car seat must sit in a forward-facing car seat until they reach the height or weight limit (typically 40-60 pounds, depending on the manufacturer). ■ A child from 4 to 9 years old must use a booster seat and be secured with a safety belt if they are too tall or too heavy for the car seat.

■ When a child is 9 years old, or they exceed the weight or height limit of the booster seat, they must sit without the booster and be secured with a seat belt.

What are other things that you should consider when driving with a infant and a child?

■ Do not use a safety seat that has been in a crash.

■ Child restraint systems expire six years from the date of manufacture. Some seats have a specific expiration date stamped on them. If no date is listed, follow the six-year recommendation.

■ Never place rear-facing infant seats in front of an active airbag.

■ Do not hold children on a passenger’s lap while riding in a vehicle.

■ Children should not ride in the cargo area of a truck or station wagon.

What is the age that all children must be in the back?

Children under the age of 13

What is the air bag safety guidances?

Try to keep at least 10 inches between yourself and the steering wheel.

Keep your hands at the 8 and 4 o’clock or 9 and 3 o’clock positions on the steering wheel. Avoid the 10 and 2 o’clock position.

Keep your thumbs turned out on the steering wheel. Move front passenger seats as far back as possible. Read your operator’s manual before driving or riding in a vehicle with airbags.

True or False: It is illegal to throw items from your vehicle onto streets, roads, and public or private land. Do not throw, leave, place or dump any items, including: cigarettes, fireworks, debris, snow, ice, glass, nails, tacks, wire, cans, garbage, papers, ashes, refuse, carcasses, offal, trash or rubbish.

True

If your driving privileges are revoked for lack of insurance, you must:

■ Pass a written test.

■ Pay a $30 reinstatement fee in addition to any court fines or citations.

■ Apply for a new driver’s license.

■ Submit an insurance certificate from your insurance company.

Operating an uninsured vehicle can result in the revocation of license plates and vehicle registration. Your driving privileges may be revoked for up to one year. If convicted of operating an uninsured vehicle, you may be fined up to $1,000 and sentenced to up to 90 days in jail.

True or False: Motorcycle drivers in this state must have liability insurance that covers property damage and injuries to other people.

True

If you are a Minnesota resident, all of your motor vehicles that are driven on public roads must be registered with DVS. You have up to … days after becoming a resident to register your vehicle in Minnesota. To register your vehicle, bring the current vehicle title or registration card and your driver’s license or other valid identification to your nearest deputy registrar’s office.

60

What are the expectation of using a cell phone when driving?

■ Using the device to get emergency assistance

■ Reporting a crash or crime

■ Using the device in voice-activated or hands-free mode

If you are convicted of two or more violations of using a wireless communication device to compose, read or send messages while driving, you will be required to pay a $275 fine in addition to the court specified fine.

What should you do when you see a Stop Sign?

■ Come to a complete stop at stop signs.

■ If there is a marked stop line, stop before the line.

■ If there is a pedestrian crosswalk, stop before entering the crosswalk.

■ Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists and traffic before proceeding.

You must also come to a complete stop:

■ Before entering a road from an alley, private driveway, parking lot or parking ramp. Always stop before crossing a sidewalk or crosswalk. ■ At an intersection or crosswalk with a traffic signal displaying a red light. Wait until the light turns green and your path is clear before proceeding.

■ At any intersection or crosswalk, marked or unmarked, where a pedestrian or bicyclist is crossing the road. Stay stopped until they have passed your lane.

■ At a flashing red traffic light. Treat it as you would a stop sign.

■ At a freeway ramp meter when the light is red.

■ At a railroad crossing with a stop sign.

■ When a flag person or traffic device directs you to stop.

■ At a bridge that has been raised to open a path for boats.

True or False: Bus drivers will activate flashing yellow lights at least 100 feet before a school bus stops in a speed zone of 35 mph or less. They will activate the lights at least 300 feet before it stops in a speed zone of more than 35 mph. It is against the law to pass on the right side of a school bus while it is displaying red or yellow flashing lights.

True

What to do and expect when stopping by a law enforcement

■ Stay calm.

■ Slow down and activate your turn signal.

■ Pull to the right shoulder as soon as safely possible; if on a multi-lane road and closer to the left shoulder, move to the left shoulder if there is a full lane to park.

■ Avoid stopping on a bridge, curve or within the lane of traffic.

■ If stopped after dark, turn on your vehicle’s interior light.

■ Keep all doors shut and remain in the vehicle unless directed otherwise by the officer.

■ Keep your hands on the steering wheel so they are easily visible.

■ Give the officer your full attention.

What do you do when you have a firearm in the vehicle when stopped by a law enforcement?

■ Keep your hands on the steering wheel in a visible location.

■ When the officer first approaches, inform them that you have a firearm and where it is located, while keeping your hands on the steering wheel.

■ Do not reach for the firearm. The officer may take possession of the weapon for safety reasons until the interaction is complete.

■ Do not make sudden movements or search for your documents; wait for the officer’s instructions

What other things should you not do when interacting with law enforcement?

■ Reach around inside the vehicle. If you need to reach for an item, tell the officer what you need to locate and wait for verbal permission before doing so.

■ Get out of the vehicle unexpectedly or approach the officer. If you need to exit your vehicle, ask the officer verbally and wait for permission before exiting

Fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle is illegal and dangerous. Violating this law is a felony. If you do so, you may be sentenced to up to three years and one day in prison, fined up to …. or both.

$5,000

If someone is killed or injured while fleeing from a law enforcement

■ If a death occurs: You may be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison, fined up to $20,000 or both.

■ If great bodily harm occurs: You may be sentenced to up to seven years in prison, fined up to $14,000 or both.

■ If substantial bodily harm occurs: You may be sentenced to up to five years in prison, fined up to $10,000 or bot

Violating pedestrian right-of-way laws is a misdemeanor. A second violation within a year is what?

gross misdemeanor

What are the sign color meanings

Red: Prohibits and commands

White: Regulates Warning

Yellow: Warns

Yellow-green: Warns and controls in pedestrian and bicycle crossings and school areas

Orange: Warns and controls in construction zones Informational

Green: Guides and informs

Blue: Describes services for motorists

Brown: Indicates historic, cultural or recreational sites

True or False: Speed limit signs indicate the maximum speed you may drive on a road. You may also see minimum speed limits on interstate freeways with controlled access. Do not drive slower than the minimum posted limit unless bad weather or poor road conditions make it necessary.

True

For safety, it is important to keep a winter survival kit in any vehicle you drive. Some recommended items include:

■ Shovel

■ Container of sand or salt

■ Warm clothing and footwear

■ Red flag for your vehicle’s antenna

■ Blanket or sleeping bag

■ Quick energy foods, drinking water and an empty waste container

■ Tow chain and tire chains

■ Road flares or reflectors

■ Jumper cables

■ Candles and matches or a lighter

■ First aid kit

A person with an alcohol concentration of…. who is in control of a moving or parked vehicle can be arrested for driving while impaired

0.08 percent or higher (0.04 percent if driving a commercial vehicle

It is illegal for a person under age 21 to operate a motor vehicle with any detectable amount of alcohol in their system. If convicted of this offense, you will have your driving privileges suspended for…. A second conviction will result in a suspension of driving privileges for...

30 days and 180 days

What do you do when you are stranded in cold weather?

■ Turn on your hazard warning lights.

■ Attach a red flag to your radio antenna or door handle.

■ Set out flags and flares, if possible.

■ If clothing, blankets and other survival supplies are stored in the trunk, bring them inside the vehicle.

■ Keep the exhaust pipe clear of snow and debris.

■ Run the engine and heater until the vehicle is reasonably warm, then turn it off. Repeat this process as long as fuel is available or until you are rescued. Running the engine for about 10 minutes each hour to charge the battery and warm the interior is recommended.

■ Even in extremely cold weather, leave at least one window partially open to let in fresh air. Occupants of an idling vehicle can suffer carbon monoxide poisoning if ventilation is not adequate.

■ At least one person in the vehicle should remain awake at all times.

What vision screening score do you need in order to get a driver’s license

Your normal or corrected vision must be at least 20/40, and your peripheral vision must be at least 105 degrees

During the road test, you will be examined and evaluated on your

■ Control of the vehicle.

■ Ability to parallel park.

■ Ability to park on a hill.

■ Response to traffic and road conditions, traffic signs and signals.

■ Ability to signal and perform right and left turns properly.

■ Ability to use both marked and unmarked lanes of traffic.

■ Observation and consideration of pedestrians and other drivers.

■ Ability to perform the 90-degree backing skill maneuver, which simulates backing into a 10-foot-wide driveway or parking space.

When you parallel park, your vehicle’s wheels closest to the side of the road should be no more than….from the curb.

12 inches

What do you do in a traffic crash?

■ Stop. If possible, pull out of the driving lane onto the shoulder. Turn off the ignition to reduce the risk of fire.

■ Protect yourself and the crash scene. Use emergency warning lights, flares or a flashlight to warn other drivers of danger.

■ Call for help. If someone is injured or killed, call the nearest law enforcement agency or 911 as quickly as possible.

■ If you are able and qualified, administer first aid. If not, make anyone who is injured comfortable. You are required by law to provide reasonable assistance to crash victims.

■ Exchange information. Provide your name, address, date of birth and vehicle registration number to other drivers and any law enforcement officer at the scene. Show your driver’s license to anyone who asks for it and to any law enforcement officer

■ Provide insurance information. If asked, give the name and address of your insurance carrier and the name of your agent. Give this information to the investigating law enforcement officer. If you do not have it with you, provide it within 72 hours.

■ Property damage only: If the crash only results in property damage, you do not need to notify law enforcement. If your vehicle is disabled, have it towed as soon as possible. If you damage property other than a vehicle, inform the property owner.

If your car comes into contact with a utility pole, wire or power box, you should:

■ Stay in your vehicle and call 911.

■ Only get out of the vehicle if it is on fire.

■ If you must get out, jump from the vehicle with both feet together and shuffle your feet on the ground as you move away from the scene.

■ Always assume all wires and equipment are electrified

To reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and possible death:

■ Avoid idling a vehicle in a garage. A safer place to warm up a vehicle is in the driveway. ■ Avoid sitting in a vehicle with the engine idling.

■ Do not drive with all windows tightly closed. ■ Avoid idling a vehicle when stuck in the snow or mud.

■ Make sure your vehicle’s exhaust system does not leak and is not blocked.

■ Periodically allow fresh air into the vehicle by lowering the windows.

What is the score do you need to pass the written test?

Score 80 percent to pass

During the road test, you should not do the following…

■ No smoking is allowed, and the vehicle must be smoke-free before the examiner enters.

■ No electronic devices or cell phone usage. ■ No passengers, including pets, children or interpreters, are allowed.

■ Loose objects that could break or cause injury must be removed.

■ Vehicles with parking assist cannot use this feature for parallel parking during the test.

Before starting the road test, you may be asked to perform a safety equipment check on your vehicle. You will need to demonstrate knowledge about the following

■ Seat adjustment.

■ Seat belts.

■ Emergency (parking) brake.

■ Activating headlights, both high and low beams (vehicles with fully automatic headlights require the driver to manually activate the high and low beam headlights).

■ Activating hazard warning lights (four-way flashers).

■ Horn.

■ Windshield wipers.

■ Windshield defroster and fan controls.

■ Mirrors.

■ Fuel gauge.

During the road test, you will be examined and evaluated on your:

■ Control of the vehicle.

■ Ability to parallel park.

■ Ability to park on a hill.

■ Response to traffic and road conditions, traffic signs and signals.

■ Ability to signal and perform right and left turns properly.

■ Ability to use both marked and unmarked lanes of traffic.

■ Observation and consideration of pedestrians and other drivers.

■ Ability to perform the 90-degree backing skill maneuver, which simulates backing into a 10-foot-wide driveway or parking space.

True or False: If you are convicted of a crash-related moving violation or an alcohol/controlled substance-related violation (such as Driving While Impaired, Implied Consent, Open Bottle, or Underage Drinking and Driving/ Not a Drop Law) while you are driving without a license as a teenager, you cannot get a license, instruction permit or provisional license until you are 18. What law is this called?

True. The Vanessa Law

If you break the Vanessa Law, you must complete the following steps to obtain a full driver’s license

■ Fulfill all reinstatement requirements, including the payment of fees, which can be up to $680 depending on circumstances.

■ Complete the classroom portion of a formal driver education course.

■ Pass the Class D written test if the license has been expired for over one year.

■ Obtain an instruction permit and hold it for three months.

■ Complete the behind-the-wheel portion of a driver education course and apply for a new license

What vehicles are considered Class D

■ All single-unit vehicles (cars, pickups and small trucks) with these exceptions: – Those with a gross vehicle weight of 26,001 pounds or more. – Vehicles designed to carry more than 15 passengers (including the driver). – Vehicles that carry hazardous materials.

■ Any farm truck transporting agricultural products, farm machinery or farm supplies (including hazardous materials) within 150 miles of the farm. You must be the farmer, an immediate family member or a farm employee to drive the farm truck.

■ Authorized emergency vehicles, regardless of their weight.

■ Recreational vehicles (motor homes and camping trailers) for personal use.

■ Motorized bicycles (mopeds).

■ Electric-assist bicycles.

■ Motorcycles, with the appropriate license endorsement.

■ Neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs).

■ Autocycles.

You may also tow a trailer or other vehicle if either of the following is true

■ It has a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or less

■ It has a gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds, but the combined gross vehicle weight of the vehicle and trailer is 26,000 pounds or less

Explain the different CDLs

Class C license

If you have a Class C license with a hazardous materials endorsement, you can transport hazardous materials in a Class D vehicle. With a tanker endorsement, you can carry hazardous liquid or gaseous materials in a permanently mounted or portable tank.

Class B license

A Class B license, with necessary endorsements, allows you to drive all Class C and D vehicles and all other single-unit vehicles. You can tow vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or less when operating a Class B power unit.

Class A license

If you have a Class A license with all the appropriate endorsements, you may drive any vehicle or trailer combination.

If your current license is lost, damaged or destroyed, you must apply for a…..

Duplicate license

True or False: Tires have less traction on gravel or dirt roads than on concrete or asphalt. A tire is illegal if the tread is less than one-sixteenth inch deep

True

True or False: It is illegal to possess cannabis flower or products, lower-potency hemp edibles, hemp-derived consumer products or any other products containing artificially derived cannabinoids in a private motor vehicle on a street or highway if:

■ The packaging has been opened or the seal broken

■ Part of the contents have been removed from the packaging

Even if the owner of the vehicle isn’t present

True

True or False: You must not drink or have an open container of any alcoholic beverage inside a motor vehicle when it is on a public street or highway. It is also unlawful to allow a passenger to drink, or to have an open container of, any alcoholic beverage inside a motor vehicle.

True

The Ignition Interlock Device program enhances public safety by monitoring alcohol offenders. The ignition interlock device is installed and connected to the vehicle’s starter. To start the vehicle, you must blow into the device. If the device detects an alcohol concentration at or above ,,,, percent, it prevents the vehicle from starting

0.02

First-time alcohol offenders with an alcohol concentration of… or above have the option to regain their driving privileges by participating in the Ignition Interlock Device Program. Drivers whose licenses are canceled and whose privileges are denied as “inimical to public safety” are required to enroll in the Ignition Interlock Device Program for a period of …. to …. years to regain full driving privileges.

0.16 and three to six years

The criminal penalties for felony DWI can include a sentence of up to…..years in prison with a five-year conditional release and a…. fine.

7 and $14000

What is the first offense for DWI?

■ Minimum of 90-day revocation (30 days if you plead guilty to DWI).

■ No work permit will be issued until a 15-day revocation period has passed, and until reinstatement requirements have been met. A work permit is not an option if you had an alcohol concentration of 0.16 percent or greater.

■ Optional enrollment in the Ignition Interlock Device Program.

■ 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine or both.

What is the second offense for DWI?

■ Minimum one-year license revocation if the second offense occurred within 10 years of the first offense.

■ Possible required enrollment in the Ignition Interlock Device Program.

■ One year in jail, a $3,000 fine or both.

■ Impounded license plates.

What is the third offense of DWI?

■ Loss of license for a minimum of three years if the third offense occurred within 10 years of the first two offenses.

■ Canceled license.

■ Required chemical use assessment.

■ Required enrollment in the Ignition Interlock Device program.

■ One year in jail, a $3,000 fine or both.

■ Forfeited vehicle and impounded license plates.

■ Jail or maximum bail and electronic monitoring.

Here are some alternatives to driving impaired

■ Designate a driver who will not drink.

■ Call a taxi or a rideshare service.

■ Call a friend or family member for a ride.

■ Stay overnight at a friend’s house if you have been drinking.

■ Take away the keys from a friend if they are impaired.

True or False: Alcohol is involved in more than one-third of the deaths on Minnesota roads each year. Crashes involving impaired drivers kill an average of 240 people each year in Minnesota and injure thousands more. The person most often killed in an alcohol-related crash is the impaired driver. Young men are more likely than others to engage in this deadly behavior.

True

What effects does alcohol have when you are driving impaired?

• Judgement

• Vision

• Reaction Time

• Steering

• Perception

• Coordination and Balance

• Attention

What does the term “proof” mean in alcohol?

The term “proof” refers to the strength of a drink and is equal to twice the percentage of alcohol it contains. For example, a bottle of 80-proof whiskey contains 40 percent alcohol.

True or False: Men and women are affected differently by alcohol. Men generally have more muscle tissue, which does not absorb alcohol into the bloodstream as readily as fat. A person with a higher percentage of fat than another person of the same weight will reach a higher alcohol concentration by consuming the same amount of alcohol.

True

The only way to reduce your alcohol concentration is to wait. Alcohol is generally eliminated at the rate of about one drink per hour, but many factors influence the amount of alcohol that is retained. The body eliminates… percent of alcohol through oxidation by the … The remaining alcohol is eliminated through breathing, sweating and urination.

95 and liver

Slow down before turning. Signal your intent at least …. before the turn. Signals let pedestrians and drivers know what you plan to do.

100 feet