40 Questions on Minnesota Written Permit Test. Flashcards

40 Questions on Minnesota Written Permit Test. Flashcards What is the 'Three Second Rule' of following distance?When moving forward behind another vehicle, wait three seconds after it moves to allow for space.(SIGN) Red Triangle?Slow equipment. Located on vehicles traveling under 30mph.For those under the age of 21, it is against the law to operate motor vehicles when....An individual has consumed ANY detectable amount of alcohol in their system.A driver in the right lane of traffic must yield to any transit/metro that....Is trying to merge from a bus stop or the shoulder.When parking UP-hill with a curb, wheels should be....Turned AWAY from the curb.Why should individuals keep wheels straight while waiting to turn?In case of collision, the vehicle will be less likely to get pushed into incoming traffic.A motor vehicle on public roads must be cover by what insurances?No Fault and Liability insurance. Valid Proof must be carried by the driver at all times.Minnesota's Basic Speed Law requires individuals to drive at speeds...No faster than is reasonable under existing conditions.By law, drivers must have their headlights on at...Sunset, used until sunrise or at anytime the road ahead cannot be clearly seen from 500 feet.(SIGN) Skidding Car?The road surface may be slippery and wet.How much of 80 proof whiskey is alcohol? Are the effects of alcohol ingestion the same for everyone?40% Alcohol affects everyone quite differently.How many inches should be allowed between the driver and steering wheel?Allow at least 10 inches of space. Avoid the 10 & 2 o'clock position. Drive 9 & 3.What is the only situation you can make a LEFT turn against a right light?One-Way to another One-Way.In what case should a written report be sent to Driver and Vehicle Services?Injury, Death or Total Property Damage exceeding

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When two vehicles reach an intersection with no signals...what happens?The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.Where are the most common cycle and car collisions?At Urban Intersections.Within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle should drivers dim their headlights? What about when following vehicles?1000 feet of oncoming vehicles. 200 feet when following vehicles.What happens when individuals SPEED in marked construction zones??Fines will double.How does one make a LEFT turn from a one-way onto a one-way?Follow the Left Curve.What is the Implied Consent Law?If an officer believes a driver is impaired and operating motor vehicles, the driver is required to submit a Blood/Breath/Urine test.Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of... Railroad crossings and intersections.

When parking DOWNhill with a curb, wheels should be....Turned TOWARD the curb or shoulder of the curb.What color lights do snow removal vehicles use? & Should Individuals keep lights on high beam in fog or heavy rain?Blue, White and Yellow. & NO.How can individuals be arrested for DWI? How much are alcohol related reinstatement fees?If they have an alcohol concentration of .08 or higher and have control of a moving or parked vehicle. Reinstatement fees are $680.What do steady yellow lights or arrows indicate? What do green arrows indicate?Yellow means Caution, the light is about to turn red. Green means that Drivers may safety turn the direction of the arrow.(SIGN) Truck on a Hill?The road ahead declines steeply.(SIGN) Black Arrow on Yellow?Beware, sharp change in direction straight ahead.A flashing red traffic light is treated the same as a...Stop Sign.What does the acceleration lane allow driver do? Adjust speed to fit limits.Will ingesting coffee, exercising or taking cold showers sober individuals up?NO.It is against the law for motor vehicles to drive in bike lanes with the exceptions of...Entering/Leaving roads and preparing for turns. Bike riders share the same rights as other vehicles.What does alcohol do to the human body as a depressant drug?It slows down almost all bodily functions.Motorists may not PASS other vehicles when... A 'No Passing Zone' sign is posted or when there is a solid white line.Vehicles also cannot pass on a CURVE or HILL where they can not see the road ahead for at least 700 feet.SIGNALS are to be given how many FEET before turning?Slow down - signal 100 feet prior to turning.What is the first area of the brain affected by alcohol?Judgement becomes severely impaired - drivers who consume alcohol misjudge their degree of impairment.How far from a school bus must a driver stop? What is the exception to stopping for school busses?20 feet. Drivers in opposite sides of the road do not have to stop.What does a solid yellow line indicate? What about dashed yellow lines?Passing is prohibited when there are solid yellow lines.Passing is allowed with dashed yellow lines.A driver going straight has the right-of-way over those....Making a left turn.Drivers may NOT use the same lane as.... Motorcyclists.What do Green and White information signs tell drivers?They indicate exits, distance to cities, street/route names & bicycle routes.