2024 Minnesota Permit Test 5
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Minnesota. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Minnesota please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/minnesota/car.
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33. You are driving in the right lane of a multilane highway and want to move into the left lane. You should:
Explanation
Before changing lanes, you should always verify that there are no other vehicles in the lane you want to enter by checking your mirrors and looking over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move. You should signal every time you change lanes.
34. How fast you drive does not affect the distance your vehicle travels after you brake to come to a stop.
Explanation
When driving in high-speed traffic, it is extremely important to stay well behind the vehicle in front of you. As your speed increases, the distance it will take for your vehicle to stop also increases.
35. A driver does not need to allow as much distance when following a motorcycle as when following a car.
Explanation
In dry conditions, motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars. Therefore, a driver behind a motorcycle should allow at least three to four seconds of following distance so that the motorcyclist has time to maneuver in an emergency.
36. You are approaching an intersection when the traffic light changes from green to solid yellow. You should:
Explanation
When approaching an intersection with a solid yellow traffic light, slow to a stop before entering the intersection, if it is safe to do so. If you can't stop safely, drive carefully through the intersection.
37. If one of your tires blows out as you are driving, you should:
Explanation
If a tire blows out while you are driving, hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the car headed straight down the road. Ease your foot off the gas pedal and do not apply the brakes until you have complete control. When the car is under control, brake gently and pull off the road at the nearest safe location.
38. On a two-lane street, your vehicle is being followed by a fire engine that is not using its emergency signals. You should:
Explanation
If you are being followed by an emergency vehicle that is not using its siren or flashing lights, you do not need to clear a path. Continue driving in a normal manner.
39. When riding in a vehicle, small children:
Explanation
Special child seats are available for children who are too small to wear regular safety belts. No person is strong enough to safely hold onto a child of any size during an accident or sudden stop. Never allow a child to ride in a vehicle unless they are properly fastened into a seat.
40. Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:
Explanation