DRIVING INSTRUCTOR TEST CORRECT
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Definition of a Driving School - ANSWER A private or public program approved by the
commissioner that includes instruction to operate a Class A, B, C, or D motor vehicle,
motorcycle, or motorized bicycle. Prepares the learner to obtain a driver's permit or
license.
Definition of Commercial Instructor - ANSWER Licensed instructors who teach any part
of a curriculum, including classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, for the operation
of commercial motor vehicles
Four general requirements to become a licensed instructor - ANSWER 1. Be at least 21
years old
2. Have been a valid licensed driver for three years in MN or another state.
3. Have a valid license for the class of motor vehicle they provide instruction.
4. Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
What department of MN has the authority to license commercial driver training
programs and their instructors? - ANSWER Department of Public Safety
What two criteria must be met for authorized official to issue a blue card? - ANSWER 1.
Completed classroom instruction
2. Signed up for behind-the-wheel
What is the maximum amount of classroom instruction that can be given in one day? -
ANSWER No more than 3 hours a day for someone under 18 without a driver's license.
When is a letter of completion sent out? - ANSWER Within 15 days after the student
completes the classroom portion.
What directions should be sent to students? - ANSWER Show your "blue card" when
applying for instruction permit and the written test. At this point you need to be at least
15, be enrolled in the behind-the-wheel component of driver's ed, pass a vision test, and
pass a written knowledge test.
What two licenses must an instructor possess while giving a behind the wheel lesson? -
ANSWER 1. A current and valid driver's license
2. Instructor's license
What three documents does a student under 18 need to take the knowledge test? -
ANSWER 1. Primary form of identification (Birth Certificate/Passport)
2. Secondary form of identification (School transcript/School ID card)
3. Blue Card
, If a student fails to complete behind the wheel instruction, when should the official of the
driving school notify the commissioner of this? - ANSWER Within 15 days
What are the consequences for a student who does not complete behind the wheel? -
ANSWER They can't get their license until they are 18.
What can be used as a temporary permit or license? - ANSWER Class D instruction
permit
What is the original cost (same as renewal) for an instructor's license? - ANSWER $165
How many "authorized officials" for each school are allowed to sign a completion on the
blue card? - ANSWER 2
What does a blue card represent? - ANSWER Certificate of Enrollment proving the
student has completed classroom instruction and signed up for behind the wheel.
Definition of basic speed limit. - ANSWER Basic speed law requires you to drive at a
speed no faster than is reasonable under existing conditions. These include weather,
traffic, and road conditions.
How far must you stop away from a school bus? - ANSWER 20 Feet
Distance from a bicyclist traveling the same direction when you are attempting to pass
them? - ANSWER 3 Feet
How far must you park from a fire hydrant? - ANSWER At least 10 feet.
How far must you park from a Controlled intersection? - ANSWER 30 feet
How far must you park from an uncontrolled intersection? - ANSWER 20 feet
How far must you park from railroad tracks? - ANSWER 50 feet
When parking on a hill, which way should you turn your wheels: uphill with a curb? -
ANSWER Turned away from curb
When parking on a hill, which way should you turn your wheels: Uphill without a curb? -
ANSWER Toward the shoulder
When parking on a hill, which way should you turn your wheels: Downhill with a curb? -
ANSWER Toward the curb
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Definition of a Driving School - ANSWER A private or public program approved by the
commissioner that includes instruction to operate a Class A, B, C, or D motor vehicle,
motorcycle, or motorized bicycle. Prepares the learner to obtain a driver's permit or
license.
Definition of Commercial Instructor - ANSWER Licensed instructors who teach any part
of a curriculum, including classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, for the operation
of commercial motor vehicles
Four general requirements to become a licensed instructor - ANSWER 1. Be at least 21
years old
2. Have been a valid licensed driver for three years in MN or another state.
3. Have a valid license for the class of motor vehicle they provide instruction.
4. Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
What department of MN has the authority to license commercial driver training
programs and their instructors? - ANSWER Department of Public Safety
What two criteria must be met for authorized official to issue a blue card? - ANSWER 1.
Completed classroom instruction
2. Signed up for behind-the-wheel
What is the maximum amount of classroom instruction that can be given in one day? -
ANSWER No more than 3 hours a day for someone under 18 without a driver's license.
When is a letter of completion sent out? - ANSWER Within 15 days after the student
completes the classroom portion.
What directions should be sent to students? - ANSWER Show your "blue card" when
applying for instruction permit and the written test. At this point you need to be at least
15, be enrolled in the behind-the-wheel component of driver's ed, pass a vision test, and
pass a written knowledge test.
What two licenses must an instructor possess while giving a behind the wheel lesson? -
ANSWER 1. A current and valid driver's license
2. Instructor's license
What three documents does a student under 18 need to take the knowledge test? -
ANSWER 1. Primary form of identification (Birth Certificate/Passport)
2. Secondary form of identification (School transcript/School ID card)
3. Blue Card
, If a student fails to complete behind the wheel instruction, when should the official of the
driving school notify the commissioner of this? - ANSWER Within 15 days
What are the consequences for a student who does not complete behind the wheel? -
ANSWER They can't get their license until they are 18.
What can be used as a temporary permit or license? - ANSWER Class D instruction
permit
What is the original cost (same as renewal) for an instructor's license? - ANSWER $165
How many "authorized officials" for each school are allowed to sign a completion on the
blue card? - ANSWER 2
What does a blue card represent? - ANSWER Certificate of Enrollment proving the
student has completed classroom instruction and signed up for behind the wheel.
Definition of basic speed limit. - ANSWER Basic speed law requires you to drive at a
speed no faster than is reasonable under existing conditions. These include weather,
traffic, and road conditions.
How far must you stop away from a school bus? - ANSWER 20 Feet
Distance from a bicyclist traveling the same direction when you are attempting to pass
them? - ANSWER 3 Feet
How far must you park from a fire hydrant? - ANSWER At least 10 feet.
How far must you park from a Controlled intersection? - ANSWER 30 feet
How far must you park from an uncontrolled intersection? - ANSWER 20 feet
How far must you park from railroad tracks? - ANSWER 50 feet
When parking on a hill, which way should you turn your wheels: uphill with a curb? -
ANSWER Turned away from curb
When parking on a hill, which way should you turn your wheels: Uphill without a curb? -
ANSWER Toward the shoulder
When parking on a hill, which way should you turn your wheels: Downhill with a curb? -
ANSWER Toward the curb
