Drivers Ed (Minnesota) Questions and Answers Rated A+

Drivers Ed (Minnesota) Questions and Answers Rated A+ After becoming a resident how many days do you have to obtain a Minnesota license? 60 days How long for a commercial license? 30 days What do you need proper identification for? Knowledge & Road Test How many knowledge test per day can you take? one What score do you need, to pass a knowledge test? 80% Your normal or corrected vision must be at least what? 20/40 Your peripheral vision must be at least what? 105 degrees Provisional drivers are subject to what? Nighttime & Passenger Limitations How far can an under age farm tractor/moped go for? 20 miles If you change your address before your license expires, you must apply for a duplicate within what time? 30 days If you need a replacement instruction permit what do you do? You must renew your permit How much is a Class D, regular or under 21 drivers fee? $26.25 How much is a Class D instruction permit $14.25 How much is an alcohol/drugs reinstatement fee? $680 All vehicles must have two white headlights that work on what? High and Low Beams Red taillights illuminate when what happens? Brake pedal is pressed When set on high beams headlights must make objects visible on the road ahead by what distance? 350 feet What are the areas around your vehicle where your view is obstructed? Blind Spots At many intersections you take what type of turn when a light is red? right turn When can you take a left turn on a red light? From a one-way to a one-way What are designed to increase traffic flow and provide a safer intersection than a normal four-way stop? Roundabouts Where are u-turns not allowed? Interstate Freeways Where are u-turns illegal? Near the tops of hills and curve and on curves How far do yo need to be able to see when making a u-turn? 1,000 feet What kind of road should you pass on? two-lane roads with moving traffic When passing what side of the vehicle do you pass on? Left Side What lane do you return to after completely passing a vehicle? Right Lane Before backing up what do you do? Look to the front,sides, and rear When a vehicle is parallel parked it wheels should be how far away from the curb? 12 inches How far should you park from a crosswalk at an intersection? 20 feet How far should you park within any flashing light, stop sign, or traffic control or traffic control signal? 30 feet How far should you be parked within the nearest rail of a railroad crossing? 5o feet How far do you have to park from a fire hydrant? 10 feet White/Amber front lights & red taillights should be seen from how far? 500 feet How long should infants ride in a rear facing seat? Until they are 1 yr old and weigh at least 20 lbs How much room should you leave in between yourself and the steering wheel? 10 inches What positions should your hands be at on the steering wheel? 8 and 4, or 9 and 3 Meaning of Careless Driving is defined as driving or stopping a motor vehicle in a way that endangers the lives and safety of people or property. Meaning of Reckless Driving is defined as driving a motor vehicle in a manner that shows "willful or wanton" disregard for the safety of people or property including racing or contest driving. Every driver who is involved in a crash that results in injury, death, or property damage of how much? $1,000 How long do you have to file a traffic crash report? 10 days What are the exceptions to driving with communication devices? emergency assistance, reporting a crash or crime, or when device is solely voice- activated or in hands-free mode. How far do you stop your vehicle from a bus? 20 feet Are you required to stop for a school bus on the opposite side of the roadway? no If you are on a one way and an emergency vehicle is coming behind you what do you do? You must pull to whichever side is nearest and stop How far from a fire truck should you be? 500 feet away If necessary to walk on the road what should you do? Stay on the left side, or face oncoming traffic Is it illegal to drive in a biking lane? Yes Is it illegal to park in a biking lane? No How much room should you leave between your car and a bicyclist? 3 feet What is a commercial vehicle? is a motor vehicle that or combination of motor vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds What does turbulence do to vehicles? pushes them away from each other What are commercial vehicle no zones (blind spots)? 20 feet in front of the cab, on either side, and up to 200 feet to the rear How far should you stop your vehicle from a rail or gate? 10 feet It is illegal to pass any vehicle within what distance of a railroad crossing ? 100 feet What is a zipper merge? Its a late merge What colors are the regulatory signs? Red and White What colors are the warning signs? Yellow, Yellow-green, & Orange What colors are the informational signs? Green, Blue, Brown What does the color red mean? Prohibits and Commands (stop) What does the color white mean? Regulates What does the color yellow mean? Warns What does the color yellow-green mean? Warns and controls in pedestrian, bicycle crossing, and school areas What does the color orange mean? Warns and controls construction zones What does the color green mean? Guides and informs What does the color blue mean? Describes services for motorists What does the color brown mean? Indicates historic, cultural, or recreation sites Stop sign means Stop Yield sign means Slow down or stop Do not enter sign means Do not enter that lane or road Wrong way sign means You have entered a lane of oncoming traffic Most warning signs are what color? yellow An exempt sign means Fewer than 5 trains per year ever use that railway Flashing yellow light means what? Caution What is the job of a straight white line? They separate lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction. What is the job of a straight yellow line? They separate traffic moving in opposite directions. What do white dashed lines indicate? That drivers can change lanes in areas where this type of marking is present The length of time from perception of danger to using the breaks happens in what amount of time? 3/4 seconds When you are merging who must you yield to ? other vehicles On a freeway which lane is the fast lane? Left lane On a freeway which lane is the slow lane? Right lane What are the three main types of drivers distraction? Visual, Mechanical/Physical, Cognitive How old do you need to be to drive a recreational vehicle combination? At least 18 years old A recreational vehicle may not be more than how long in length? 70 feet What is hydroplaning? at higher speeds, water can collect under the tires and lift them off the surface of the road What should you do if you start to hydroplane? Take your foot of the gas pedal What should you do to prevent hydroplaning? keep your tires in good condition and reduce speed when driving on wet roads What is a blowout? is a burst tire that can throw your vehicle out of control If you experience a blowout what should you do? hold the steering wheel tightly, steer straight ahead, and slowly ease your foot off the accelerator If your wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road what should you do? stay on the shoulder and release the gas pedal, then after you reduced the speed turn back onto the pavement What is carbon monoxide? is a deadly, odorless, and colorless gas produced by engines. What are early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning? fatigue, headache, dizziness, and nausea How long does it take carbon monoxide to take effect? A few minutes Your license may be withdrawn by what? suspension, revocation, or cancellation Alcohol use is involved in how many deaths on Minnesota roads each year? 1/3 What gender is most likely to get into violent crashes? males Is alcohol a stimulant or a depressant? Depressant The amount of alcohol in the blood is called what? Alcohol concentration or AC level Higher alcohol concentration means what? greater degree of impairment Alcohol affects what system in your body? Nervous System What does the term "proof" refer to? The strength of a drink and is equal to twice the percent of alcohol the substance contains. What factors affect alcohol on an individual? age, gender, body weight, mood, food intake, metabolism, and genetics The only way to reduce alcohol concentration is to do what? Wait Oxidation eliminates how much alcohol from the liver? 95% Refusal to take an implied consent law test will result in what? A one to six year revocation of driving privileges What are penalties of a First Offense *Minimum of 90 day revocation *90 days in jail/or $1000 fine What are penalties of a Second Offense *Minimum of one year revocation One year license revocation One year in jail or $3,000 fine License plates are impounded When are you charged for a felony? On your fourth offense How fast do you drive in an alley? 10 mph How fast do you drive on urban or town roads? 30 mph How fast do you drive in cities and other locations? 55 mph Signals should be activated how far before making a turn? 100 feet