Minnesota DMV Permit Practice Mini Test 4: 12 Questions

Mini Test 4 has 12 multiple-choice questions on Minnesota driving rules, including solid white between lanes, advisory speed curve, red triangular sign and alley entry yield. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.

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  1. What does a solid white line between lanes mean?

    • A. Lane change prohibited
    • B. Lane change discouraged
    • C. Passing prohibited
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    B. Lane change discouraged

    A solid white line discourages lane changes but does not completely prohibit them.

  2. What should drivers do when approaching a curve marked with an advisory speed sign?

    • A. Slow to the advisory speed
    • B. Stop before the curve
    • C. Maintain posted speed
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    A. Slow to the advisory speed

    Advisory speed signs warn drivers to slow down for safe travel through curves.

  3. What does a red triangular sign indicate?

    • A. Warning
    • B. Stop
    • C. Yield
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    C. Yield

    Red triangular signs always indicate a yield.

  4. What must drivers do when entering traffic from an alley?

    • A. Yield to traffic already on the road
    • B. Honk before entering
    • C. Proceed quickly
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    A. Yield to traffic already on the road

    Drivers entering from alleys must yield to traffic already on the roadway.

  5. What should drivers do if road conditions suddenly become icy?

    • A. Reduce speed
    • B. Brake sharply
    • C. Maintain posted speed
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    A. Reduce speed

    Icy roads reduce traction and require slower speeds.

Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers

Every question in Mini Test 4, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.

  1. Q1. What does a solid white line between lanes mean?

    Correct answer: Lane change discouraged

    Why: A solid white line discourages lane changes but does not completely prohibit them.

  2. Q2. What should drivers do when approaching a curve marked with an advisory speed sign?

    Correct answer: Slow to the advisory speed

    Why: Advisory speed signs warn drivers to slow down for safe travel through curves.

  3. Q3. What does a red triangular sign indicate?

    Correct answer: Yield

    Why: Red triangular signs always indicate a yield.

  4. Q4. What must drivers do when entering traffic from an alley?

    Correct answer: Yield to traffic already on the road

    Why: Drivers entering from alleys must yield to traffic already on the roadway.

  5. Q5. What does a broken yellow line next to a solid yellow line mean?

    Correct answer: Passing allowed on broken side

    Why: Passing is allowed only on the side with the broken yellow line.

  6. Q6. What should drivers do when following a motorcycle?

    Correct answer: Allow extra following distance

    Why: Motorcycles can stop quickly, so extra following distance is needed.

  7. Q7. What is required when approaching a crosswalk with pedestrians waiting?

    Correct answer: Be prepared to yield

    Why: Drivers must be ready to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks.

  8. Q8. What does a steady yellow traffic signal warn drivers of?

    Correct answer: Upcoming red signal

    Why: A steady yellow signal warns that the light will soon turn red.

  9. Q9. What should drivers do when approaching a hill where oncoming traffic cannot be seen?

    Correct answer: Slow down

    Why: Limited sight distance requires reduced speed for safety.

  10. Q10. What does a crossbuck sign indicate?

    Correct answer: Railroad crossing

    Why: Crossbuck signs are used at railroad crossings.

  11. Q11. What must drivers do when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights?

    Correct answer: Move over and slow down

    Why: Drivers must move over when possible and reduce speed.

  12. Q12. What should drivers do if road conditions suddenly become icy?

    Correct answer: Reduce speed

    Why: Icy roads reduce traction and require slower speeds.

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