Minnesota DMV Permit Practice Test 2: 50 Questions
Practice Test 2 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Minnesota driving rules, including Minnesota parking lights, Minnesota school zone speed, horn use in Minnesota and U-Turn legality. 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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What Practice Test 2 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Minnesota Parking Lights
- Minnesota School Zone Speed
- Horn Use in Minnesota
- U-Turn Legality
- Crossbuck Sign
- Pavement Arrow Meaning
- Snow/Ice Traction
- Flashing Yellow Arrow
- Drowsy Driving Response
- Pedestrian Waiting to Cross
- Edge Line Purpose
- Fog/Smoke
- Skid Recovery
- Worsening Road Conditions
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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When are parking lights alone legal to use while driving?
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A. Never
Parking lights may not be used alone when driving.
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In a school zone when children are present, you must:
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B. Slow down and obey any posted school zone speed limit
Minnesota’s manual says you must slow down in school zones when children are present. Watch for posted school zone limits.
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When must a vehicle’s horn be used?
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C. To warn of danger
Horns are used only to warn others of danger.
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When is it legal to make a U-turn?
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C. Only where permitted and safe
U-turns must be legal and safe.
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What does a crossbuck sign indicate?
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A. Railroad crossing
Crossbuck signs mark railroad crossings.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 2, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What must a driver do before entering a roadway from an alley?
Correct answer: Yield to all roadway traffic
Why: Drivers entering from alleys must yield to traffic already on the roadway.
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Q2. When are parking lights alone legal to use while driving?
Correct answer: Never
Why: Parking lights may not be used alone when driving.
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Q3. In a school zone when children are present, you must:
Correct answer: Slow down and obey any posted school zone speed limit
Why: Minnesota’s manual says you must slow down in school zones when children are present. Watch for posted school zone limits.
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Q4. Who must yield when turning left at an intersection?
Correct answer: The driver turning left
Why: When turning left, you must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before you turn.
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Q5. What does a steady green arrow mean?
Correct answer: Proceed only in the arrow direction
Why: A green arrow allows movement only in the direction shown.
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Q6. What is required when approaching a school bus stopped with flashing red lights from the opposite direction on a two-lane road?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Drivers must stop in both directions on undivided roads.
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Q7. What should drivers do when tires lose traction on snow?
Correct answer: Ease off pedals and steer gently
Why: Gentle control helps regain traction on snow.
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Q8. What does a solid white line between lanes indicate?
Correct answer: Lane change discouraged
Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.
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Q9. When must a vehicle’s horn be used?
Correct answer: To warn of danger
Why: Horns are used only to warn others of danger.
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Q10. What is required before passing another vehicle on a two-lane road?
Correct answer: Clear view and legal markings
Why: Drivers must have a clear view and legal permission to pass.
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Q11. What should drivers do when approaching a railroad crossing without gates?
Correct answer: Slow and look both ways
Why: Drivers must look and listen before crossing tracks.
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Q12. What does a white arrow on the pavement indicate?
Correct answer: Lane direction
Why: Pavement arrows show permitted lane movements.
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Q13. When is it legal to make a U-turn?
Correct answer: Only where permitted and safe
Why: U-turns must be legal and safe.
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Q14. What should drivers do when approaching a curve with an advisory speed sign?
Correct answer: Slow to the advisory speed
Why: Advisory speeds warn of safe curve speeds.
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Q15. What does a red and white triangular sign mean?
Correct answer: Yield
Why: Red and white triangles indicate yield.
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Q16. What is the safest action when visibility is reduced by fog?
Correct answer: Use low beams
Why: Low beams reduce glare in fog.
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Q17. What should drivers do when approaching a bicyclist?
Correct answer: Allow safe clearance
Why: Drivers must provide adequate space when passing bicycles.
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Q18. What does a flashing yellow arrow allow?
Correct answer: Turn with caution
Why: Flashing yellow arrows allow cautious turns.
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Q19. What should drivers do if they begin to feel drowsy?
Correct answer: Stop and rest
Why: Rest is required to avoid fatigue-related crashes.
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Q20. What is required when turning right on red?
Correct answer: Complete stop first
Why: Drivers must stop fully before turning right on red.
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Q21. What does a broken yellow line indicate?
Correct answer: Passing allowed when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing with caution.
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Q22. 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.
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Q23. What is required when entering a freeway?
Correct answer: Match speed and yield
Why: Drivers must yield while merging onto freeways.
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Q24. What does a pentagon-shaped sign warn of?
Correct answer: School zone
Why: Pentagon signs identify school zones.
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Q25. What should drivers do at an intersection with no signs or signals?
Correct answer: Yield to the right
Why: Drivers must yield to traffic on the right.
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Q26. What does a solid yellow center line on your side mean?
Correct answer: Passing prohibited
Why: A solid yellow line on your side prohibits passing.
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Q27. What should drivers do when an emergency vehicle approaches from behind?
Correct answer: Pull over and stop
Why: Drivers must pull over and stop for emergency vehicles.
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Q28. What is required when backing a vehicle?
Correct answer: Turn head and look
Why: Drivers must physically look behind when backing.
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Q29. What does an orange sign indicate?
Correct answer: Work zone
Why: Orange signs warn of construction or work zones.
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Q30. What should drivers do when traction is reduced by ice?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Reduced traction requires slower speeds.
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Q31. What does a steady yellow traffic signal warn of?
Correct answer: Signal change
Why: A steady yellow warns the signal will turn red.
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Q32. What must drivers do when approaching pedestrians waiting to cross?
Correct answer: Be prepared to yield
Why: Drivers must be ready to yield to pedestrians.
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Q33. What is the purpose of road edge lines?
Correct answer: Define roadway edges
Why: Edge lines show the roadway boundary.
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Q34. What does a crossbuck sign indicate?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing
Why: Crossbuck signs mark railroad crossings.
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Q35. What should drivers do if their vehicle starts to skid?
Correct answer: Steer in direction of skid
Why: Steering with the skid helps regain control.
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Q36. What is required before changing lanes?
Correct answer: Signal and check blind spots
Why: Drivers must signal and check blind spots.
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Q37. What does a no-passing zone sign mean?
Correct answer: Passing prohibited
Why: No-passing zones prohibit passing.
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Q38. What should drivers do when roads are wet?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Wet pavement reduces traction.
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Q39. What is required when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Flashing lights require a complete stop.
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Q40. What does a white rectangular sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Regulation
Why: White rectangular signs are regulatory.
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Q41. What should drivers do when visibility is limited by smoke or fog?
Correct answer: Use low beams
Why: Low beams improve visibility in poor conditions.
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Q42. What does a solid white edge line mark?
Correct answer: Edge of roadway
Why: Solid white edge lines mark the roadway edge.
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Q43. What should drivers do when approaching a curve on a wet road?
Correct answer: Slow before the curve
Why: Slowing before curves prevents loss of control.
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Q44. What does a flashing red signal mean?
Correct answer: Stop completely
Why: Flashing red signals require a full stop.
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Q45. What should drivers do when passing a parked emergency vehicle?
Correct answer: Move over and slow down
Why: Drivers must move over and reduce speed.
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Q46. What is required for nighttime driving?
Correct answer: Headlights
Why: Headlights are required at night.
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Q47. What should drivers do when approaching a green light?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: Drivers must check for hazards before proceeding.
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Q48. What does a broken white line between lanes indicate?
Correct answer: Lane change allowed
Why: Broken white lines allow lane changes.
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Q49. What should drivers do if they miss an exit on a freeway?
Correct answer: Continue to next exit
Why: Drivers must continue to the next exit.
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Q50. What should a driver do when road conditions worsen?
Correct answer: Adjust speed to conditions
Why: Drivers must adjust speed based on conditions.