Minnesota DMV Permit Practice Test 4: 50 Questions
Practice Test 4 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Minnesota driving rules, including advisory speed curve, crossbuck sign, door opening safety and Solid-Next-to-Broken yellow. 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 4 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Advisory Speed Curve
- Crossbuck Sign
- Door Opening Safety
- Solid-Next-to-Broken Yellow
- Sudden Icy Conditions
- Large Truck Following
- Flashing Yellow Arrow
- Alley Speed Limit
- Steady Red Arrow
- No Passing Zone
- Work Zone
- School Bus
- Edge Line
- Being Passed
- Worsening Conditions
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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What should drivers do when approaching a curve marked with an advisory speed sign?
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A. Slow to the advisory speed
Advisory speed signs warn drivers to slow for curves.
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What does a crossbuck sign indicate?
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A. Railroad crossing
Crossbuck signs mark railroad crossings.
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What should drivers do before opening a vehicle door after parking?
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A. Check traffic
Checking traffic helps prevent collisions.
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What does a solid yellow center line with a broken yellow line beside it mean?
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B. Passing allowed on broken side
Passing is allowed only on the broken line side.
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What is the safest action when road conditions change suddenly?
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C. Adjust speed to conditions
Drivers must adjust speed based on current road conditions.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 4, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What must a driver do when entering a roadway from a private driveway?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already on the roadway
Why: Drivers entering from a driveway must yield to traffic already on the roadway.
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Q2. What does a steady red traffic signal require?
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop
Why: A steady red signal requires a complete stop before entering the intersection.
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Q3. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution
Why: A flashing yellow signal warns drivers to slow down and use caution.
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Q4. Who has the right-of-way at an uncontrolled intersection?
Correct answer: The driver on the right
Why: When two vehicles arrive at the same time, the driver on the right has the right-of-way.
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Q5. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road indicate?
Correct answer: Passing prohibited
Why: A solid yellow line on your side means passing is not allowed.
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Q6. What is required before making a lane change?
Correct answer: Signaling and checking blind spots
Why: Drivers must signal and check blind spots before changing lanes.
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Q7. What should drivers do when approaching an emergency vehicle stopped with flashing lights?
Correct answer: Move over and slow down
Why: Drivers must move over and reduce speed when approaching emergency vehicles.
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Q8. What does a broken white lane line indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes allowed
Why: Broken white lines allow lane changes when safe.
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Q9. What should a driver do when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights?
Correct answer: Stop and wait
Why: Flashing lights require drivers to stop until it is safe to proceed.
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Q10. What does a diamond-shaped traffic sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Warning
Why: Diamond-shaped signs warn drivers of hazards or special conditions ahead.
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Q11. What is the speed limit in an alley unless otherwise posted?
Correct answer: 10 mph
Why: Alleys have a maximum speed limit of 10 mph unless posted otherwise.
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Q12. What should drivers do when roads are slippery due to snow or ice?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Reduced traction requires slower speeds and increased caution.
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Q13. What does an octagon-shaped sign always mean?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Octagon-shaped signs are used only for stop signs.
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Q14. When may a right turn on red be made?
Correct answer: After a complete stop unless prohibited
Why: Drivers may turn right on red after stopping unless a sign prohibits it.
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Q15. What should drivers do when approaching a work zone?
Correct answer: Slow down and stay alert
Why: Work zones require reduced speed and increased attention.
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Q16. What does a round yellow sign warn drivers of?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing
Why: Round yellow signs warn of railroad crossings.
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Q17. What must drivers do when approaching pedestrians in a crosswalk?
Correct answer: Yield to pedestrians
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians lawfully crossing.
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Q18. What does a double solid yellow line mean?
Correct answer: Passing prohibited both ways
Why: Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing in both directions.
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Q19. What is the recommended following distance under ideal conditions?
Correct answer: 3 to 4 seconds
Why: A 3 to 4 second following distance allows time to react safely.
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Q20. What should drivers do when traffic signals are not working?
Correct answer: Treat the intersection as an all-way stop
Why: Non-working signals must be treated as all-way stops.
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Q21. What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: School zone or crossing
Why: Pentagon-shaped signs warn of school zones or crossings.
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Q22. What should drivers do when following a large truck?
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Extra distance improves visibility and reaction time.
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Q23. What does a flashing red traffic signal require?
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop
Why: A flashing red signal is treated like a stop sign.
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Q24. What should drivers do when entering a freeway?
Correct answer: Yield while merging
Why: Drivers entering a freeway must yield while merging.
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Q25. What does a white rectangular sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Regulation
Why: White rectangular signs display traffic laws and regulations.
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Q26. What should drivers do when approaching a curve?
Correct answer: Slow down before entering
Why: Slowing before a curve helps maintain control.
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Q27. What must drivers do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Drivers must stop for school buses displaying flashing red lights.
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Q28. What does a broken yellow center line indicate?
Correct answer: Passing allowed with caution
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when safe.
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Q29. What should drivers do when backing a vehicle?
Correct answer: Turn head and look behind
Why: Drivers must turn their head and look when backing.
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Q30. What does an orange sign indicate?
Correct answer: Work zone
Why: Orange signs warn of construction or work zones.
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Q31. What should drivers do when approaching a yield sign?
Correct answer: Slow down and yield if necessary
Why: Yield signs require slowing and giving right-of-way when needed.
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Q32. What does a solid white edge line mark?
Correct answer: Right edge of roadway
Why: Solid white edge lines mark the roadway edge.
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Q33. What should drivers do if their vehicle begins to skid?
Correct answer: Steer in the direction of the skid
Why: Steering in the direction of the skid helps regain control.
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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 when being passed by another vehicle?
Correct answer: Maintain speed or slow slightly
Why: Drivers should not increase speed when being passed.
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Q36. What does a flashing yellow arrow allow drivers to do?
Correct answer: Turn with caution
Why: A flashing yellow arrow allows turning with caution.
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Q37. What should drivers do if they miss an exit on a highway?
Correct answer: Continue to the next exit
Why: Drivers must continue to the next exit if one is missed.
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Q38. What is required when turning left from a two-way road?
Correct answer: Use the lane closest to the center line
Why: Left turns must be made from the lane closest to the center line.
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Q39. What should drivers do when approaching a bicyclist?
Correct answer: Give adequate space
Why: Drivers must allow adequate space when passing bicyclists.
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Q40. What does a steady yellow traffic signal warn drivers of?
Correct answer: Prepare to stop
Why: A steady yellow signal warns that the light is about to turn red.
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Q41. What should drivers do when approaching an intersection on a green light?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: Drivers must check for traffic and pedestrians before proceeding.
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Q42. What does a no-passing zone sign indicate?
Correct answer: Passing prohibited
Why: No-passing zones prohibit passing.
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Q43. What must drivers do when an emergency vehicle approaches from behind with sirens?
Correct answer: Pull over and stop
Why: Drivers must pull over and stop for emergency vehicles.
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Q44. What should drivers do when driving at night?
Correct answer: Use headlights
Why: Headlights are required for nighttime driving.
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Q45. What should drivers do when traction is reduced by rain?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Reduced traction requires slower speeds.
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Q46. What does a red triangular sign indicate?
Correct answer: Yield
Why: Red triangular signs mean yield.
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Q47. What should drivers do before opening a vehicle door after parking?
Correct answer: Check traffic
Why: Checking traffic helps prevent collisions.
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Q48. What does a solid yellow center line with a broken yellow line beside it mean?
Correct answer: Passing allowed on broken side
Why: Passing is allowed only on the broken line side.
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Q49. 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 for curves.
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Q50. What is the safest action when road conditions change suddenly?
Correct answer: Adjust speed to conditions
Why: Drivers must adjust speed based on current road conditions.