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Minnesota DMV Permit Test Practice Questions - Minnesota Class D Driver License Knowledge Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What does a red octagonal sign always mean?
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A
Slow down and proceed with caution
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B
Come to a complete stop
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C
Yield to oncoming traffic
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D
Road construction ahead
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QUESTION 2 / 25
A triangular sign pointing downward at an intersection means you must:
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A
Stop completely before proceeding
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B
Slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic on the through road
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C
Speed up to merge with traffic
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D
Make a U-turn
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What color and shape are most warning signs that alert drivers to upcoming road conditions?
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Yellow and diamond-shaped
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B
Red and round
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C
Green and rectangular
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D
White and triangular
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QUESTION 4 / 25
A round sign with a black symbol most often warns drivers of:
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A
A no-passing zone
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B
A railroad crossing ahead
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C
A one-way street
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D
A school zone
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QUESTION 5 / 25
A five-sided (pentagon) sign that is yellow-green in color indicates:
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A
A hospital zone
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B
A school zone or school crossing
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C
A construction area
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D
A scenic route
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What does an orange diamond-shaped or rectangular sign indicate?
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A
A recreational area
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B
A work zone or road construction ahead
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C
A no-parking area
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D
A wildlife refuge
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QUESTION 7 / 25
A white rectangular sign with black or red lettering generally tells a driver:
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A
A traffic law or regulation that must be obeyed
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B
The distance to the next town
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C
That a service area is nearby
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D
About a point of historical interest
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What does a blue roadside sign typically provide information about?
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A
Upcoming sharp curves
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B
Motorist services such as gas, food, lodging, and hospitals
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C
Speed limit changes
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D
Lane closures
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QUESTION 9 / 25
A pennant-shaped (sideways triangle) yellow sign on the left side of the road warns of:
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A
The start of a no-passing zone
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B
A dead-end street
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C
A weigh station ahead
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D
A divided highway ending
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What does a steady red traffic light require a driver to do?
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A
Slow down and proceed if the intersection is clear
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B
Stop and remain stopped until the light turns green
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C
Stop, then go regardless of cross traffic
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D
Yield to pedestrians only
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QUESTION 11 / 25
A steady yellow traffic light means:
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A
Speed up to clear the intersection
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B
The light is about to turn red; stop if you can do so safely
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C
Stop and wait for a green arrow
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D
The signal is out of order
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When a traffic signal is completely dark because of a power failure, you should treat the intersection as if it is controlled by:
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A
A green light
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B
A four-way stop
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C
A yield sign for all directions
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D
No traffic control at all
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QUESTION 13 / 25
A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:
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A
Proceed without stopping
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B
Stop completely, then proceed when it is safe
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C
Slow down only
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D
The signal will soon turn green
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QUESTION 14 / 25
A flashing yellow traffic light tells a driver to:
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A
Stop completely before proceeding
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B
Slow down and proceed with caution
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C
Stop and wait for a green light
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D
Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A flashing yellow left-turn arrow means a driver may turn left but must:
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A
Wait for a green arrow before moving
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B
Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning
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C
Stop completely and turn only when the light turns red
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D
Turn without yielding because the turn is protected
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QUESTION 16 / 25
A solid yellow line next to your lane means:
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A
Passing is permitted when safe
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B
Passing is not permitted from your side
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C
The lane is for turning only
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D
You may park along the line
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QUESTION 17 / 25
A broken (dashed) yellow center line means:
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A
Passing is never allowed
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B
You may pass when it is safe and the way is clear
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C
Traffic on both sides moves in the same direction
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D
The road ahead is closed
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QUESTION 18 / 25
White lane lines on a roadway separate:
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A
Traffic moving in opposite directions
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B
Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction
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C
Parking areas from driving lanes
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D
Bicycle lanes from sidewalks
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A solid white line between lanes traveling in the same direction means:
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A
Lane changes are encouraged
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B
Lane changes are discouraged or prohibited
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C
The lane is for emergency vehicles only
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D
You must stop before crossing it
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Two solid yellow lines in the center of a road mean:
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Passing is allowed in both directions
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B
Passing is prohibited in both directions
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C
The lane is reserved for buses
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D
You may make a U-turn at any point
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What do diamond symbols painted on a traffic lane indicate?
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A
A lane reserved for high-occupancy vehicles (carpool lane)
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B
A lane that is closed ahead
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C
A loading zone
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D
A bicycle-only lane
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QUESTION 22 / 25
At a four-way stop where two vehicles arrive at the same time, who has the right-of-way?
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A
The vehicle on the left
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B
The vehicle on the right
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C
The larger vehicle
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D
The faster vehicle
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When you want to turn left at an intersection, you must yield to:
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A
Only vehicles behind you
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B
Oncoming traffic and pedestrians crossing your path
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C
No one, because turning vehicles have priority
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D
Only large trucks
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When entering a roundabout, a driver must:
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Stop and wait for all traffic to clear
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B
Yield to traffic already circulating in the roundabout
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C
Speed up to merge quickly
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D
Always turn left into the circle
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection (no signs or signals) at about the same time, the driver who should yield is the one:
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On the right
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B
On the left
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C
Driving the newer vehicle
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D
Traveling uphill
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