Driver's License Requirements in Minnesota
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Anyone driving a motor vehicle on public roadways must carry a __________ __________ __________.

valid driver's license

Before you apply for your first license, you must pass a ___________ test, a __________ check, and a ______ test.

knowledge, vision, road

A ___________ _______ ______ driver's license is issued to help a parent or guardian in farm work.

restricted farm work

A special ________ ________ may be issued if there are no other licensed drivers in your household and you need to drive a motor vehicle for your medical needs or those of a ________ __________.

<p>medical license, family member</p> Signup and view all the answers

You must have proper _____________ to take the knowledge test, road test and when completing the application for a driver's permit, driver's license, or state identification card to verify your full ____ and ____ of _______.

<p>identification, name, date of birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

What documents are included as primary identification?

<p>a certified copy of your birth certificate, certificate of birth abroad, report of birth abroad, adoption certificate, unexpired ID card, passport, passport INS form, INS documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

What documents are included as secondary identification?

<p>another primary document, driver's license, certified copy of a court order, US employee photo ID card, birth certificate issued by another jurisdiction, US department of defense ID card, marriage certificate, permit to carry firearm, pilot's license, school transcript, social security card, school ID card</p> Signup and view all the answers

The knowledge test contains __________ choice and ____/false questions that show how well you know and understand Minnesota _________ law and _____ signs.

<p>multiple, true, traffic, road</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are __ years of age and under, you must apply for and hold a Minnesota instruction permit for at least ____ ________ before taking a road test.

<p>18, six months</p> Signup and view all the answers

To pass, your normal or corrected vision must be at least / in either ____ useable eye or ____ eyes together.

<p>20/40, one, both</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are under __ years old, you must also present a certificate that proves that you have completed an approved _______ __________ ______, including behind-the-wheel instruction.

<p>18, driver education course</p> Signup and view all the answers

The road test consists of a demonstration of your vehicle's _______ equipment, your vehicle _________ skills, and a driving ___________ test.

<p>safety, control, performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the road test you will be examined and evaluated on your:

<p>control of vehicle, parallel park, backup, and start on hill, response to traffic and road conditions, traffic signals and signals, signal right and left turns, consideration of drivers and pedestrians</p> Signup and view all the answers

These actions will cause you to fail the road test immediately:

<p>disobeying traffic laws, dangerous, careless or reckless driving, inability to control the vehicle, involvement in a crash, not cooperating with the examiner</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are under 18 years of age, your _______ or legal __________ must approve your application.

<p>parent, guardian</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under the graduated licensing system, anyone 18 years old and younger must hold an instruction permit for at least ____ ________ before taking a ______ ______.

<p>six months, road test</p> Signup and view all the answers

To qualify for an instruction permit you must:

<p>be at least 15 years old, complete 30 hours of classroom instruction and be enrolled in behind-the-wheel instruction, pass vision and knowledge tests, turn in an application and pay the required fee</p> Signup and view all the answers

Endorsements are required on your license to drive ____________, buses, school buses, double and triple trailers, and to carry ______________ materials.

<p>motorcycles, hazardous</p> Signup and view all the answers

A driver's license issued by the state of Minnesota, expires on your birthday, and must be __________ every _____ years once you reach the age of __.

<p>renewed, four, 21</p> Signup and view all the answers

The fee for a Class D, regular or under 21 is _______.

<p>$32.00</p> Signup and view all the answers

The fee for a Provisional license is _______.

<p>$19.25</p> Signup and view all the answers

The fee for a Class D instruction permit is ________.

<p>$15.50</p> Signup and view all the answers

Minnesota speed limits are: __ mph in alleys, __ mph in urban areas, __ mph in all other locations not listed. In school zones, ________ speed when children are present.

<p>10, 30, 55, reduce</p> Signup and view all the answers

Speed decreases your _____ ___ ______. That is why it is important to slow down when you ________ another roadway.

<p>field of vision, approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

Always ________ your lane change in advance to warn other traffic.

<p>signal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Improper turns are the cause of many traffic:

<p>crashes, injuries, death</p> Signup and view all the answers

At least ____ feet before the turn, signal your intent.

<p>100</p> Signup and view all the answers

At some intersections, you may turn ______ after stopping for a ___ light if you are in the correct turn lane and your path is ______.

<p>right, red, clear</p> Signup and view all the answers

U-turns are not allowed on ___________ ____________.

<p>interstate freeways</p> Signup and view all the answers

U-turns are illegal near the top of a hill or on curves where drivers of other vehicles cannot see you within ____ feet.

<p>1000</p> Signup and view all the answers

NO U-TURN signs are _______ where U-turns are not allowed.

<p>posted</p> Signup and view all the answers

When another car is trying to pass you, stay in your ______ ______ and do not _______ _______.

<p>own lane, increase speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

Do not attempt to pass another vehicle in these areas:

<p>where no passing signs are posted, on the curve of a hill, within 100 feet of an underpass, tunnel or railroad crossing, within 100 feet of an intersection, when meeting vehicles coming towards you</p> Signup and view all the answers

Backing up is not allowed on ________ or __________ unless the driver of an emergency vehicle must do so while doing their job.

<p>freeways, expressways</p> Signup and view all the answers

When properly parked parallel to a curb, the wheels on one side of your vehicle that is alongside the curb must be within _____ _________ of the curb.

<p>12 inches (one foot)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Of all the safety equipment in your vehicle, the _____ ______ is most likely to save lives.

<p>safety belt</p> Signup and view all the answers

Seat belts must be worn by _____.

<p>all</p> Signup and view all the answers

Your chances of being _______ or _______ in a crash are _____ times greater when you are thrown from your car than when you are buckled up.

<p>killed, injured, four</p> Signup and view all the answers

The proper use of a _______ __________ ________ system is required for all children under the age of ___.

<p>child passenger restraint, four</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rear-facing infant seats should never be used in a seat equipped with an _______ ______.

<p>active airbag</p> Signup and view all the answers

Air bags provide supplemental protection to the _______ _______ _______. They offer little protection in a _____ or rollover _______. For maximum safety, lap and __________ belts should always be used.

<p>safety belt system, rear, crash, shoulder</p> Signup and view all the answers

Air bag safety suggestions:

<p>move the driver's seat back, hold the steering wheel at 8 and 4 or 9 and 3 positions, do not smoke in the car, do not put children in the front seat, do not put hands on the dashboard or in your face</p> Signup and view all the answers

Careless driving is defined as driving or stopping a motor vehicle on a public roadway in a __________ or __________ way that shows __________ for the lives and safety of others.

<p>careless, needless, disregard</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reckless driving is defined as driving a motor vehicle in a manner that shows ________ or _______ disregard for the safety of other persons or property.

<p>willful, wanton</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is against the law to use a motor vehicle to _____ a peace officer who is on _______ _____.

<p>flee, official duty</p> Signup and view all the answers

A motor vehicle driven on a public road must be covered by _______ and _________ insurance.

<p>no-fault, liability</p> Signup and view all the answers

You must carry _______ of _________ coverage when you drive on a public road.

<p>proof, insurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

You must stop at the stop sign, at a clearly marked _____ ____, or the _________ before entering the intersection.

<p>stop line, crosswalk</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashing red lights tell the driver that the school bus is _______ and is ________ or ________ students.

<p>stopped, loading, unloading</p> Signup and view all the answers

You may not move until the stop arm is ________ and the red lights are _____ flashing.

<p>retracted, not</p> Signup and view all the answers

You are guilty of a gross misdemeanor if:

<p>You try to pass a school bus on the right-hand side when its red lights are flashing and its stop arm is out. You try to pass a school bus on either side when a school child is outside the bus, the red lights of the bus are flashing, and the stop arm is out.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When you apply for an initial license you must certify by signing the application that you ___________ your ____________ to stop for a school bus and the __________ for violating this important law.

<p>understand, responsibility, penalties</p> Signup and view all the answers

You must yield:

<p>When a vehicle approaches an intersection where there is a yield sign facing the driver. When a pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk. When a blind person carrying a white cane or using a guide dog enters an intersection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You must yield:

<p>The driver of a vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right at an uncontrolled intersection. Where all drivers are required to stop, the driver on the left must yield the right-of-way to the driver on the right. When a driver turns left, the driver must yield right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You must yield:

<p>When a vehicle enters an intersection on a left turn or green arrow signal, the driver must yield to other vehicles or pedestrians already legally within the intersection. If two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled 'T' intersection, the vehicle required to turn must yield to all cross traffic. When entering a public road from a private road or driveway. When any funeral procession identifies itself by using headlights on all cars.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing at _____________ and ___________.

<p>intersections, crosswalks</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is illegal for a driver to _____ another vehicle stopped at a crosswalk or intersection to allow __________ to ______.

<p>pass, pedestrians, cross</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stop behind the ________, marked or unmarked, when waiting at a _____ sign or ____ light.

<p>crosswalk, stop, red</p> Signup and view all the answers

If necessary, stop behind a crosswalk when making ______ or _______ turns and _______ to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

<p>left, right, yield</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before making a turn on a _____ light, drivers must stop to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

<p>red</p> Signup and view all the answers

Motorcycle riders have the _______ ________ and responsibilities as other motorists.

<p>same rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

On a level highway, it takes three to _____ seconds longer to pass a truck than a car.

<p>five</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are following a truck, stay out of its ___ _____- ______ ______ to the front, sides, and rear of the truck.

<p>no zones, blind spots</p> Signup and view all the answers

Trucks make _____ turns and sometimes must leave an _____ _______ to the right before the turn.

<p>wide, open space</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is _______ to cross the center of a roadway to pass any vehicle within _____ feet of a railroad crossing.

<p>illegal, 100</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the gates are lowered across the tracks, it is illegal to ______ ________ or under them.

<p>drive around</p> Signup and view all the answers

When the last car of a train passes, do not ______ across the tracks until you are sure a ________ train is not coming on another ______- from either direction.

<p>start, second, track</p> Signup and view all the answers

Never _____ a train to see who will make it to the crossing first.

<p>race</p> Signup and view all the answers

Never shift ______ while you are in the middle of a crossing.

<p>gears</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you disobey any speed limit in a work zone, the fine is __________.

<p>doubled</p> Signup and view all the answers

________- Prohibits and commands.

<p>red</p> Signup and view all the answers

________- Regulates.

<p>white</p> Signup and view all the answers

_________- Warns.

<p>yellow</p> Signup and view all the answers

_______- Warns and controls pedestrians, bicycle crossings, school areas.

<p>yellow-green</p> Signup and view all the answers

_________- Warns and controls construction zones.

<p>orange</p> Signup and view all the answers

_______- Guides and informs.

<p>green</p> Signup and view all the answers

_______- Services for motorists.

<p>blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

_______- Historic, culture, or recreation sites.

<p>brown</p> Signup and view all the answers

_______ signs tell you what to do.

<p>regulatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

When you see a sign with a red circle and ________ mark across a black arrow or symbol, it means ____ _____ ____ whatever is shown.

<p>slash, do not do</p> Signup and view all the answers

________ _______ signs indicate the maximum speed limit.

<p>speed limit</p> Signup and view all the answers

If there is more than one track, a sign below the ________ indicates the _______ of tracks.

<p>Crossbuck, number</p> Signup and view all the answers

Early _______ signs, pavement _________, _______, and flashing ____ lights are used at railroad crossings.

<p>warning, markings, gates, red</p> Signup and view all the answers

Warning signs alert you to __________ _________ ahead.

<p>possible hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

Orange signs with black letters are used in __________ and _______ zones. These signs warn drivers of ____________ ______ of traffic, ________, and other road _____ hazards.

<p>construction, work, restricted lanes, detours, work</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a traffic signal is out of order, ______ as you would for a - ______ sign.

<p>stop, four-way stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

A steady red light means _____.

<p>stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

A red arrow means _____.

<p>stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

Treat a flashing light like a _____ sign.

<p>stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

A steady yellow light or arrow means _______- the signal is about to turn red.

<p>caution</p> Signup and view all the answers

A flashing yellow light or arrow means ________.

<p>caution</p> Signup and view all the answers

A green light means _______.

<p>go</p> Signup and view all the answers

A green arrow means you can safely _______ in the _________ of the arrow.

<p>turn, direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ramp meters are used during periods of _______ ________ to reduce traffic jams.

<p>heavy traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pavement markings ________ and __________ traffic, just like road signs.

<p>direct, regulate</p> Signup and view all the answers

A line of _________ dashes is used to separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

<p>white</p> Signup and view all the answers

A solid white line is used to indicate where movement between lanes of traffic is ____________.

<p>discouraged</p> Signup and view all the answers

Yellow lines separate traffic moving in ____________ ___________.

<p>opposite directions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where passing is allowed, a line of _______ _________ is used.

<p>yellow dashes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Driver's License Requirements

  • A valid driver's license is mandatory for driving on public roadways.
  • Applicants must pass a knowledge test, vision check, and road test.
  • A restricted farm work license is available to assist parents or guardians in farm activities.
  • A medical license can be issued if no licensed drivers are available for family medical needs.
  • Proper identification is required for all tests and applications, proving name and date of birth.

Identification Documents

  • Primary identification includes a certified birth certificate, passport, and INS documents.
  • Secondary identification can be another primary document, a driver’s license, school IDs, and various certificates.

Knowledge and Vision Testing

  • The knowledge test consists of multiple-choice and true/false questions about Minnesota traffic laws.
  • Individuals under 18 must hold an instruction permit for at least six months prior to the road test.
  • Corrected or normal vision must be at least 20/40 in one or both eyes.

Driver Education

  • Those under 18 must complete a driver education course, including behind-the-wheel instruction.
  • The road test examines vehicle safety equipment, control skills, and performance while driving.

Road Test Evaluation

  • During the road test, you will be evaluated on vehicle control, parking, response to conditions, and signaling.
  • Immediate failure can occur from disobeying traffic laws, reckless driving, or not cooperating with the examiner.

Parental Approval and Licensing

  • Under 18 requires parent or guardian approval for licensing applications.
  • Graduated licensing mandates instruction permits held for at least six months before the road test.

Endorsements and Fees

  • Endorsements are necessary for motorcycles, buses, and hazardous material transport.
  • A Class D driver's license expires on your birthday and must be renewed every four years after age 21.
  • Fees: Class D license - $32.00, provisional license - $19.25, instruction permit - $15.50.

Speed Limits and Traffic Regulations

  • Speed limits: 10 mph in alleys, 30 mph in urban areas, and 55 mph in all other locations; reduce speed in school zones.
  • Speed affects visibility and should decrease near intersecting roadways.

Lane Changes and Turns

  • Always signal lane changes in advance.
  • Properly signaling and turning at least 100 feet before the turn prevents crashes.
  • U-turns are prohibited on interstate freeways and near hills or curves with limited visibility.

Safety Regulations

  • Seat belts must be worn by all, significantly reducing the chance of injury or death in crashes.
  • Child passenger restraints are mandatory for children under four.

Reckless and Careless Driving

  • Careless driving shows disregard for safety, while reckless driving demonstrates willful or wanton disregard for others' safety.
  • It's illegal to use a vehicle to flee a peace officer or operate without no-fault and liability insurance.

Pedestrian Safety

  • Stop at stop signs and crosswalks; do not pass vehicles allowing pedestrians to cross.
  • Yield to pedestrians at intersections and marked crosswalks.

Truck and Train Regulations

  • Follow trucks cautiously, maintaining distance from their blind spots.
  • Never cross train tracks when gates are lowered, and do not race a train.

Traffic Signs and Signals

  • Regulatory signs are red, white indicates regulations, and yellow warns of hazards.
  • Traffic lights: Red means stop, yellow indicates caution, and green means go.

Pavement Markings

  • White dashed lines separate lanes in the same direction; solid white discourages lane changes.
  • Yellow lines indicate opposite traffic directions, with dashed lines allowing passing.

Work Zone Regulations

  • Fines for speeding in work zones are doubled to enhance safety.
  • Orange signs signal construction or work zones, warning drivers of potential hazards.

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This quiz explores the requirements for obtaining a driver's license in Minnesota, including necessary identification, testing procedures, and special licenses for specific needs. Test your knowledge on the various types of licenses and the associated rules for applicants.

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