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How long do you have to change your license if you move from another state?
60 days
How long do you have to change your license if you move to a different address in Minnesota?
30 days
You should be at least _____ seconds behind the car in front of you.
3
How do you look for traffic when pulling into an intersection?
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What is the maximum and minimum speed limit on a freeway or rural interstate?
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What is the maximum and minimum speed limit on an urban interstate?
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What is the speed limit on a divided highway?
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What is the speed limit on most rural roads?
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What is the speed limit in most urban areas?
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What is the rule for passing in Minnesota?
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What is the basic speed law?
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Can you go left at a red light?
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If an interstate sign has an even number, which direction does it go?
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If an interstate sign has the number 694 on it, it will not go back to 94.
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What is the normal reaction time?
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What is the Minnesota Move Over Law?
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How to properly change lanes?
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How should you hold your steering wheel?
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What do you ask yourself when you are about to pass?
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What class of sign is a black and white sign?
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What class is a yellow sign?
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When do you obey a sign?
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What class is an orange sign?
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What class is a green sign?
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What should you do at an animal crossing sign?
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What is the yellow signal used for?
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What should you do at a flashing red signal?
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What class is a white sign?
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What class is a yellow-green sign?
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What class is a blue sign?
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What should you do at a yield sign?
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What does an exempt sign under a railroad crossing sign mean?
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What information does a brown sign have on it?
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What information does a blue sign have on it? (name 3)
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What information does a green sign have on it? (name 3)
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What is the SIPDE system?
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When do you turn on your low beam headlights?
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How do you exit a cloverleaf freeway?
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What does a green arrow mean?
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What does a yellow arrow mean?
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What does a red X mean?
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What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?
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What do you do if there is an emergency vehicle on the freeway?
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How far away from emergency vehicles do you have to be?
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What is the Zero Tolerance Not a Drop law?
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Automatic DWI at this BAC.
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Gross misdemeanor at this BAC.
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Court's definition of impairment.
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If there is a bike lane, you may use it as a turn lane.
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To prevent highway hypnosis, when do you stop?
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To recover from a skid what do you do?
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No passing within __________ ft. of a railroad.
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What are the first adjustments you make when you get into the driver's seat?
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What do you do if the temperature of your engine is too high?
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When are infant seats mandatory?
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When are child seats mandatory?
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When are booster seats mandatory?
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When you are parking on a hill, when is the only time your wheels go left?
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What is the mandatory insurance you must have?
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Signal at _____ ft.
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In alleys how fast are you supposed to go?
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Where can you go 30 mph?
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Where can you go 55 mph?
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What do you do when turning on a red light?
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How much is the speed limit raised while lawfully passing somebody on the freeway (posted 55 mph)?
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What does a double solid yellow line mean?
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You cannot pass on a hill when you cannot clearly see ____ feet ahead of you.
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You cannot pass ___ feet by an intersection, underpass, tunnel, or railroad crossing.
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What is the lowest speed you can be killed at?
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Where should your hands be on the steering wheel?
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If you get in an accident that is $1,000 or more in injury, death or property damage, you must do what?
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Can you text and drive legally?
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What does a stop sign require?
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Flashing yellow lights are activated 100 feet before a school bus stops in a speed zone of what?
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Yellow lights on a school bus come on around ___ feet before the bus stops in a zone more than 35 mph.
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If the lights are flashing red and the stop arm is extended how far back must you stop?
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When an emergency vehicle is coming up behind you with its lights on and sirens blaring what should you do?
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What is a safe distance you must stay behind other vehicles?
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By a railroad crossing you must stop your vehicle at least ___ feet before the rail/gate.
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Are you allowed to pass 100 feet by a railroad crossing?
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What does a red sign signal?
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White signs..?
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Yellow signs signal..?
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Yellow-green signals?
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Orange signs?
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Green signs?
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Blue signs?
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Brown signs?
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What shape is a stop sign?
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What shape is a yield sign?
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What shape is a right turn sign?
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What shape is a speed limit sign?
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What shape is a school zone/school crossing sign?
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What shape is a railroad crossing sign?
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What does SIPDE stand for?
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When is driving not prohibited from midnight to 5 am?
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When is a driver with a provisional license prohibited from driving?
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How many passengers can a driver with a provisional license have in the first six months of receiving their license?
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How many passengers can a driver with a provisional license have in the second six months of receiving their license?
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What is the exception for the passenger limit?
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Study Notes
License and Address Change
- Change driver's license within 60 days of moving from another state.
- Change driver's license within 30 days of moving to a different address in Minnesota.
Following Distance and Intersections
- Maintain a following distance of at least 3 seconds behind the vehicle in front.
- When entering an intersection, look left, right, and then left again.
Speed Limits
- Maximum speed limit on a freeway/rural interstate: 70 mph; minimum: 40 mph.
- Maximum speed limit on an urban interstate: 65 mph; minimum: 40 mph.
- Speed limit on divided highways: 65 mph; on most rural roads: 55 mph; in urban areas: 30 mph.
Passing and Basic Speed Law
- Legal to exceed speed limit by 10 mph on 2-lane roads for passing when the limit is at least 55 mph.
- Basic speed law states speed must be reasonable for conditions.
Traffic Signals and Road Signs
- Left turns on red lights are permitted.
- Even-numbered interstate signs indicate east-west routes.
- Flashing yellow arrows indicate to use that lane with caution; red X means the lane is closed.
Emergency Vehicles and Traffic Laws
- Pull over and stop for emergency vehicles; maintain a distance of 500 ft from them.
- Zero Tolerance law prohibits any alcohol consumption for those under 21.
Driving Regulations
- Proper signaling should occur at least 100 ft before turning.
- In alleys, speed limit is 10 mph; urban roads allow 30 mph; other locations typically allow 55 mph.
Safe Practices and Vehicle Operation
- For skids, ease off the accelerator, avoid braking, and steer the intended direction.
- Mandatory adjustments in the driver’s seat include the seat, mirrors, steering wheel, and head restraint.
Child Safety in Vehicles
- Infant seats required for children under 12 months or 20 lbs; child seats until ages 1-4; booster seats for ages 4-8.
Signage and Road Shapes
- Various sign colors indicate different regulations:
- Regulatory signs: White
- Warning signs: Yellow
- Informational signs: Green and Blue
- Construction signs: Orange
- Brown signs: Indicate historic or recreational sites.
- Specific shapes signal different commands:
- Stop signs: Octagon
- Yield signs: Triangle
- Speed limit signs: Rectangle
- School zone signs: Pentagon
Safety Recommendations
- Avoid highway hypnosis by taking breaks every 100 miles or 2 hours.
- Maintain a 3-second rule following distance from other vehicles.
- Do not text and drive; it's illegal.
Accidents and Reports
- Accidents over $1,000 in damage require a traffic crash report within 10 days.
Provisional License Restrictions
- Drivers with provisional licenses cannot drive from midnight to 5 am unless with a licensed driver over 25 or for specific exceptions.
- Passenger limits for provisional license holders: one under 20 for the first six months, up to three under 20 for the second six months, unless accompanied by a guardian.
Road Safety Measures
- Yield red signals require a complete stop.
- At animal crossing signs, caution is advised.
- Approach railroad crossings with at least 10 ft of clearance; no passing within 100 ft of these crossings.
Key Penalty Information
- .08 BAC results in automatic DWI; .20 BAC is a gross misdemeanor; impairment defined as .04 BAC.
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