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What does Minnesota's Basic Speed Law require individuals to drive?
What does Minnesota's Basic Speed Law require individuals to drive?
No faster than is reasonable under existing conditions.
What happens when individuals speed in marked construction zones?
What happens when individuals speed in marked construction zones?
Fines will double.
How many feet before turning should signals be given?
How many feet before turning should signals be given?
100 feet prior to turning.
Why should individuals keep their wheels straight while waiting to turn?
Why should individuals keep their wheels straight while waiting to turn?
How does one make a left turn from a one-way onto a one-way?
How does one make a left turn from a one-way onto a one-way?
What is the only situation you can make a left turn against a red light?
What is the only situation you can make a left turn against a red light?
When may motorists not pass other vehicles?
When may motorists not pass other vehicles?
Passing is prohibited within how many feet of railroad crossings and intersections?
Passing is prohibited within how many feet of railroad crossings and intersections?
When parking downhill with a curb, how should the wheels be positioned?
When parking downhill with a curb, how should the wheels be positioned?
When parking uphill with a curb, how should the wheels be positioned?
When parking uphill with a curb, how should the wheels be positioned?
How many inches should be allowed between the driver and steering wheel?
How many inches should be allowed between the driver and steering wheel?
In what case should a written report be sent to Driver and Vehicle Services?
In what case should a written report be sent to Driver and Vehicle Services?
What types of insurance must a motor vehicle on public roads be covered by?
What types of insurance must a motor vehicle on public roads be covered by?
A flashing red traffic light is treated the same as what?
A flashing red traffic light is treated the same as what?
How far from a school bus must a driver stop? What is the exception?
How far from a school bus must a driver stop? What is the exception?
When two vehicles reach an intersection with no signals, what happens?
When two vehicles reach an intersection with no signals, what happens?
A driver going straight has the right-of-way over those doing what?
A driver going straight has the right-of-way over those doing what?
A driver in the right lane of traffic must yield to any transit/metro that is trying to do what?
A driver in the right lane of traffic must yield to any transit/metro that is trying to do what?
It is against the law for motor vehicles to drive in bike lanes, with exceptions for what?
It is against the law for motor vehicles to drive in bike lanes, with exceptions for what?
Drivers may NOT use the same lane as whom?
Drivers may NOT use the same lane as whom?
Where are the most common cycle and car collisions?
Where are the most common cycle and car collisions?
What does a sign with a truck on a hill indicate?
What does a sign with a truck on a hill indicate?
What does a red triangle sign indicate?
What does a red triangle sign indicate?
What does a skidding car sign indicate?
What does a skidding car sign indicate?
What does a black arrow on yellow sign indicate?
What does a black arrow on yellow sign indicate?
What do green and white information signs tell drivers?
What do green and white information signs tell drivers?
What do steady yellow lights or arrows indicate? What about green arrows?
What do steady yellow lights or arrows indicate? What about green arrows?
What does a solid yellow line indicate? What about dashed yellow lines?
What does a solid yellow line indicate? What about dashed yellow lines?
What is the 'Three Second Rule' of following distance?
What is the 'Three Second Rule' of following distance?
Within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle should drivers dim their headlights? What about when following vehicles?
Within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle should drivers dim their headlights? What about when following vehicles?
By law, when must drivers have their headlights on?
By law, when must drivers have their headlights on?
What does the acceleration lane allow drivers to do?
What does the acceleration lane allow drivers to do?
What color lights do snow removal vehicles use? Should individuals keep lights on high beam in fog or heavy rain?
What color lights do snow removal vehicles use? Should individuals keep lights on high beam in fog or heavy rain?
What does alcohol do to the human body as a depressant drug?
What does alcohol do to the human body as a depressant drug?
What is the first area of the brain affected by alcohol?
What is the first area of the brain affected by alcohol?
How much of 80 proof whiskey is alcohol? Are the effects of alcohol ingestion the same for everyone?
How much of 80 proof whiskey is alcohol? Are the effects of alcohol ingestion the same for everyone?
Will ingesting coffee, exercising, or taking cold showers sober individuals up?
Will ingesting coffee, exercising, or taking cold showers sober individuals up?
How can individuals be arrested for DWI?
How can individuals be arrested for DWI?
What is the Implied Consent Law?
What is the Implied Consent Law?
For those under the age of 21, what is against the law regarding alcohol?
For those under the age of 21, what is against the law regarding alcohol?
Study Notes
Minnesota Driving Regulations
- Basic Speed Law mandates driving at reasonable speeds according to conditions.
- Fines double for speeding in marked construction zones.
- Drivers must signal 100 feet before turning.
- Keeping wheels straight while waiting to turn minimizes the risk of being pushed into oncoming traffic in a collision.
Turning Regulations
- To make a left turn from a one-way street to another one-way, follow the left curve.
- Left turns are only permitted against a red light when turning from one one-way street to another.
- It is prohibited to pass vehicles in designated No Passing Zones, marked by signs or solid white lines, and on curves or hills where visibility is limited to less than 700 feet.
Parking and Distance Regulations
- When parking downhill with a curb, turn wheels toward the curb.
- When parking uphill with a curb, turn wheels away from the curb.
- Maintain a minimum of 10 inches between the driver and the steering wheel, favoring the 9 & 3 o'clock driving position.
Accident Reporting and Insurance
- A written report must be submitted to Driver and Vehicle Services for injuries, deaths, or property damage exceeding $1,000.
- Motor vehicles must be insured by No Fault and Liability insurance, and valid proof must be present in the vehicle.
Traffic Signals and Yielding
- A flashing red light is treated like a stop sign.
- Drivers must stop 20 feet from a school bus, except when on the opposite side of a divided road.
- At intersections without signals, the driver on the left yields to the right.
Right-of-Way Rules
- A driver going straight has the right-of-way over those turning left.
- A right-lane driver must yield to transit vehicles merging from bus stops.
Bicycle and Motorcycle Regulations
- Motor vehicles are prohibited from driving in bike lanes, except when entering/exiting roads or preparing for turns.
- Drivers cannot share lanes with motorcyclists.
Common Collision Locations
- Most frequent motorcycle and car collisions occur at urban intersections.
Traffic Signs
- A truck on a hill sign warns that the road declines steeply.
- A red triangle indicates the presence of slow-moving equipment traveling under 30 mph.
- A skidding car sign alerts to potentially slippery conditions.
Signal and Light Regulations
- Green and white information signs inform about exits, street names, and routes.
- Yellow lights signify caution, while green arrows allow safe turns.
- Solid yellow lines indicate no passing; dashed yellow lines allow passing.
Following Distance and Headlight Usage
- Follow the three-second rule: wait three seconds after the car ahead has moved.
- Dim headlights 1,000 feet from oncoming vehicles and 200 feet from the vehicle in front.
- Headlights are required from sunset until sunrise or when visibility is under 500 feet.
Special Driving Conditions
- Acceleration lanes help drivers adjust speed to match roadway limits.
- Snow removal vehicles utilize blue, white, and yellow lights.
- High beams should not be used in fog or heavy rain.
Alcohol Impairment
- Alcohol, as a depressant, slows bodily functions and impacts judgment severely.
- 80 proof whiskey contains 40% alcohol; its effects vary widely among individuals.
- Coffee, exercise, and cold showers do not enhance sobriety.
DWI Regulations
- Drivers can be arrested for DWI with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher.
- Alcohol-related reinstatement fees amount to $680.
- The Implied Consent Law mandates testing for drivers suspected of impairment.
Age-specific Regulations
- Individuals under 21 cannot operate a vehicle with any detectable alcohol in their system.
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