Minnesota DVS Permit: Emergencies Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Pull over and stop, no matter which direction the emergency vehicle is traveling in.

You must pull over and stop when an emergency vehicle approaches you with its flashing lights or siren on, regardless of which direction the emergency vehicle is traveling in. However, if you are in the middle of an intersection when the emergency vehicle approaches, do not stop in the intersection. Instead, proceed through the intersection and then immediately pull over and stop.

Source: Yield to Emergency Vehicles, Chapter 4 Sharing the Road, Minnesota Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is Continue to your exit, then pull over to the right.

If you are in an intersection when you're approached by an emergency vehicle using a siren, an air horn, or a red or blue flashing light, you must clear the intersection and pull over to the right to let the emergency vehicle pass. And a roundabout is one type of intersection. If you're in a roundabout, continue to your exit, then pull over to the right and let the emergency vehicle pass.

Not quite. The answer is look toward the right edge of your lane.

If an oncoming vehicle does not dim its headlights, you should look away from them, toward the right edge of your lane.

Not quite. The answer is use low-beam headlights.

At night, when you are within 1,000 feet of an oncoming vehicle or following another vehicle within 200 feet, you must dim your headlights. High beams can distract the driver of the vehicle ahead of you because they can reflect off the vehicle's rear-view mirror. High beams can blind the driver of an oncoming vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is Do all of the above.

If you see a vehicle coming toward you in your lane, brake hard, sound your horn, flash your headlights, and veer as far to the right as you safely can. Don't try to veer to your left. The other driver may suddenly realize his or her mistake and return to his or her proper lane.

Not quite. The answer is $1,000

In Minnesota, you must file a traffic crash report with the DVS if you were involved in an accident that resulted in injury, death, or at least $1,000 in property damage. The report must be filed within ten days of the accident.

Not quite. The answer is 500

You must use your headlights whenever you cannot see clearly at least 500 feet ahead. You must also use your headlights in bad weather.

Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.

When preparing to leave a parallel parking space, you should look over your shoulder as well as in your mirrors. Then wait until the way is clear before you pull into traffic. You should indicate your intention by signaling, enter into traffic in the nearest lane, and remain in that lane until it is safe to change into another lane.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Cutting off or swerving in front of other vehicles is a sign of road rage. Sounding the horn excessively, forcing a car off the road, and tailgating are also associated with road rage.

Not quite. The answer is steer right toward the shoulder or curb.

To avoid a head-on collision, steer right toward the shoulder or curb. Do not steer left; the other driver may try to steer back into the proper lane. Prepare to drive entirely off the roadway to the right if necessary to avoid a head-on collision. Head-on collisions are often fatal.

Not quite. The answer is Pedestrians near or on the roadway

Pedestrians are the hardest to spot at night, especially if they are wearing dark clothing or walking in poorly lit areas. Unlike road signs or headlights, pedestrians do not emit or reflect much light unless wearing reflective gear. Drivers must stay alert, use headlights properly, and scan the sides of the road to spot pedestrians and avoid potential accidents.

Not quite. The answer is stop and yield the right-of-way.

You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

Not quite. The answer is $20,000; 10

If a driver causes a fatal accident while fleeing from the police, he or she may spend up to ten years in prison and/or be required to pay a fine of up to $20,000.

Source: Fleeing a Police Officer, Chapter 3 Traffic Laws and Vehicle Operation, Minnesota Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is brake immediately.

If you experience a blowout, hold the steering wheel tightly, steer straight ahead, and slowly ease your foot off the accelerator. Don't brake immediately; you might lock the wheels and lose control. Brake gently only after the vehicle is back under your control. Pull the vehicle completely off the road at the nearest safe location.

Not quite. The answer is $100.

According to Minnesota's Ted Foss Move Over Law, you must move over a lane or else slow down as you pass a stopped emergency vehicle. If you fail to do this, you will be fined at least $100. (The law was named in honor of Ted Foss, a state trooper who was accidentally struck and killed by a truck while he was conducting a traffic stop on I-90. He had a wife and two young children.)

Source: Move Over Law, Office of Traffic Safety, https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ots/move-over-law/Pages/default.aspx

Not quite. The answer is 35 mph.

Hydroplaning occurs when there is standing water on a roadway. At speeds up to 30 mph, most tires will channel water away like the way a windshield wiper cleans the windshield. As your speed increases, however, the tires will not be able to channel the water as well. Your tires may start to lose contact with the road and ride over the water like a set of water skis. In a typical passenger car, partial hydroplaning can start at speeds as low as 35 mph.

Not quite. The answer is avoid making eye contact.

Don't challenge an aggressive driver or escalate the situation. Avoid eye contact, move out of the way, and let the aggressive driver pass you.

Not quite. The answer is get out of the way.

Aggressive driving is the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property. If the driver behind you repeatedly flashes his or her headlights, do not retaliate or engage the driver in any way. Instead, get out of the way.

Not quite. The answer is slow down, yield, and be prepared to stop.

Pedestrians have the right-of-way. When approaching pedestrians who are walking on or crossing the roadway, you must slow down, yield, and be prepared to stop.

Not quite. The answer is adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the traffic to merge.

If traffic from another roadway is merging onto the roadway you are traveling on, adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the traffic to merge safely.