Minnesota Permit Practice Test

Correct answer: 0.08 percent

A person with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or higher who is in control of a vehicle can be arrested for driving while impaired (DWI).

Correct answer: Ordinary cars, pickups and small trucks under 26,001 pounds — but not a motorcycle without an endorsement

The Class D license is the standard Minnesota license. It covers single-unit vehicles such as cars, pickups and small trucks under 26,001 pounds. To ride a motorcycle you still need the motorcycle endorsement added to the license.

Correct answer: No more than 12 inches from the curb

When you parallel park, the wheels closest to the side of the road should be no more than 12 inches from the curb. Parking farther out leaves your vehicle sticking into the traffic lane.

Correct answer: A horn

Your vehicle must have a working horn. Bells, sirens, and whistles are not horns and may be used only by emergency vehicles. Use your horn to help avoid a crash, not to announce your arrival.

Correct answer: The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right

At an intersection without traffic lights or signals, when you reach it at the same time as another driver, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.

Correct answer: 1,000 feet

Within 1,000 feet of an oncoming vehicle, your headlights must be on low beam so your high beams do not blind the other driver.

Correct answer: 20 feet from the bus

Flashing red lights warn that a school bus is loading or unloading students. You must stop at least 20 feet from the bus and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing.

Correct answer: Stop and wait — come to a complete stop at the stop line, crosswalk or intersection

A steady red light means stop. Come to a complete stop at the stop line, before the crosswalk or before entering the intersection, and wait for the light to change.

Correct answer: Drive at a speed that is reasonable for the current weather, traffic and road conditions

The basic speed law says you must drive at a speed that is reasonable for current conditions, including weather, traffic and road conditions — even if that is slower than the posted limit.

Correct answer: At least 100 feet before

When you want to change lanes or make a turn, activate your signal at least 100 feet before turning and keep signaling until you have completed the maneuver.

Correct answer: 0.04 percent

The DWI limit is lower for commercial drivers: 0.04 percent while driving a commercial vehicle, compared with 0.08 percent for other drivers.

Correct answer: 60 days

You have 60 days (30 days for commercial drivers) once you become a Minnesota resident to get your Minnesota license or permit.

Correct answer: Turn the front wheels toward the curb or shoulder, put it in park, and set the parking brake

Turn the front wheels toward the curb or shoulder, place the vehicle in park, and engage the parking brake. That way, if the vehicle rolls, the wheels steer it toward the curb and off the road rather than into traffic.

Correct answer: At least two, such as the foot brake and the parking/emergency brake

All cars and trucks must have at least two separate brake systems, such as the foot brake and the parking/emergency brake.

Correct answer: The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right

At all-way stops or flashing red lights, when you reach the intersection at the same time as another driver, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.

Correct answer: 200 feet

When following another vehicle at a distance of 200 feet or less, keep your headlights on low beam so your high beams do not glare in the other driver’s mirrors.

Correct answer: Yes, you must stop for the flashing red lights regardless of the stop arm

You must stop for flashing red school bus lights even if the stop arm does not swing out. The flashing red lights alone require you to stop.

Correct answer: Caution — the light is about to turn red; stop if you can do so safely

A steady yellow light or arrow means caution — the signal is about to turn red. Do not enter the intersection if you can stop safely. If you cannot stop safely, proceed through with caution.

Correct answer: The maximum speed allowed under ideal conditions

The posted speed limit is the maximum speed allowed on that road under ideal conditions. Driving faster than the posted limit is illegal, and you may need to drive slower when conditions are poor.

Correct answer: During daylight hours — but not at night or when a vehicle blocks other drivers’ view of them

During daylight you can use hand and arm signals in addition to or instead of turn signals. Do not use hand signals at night or when driving a vehicle that blocks other drivers from seeing them.