Driver's Class D Knowledge Exam Study Guide

____________ your mirrors when you prepare to change lanes: 1. It is not recommended to check 2. Never use 3. Never depend on 4. Always rely on

3. Never depend on

Failing to slow down when you approach a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights flashing incurs a surcharge added to the speeding fine of what amount? 1. Not less than $50 2. Not less than $10 3. Not less than $25 4. Not less than $125 5. None of the listed answers

3. Not less than $25

You are driving on a highway divided by two solid yellow lines. You may: 1. Cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway 2. Cross these lines to pass other vehicles, but only if there is no oncoming traffic 3. Cross these lines under no circumstances 4. Cross these lines only to make a U-turn

1. Cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway

If your brakes are wet, you can dry them by: 1. Lightly pressing the gas and brake pedals at the same time 2. Pulling over to the right and wait until it stops raining 3. Increasing your speed while obeying the speed limit 4. None of the above

1. Lightly pressing the gas and brake pedals at the same time

Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping: 1. On an incline 2. At an intersection 3. At a stop sign 4. At a toll plaza

1. On an incline

From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights: 1. Red, yellow, green 2. Red, green, yellow 3. Green, red, yellow 4. Green, yellow, red

1. Red, yellow, green

Certain highway signs require drivers to obey an indicated instruction. Such signs are known as: 1. Regulatory signs 2. Warning signs 3. Information signs 4. Guide signs

1. Regulatory Signs

Yellow-green signs indicate: 1. School zones 2. Hospitals 3. Speed limits 4. Railroad crossings

1. School zones

A speed restriction sign: 1. Shows the recommended speed for a curve/turn 2. Has a diamond shape 3. Must be ignored in snow conditions 4. Is blue with white lettering

1. Shows the recommended speed for a curve/turn

When approaching a reduced conflict intersection, you may not turn left 1. True 2. False

1. True

When driving at night, using only your parking lights is unlawful 1. True 2. False

1. True

If a law enforcement officer can prove a driver made errors because of alcohol, what is the lowest BAC (blood alcohol concentration) level at which a driver can be arrested for driving while impaired? 1. As low as 0.04% 2. None of the listed answers. 3. As low as 0.03% 4. As low as 0.05% 5. As low as 0.02%

1. As low as 0.04%

What is the meaning of blue traffic signs? 1. Blue indicates road user services 2. They give directional information 3. A blue background indicates a regulatory sign 4. Blue indicates pedestrian crossings and school zones

1. Blue indicates road user services

Which of the following is legal behavior while driving according to Minnesota law? 1. Using a cell phone hands-free, over 18 2. Using a cell phone hands-free, under 18 3. Using a cell phone in hand, over 18 4. All listed items are correct 5. Wearing headphones

1. Using a cell phone hands-free, over 18

You may not park within ____ of a crosswalk: 1. 40 feet 2. 20 feet 3. 10 feet 4. Five feet

2. 20 feet

Buses are authorized to use the shoulder only if the main traffic is less than what speed? 1. 30 mph 2. 35 mph 3. 45 mph 4. 40 mph 5. 25 mph

2. 35 mph

Per Minnesota law, your headlights must be used, preferably on low beam, in conditions including rain, snow, hail, and sleet when you cannot see more than how many feet ahead of your vehicle? 1. None of the answers provided 2. 500 feet 3. 200 feet 4. 1000 feet 5. 300 feet

2. 500 feet

If a driver refuses to submit to a blood alcohol concentration test and does not plead guilty to a DWI, their license will be revoked for a minimum of ____ for a first-time conviction. 1. One month 2. 90 days 3. 21 days 4. Six months

2. 90 days

Diamond symbols on pavement markings and signs indicate: 1. School zones 2. Carpool lanes 3. Construction areas 4. Hospitals

2. Carpool lanes

When parking on a public road, drivers should: 1. Pull as far away from the roadside shoulder as possible 2. Move as far away from traffic as possible 3. Always park on the left side of the roadway 4. All of the above

2. Move as far away from traffic as possible

Your body gets rid of approximately: 1. Three alcoholic drinks an hour 2. One alcoholic drink an hour 3. Two alcoholic drinks an hour 4. None of the above

2. One alcoholic drink an hour

When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road, drivers should: 1. Pump the brakes 2. Press and hold the brake pedal 3. Press and hold the gas pedal 4. Lightly tap the brakes

2. Press and hold the brake pedal

The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is to: 1. Slow down before entering the exit ramp 2. Slow down once moving onto the exit ramp 3. Keep your speed constant once in the exit ramp 4. Pass slower traffic in the exit ramp

2. Slow down once moving onto the exit ramp

What is true about license plates? 1. The bulb should be yellow 2. The bulb should be white 3. They are required only on cars made after 1995 4. They are optional

2. The bulb should be white

A speed limit sign showing '55' means: 1. You must travel at the speed indicated 2. The maximum legal speed on the roadway is 55 mph 3. You must travel through the intersection at the posted speed 4. None of the above

2. The maximum legal speed on the roadway is 55 mph

Passing on the right is allowed: 1. When an empty shoulder or bicycle lane allows it 2. When the passed vehicle is about to turn left 3. Under no circumstances 4. In an empty right-turn lane

2. When the passed vehicle is about to turn left

The most common color of warning signs is: 1. Red 2. Yellow 3. Green 4. Blue

2. Yellow

If a traffic officer signals you to drive through a red light: 1. You must wait for the red light to turn green 2. You must do it 3. You must not obey the officer. Signs and signals take precedence over directions given by traffic officers 4. You must call the police

2. You must do it

Your headlights must remain on low beam if you are following another vehicle within how many feet in Minnesota? 1. 1000 2. 1500 3. 200 4. 100 5. 500

3. 200

A sign with a yellow diamond and a bicycle on it means: 1. Yield right-of-way to bicycles 2. Bicycles have the same rights as other vehicles 3. Bicycles cross or ride beside traffic 4. Bicycle parking ahead

3. Bicycles cross or ride beside traffic

Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers. 1. Yellow 2. Red 3. Green 4. White

3. Green

You must stop for a school bus: 1. That is parked on the shoulder of the road with no one in it 2. When it approaches you, even if its lights are not flashing 3. If you are both driving on a two-lane highway and its red lights are flashing 4. Whenever the driver waves at you

3. If you are both driving on a two-lane highway and its red lights are flashing

When driving in bad weather, drivers should: 1. Increase their speed to reach their final destination more quickly 2. Decrease their following distance 3. Increase their following distance 4. None of the above

3. Increase their following distance

When driving on slippery roads, you should: 1. Use alternative routes 2. Drive as you would on dry roads 3. Increase your following distance 4. Avoid crossing bridges or intersections

3. Increase your following distance

When should you drive in a lane with a lane use control light showing a red X? 1. If there is no visible oncoming traffic 2. If you are passing the car in front of you 3. Never 4. Between sunset and sunrise

3. Never

When should you pass a snow plow? 1. Whenever you like, or whenever it is most convenient to you 2. Never pass a snow plow unless it is parked or immobile 3. Pass only when you can see the entire snow plow 4. Whenever you like, but honk loudly as you approach so they know you are there

3. Pass only when you can see the entire snow plow

A thumping sound can be a warning: 1. Of a steering failure 2. Of a brake failure 3. That a tire blowout is about to occur 4. Of a headlight failure

3. That a tire blowout is about to occur

Your BAC depends on: 1. The type of beverage you drink 2. How fit you are 3. The amount of alcohol you drink 4. All of the above

3. The amount of alcohol you drink

What is a "No zone?" 1. A designated no-passing zone 2. A one-way traffic area 3. The blind spot of a large vehicle 4. An area designated for motor vehicles

3. The blind spot of a large vehicle

On a highway how much longer does it take to pass a commercial vehicle rather than a standard car or truck? 1. Five to seven seconds 2. Two to three seconds 3. Three to five seconds 4. Four to six seconds 5. Eight to ten seconds

3. Three to five seconds

The criminal penalties for felony driving while impaired are what? 1. Up to one year in prison and a $2,000 fine 2. Up to three years in prison and a $6,000 fine 3. Up to seven years in prison and a $14,000 fine 4. Up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine

3. Up to seven years in prison and a $14,000 fine

Where are yield signs usually placed? 1. Where major roads lead into auxiliary roads 2. At intersections, if there is no marked stop line 3. Where auxiliary roads lead into major roads 4. Near school zones

3. Where auxiliary roads lead into major roads

What does it mean if an oncoming driver flashes headlights at you during a period of low visibility? 1. Your headlights are too bright. You should use parking lights instead 2. Your headlights are too bright. You should turn them off 3. Your vehicle was difficult to see. You should turn on your headlights 4. You are driving in the wrong direction. Make a U-turn as soon as possible

3. Your vehicle was difficult to see. You should turn on your headlights

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in an alley is: 1. 35 mph 2. 25 mph 3. 15 mph 4. 10 mph

4. 10 mph

A vehicle displaying a slow-moving vehicle emblem cannot drive faster than: 1. 10 mph 2. 15 mph 3. 20 mph 4. 30 mph

4. 30 mph

A slow-moving vehicle emblem is: 1. A rectangle red sign 2. A circular green sign 3. A diamond-shaped yellow sign 4. A triangular orange sign

4. A triangular orange sign

When you get in a car to drive, the first thing you should do is: 1. Adjust your seat belt 2. Check your rear view mirror 3. Adjust the steering wheel 4. Adjust your seat

4. Adjust your seat

Fog can greatly reduce the visibility of other vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic signals. When driving in fog, you should: 1. Drive cautiously and reduce your speed 2. Not use your high beam headlights 3. Use low beam headlights to better illuminate the road and objects 4. All of the above

4. All of the above

What should you do if your windshield becomes blocked? 1. Open the side window so you can see 2. Pull your vehicle off the road and park it 3. Turn on your emergency lights 4. All of the above

4. All of the above

The first sign drivers see when approaching a highway-rail intersection is usually: 1. A speed limit sigh 2. A stop sign 3. A crossbuck sign 4. An advance warning sign

4. An advance warning sign

On the freeway, you must stay how many feet back from the firefighting vehicle? 1. At least 75 feet 2. You may in fact pass or approach a firefighting vehicle as you like. 3. At least 25 feet 4. At least 500 feet 5. At least 150 feet

4. At least 500 feet

Which of the following correctly lists a combination of intersection warning signs that indicate that there may be a speed limit indicated? 1. Divided highway ends, steep hill 2. Road turns ahead, slippery road, crossing signs 3. Lane ends, merging traffic 4. Curve, winding road ahead 5. Low clearance ahead, narrow bridge

4. Curve, winding road ahead

A warning sign showing two arrows, one pointing up and one down, around a semicircle, indicates _____ 1. Pedestrian crossing 2. Two-way traffic ahead 3. Road construction ahead 4. Divided highway begins ahead

4. Divided highway begins ahead

Hydroplaning is usually caused by: 1. Excessive stops 2. Sudden stops 3. Sudden turns 4. Excessive speed

4. Excessive speed

What should yo undo if one of your tires blows out? 1. Hold the steering wheel tight and brake immediately to avoid the risk of skidding 2. Decrease speed, pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other vehicles 3. Leave the road immediately 4. Hold the steering wheel tight and slowly take your foot off the gas pedal

4. Hold the steering wheel tight and slowly take your foot off the gas pedal

If your gas pedal is stuck, you should: 1. Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently 2. Try pumping it to increase pressure 3. Turn off the ignition if your vehicle has power steering 4. Hook your shoe under the pedal and see if you can free it. If not, shift into neutral and use the brake to slow your vehicle and get off the road

4. Hook your shoe under the pedal and see if you can free it. If not, shift into neutral and use the brake to slow your vehicle and get off the road

A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates: 1. Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass 2. Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so 3. Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass 4. Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so

4. Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so

At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and: 1. Check your rearview mirror for cars tailgating 2. Move when the vehicle ahead of you moves 3. Look right first, then left, then right again 4. Look left first, then right, then left again

4. Look left first, then right, then left again

Where is a 'no passing zone' sign typically located? 1. On the right of a one-way highway 2 On the right of a two-way highway 3. On the left of a one-way highway 4. On the left of a two-way highway

4. On the left of a two-way highway

Roads freeze quickly when they are: 1. Flat 2. Curvy 3. In the sun 4. Shaded

4. Shaded

What should drivers do in case of a brake failure? 1. Tie a white cloth on the left door handle 2. Brake lightly 3. Use your ABS System 4. Shift to a lower gear

4. Shift to a lower gear

A speed restriction sign: 1. May be ignored in rainy, snowy, or icy conditions 2. Has a triangular shape 3. Is blue with black lettering 4. Shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn

4. Shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn

If a vehicle following you is less than three seconds behind you, you should: 1. Apply your brakes quickly to make it slow down 2. Signal to the driver to slow down by waving out the window 3. Accelerate to match its speed 4. Slow down slightly and allow it to pass

4. Slow down slightly and allow it to pass

An "End school zone" sign indicates: 1. That the speed limit is 20 mph 2. The beginning of a reduced speed zone 3. The increased possibility of encountering pedestrians 4. The end of a reduced speed zone

4. The end of a reduced speed zone

You are driving on a busy street and your vehicle's accelerator sticks open. You should: 1. Blow your horn 2. Slam on your brakes 3. Turn on your four-way flashers 4. Turn off your ignition, taking care not to engage the steering wheel locking mechanism

4. Turn off your ignition, taking care not to engage the steering wheel locking mechanism

A yellow warning sign with a large T-shaped symbol indicates: 1. Traffic signal ahead 2. Crosswalk ahead 3. Truck crossing 4. Railroad crossing 5. The road you are traveling on is ending

5. The road you are traveling on is ending