Minnesota permit test: lanes, passing and freeways
Changing lanes, right-lane travel, passing, work zones and the zipper merge, freeway entering, interchanges and exits. 21 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key lanes, passing and freeways rulesShow the rules
- Do not pass on a curve or hill where you cannot clearly see at least 700 feet ahead. (p. 37)
- Back into the nearest lane and drive forward from there; never back across lanes of traffic unless you are sure it is safe. (p. 37)
- You must return to the right side of the road before you come within 100 feet of an oncoming vehicle. (p. 37)
- Speeding in a work zone adds a $300 fine on top of the regular speeding ticket. (p. 57)
- Ramp meters let only one car proceed each time the light is green, and it is illegal to go through the red. (p. 77)
- HOV lanes are only for motorcycles, buses and vehicles carrying two or more people. (p. 78)
- Move a lane away from an emergency vehicle stopped on the shoulder if it is safe; if you cannot, slow down. (p. 80)
- Stay at least 500 feet back from any firefighting vehicle. (p. 80)
- Place flares or reflectors 100 to 500 feet behind your vehicle on the right edge of the main road. (p. 80)
- If you miss your exit, go on to the next one; never back up or make a U-turn on a freeway. (p. 81)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample lanes, passing and freeways questions
1.Your car runs out of gas on an interstate and you stop on the shoulder. Why could you get a citation?
- AHazard lights are not allowed on freeways
- BYou must always walk to the next exit
- CYou must stop in the left lane
- DRunning out of fuel is not considered an emergency
Show the answer
✓ D. Running out of fuel is not considered an emergency
Stopping on an interstate is illegal except in an emergency, and running out of fuel is not considered an emergency.
2.Who may use a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane in Minnesota?
- AAny car at all during rush hour
- BTrucks pulling trailers on the freeway
- CMotorcycles, buses and cars with 2+ people
- DOnly buses, taxis and police cars
Show the answer
✓ C. Motorcycles, buses and cars with 2+ people
HOV lanes are only for motorcycles, buses and vehicles carrying two or more people.
3.You must back out of your driveway onto a busy street. How should you do it?
- ABack across all lanes, then drive off
- BBack onto the shoulder and wait
- CBack into the far lane to avoid parked cars
- DBack into the nearest lane, then drive forward
Show the answer
✓ D. Back into the nearest lane, then drive forward
Back into the nearest lane and drive forward from there; never back across lanes of traffic unless you are sure it is safe.
4.A police car with flashing lights is stopped on the freeway shoulder. What must you do?
- AMove a lane away if you safely can
- BSpeed past it quickly
- CHonk to warn the officer
- DStop behind it
Show the answer
✓ A. Move a lane away if you safely can
Move a lane away from an emergency vehicle stopped on the shoulder if it is safe; if you cannot, slow down.