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Minnesota DMV Sample Test

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Unique State Laws

In Minnesota's MnPASS express lanes on I-394 and I-35W, who may ride for free?

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A Anyone — the lanes are free for all.
B Vehicles with 2 or more occupants (HOV-2+), motorcycles, and transit buses.
C Only electric vehicles.
D Only state government employees.
Why this answer

MnPASS express lanes allow solo drivers to pay a variable electronic toll, while HOV-2+ vehicles (2 or more occupants), motorcycles, and transit buses ride free. The lanes are separated from general-purpose lanes by a single or double white line; crossing double lines is prohibited.

Source: MnDOT MnPASS Program Rules
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2
Signs & Signals

What does a NO PASSING ZONE pennant sign indicate?

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A Passing is allowed if you speed up
B Passing is allowed only for trucks
C Do not pass other vehicles here
Why this answer

A no passing zone sign warns that drivers must not pass in that area.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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3
Signs & Signals

What does a DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS sign indicate?

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A Only trucks may use the highway
B A median begins ahead
C The divided highway is ending
Why this answer

A Divided Highway Ends sign warns that opposing traffic will no longer be separated by a median.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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4
Signs & Signals

Which statement about sign shapes is NOT correct?

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A A circle shape means a school crossing
B An octagon is used only for STOP
C A diamond shape usually warns of hazards
Why this answer

Circle-shaped signs warn of railroad crossings, not school crossings. A pentagon shape is commonly used for school zones or school crossings.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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5
Signs & Signals

A triangular sign is most commonly used to mean ____.

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A railroad crossing
B do not enter
C yield
Why this answer

An inverted triangular sign is used for YIELD.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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6
Signs & Signals

What is a diamond-shaped sign commonly used for?

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A a hazard or changing road condition
B a mandatory stop
C a route number
Why this answer

Diamond-shaped signs are warning signs.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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7
Signs & Signals

What do orange signs generally indicate?

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A work zones and temporary traffic control
B guide information
C regulatory rules
Why this answer

Orange is the standard color for work zones and temporary traffic conditions.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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Signs & Signals

Which statement about warning signs is NOT correct?

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A They alert drivers to upcoming hazards
B They often use a diamond shape
C They tell you the exact legal penalty for every violation
Why this answer

Warning signs alert drivers to conditions ahead; they do not usually list legal penalties.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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9
Signs & Signals

What does this sign indicate?

What does this sign indicate?

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A Slow down if traffic is present
B Keep moving if no cars are coming
C Come to a complete stop
Why this answer

A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)
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Signs & Signals

What does this sign indicate?

What does this sign indicate?

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A You must always come to a full stop
B Slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic
C Speed up to merge with traffic
Why this answer

A yield sign means slow down, give the right-of-way when required, and stop if necessary.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)
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