MN DMV Winter Driving and Adverse Weather Conditions

Question 1

In Minnesota, when driving on icy roads, you should:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed significantly and increase following distance

Answer

On icy roads in Minnesota, you should substantially reduce your speed and greatly increase your following distance to allow for the extended stopping distances required.

Question 2

What is 'black ice' as it relates to driving in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

A thin, nearly invisible layer of ice on the road that is extremely slippery

Answer

Black ice is a thin, transparent layer of ice on the pavement that is nearly invisible and extremely dangerous because drivers often cannot see it.

Question 3

In Minnesota, when your vehicle begins to skid on ice or snow, you should:

Accepted Answer

Ease off the gas and steer in the direction you want to go

Answer

When skidding, ease off the accelerator and steer gently in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go, which helps regain traction and control.

Question 4

In Minnesota, before driving in winter weather, you must clear snow and ice from:

Accepted Answer

All windows, lights, mirrors, roof, and license plates

Answer

Minnesota requires drivers to clear all windows, mirrors, lights, and license plates of snow and ice before driving; snow left on the roof can fly off and endanger other drivers.

Question 5

When should you use your low-beam headlights while driving in heavy snow in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

Always — low beams reduce glare from snowflakes

Answer

In heavy snow, use low-beam headlights because high beams reflect off snowflakes and reduce visibility, while low beams illuminate the road better.

MN DMV - Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

MN DMV - Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

MN DMV Winter Driving and Adverse Weather Conditions