MN DMV Lane Usage and Changing Lanes 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a 'blind spot' when driving?

Accepted Answer

An area not visible in mirrors where vehicles can hide

Answer

A blind spot is an area alongside and slightly behind the vehicle that cannot be seen in the mirrors, requiring a head check before lane changes.

Question 2

On a freeway on-ramp in Minnesota, drivers entering must:

Accepted Answer

Use the acceleration lane to match freeway speed before merging

Answer

Drivers must use the acceleration lane to match freeway speed and then merge safely into traffic.

Question 3

If you miss your exit on a freeway in Minnesota, you should:

Accepted Answer

Continue to the next exit and return

Answer

You must continue driving to the next exit; backing up or crossing the gore area is illegal and dangerous.

Question 4

When two lanes of traffic merge into one, the proper rule in Minnesota is:

Accepted Answer

Drivers in the ending lane must yield to through-lane traffic

Answer

When a lane ends and traffic must merge, drivers in the ending lane must yield to vehicles already in the through lane.

Question 5

Weaving in and out of lanes in heavy traffic is:

Accepted Answer

Illegal and dangerous

Answer

Weaving through traffic increases crash risk and is considered aggressive driving, which is illegal.

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