MN DMV Lane Usage and Changing Lanes 3

Question 1

In Minnesota, which vehicles are allowed to use HOV (high-occupancy vehicle) lanes?

Accepted Answer

Vehicles with the required minimum number of occupants as posted

Answer

Any vehicle during off-peak hours

Answer

Motorcycles only

Answer

Commercial trucks

Question 2

When approaching a lane that is ending due to construction, the 'zipper merge' method means:

Accepted Answer

Use the full length of the merging lane and take turns merging at the merge point

Answer

Merge as soon as you see the sign

Answer

Stop and let all other traffic pass before merging

Answer

Only the right lane merges; left stays

Question 3

What is the safest way to check your blind spot before a lane change?

Accepted Answer

Briefly turn your head to look over your shoulder in the direction of the lane change

Answer

Rely on your side mirror only

Answer

Use your rearview mirror and slow down

Answer

Honk and then change lanes

Question 4

On a road with multiple lanes going in the same direction, which lane typically moves the fastest?

Accepted Answer

The leftmost (passing) lane

Answer

The rightmost lane

Answer

The center lane

Answer

All lanes move at the same speed

Question 5

When is it legal to cross a double solid yellow center line in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

Never under any normal driving circumstances

Answer

When the road ahead appears clear

Answer

When driving at least 10 mph below the speed limit

Answer

Only during daylight hours

Question 6

If you want to pass a slower vehicle on a two-lane road, you should signal and move into the passing lane only when:

Accepted Answer

There is a dashed yellow center line and enough clear distance ahead to pass safely

Answer

You are within 50 feet of the vehicle ahead

Answer

The speed limit is above 55 mph

Answer

The other driver waves you past

Question 7

In Minnesota, a driver who changes lanes without signaling can be charged with:

Accepted Answer

A traffic violation for failure to signal

Answer

Reckless driving only

Answer

Nothing unless an accident occurs

Answer

An equipment violation