Mixed Deck — All MN DVS Topics Flashcards

When a Minnesota vehicle owner dies, how is the vehicle title transferred to an heir?

Answer: The estate can transfer the title using an Affidavit of Survivorship or through probate depending on estate size

Minnesota allows small estates to transfer a vehicle title using an Affidavit of Survivorship without full probate, while larger estates go through the standard probate process.

What should a Minnesota driver do first if their vehicle begins to skid on ice?

Answer: Steer in the direction the rear is sliding and ease off the gas

To correct a skid, ease off the accelerator and steer gently in the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding to regain control.

What is the minimum uninsured motorist bodily injury coverage required in Minnesota?

Answer: $25,000/$50,000

Minnesota requires uninsured motorist bodily injury coverage of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident.

What does a Minnesota sign with a truck symbol on an inclined arrow indicate?

Answer: Steep downgrade — trucks use lower gear

A sign with a descending truck symbol warns truck drivers of a steep downgrade ahead and advises them to select a lower gear before descending.

What color and shape is a regulatory sign in Minnesota?

Answer: White rectangle or special shape with black or red text

Regulatory signs in Minnesota are typically white with black or red text and come in rectangles or special shapes such as octagons (stop) or inverted triangles (yield).

What does Minnesota's 'move over' law require when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with lights activated?

Answer: Move to the farthest lane and slow down if lane change is unsafe

Minnesota's move-over law requires drivers to move to the farthest available lane; if a lane change is not safe, they must slow to a safe speed.

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers over 21 in Minnesota?

Answer: 0.08%

The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers over 21 in Minnesota, consistent with most U.S. states, is 0.08%. Driving with a BAC at or above this level is considered driving while impaired (DWI) and carries significant legal penalties. This limit is set to ensure public safety on the roads.

In Minnesota, what does an orange diamond-shaped sign indicate?

Answer: Temporary traffic control in a work zone

Orange diamond-shaped signs are used exclusively in construction and work zones to warn drivers of temporary traffic conditions and workers nearby.

In Minnesota, what must a driver do when visibility drops below 200 feet due to blowing snow?

Answer: Pull safely off the road and turn on hazard lights

When visibility falls below 200 feet from blowing snow, the safest action is to pull completely off the roadway and activate hazard lights until conditions improve.

In Minnesota, what shape is an advance warning sign for a stop sign ahead?

Answer: Diamond with yellow background and stop sign symbol

A diamond-shaped yellow sign with a stop sign symbol warns drivers that a stop sign is ahead, giving time to reduce speed before reaching it.

When approaching a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, a driver must:

Answer: Stop at least 20 feet away from the bus.

Minnesota law mandates that drivers stop at least 20 feet away from a school bus when its red lights are flashing and its stop arm is extended. This critical safety measure ensures a safe zone around the bus, protecting children as they enter or exit the vehicle. Failing to stop is a serious offense due to the high risk it poses to child pedestrians.

What is the safe following distance a Minnesota driver should maintain at highway speeds on dry roads?

Answer: 3-second rule

Minnesota recommends the 3-second rule for following distance at highway speeds on dry roads, allowing adequate reaction and stopping time.

What is the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for drivers over 21 in Minnesota?

Answer: 0.08

The legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for drivers aged 21 and over in Minnesota is 0.08%. Driving with a BAC at or above this level is considered 'per se' illegal, meaning impairment is presumed regardless of how the driver appears to be functioning. This limit is set to prevent impaired driving, which significantly reduces a driver's judgment, coordination, and reaction time, increasing the risk of accidents.

In Minnesota, when is a DWI elevated from a misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor?

Answer: When BAC is .16% or higher, or when a minor is in the vehicle

A DWI in Minnesota becomes a gross misdemeanor when the BAC is .16% or higher or when a child under 16 is in the vehicle, triggering greater penalties.

In Minnesota, when must headlights be turned on?

Answer: From sunset to sunrise and any time visibility is less than 500 feet

Minnesota requires headlights from sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is reduced to less than 500 feet due to weather or other conditions.

What does 'driving with a cancelled IPS (Ignition Interlock Program violation)' mean in Minnesota?

Answer: Violating the terms of a restricted ignition interlock license by tampering with or bypassing the device

Minnesota's Ignition Interlock Program requires DWI offenders to use a breath-testing device in their vehicle — tampering with or bypassing it is a serious violation.

What should a Minnesota driver do to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning if stuck in a snowstorm?

Answer: Periodically check that the exhaust pipe is clear of snow and crack a window slightly

A blocked exhaust pipe can cause deadly carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle — check the pipe and keep a window cracked for ventilation when running the engine.

What is the minimum Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage required in Minnesota?

Answer: $40,000

Minnesota requires a minimum of $40,000 in Personal Injury Protection (PIP) as part of its no-fault insurance system.

In Minnesota, when must a driver yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

Answer: At all crosswalks, both marked and unmarked

Minnesota law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians at all crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked, when the pedestrian is in the driver's lane or approaching.

When parking parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be:

Answer: Turned to the right (away from the street).

When parking uphill on a two-way street without a curb, you should turn your front wheels to the right, away from the street. This ensures that if your vehicle's brakes fail and it starts to roll, it will move off the road or into a ditch, rather than drifting into oncoming traffic. This is a safety measure to prevent runaway vehicles.