MN DVS Special Driving Conditions Flashcards

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.

How does tire pressure typically change in Minnesota's cold winter temperatures?

Answer: It decreases approximately 1 PSI per 10°F drop in temperature

Tire pressure drops about 1 PSI for every 10°F decrease in temperature, making regular checks important in Minnesota winters to maintain safe handling.

In Minnesota, what is the most dangerous time of day for deer-vehicle collisions?

Answer: Dawn and dusk when light is low and deer are moving

Deer are most active at dawn and dusk, and low light conditions make them harder to see, making these the highest-risk times for deer-vehicle collisions in Minnesota.

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.

In Minnesota, what is 'target fixation' and how does it affect driving in hazardous conditions?

Answer: Staring at a hazard — causing the vehicle to drift toward it

Target fixation is the tendency to steer toward what you are looking at — in hazardous conditions, staring at an obstacle can cause you to hit it instead of avoiding it.

Why does Minnesota recommend removing snow from the entire vehicle before driving, including the roof?

Answer: Snow sliding off the roof can obscure the driver's windshield or fly into other vehicles

Snow can slide off the roof onto the windshield, blocking vision, or fly off and strike following vehicles, creating dangerous conditions for everyone on the road.