MN DVS Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road Flashcards

What is the default speed limit in a Minnesota urban district unless otherwise posted?

Answer: 30 mph

Minnesota law sets the default speed limit at 30 mph in urban districts unless a different limit is posted.

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.

How far from an intersection must a Minnesota driver begin signaling before making a turn?

Answer: 100 feet

Minnesota law requires drivers to signal at least 100 feet before making a turn at an intersection.

When two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time in Minnesota, who has the right-of-way?

Answer: The vehicle on the right

At an uncontrolled intersection where two vehicles arrive simultaneously, the driver on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

What is the legal following distance rule in Minnesota for vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR on highways?

Answer: 300 feet

Minnesota law requires vehicles with a GVWR over 10,000 lbs to maintain at least 300 feet of following distance from other vehicles on highways.

In Minnesota, what must a driver do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights from either direction on an undivided road?

Answer: Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop

When a school bus displays flashing red lights on an undivided road, all traffic from both directions must stop and stay stopped until the lights are no longer flashing.