MN DVS MN DVS Special Driving Conditions 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Pull safely off the road and turn on hazard lights

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Reduce speed to 30 mph and continue

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Switch to high beams and slow to 40 mph

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Follow the vehicle ahead closely as a guide

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

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It increases as tires contract

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It stays the same regardless of temperature

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It doubles in extreme cold

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Dawn and dusk when light is low and deer are moving

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Midday when deer are most active

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Midnight when roads are empty

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Afternoon during peak traffic

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Run the engine continuously for heat

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Block all window gaps to conserve heat

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Rev the engine frequently to melt snow around the vehicle

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Looking at road signs too long — causes missing turns

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Focusing on the speedometer — causing speed creep

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Watching brake lights — causing tailgating

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Excess weight on the roof reduces fuel economy

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Roof snow causes the vehicle to overheat

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Insurance requires a completely clear vehicle