Mixed Deck — All MN Topics Flashcards

What does the term 'defensive driving' mean in the context of Minnesota driver education?

Answer: Anticipating hazards and adjusting driving to avoid them

Defensive driving means actively scanning for potential hazards, maintaining safety margins, and adjusting your driving to prevent collisions.

What is required when your vehicle is disabled on a Minnesota highway?

Answer: Turn on hazard lights and move off the roadway if possible

You must activate hazard lights and move the vehicle off the roadway when possible if it becomes disabled on a Minnesota highway.

When a school bus is stopped with flashing red lights on a divided highway with a median, traffic on the OPPOSITE side must:

Answer: Continue — the median separates the lanes and opposite traffic need not stop

On a divided highway with a raised median, vehicles traveling in the opposite direction are not required to stop for a school bus.

When driving in a construction zone in Minnesota, what are the speed limit fines?

Answer: Fines are doubled for speeding violations in active work zones

Minnesota doubles fines for speeding in active work zones to protect workers and other drivers.

In Minnesota, you must dim your high beams when following another vehicle within:

Answer: 200 feet

When following another vehicle, Minnesota requires you to dim high beams within 200 feet.

What does a solid white line along the right edge of the road indicate?

Answer: The edge of the travel lane

A solid white edge line marks the right boundary of the travel lane in Minnesota.

A flashing red light means:

Answer: The same as a STOP sign.

A flashing red light means the same as a STOP sign: you must come to a complete stop before the intersection or stop line. After stopping, you must yield the right-of-way to other traffic and pedestrians before proceeding when it is safe to do so.

Which of the following vehicles may always park in a space marked with the International Symbol of Accessibility?

Answer: Vehicles displaying a valid disability parking certificate or license plates

Only vehicles displaying a valid disability parking placard or special license plates may use accessible parking spaces.

What is the minimum license revocation period for a first-time DWI offense in Minnesota where the driver fails the chemical test?

Answer: 90 days

A first-time DWI offense with a failed chemical test results in a 90-day license revocation in Minnesota.

When must you stop for a pedestrian in a Minnesota crosswalk even if no signal requires it?

Answer: Whenever a pedestrian is in or entering the crosswalk in your half of the road

Minnesota law requires stopping for pedestrians who are in or stepping into the crosswalk on your side of the road.

In Minnesota, texting while driving is:

Answer: Illegal for all drivers

Texting while driving is illegal for all drivers in Minnesota regardless of age or location.

Who has the right of way at a four-way stop when two vehicles arrive at the same time facing each other?

Answer: Neither — both must yield; the one going straight has priority over the one turning left

When two vehicles arrive simultaneously at a four-way stop facing each other, the one going straight has priority over the one turning left.

What should you do if a tire blows out at highway speed in Minnesota?

Answer: Hold the steering wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and steer to the shoulder — do not brake hard

A blowout at speed requires a firm grip, gradual deceleration without hard braking, and controlled steering to the shoulder.

When parking on an uphill slope with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?

Answer: Away from the curb (left)

When parking uphill with a curb, turn wheels away from the curb so the vehicle rolls back into the curb if the brake fails.

Who must yield when a pedestrian is crossing at a corner with no crosswalk markings?

Answer: The driver — pedestrians have the right of way at all intersections

Drivers must yield to pedestrians crossing at any intersection, even without painted crosswalk lines.

What is hydroplaning and how do you respond if it occurs?

Answer: Tires ride on a water film — ease off the gas and steer straight until traction returns

Hydroplaning occurs when tires lose contact with the road on a film of water — ease off the accelerator and steer gently until traction is restored.

How close to a stop sign may you legally park in Minnesota?

Answer: No closer than 30 feet

Parking is prohibited within 30 feet of a stop sign in Minnesota to maintain visibility for all drivers.

Anything that requires you to _______ could cause you to crash.

Answer: All of the above.

Anything that requires you to take your hands off the wheel, take your eyes off the road, or take your attention away from driving could cause you to crash. These actions constitute distracted driving, significantly increasing the risk of accidents by impairing a driver's ability to react safely and promptly.

In Minnesota, where is it illegal to park that relates to driveways?

Answer: Within 5 feet of a driveway entrance

Parking within 5 feet of a private driveway entrance is prohibited in Minnesota to ensure driveway access.

What does a steady red arrow signal mean?

Answer: Stop — do not turn in the direction of the arrow

A steady red arrow means you must stop and may not move in the direction the arrow points.