Minnesota Permit Test: Emergencies Practice Questions

Question 1

An emergency vehicle approaches while you are inside a roundabout. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Exit the roundabout, then pull over

Answer

Stop immediately inside the roundabout

Answer

Speed up and keep circling

Answer

Pull onto the center island

Question 2

On a two-way road, an ambulance with lights and siren approaches. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Pull to the right and stop

Answer

Speed up to stay ahead

Answer

Pull to the left and stop

Answer

Stop where you are, even mid-lane

Question 3

On a one-way road, where should you pull over for an approaching emergency vehicle?

Accepted Answer

To the nearest side

Answer

Always to the left

Answer

Into the center lane

Answer

Do not pull over on one-way roads

Question 4

When do you NOT need to stop for an emergency vehicle using lights and siren?

Accepted Answer

When a physical barrier separates it from your lane

Answer

When you are late

Answer

When it is behind you in your lane

Answer

When you are on a city street

Question 5

How close may you follow a fire truck on an emergency run?

Accepted Answer

No closer than 500 feet

Answer

No closer than 100 feet

Answer

No closer than 200 feet

Answer

No closer than 1,000 feet

Question 6

May you drive over an unprotected fire hose?

Accepted Answer

Only if an officer or fire official directs you

Answer

Yes, if it is flat

Answer

Yes, at night

Answer

Yes, as long as you drive over it very slowly and carefully

Question 7

Your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks and a train is coming. Which way should you walk?

Accepted Answer

Away at a 45° angle, toward the train

Answer

Stay in the car and wait

Answer

Straight across to the far side

Answer

Along the tracks, in the direction away from the train

Question 8

You miss your freeway exit. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Go on to the next exit

Answer

Stop and wait for a gap

Answer

Make a U-turn in the median

Answer

Back up on the shoulder

Question 9

Is running out of fuel considered an emergency that permits stopping on an interstate?

Accepted Answer

No, and you could be cited

Answer

Yes, always, as long as hazards are on

Answer

Only at night

Answer

Only in winter

Question 10

If you must stop on a freeway in an emergency, where should flares or reflectors go?

Accepted Answer

100 to 500 feet behind your vehicle

Answer

Directly in front of your car, close to the bumper

Answer

In the next lane over

Answer

On the roof of the car

Question 11

Your car is stuck in snow. How should you try to free it?

Accepted Answer

Rock it gently, wheels straight

Answer

Spin the tires as fast as possible

Answer

Let air out of all tires

Answer

Turn the wheel sharply and floor it

Question 12

You are stranded in your car in cold weather. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stay with your vehicle

Answer

Sleep with everyone at once

Answer

Run the engine nonstop with windows shut

Answer

Walk to find help

Question 13

While stranded in winter, about how long each hour should you run the engine?

Accepted Answer

About 10 minutes

Answer

Never

Answer

About 30 minutes

Answer

The full hour, nonstop

Question 14

Your car begins to skid. What should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the gas and brake

Answer

Slam on the brakes and hold them down

Answer

Accelerate hard

Answer

Shift into park

Question 15

How should you brake in an emergency with anti-lock brakes (ABS)?

Accepted Answer

Press firmly and steer; don't pump

Answer

Use only the parking brake

Answer

Shift to neutral first

Answer

Pump the pedal rapidly to avoid a skid

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