Minnesota Permit Test: Signals & Pavement Markings Practice Questions

Correct answer: Before the stop line

Come to a complete stop before the marked stop line, or before the crosswalk if there is one.

Source: Chapter 4: Sharing the road – Stopping

Correct answer: Stop

You must stop at a red ramp meter; only one car may go on each green.

Source: Chapter 4: Sharing the road – Stopping

Correct answer: One

Ramp meters allow one car per green light.

Source: Chapter 4: Sharing the road – Stopping

Correct answer: As an uncontrolled intersection

If a traffic signal is not functioning, Minnesota's manual says to treat the intersection like an uncontrolled intersection.

Source: Chapter 5: Signs, signals and pavement markings – Traffic-control signals

Correct answer: When you can't clear it without blocking cross traffic

Do not enter unless you can move through immediately and completely without blocking cross traffic.

Source: Chapter 5: Signs, signals and pavement markings – Traffic-control signals

Correct answer: Complete the turn when safe

If you are already in the intersection when the signal turns red, complete the turn as soon as it is safe; do not back up.

Source: Chapter 5: Signs, signals and pavement markings – Traffic-control signals

Correct answer: Turn with caution, yielding to oncoming traffic

A flashing yellow arrow means proceed with caution and yield to oncoming vehicles close enough to be a hazard.

Source: Chapter 5: Signs, signals and pavement markings – Traffic-control signals

Correct answer: You may not drive in that lane

A steady red X means you cannot drive in the lane below it.

Source: Chapter 5: Signs, signals and pavement markings – Traffic-control signals

Correct answer: The lane may be used for left turns, with care

A flashing yellow X lets you use the lane for a left turn, watching for left-turners from the other direction.

Source: Chapter 5: Signs, signals and pavement markings – Traffic-control signals

Correct answer: The lane is ending

Shorter and thicker white dashes mean the lane is ending.

Source: Chapter 5: Signs, signals and pavement markings – Pavement markings

Correct answer: You must not change lanes

Double solid white lines mean you must not change lanes.

Source: Chapter 5: Signs, signals and pavement markings – Pavement markings

Correct answer: You may not pass

With mixed lines, obey the marking on your side; a solid yellow line on your side means no passing.

Source: Chapter 5: Signs, signals and pavement markings – Pavement markings

Correct answer: Dashed double yellow lines

Reversible lanes are separated by dashed double yellow lines; enter only if the overhead signal shows a green arrow or a sign allows it.

Source: Chapter 5: Signs, signals and pavement markings – Pavement markings

Correct answer: Follow the officer

When an officer is directing traffic, obey their hand signals rather than signals, signs or markings.

Source: Chapter 5: Signs, signals and pavement markings – Traffic officers