Minnesota Permit Test: Sharing the Road Practice Questions

Correct answer: Check for vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians approaching

Do not open a door until it is safe; look for approaching vehicles, motorcycles, bicyclists and pedestrians.

Source: Chapter 3: Traffic laws and vehicle operation – Exiting a parked vehicle

Correct answer: At least 20 feet

Stop at least 20 feet from a school bus with flashing red lights and stay stopped until the lights stop flashing.

Source: Chapter 4: Sharing the road – Stopping for a school bus

Correct answer: Yes

You must stop for flashing red school bus lights even if the stop arm doesn't swing out.

Source: Chapter 4: Sharing the road – Stopping for a school bus

Correct answer: On a divided highway, traveling the opposite way

The only exception is a divided roadway where the bus is on the opposite side of the divider.

Source: Chapter 4: Sharing the road – Stopping for a school bus

Correct answer: $500

Failing to stop is a misdemeanor with a fine of at least $500 and loss of driving privileges.

Source: Chapter 4: Sharing the road – Stopping for a school bus

Correct answer: At least 100 feet

Yellow lights come on at least 100 feet before the stop in zones of 35 mph or less, and at least 300 feet where the limit is higher.

Source: Chapter 4: Sharing the road – Stopping for a school bus

Correct answer: 300 feet

In speed zones over 35 mph, the yellow lights start at least 300 feet before the bus stops.

Source: Chapter 4: Sharing the road – Stopping for a school bus

Correct answer: No

It is illegal to pass on the right side of a school bus showing red or yellow flashing lights.

Source: Chapter 4: Sharing the road – Stopping for a school bus

Correct answer: Four hours

An officer with probable cause may arrest you within four hours of the violation.

Source: Chapter 4: Sharing the road – Stopping for a school bus

Correct answer: Come to a complete stop

You must stop completely for a student safety patrol or an adult crossing guard with a stop sign or flag.

Source: Chapter 4: Sharing the road – School safety patrol

Correct answer: Move to the lane farthest from it if safe

Move to the lane farthest away if it is safe; if you can't, slow down and pass with caution.

Source: Chapter 4: Sharing the road – Passing parked emergency and service vehicles

Correct answer: Postal and garbage trucks

The rule also applies to stalled vehicles and to service, road maintenance, utility, construction, postal and solid waste vehicles with warning lights on.

Source: Chapter 4: Sharing the road – Passing parked emergency and service vehicles

Correct answer: Do not pass it; watch for pedestrians and be ready to stop

It is illegal to pass a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian; look for people in the crosswalk and be prepared to stop.

Source: Chapter 4: Sharing the road – Watch for pedestrians

Correct answer: Until they have passed your lane

Stop and wait until the pedestrian has passed your lane.

Source: Chapter 4: Sharing the road – Watch for pedestrians

Correct answer: Using your horn or revving your engine

Do not use your horn or rev your engine, as it may distract a blind pedestrian.

Source: Chapter 4: Sharing the road – Watch for pedestrians