What you need to take your written test
 Written test
 Blue card
Written test
Blue Card
 Social security
Birth certificate
Parent must sign
Social
Security
Number
Birth
certificate
Parent must
sign
What you need to take your road test
 White card
 Permit
 Proof of insurance
 Soc. Number
Testing fees
 Permit test - $12 valid for two years
 Road test - $15
 Third time written test is $ 10
 Third time road test is $20
Limitations on teens
 First six months after you obtain your provisional
license, can only drive with one passenger under
the age of 20 unless you have a licensed 25 year
old in the passenger seat. Relatives do not count.
 Second six months no more than three passengers,
unless you have a 25 year old in the passenger
seat. Relatives do not count.
 Night time drive between 12 midnight and 5 a.m.
is prohibited for 6 months unless have a licensed
25 year old in the passenger seat.
Permit qualifications
 30 hrs. of classroom
 Pass knowledge test
 Pass vision test
 Pay fee $12
What happens when your license is expired
 Before a year you need to renew your license
 After a year: these are the things you need to
do.
 Knowledge test
 Vision test
 Road test
Moving in to state and becoming resident
 Have drivers license
 Have 60 days
 Take written test
 Vision test
Who does not need a Minnesota Drivers
license
 Non resident at least 15yrs old and all ready
have a valid drivers license.
 Become a Minnesota resident you have 60 days
to get your Mn. Drivers license.
 Valid commercial license you have 30 days to get
your Mn. Drivers license.
 In the military
 Home country does not require license you have
90 days to get your Mn. Drivers license.
 Drive a farm tractor
 Snow mobile
Knowledge test
 Multiple choice
 True and false
 Paper or computer
Vision test
 20/40
 Peripheral (105 degrees )
Road test
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Safety check
Proof of insurance ( original card )
No smoking
No passengers or pets
No loose objects
Two consecutive fails is $20 dollars for third
try.
 End of 6th day
Vehicle control skills and driving
performance
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Control of the vehicle
Parallel parking
Parking on hill
Response to traffic and road conditions traffic signs
and signals
Ability to signal and perform right and left turns
properly
Ability to both marked and unmarked lanes of traffic
Observation and consideration of pedestrians and
other drivers
Ability to perform 90 degree backing
Equipment Demonstration
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Insurance proof
Seat adjustment
Seat belts
E – brake
Headlights High and low beam
Warning lights
Horn
Wipers
Defroster and fan controls
Mirrors
Must demonstrate knowledge to finish test
Who can not be licensed
 Fail to present id
 Fail to pass test
 Unable to understand road signs
 Under 15
 Incapable of driving ( physical or mental state)
Identification
 Minnesota id card
 License or permit
 Birth record
 Adoption record
 Active duty Id
 Passport
Verification of name change
 Must show proof of the change
 Marriage certificate
 Court order
 Certified divorce decree
Social security number
 Must show your soc. Number on the application
form
Knowledge test
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Multiple choice
True and false
Computer
Paper
Several languages
Must score 80%
Must present blue card
Show birth certificate
Third test after failing two will be a fee of ten
dollars
The road test car qualifications
 Doors must work
 Seat belts must work
 Headlights must work
 Turn signals and brake lights must work
Vehicle safety equipment demonstration
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Proof of insurance ( original card )
Seat adjustment
Seat belts
E-brake
Activating headlights ( high and low beam )
Activating hazard warning lights
Windshield wipers
Windshield defroster and fan controls
All mirrors
These actions will cause you to fail
 Disobeying traffic law
 Careless or reckless driving
 Inability to control your vehicle
 Involving your vehicle in an accident
 Not cooperating
 Inability to operate vehicle controls
Medical conditions
 Providing false information on the application
could result in the loss of driving privileges
 Provide a statement from a physician that
indicates whether or not the condition interferes
with your ability to drive safely
 If diagnosed with diabetes epilepsy or any
condition that could cause loss of consciousness
must submit a statement from a physician within
30 days
Parent’s approval
 If you are under 18 Must have your
application signed by a parent
The GDL system
 System which is designed to ease
inexperienced drivers into the driving
environment
 Anyone 18 yrs or younger must hold an
instructor permit for at least 6 months before
taking your road test
Instruction permit
 Valid for two years
 Must be in immediate possession
 Under 18 need supervising driver must be 21
years old and have a drivers license
 May not use or talk on a cell phone while
driving with or without a hands free cell phone
device
Instruction permit over 18
Supervising driver must be at least 18 yrs old
and licensed
All passengers must wear a seat belt or use a
child passenger restraint system.
Qualify for instruction permit
Be at least 15 yrs old
Complete 30 hrs of classroom
Comply with id requirements
Pass vision screening
Pass knowledge test
Complete a license application and pay $12
permit fee
 After six months and you are 16 can take your
road test
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Provisional license
 Second phase of the GDL
 Valid for two years
 Every occupant under 18 must wear a seat belt
or use a child restrain system
 Can’t use a cell phone when driving
Qualify for your provisional license
 Be at least 16 years old
 Have completed the 30 hrs of classroom
 Have held an instruction permit for six months with
no convictions ( Moving or alcohol or controlled
substance )
 Have passed a road test
 Parent must sign the application
 Must have driven at least 30 hrs with a licensed
driver who is 21 yrs or older 10 of those hrs have
to be at night
Provisional restrictions
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Every occupant wears a seat or uses a properly fasted child
passenger restraint system
Nighttime limitations 12 midnight must have a licensed driver
25 yrs old in the front passenger seat for the first six months.
Passenger limitations, only one passenger under the age of
20 is permitted unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
During the second six months, no more than 3 passengers
unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
( passengers under 20 who are members of the driver’s
immediate family are permitted during both time periods
Getting your class d driver’ license
 Must be 18 years of age
 Held a provisional license for at least 12
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consecutive months
No convictions for alcohol, controlled substance, or
crash related moving violations
If under 21 you will receive a license that is
marked under 21
License will expire on your 21st birthday, May
apply for an over 21 license three weeks before
your 21st birthday
From then on it will expire every four years.
Exceptions to minimum age requirement
 Restricted farm work license
 Within 20 miles of home
 Cities with populations of less than 100,000
people
 Daylight hours
 Farm related only
 Fill out an affidavit which is available at all
driver’s exam stations
 If parent rents land a rental agreement and
property tax statement is required
Special medical driver’s
 Must be 15 years old
 No licensed drivers in the household
 Written statement from a parent
 Letter from a physician that descibes the need
Driver license Classifications
 Four classes of driver’s licenses and several
endorsements
 Class D ( Cars , pickups and small trucks)
 Any farm truck transporting agricultural
products ( must be operated by the farmer or
his immediate family or an employee
Class C
 Hazardous materials
Class B
 May operate all class D and C vehicles and all
other single unit vehicles over 26,000 lbs.
Class A
 Is valid for any vehicle or trailer combinations
with the appropriate endorsements must be 21
years or older,
 ( Semi’s )
License renewal
 Every four years after you reach 21 your have
to renew on your birthday
 Lost or damaged or destroyed you must apply
for a duplicate license
Name or address change
 Apply for a duplicate license within 30 days
Active military duty
 Not required to renew your license until you
are discharged
 You have 90 days after your license expires
Bus driving endorsements
 With a class B license your are qualified to
drive a school bus with a school bus
endorsement
Your Vehicle Chapter 2
Vehicle Equipment
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Brakes
Muffler
Seat belts
Bumper
Turn signals and license plate light
Red taillight
Horn
Rearview mirror
Safety glass
Windshield wipers
Headlights with high and low beam
License plate
brakes
 Two separate brake systems
 Foot brake
 E-brake
Bumper
 Front and rear
Horn
 Bells Sirens and whistles are not horns
 Don’t honk unnecessarily
Head lights
 High beam must make objects visible on the road
ahead from at least 350 ‘
 Clean your headlights dirt can reduce light output
by as much as 75%
 Have head lights inspected at least once a year to
make sure they are aimed properly ( what else
can effect headlight aim)
 Headlights must be turned on at sunset and sunrise
 Must be turned on during weather conditions that
include rain, snow, hail, sleet or fog
 Any time you can’t see clearly for 500’
License plate light
 White light bulb must illuminate the rear plate
to make it visible at night
Turn signals
 All turn signals must be in working order
Prohibited lights
 Blue lights, flashing lights, and strobe lamps
are not for use by non authorized vehicles
 Only snowplows or other road maintenance
equipments
Mufflers
 All motor vehicles must be equipped with
mufflers
Rearview Mirrors
 All passenger vehicles must be equipped with
rearview mirrors
 Trucks must also be equipped with an
additional side mirror
Seat Belts and Airbags
 All vehicles must be equipped with seat belts
and use of seat belts is mandatory
 Airbags are intended to work with seat belts to
prevent injuries
Tires
 Tire tread need to be at least one sixteenth of
an inch deep
Windshield and windows
 Windows must not be obstructed
 No cracks discoloration, steam, frost, ice, or
snow
 Objects may not be suspended between the
driver and the windshield
 Labels and stickers or other devices permitted
by state law may be placed on your
windshield
 National park stickers official safety inspection
stickers, and electronic toll collection devices
Tinted windows
 Must be marked to show the percentage of
light that is transmitted and the percentage of
reflection it creates
 If it transmits less than 50%, or reflects more
than 20% of available light.
 It may be used on the rear window of a pickup
truck or on the rear and side windows of a van
Windshield wipers and window defrosters
 All motor vehicles must be equipped
Wheel Guards or fenders
 All passenger vehicles must be equipped
Chapter 3 Traffic laws
Stopping: Complete stops behind the
stop sign. ( Show California stop)
Speed limits
 Basic speed limit
 10 mph in alleys
 30 mph on urban or town roads
 55 mph on highways
Speed limits
 Lose the right of way if associated with driving
at a unlawful speed
 Driving faster than the posted speed limit is
illegal
 It is illegal to drive slower than the posted
minimum speed under normal weather and
traffic conditions
 Law requires you to drive at a speed no faster
than is reasonable under existing conditions
Reduced Speed
 When you approach or pass a stopped
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Slow down for a flag person
Pedestrians
Barricades
Flares or reflectors on the road
Winding road or approach a curve, hilltop, or
railroad
Bad weather or poor road conditions
Speed Limits on bridges
 Watch for special speed limits
 No passing
Signaling
 Must be activated at least 100 feet before you
make the turn
Changing lanes
 Use smog
 If you rely only on mirrors you may not see
vehicles in certain positions known as blind
spots. ( Show Changing lanes )
Blind spots
 Areas where your vehicle view is obstructed
 Roof pillars
 Glaring lights Rear right window
 People’s bodies or heads
 Sun
 ( Show eliminate blind spots )
Blind Spots
Turns
 Use proper lanes
 Signal 100’ Before the turn
 While waiting to turn keep your wheels straight
and your foot on the brake
Left turn
 Left turn
Right turn
 Right turn
One way to two way left turn
 One way to two way left turn
From a one way on to a one way road
 Left turn
Two approaching left turns
 Two left turns
From two way road on to a one way road
 Left turn
From a one way with multiple turn lanes on
to a one way road
 Left turn
Turns
 Always finish your turn in the correct lane
 Watch for obstacles
Turning on red
 You may make a right turn on a red light
 Make sure you are in the correct lane and
come to a complete stop
 Watch for a no turn on red sign have to wait
for the light
 Make sure the intersection is clear
 Yield to any pedestrians
Left turn on red
 If certain conditions are met, you may make a
left turn from a one way to a one way while
the traffic light is red
 Make sure the intersection is clear, and yield to
any pedestrians or vehicles
Roundabouts
 Slow down as you approach the intersection
 Yield to pedestrians and bicyclists
 Watch for signs or pavement markings that
require or prohibit certain movements
 Drive in a counter clockwise direction
 Do not pass other vehicles
 Use your turn signals when change lanes or exit
the roundabout.
U - Turns
 A U turn is a 180 degree turn
 No U – turns are allowed where posted no u
turns
 Not allowed on a interstate
 Not allowed near the tops of hills or on curves
 Must be able to see 1000’ in each directions
Passing
 Permitted on two lane roads with traffic moving in both
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directions, you may pass on the left side of the road
You should not exceed 10 mph over limit.
Must look behind to determine whether other drivers are
preparing to pass you.
Must return to the right side of the road before coming within
100’ of an oncoming vehicle.
Not in a no passing zone
Solid yellow line
On a curve or hill can’t see for 700’
Within 100’ of a tunnel underpass or railroad crossing
Meet another car from opposite direction
Passing on the right
 Only can pass on right when the vehicle
overtaken is making or about to make , a left
turn and a designated lane is provided
 On a multi lane road or a one way street with
more than one lane
 In no event shall a pass be executed by driving
onto the shoulder
Backing up
 Not allowed on freeways or express ways
could result in a charge of reckless or careless
driving
 Walk around the vehicle to ensure that nothing
is behind it
 Do not depend on your mirrors
 Back slowly into the nearest traffic lane
Parking
 Must be 12” or closer to the curb when Parking
 Down hill with a curb towards
 Down hill without a curb towards
 Up hill without a curb towards
 Up hill with a curb away
Parking not allowed
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On a crosswalk
20’ of a crosswalk at an intersection
30’ of any flashing light. Stop sign or traffic light
50’ nearest rail
10 ‘ of a fire hydrant
In front of a mail box
By a excavation site
Driveway
On any bridge
Within any tunnel
Double parking
Yellow curb
Highway parking
 If parked on the freeway for any reason must
be moved away from the main traveled
portion of the road.
 Lights are required
 Hazard lights must be on
 Running out of gas is not permitted
Seat belt laws
 Chances of being killed or injured in a crash
are four times greater without a seat belt
 Can be killed in a crash as low as 12 mph
 People thrown from vehicles are likely to die or
suffer serious injuries
Seat belt must be worn by
 Driver of a commercial motor vehicle
 All passenger riding in a vehicle
Not legally required to wear a seat belt
 Driving in reverse
 Occupying a normal seating position in a motor
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passengers.
Certificate from a physician
Driving while engaged in work that involves
frequent exiting only if you do not drive at speeds
greater than 25 mph.
Rural mail carrier
Engaged in farm work
Driving a car made before 1965
Seat belt used correctly
 To fit snugly across your hipbones or upper
thighs
 Shoulder belt should be fitted snugly across the
chest and middle of the shoulder
Infant and child safety seat laws
 Back seat is the safest place for children 12 and
under.
 Under 4 years must use a federally child safety
restraint system
 Infants must ride in a rear facing system until one
year old weight at least 20lbs.
 One year old and at least 20lbs may ride facing
forward in a booster seat.
 4-8 years old and under 4’9” tall and is between
40 and 80 lbs should sit in a belt positioning
forward facing booster seat.
Child safety guidelines
 Rear facing infant seats never in front seat.
 Children should not be held on a passenger’s
lap.
 Should not ride in the cargo area of a truck or
station wagon.
Never leave a child unattended
 Unattended occupants could engage the
vehicle in a crash.
 Temperatures can reach dangerous extremes.
 Could be stolen or broken into while the car is
occupied.
 Could abduct or harm the occupants.
Leaving your vehicle unattended
 Do not invite theft lock doors and take keys
 Do not leave the vehicle running or leave the
keys in the ignition.
 Do not leave valuables that could appear to
be of value.
 Pets should not be left in vehicles.
Air bags
 Children 12 yrs and younger always riding the
back seat.
Air bag safety suggestions
 Maintain at least 10” between yourself and
the steering wheel
 Keep your hands on the 8 and 4 or 9 and3
positions
 Keep your thumbs turned out on the steering
wheel
Careless and reckless driving
 Careless is defined as driving or stopping a
vehicle in a way that endangers the lives and
safety of people or property
 Reckless is the willful or wanton disregard for
the safety of people or property
 If charged you will be tried in court of a
misdemeanor
Fleeing a police officer
 Guilty of a felony and sentence to
imprisonment for not more than three years
and one day
 Fine of not more than $5000
 If a death result could be 10 yrs in jail and
fined for $20,000 fine
 Injury result could be 7 yrs and $14,000 fine
Littering
 It is illegal to throw items from your vehicle
What to do in a traffic crash
 You must stop
 Pull out of the driving lane if possible
 Protect yourself and the crash scene warn other drivers of
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danger with warning lights flares or flashlight.
If injured or killed you must call the police as quickly as
possible
Administer first aid
Provide your name and address date of birth and
registration
Provide insurance information have 72 hrs
If crash involves more than $1000 property damage or injury
must call police and file a report with in 10 days
Insurance
 All motor vehicle must carry no fault insurance
and liability insurance.
 Driving privileges are revoked for lack of
insurance the driver must retake there
knowledge test and pay $30 reinstatement fee
in addition to fines by a court
 Privileges may be revoked for up to one year
fine of up to $1000. and up to 90 days in jail.
Motorcycle insurance
 Liability insurance for motorcycle must include
coverage for property damage and include
coverage for property and injury.
Registering your Vehicle
 All motor vehicle must be registered.
 Can register online by mail or in person at the
register’s office.
Wireless communication Devices
 May not use a wireless communication device
while driving
 Messages include e-mails text electronic
messaging instant messaging and accessing the
internet
 Exceptions include obtain emergency
assistance, report an accident or crime or when
the device is solely voice activated or in hands
free mode. (Provisional restrictions)
Chapter 4
 Sharing the road
Stopping
 Before entering a road form an alley, a private
driveway ,or a parking ramp.
 Always stop before crossing an adjoining sidewalk
or crosswalk.
 At an intersection or crosswalk with a traffic signal
displaying a red light.
 At a flashing red light
 At a freeway ramp meter when the light is red
 Flag person
 Bridge that has been raised.
 End of day seven day 8 signs
Stopping for a bus
 Must stop for a bus when sign is extended stop
20’ behind or in front of the bus.
 If there is a physical barrier don’t have to stop.
 It is illegal to pass a school bus when its red
lights are flashing and it stop arm is extended
 Owner may be penalized up to 4hrs to find
violator
School safety patrol
 Must come to a complete stop for a crossing
guard
 Violation of this law is a misdemeanor
 2nd violation is a gross misdemeanor
Right of way and yielding
 Right-of-Way Rules:
 Vehicles are required to yield to the right for
emergency vehicles, i.e., a police car, a fire truck,
or an ambulance. If already in an intersection
when approached by an emergency vehicle, the
driver should proceed through the intersection and
then yield to the right.
 A driver should not enter an intersection unless
there is sufficient room for their vehicle on the
other side. It is illegal to block an intersection.
Entering a intersection on a green
 A driver should not enter an intersection unless
there is sufficient room for their vehicle on the
other side. It is illegal to block an intersection.
School Bus stop
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stop for a school bus
(with its flashers on) that is loading or
unloading. There is one
exception to this rule in most states: A
vehicle traveling in the opposite
direction on a divided street or highway is
required to only slow down
and proceed with caution.
Changing lanes
 When changing lanes, a vehicle must yield the
R.O.W. to other vehicles already in the lane.
Caution: Watch for other vehicles trying to
enter the same lane, especially when traveling
on multiple-lane highways.
Entering a through street
 A vehicle leaving a private drive, alley, or
parking lot shall yield the R.O.W. to
pedestrians and traffic already on the through
street. (A through street is one that is
protected by traffic control.) It is suggested to
treat every such entrance to a through street as
if there was a yield sign.
Blind Pedestrians
 Vehicles must yield to pedestrians in a
crosswalk or at any place within the HTS, if the
pedestrian has a white cane or seeing-eye
dog. Again, the driver’s license manual
encourages drivers to yield to pedestrians
whenever possible.
Passing parked emergency
 Must move to the lane farthest away from the
vehicle
Following firefighting vehicles
 Be back at least 500’ form any firefighting
vehicles on a emergency call.
 Do not drive over a unprotected fire hose.
Sharing the road with bicyclists
 Use caution when passing a bicyclist
 Law requires at least three feet between the
side of your car and the bicyclist.
Motorized bicycles
 Defined by its speed capacity of 30mph
Motorcycles
 Must obey the same traffic laws
 Following distance from a motorcycle should be
greater than a car
 Allow maneuvering room
 Crowding a motorcycle is illegal
Four way stop or uncontrolled intersection
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Right-of-Way Rules for Controlled, i.e., 4-way stop signs or flashing red
lights, and uncontrolled intersections:
Vehicles approaching an intersection must yield to vehicles already in the
intersection, i.e., a vehicle "caught" in an intersection waiting to make a left
turn.
Drivers should yield to any vehicle that reaches the intersection ahead of
themselves.
If two or more vehicles arrive at an intersection at approximately the same
time, the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.
A driver who intends to turn left at an intersection must yield the R.O.W. to
oncoming vehicles that are close enough to be a hazard. Remember,
vehicles should wait behind the stop line or crosswalk prior to turning left
and keep their front wheels pointed straight ahead.
The Uniform Traffic Code (traffic laws) tells us who must yield the R.O.W.,
not who has the R.O.W. We should never assume that the other driver will
give us the R.O. W.
Nev
 Neighborhood electric Vehicle
Commercial Vehicles
 Weighing more than 26,000 lbs
 Buses of all sizes
 Smaller vehicles that have hazardous materials
Passing a commercial vehicle
 Safe clearance
 Takes 3 to 5 seconds longer to pass a commercial
vehicle
 Do not pass a commercial veh. If you are going to
exit
 Down grade and momentum
 Do not speed up while the commercial veh. Passes
 Because of there large size they will appear to be
traveling at a slower speed
Following a commercial vehicle
 Require greater stopping distance
 Fully loaded tract trailer may require more
than 400’to stop
 Merging requires more time
 Will roll back slightly; when parked on a
upgrade
Commercial vehicles and turns
 Take wide left turns
Commercial vehicle no Zones
 End of day 8
Railroad crossings
 Pay extra attention when approaching a
crossing signs located near the track will
indicate how many tracks are present
 Stop at least 10’ from the nearest rail or gate
 Obey the flag person as you would a device
Special Vehicles at railroad crossings
 Some vehicles such as passenger vans busses
and larger trucks are required to stop at all
crossings
 It is illegal to pass any vehicle within 100’ of a
crossing
Railroad crossing safety
More than one train may approach at the same
time
When there is heavy traffic
Never race a train
Motorcyclists cross with caution
Highway work zones
 Must be able to understand and react to
directions
 Reduced speed limits
 Doubled fines in work zones
Lane use control signals
 Steady downward green arrow means you are
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Steady yellow X prepare to move into another lane in
a safe manner
Flashing yellow x can make a left turn from this lane
Steady red x you cannot occupy the lane at that time
Steady downward yellow arrow means you should
prepare to move into another lane
Flashing downward yellow arrow means you can use
the freeway lane under the flashing light
Steady x cannot drive in the lane under the steady
red X
Freeway Ramp Meters
 Lights on freeway entrance ramps That control
the flow of merging traffic
Pavement Markings white lines
 White lines separate lanes of traffic traveling in
the same direction.
 White dashes indicates that drivers can change
lanes in areas where this type of marking is
present.
 Solid white lines indicates lane changes are
discouraged in areas where this type of marking
is present.
 Double solid white lines indicate that lane changes
are prohibited.
 Solid white line with a bike insignia for bike traffic
only same direction as traffic.
Yellow lines
 Yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite
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Solid yellow line indicates that passing is
prohibited.
Yellow dashes indicates that passing is allowed.
Solid yellow line may appear on one side of
the roadway while a line composed of dashes
may pass.
Two solid yellow means no passing on either
side.
Turn Lanes
 White arrows near intersections indicate
direction one may turn.
 Center turn lanes of traffic traveling in
opposite directions may be designated for left
turns only.
Reversible lanes
 Help keep traffic flowing during rush hour
periods.
Carpool lanes
 Are restricted to vehicles with two or more
occupants.
 They are marked by a diamond symbol or with
carpool only signs. Motor cycle and buses use
these lanes also.
Two lane road
Two lane road with solid yellow
Two lane road with double yellow
 (Show double yellow)
Double Yellow Lines
Road with three lanes middle turning lane
Multiple lane road divided road
Reversible lanes
 They are separated by dashed double yellow
lines
 You may; cross these lines only if the overhead
signal above the lane you wish to enter has a
green arrow
Car pool lanes
 Restricted to vehicles with two or more
occupants
 Marked with a diamond symbol
Chapter 6
 Driving conditions
Ipde system
 Identify
 Predict
 Decide
 Execute
Stopping distance
 Time it takes a driver to see danger
 Time from perception of danger to using the
brakes
 Weather conditions
 Condition of tire treads
 Type and condition of your brakes
Three second rule
 Find fixed position
 Count
 Finished when by fixed object
Night driving
 Half of traffic on road at night but half of all
fatal crashes at night
Headlights
 Dim 1000 feet of a oncoming car
 Dim 200 feet of a car you are behind
 Dim during fog or heavy snow
 Do not over drive your headlights
 Adjust your rearview mirror
Freeway driving
 Limited access
 No intersections
Freeway ramp meters
 Reduce traffic jams, crashes and to make
merging onto the freeway easier
 Halfway down the ramp
 Activated during heavy use
 One car may proceed at a time
Freeway speed and lane use
 Same speed as surrounding vehicles when
possible
 Never exceed the posted speed
 Use right lane unless passing
Message signs
 Amber alert
 Traffic conditions
High occupancy lanes
 Buses motorcycles vehicle s carrying two
people or more
Freeway interchange
 Cloverleaf
 Folded diamond
 diamond
Stopping parking and backing up
 It is illegal to stop or park a motor vehicle on a
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Running out of fuel is not an emergency
Park your vehicle on the shoulder far from the
main roadway
Use hazards
Reflectors 100 to 500 feet behind
Stay with your vehicle
Illegal to back up or turn around on a freeway
Getting off the freeway
 Watch for signs that give information about
upcoming exits signal your intent to change
lanes smog
 Slow down in the deceleration lane
Aggressive driving
 Stay calm
 Do not challenge them
 Stay out of the person’s way
 Avoid eye contact
 Do not allow the situation to escalate
Obstructed view
 Illegal to drive a vehicle packed with a load or
occupied by more than three people in the
front seat
Carrying a projecting load
 Rear 4’ red
flag at least 16” square or
light at night
 Three feet in front flag or light
 Not more than 6” on right side
 Not beyond fender on the left side
Campers and trailers
 500’ following distance from other vehicles
 10 to 15% of trailer weight on hitch
Trailer requirements
 Length 45’
 Width 8’ 6”
 Height 13’ 6”
Recreational vehicle combinations
 Pick up attached to fifth wheel can also carry
an additional trailer behind it.
 Must be 18 yrs to drive a recreational vehicle.
 Recreational vehicle combination may not be
more than 70’ in length
 Combination may not be driven in the seven
county metro area Monday through Friday 6
am- 9 am and 4 pm till 7pm
Snow emergencies
 Certain parking rules may go into effect
Sharing the road with snow plows
 Watch for the flashing white , yellow and blue
lights
 Never crowd a snowplow
 Stay well behind
 Be alert for dangerous snow clouds
Winter survival kit
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Shovel
Container of sand or salt
Warm clothing and footwear
Red flag of your antenna
Blanket
Quick energy food drinking water
Tow chain and sand
Road reflectors
Jumper cables
First aid kit
What to do if stranded
 Turn on hazards
 Red flag to antenna
 Set out reflectors
 Keep the exhaust pipe clear
 Run engine on and off to keep warm
 Leave at least one window partially open
 One person should remain awake
Skidding
 Do not use cruise in bad weather
 Take foot off the accelerator and brakes
 Turn into the skid
 Counter steer
Driving in heavy rain or fog
 Use extra caution
 Increase our following distance
 Low beam head lights
Hydroplaning
 Starts at speeds of 35mph
 Drive in tracks of other vehicles
 Stay out of deep tires tracks of cars
Blowouts
 Hold the steering wheel tightly
 Steer straight
 Ease your foot off the accelerator
 Do not bake
 Pull off the road
Steering failure
 Do not respond ease up on the accelerator
 Do not brake unless it is necessary to avoid a
crash
 Your vehicle may balance on its own and travel
straight
Brake failure
 Brake pedal that sinks slowly
 Warning light should come on
 Pump the pedal
 Shift into a lower gear
 Parking brake
 Turn off car
Running off pavement
 Do not try to swerve back onto the pavement
 Stay on the shoulder and slowly turn back onto
the pavement
Vehicle approaching in your lane
 Do not use the left lane to avoid the vehicle
 Steer of the road to the right
 Sound your horn and flash your lights
vehicle trying to pass you
 Misjudges the speed of oncoming traffic
 Slow down and allow the driver to complete
the pass
Stalling on the railroad tracks
 Walk quickly in the direction from which the
train is approaching
Plunging under water
 Car will float 30to 60 seconds
 Make every attempt to get out of the car as
soon as possible
 Vehicle doors can not be opened until water
pressure is equal
 Air pocked in rear passenger compartment
Fire
 Pull off the road turn off the engine and exit
the vehicle
 Do not use water
 Dirt or sand or fire extinguisher
Over heating
 Turn o
 Turn off unneccary equipment like air
conditioning
 Turn on heater
 Pull over and stop the car and turn off the
ignition
Headlight failure
 Try your parking lights hazards or turn signals
in a different Circut
Windshield wiper failure
 Do not reduce your speed drastically
 Pull off road and move to a safe location
 Hood failure look through opening under hood
 Look out side window
Stuck gas pedal
 Hook pedal with toe and lift
 Apply brakes
 Shift into neutral
 Pull off road
Carbon monoxide poisoning
 Make sure exhaust system does not leak
 Do not leave your engine idling
 do not drive with all windows tightly closed
 Do not warm up while your vehicle is in a
closed garage
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Chapter 7
 Your driving privileges
License withdrawal
 Suspension
 Repeatedly violate traffic laws violation resulting in death
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personal injury or serious property damage
Use your license for an illegal action
Commit offense in another state
Judged unfit to drive
Fail to stop for school bus
Fake or altered license
Fraudulent application
Take drivers test for someone else
Falsely identify yourself to a police officer
Fail to appear in court to pay a fine
Suspension continued
 Convicted of a misdemeanor traffic law
 Fail to pay child support
 Allow someone to use your license
 Under 21 and drinking Alcohol
 Dishonored check
 Gas theft
Revocation
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Refuse to take a test to determine dui
Convicted of manslaughter while driving
Dui
Convicted of felon in which you used a motor
vehicle
Convicted of driving in excess of 100mph
Convicted of fleeing a officer
Convicted if hit and run
Convicted of lying under oath
Making false statements
Revocation continued
 Did not have no fault insurance
 Convicted of a gross misdemeanor of failing to
stop for a school bus
 Convicted of selling drugs
Limited license
 Whose driving privileges are revoked a limited
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Travel to and from work
To treatment
Providing transportation for dependent
children and other dependents
Travel to and from post secondary institution at
which you are enrolled.
Cancellation
 If you do not have a legal right to driver
 Acquire a mental or physical disability
 Do not pas a test that is legally requested
 Give false info
 Do not qualify for a drivers license
Chapter 8 Driving under the influence of
alcohol or drugs
 Strong relationship between alcohol use and
severity of traffic crashes.
 Alcohol use is involved in more than one third
of the deaths on Minnesota roads.
 240 people each year are killed by impaired
drivers
 The person most often killed is the impaired
driver.
Drugs and driving
 Mn. Law prohibits driving while impaired by
controlled or hazardous substances.
 Include illegal drugs and prescription drugs, as
well as household products.
 Legal drugs that may not cause impairment
alone can produce powerful intoxicating
effects when mixed with alcohol.
Effects of alcohol on driving
 Impairs motor skills
 The amount of alcohol in the blood is called the
BAC
 Driving ability becomes impaired after one
drink.
Types of effects
 Alcohol affects the central nervous system and
impairs the ability to drive safely
 Judgment is one of the first effects.
 Vision range of eye movement decreases ,
reducing peripheral vision, and blurred.
 Reaction Time is slower
 Steering tend to over steer, result in weaving and
running of the road.
 Perception do not notice sounds and sights .
 Coordination and balance
 Attention no focus
What is a drink
 12 oz. of beer
 5 oz. of wine
 Mixed drink
 All of these contain the same amount of
alcohol
 Proof refer to the strength of a drink and is
equal to twice the percent of alcohol .
Factors
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Age
Gender body weight
Food
Metabolism
Genetics
Percentage of fat
All have a impact
Only way to reduce your alcohol concentration is
to wait.
 95 % of the oxidation is by the liver
Making lower risk choices
 Designate a driver
 Call a taxi
 Call a friend
 Stay overnight
 Take away the keys, if a friend is impaired.
Minnesota DWI Law
 .08 or higher can be arrested
 .04 can be arrested if in a accident or a
violation.
Implied consent law
 If a enforcement officer believe a driver is
impaired may require a driver submit to a test
of his blood, breath or urine.
 Refusal to take the test will result in a one year
revocation of driving privileges.
Penalties
 Revocation of a driver’s license include a
$680.00 reinstatement fee and completion of a
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dui knowledge test.
Chemical assessment
Penalties will be more severe if the driver on the
arrest situation or previous driving violations.
Above .20
Prior arrests
Younger than 16 year old children in the car at
time of the stop.
Refuses breath test
First
offense
 Minimum 90 day revocation only 30 if you
plead guilty
 90 days in jail or 1000 fine
Second offence
 Minimum of 180 day revocation
 If second offense occurred within 10 yrs
 One yr. in jail and or $3000 fine
Third offense
 loss of license for a minimum of one year
 No work permit
 License cancelled
 Treatment
 Life time abstinence is required
 One year in jail or 3000 fine
 Jail or maximum bail and electronic monitoring
Felony DWI
 Fourth dui loss of license for four years
 Up to seven years in jail
Not a drop law
 No Alcohol
 30 day suspended
 Second conviction 180 suspension
Commercial driver license and alcohol
 .04 or less be put out of service for 24 hrs
 .08 or higher put out of service for at least one
year on the first offense.
 use any motor vehicle to commit a felony
Open container
 Unlawful to drink or to have an open container
of any alcoholic beverage inside a motor
vehicle .
Second offense
 Minimum of 180 day revocation
 If second offense occurred within 10 yrs