Minnesota Permit Test (MN Driver's Manual) — All Questions
4 questions
Minnesota winters bring snow and ice. On a slippery road you should:
- a.Keep your normal speed
- b.Slow down, increase following distance, and make smooth, gentle moves✓
- c.Brake hard to test traction
- d.Use cruise control
On snow or ice, reduce speed, leave a much larger following distance, and steer and brake smoothly. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. (Minnesota Driver's Manual, winter driving)
If your vehicle starts to skid on ice, the correct response is to:
- a.Brake hard and steer sharply
- b.Accelerate through the skid
- c.Ease off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go✓
- d.Turn the wheel opposite the skid
To recover from a skid, take your foot off the accelerator and gently steer where you want the front of the car to go; avoid slamming the brakes, which can worsen the skid. (Minnesota Driver's Manual, skids)
The posted speed limit tells you the maximum for good conditions, so in fog or heavy snow you should:
- a.Drive the posted limit
- b.Use high beams for more light
- c.Stop in the driving lane
- d.Slow to a speed that is safe for the conditions and use low beams✓
Posted limits assume ideal conditions. In fog or snow, reduce speed to what is safe and use low beams, since high beams reflect and reduce visibility. (Minnesota Driver's Manual, speed and conditions)
A good way to keep a safe gap behind the car ahead in good weather is the:
- a.Three-second rule✓
- b.One-second rule
- c.Five-car rule at all speeds
- d.One-mile rule
Use the three-second rule in good conditions: if you pass a fixed point less than three seconds after the vehicle ahead, drop back, and add time in snow, ice, or fog. (Minnesota Driver's Manual, following distance)