Minnesota DVS Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   What is the center lane shown here used for?

   • ADriving for long distances in heavy traffic
   • BLeft turns by drivers from both directions
   • CPassing slower vehicles
   • DParking and loading
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Left turns by drivers from both directions

   A two-way left-turn lane is shared by drivers from both directions to make left turns. It is not a travel lane or passing lane.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AAn Interstate highway
   • BA US highway (US route) number
   • CA county road
   • DAn exit number
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. A US highway (US route) number

   The black and white shield marks a numbered US route. These routes often cross several states.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   What should you do when you see this sign?

   • ASlow down and watch for deer, especially at dawn and dusk
   • BTurn off your headlights so deer are not blinded
   • CHonk your horn the whole time
   • DSwerve sharply if you see a deer
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Slow down and watch for deer, especially at dawn and dusk

   Deer are most active at dawn and dusk. If one appears, brake firmly and stay in your lane rather than swerving.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Which numbered marking separates traffic going in opposite directions and allows drivers on both sides to pass when it is safe?

   • AMarking 6
   • BMarking 3
   • CMarking 5
   • DMarking 2
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Marking 2

   A broken yellow center line (marking 2) separates opposite directions and allows passing from either side when the way is clear.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   What does the red circle with a slash on this sign mean?

   • AThe action shown inside it is not allowed
   • BThe rule applies only at night
   • CThere is danger ahead
   • DThe action shown is allowed
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. The action shown inside it is not allowed

   On US regulatory signs, red is used for STOP, YIELD and the circle and slash that ban an action.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ATraffic joining from the side gets its own lane, so it does not need to merge
   • BTwo-way traffic ahead
   • CThe road narrows ahead
   • DYou must merge left now
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Traffic joining from the side gets its own lane, so it does not need to merge

   The entering traffic gets a new lane. Still watch for drivers who change lanes.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   Which signs use this round shape?

   • AHospital signs
   • BRailroad crossing advance warning signs
   • CSpeed limit signs
   • DSchool zone signs
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Railroad crossing advance warning signs

   In the United States the circle shape is used for the railroad advance warning sign.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   You have parked on the street. What should you do before opening your door on the traffic side?

   • ATurn on your headlights
   • BHonk your horn
   • CCheck behind you for bicyclists and cars
   • DOpen the door quickly to get out fast
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Check behind you for bicyclists and cars

   Opening a door into the path of a bicyclist can cause a serious crash. Look back before you open it.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA bike repair shop is ahead
   • BBicycles may cross or enter the road ahead
   • CThe bike lane ends and bicycles must leave the road
   • DBicycles are not allowed
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Bicycles may cross or enter the road ahead

   Watch for people on bicycles crossing or riding on the road. Slow down and give them plenty of room.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AYou may not turn while the light is red; wait for green
    • BNo turns are allowed at any time
    • CThere is a red-light camera ahead
    • DYou may turn right on red after stopping
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. You may not turn while the light is red; wait for green

    In most places you may turn right on red after a full stop. This sign takes that choice away, so wait for a green light.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Why should you never drive beside a motorcycle in the same lane?

    • AMotorcycles must ride on the shoulder
    • BA motorcyclist has the right to use the full width of the lane
    • CMotorcycles are always slower than cars
    • DIt is fine if the rider waves you by
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. A motorcyclist has the right to use the full width of the lane

    A motorcycle is entitled to a full lane, just like a car. Sharing its lane is dangerous and not allowed.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    Your car starts to hydroplane. What should you do?

    • ATurn sharply toward the shoulder
    • BBrake hard right away
    • CSpeed up to get through the water
    • DEase off the gas and keep the wheel straight without braking hard
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Ease off the gas and keep the wheel straight without braking hard

    Slowly take your foot off the gas and hold the wheel steady until the tires grip again. Do not use the brakes hard.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    A front tire blows out while you are driving on the highway. What should you do?

    • AHold the wheel tightly and slowly ease off the gas
    • BBrake hard right away
    • CSpeed up to keep control
    • DSteer sharply onto the shoulder
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Hold the wheel tightly and slowly ease off the gas

    Grip the wheel firmly, keep the car straight, and let it slow down before you brake gently and pull off.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AOne sharp curve to the right is ahead
    • BA series of curves is ahead
    • CThe road is slippery ahead
    • DLanes shift ahead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. A series of curves is ahead

    The road has three or more curves in a row. Slow down and stay in your lane.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA hospital zone begins
    • BA school is near; slow down and watch for children
    • CA playground is ahead
    • DAn adults-only crosswalk is ahead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. A school is near; slow down and watch for children

    The five-sided school sign warns that you are near a school. Slow down, watch for children and obey any school speed limit.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA YIELD sign is ahead; be ready to slow down or stop
    • BNo passing
    • CA railroad crossing is ahead
    • DMerge into the next lane now
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. A YIELD sign is ahead; be ready to slow down or stop

    Slow down so you can yield to traffic at the YIELD sign ahead.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    Which numbered marking means that drivers from both directions may not pass?

    • AMarking 5
    • BMarking 3
    • CMarking 2
    • DMarking 4
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Marking 3

    A double solid yellow line (marking 3) means no passing in either direction.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    On a divided highway, what color is the edge line on the left side of your lanes?

    • ARed
    • BWhite
    • CYellow
    • DBlue
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Yellow

    Yellow marks the left edge of divided highways, one-way streets and ramps. White marks the right edge.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoad work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers and equipment
    • BWorkers have finished for the day
    • CTake the detour ahead
    • DThe road is closed ahead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Road work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers and equipment

    Slow down, stay alert, and follow work zone signs and flaggers.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    What does a steady yellow light mean?

    • ASpeed up to get through before it turns red
    • BThe light is about to turn red, so stop if you can do it safely
    • COnly pedestrians may move now
    • DThe intersection is clear, so go
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The light is about to turn red, so stop if you can do it safely

    A steady yellow light warns that the green is ending and red is coming. Stop if you can do so safely.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    Car 1 turns left from a two-way street onto another two-way street. Where should it finish the turn?

    • AIn the far right lane
    • BOn the left side of the center line
    • CIn the lane just to the right of the center line
    • DIn whatever lane has the least traffic
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. In the lane just to the right of the center line

    Start from the lane closest to the center and end in the lane just to the right of the new road's center line.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    At this four-way stop, the numbers show the order in which the cars stopped. Which car may go first?

    • ACar 2
    • BCar 3
    • CCar 1
    • DCar 4
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Car 1

    At an all-way stop, the first vehicle to come to a full stop is the first to go.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    Your car goes into deep water and starts to sink. What should you do?

    • AStay buckled and wait for help
    • BUnbuckle and escape through a window
    • COpen a door right away
    • DTurn the engine off and on again
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Unbuckle and escape through a window

    Get out through a window. Opening a door can let water rush in and roll the car over.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe road ahead becomes a divided highway; keep right
    • BThe divided highway ends
    • CA narrow bridge is ahead
    • DA crossroad is ahead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The road ahead becomes a divided highway; keep right

    A median or barrier will separate the two directions of traffic. Keep to the right of it.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Car A is waiting to enter this roundabout. Car B is already in the roundabout. Which car has the right-of-way?

    • AWhichever car is larger
    • BWhichever car honks first
    • CCar B
    • DCar A
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Car B

    Yield to all traffic already in the roundabout, then enter when there is a safe gap.

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