Speed & Space Management

Study questions with answers

12 sample Speed & Space Management questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. If you must reduce speed for a stopped emergency vehicle and fail to do so, what is added to your fine?

   Correct answer: A surcharge of at least $25

   Failing to slow for a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights adds a surcharge of at least $25 to the speeding fine.

   Source: Chapter 3 - Reduced speed

2. 2. At about what speed can standard cars begin to hydroplane in heavy rain?

   Correct answer: 35 mph

   In heavy rain a normal car may start to hydroplane around 35 mph; below that speed tires usually clear water from the surface.

   Source: Chapter 6 - Hydroplaning

3. 3. You may not pass on a hill or curve unless you can see clearly ahead for at least how far?

   Correct answer: 700 feet

   Do not pass on a curve or hill where your view of the road ahead is less than 700 feet.

   Source: Chapter 3 - Do not pass

4. 4. After passing a vehicle, when should you return to the right lane?

   Correct answer: When you can see the whole passed vehicle in your rearview mirror

   Move back to the right when the passed vehicle is fully visible in your mirror, and always before you come within 100 feet of an oncoming car.

   Source: Chapter 3 - Passing

5. 5. Passing is also prohibited within how many feet of an intersection, tunnel, or railroad crossing?

   Correct answer: 100 feet

   Do not pass within 100 feet of an intersection, underpass, tunnel, or railroad crossing.

   Source: Chapter 3 - Do not pass

6. 6. The three-second rule helps you judge what?

   Correct answer: A safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead

   The three-second rule measures your gap to the car ahead; pass a fixed point less than three seconds after it does and you are too close.

   Source: Chapter 6 - Three-Second Rule

7. 7. When road conditions are poor or your vehicle is longer than average, your following gap should be what?

   Correct answer: Increased to four or five seconds

   In bad conditions, or when driving a longer vehicle, stretch the three-second count to four or five seconds.

   Source: Chapter 6 - Three-Second Rule

8. 8. Unless signs say otherwise, what is the speed limit in an alley?

   Correct answer: 10 mph

   Under ideal conditions the limit is 10 mph in alleys, 30 mph on urban or town roads, and 55 mph in other unposted locations.

   Source: Chapter 3 - Speed limits

9. 9. Being convicted of driving over 100 mph results in what?

   Correct answer: Loss of driving privileges for at least six months

   Driving faster than 100 mph revokes your driving privileges for a minimum of six months.

   Source: Chapter 3 - Speed limits and fines

10. 10. How much following distance should you keep when towing a camper or trailer?

    Correct answer: At least 500 feet from other vehicles

    When pulling a camper or trailer you must maintain at least 500 feet of following distance.

    Source: Chapter 6 - Campers and trailers

11. 11. What does Minnesota's basic speed law require?

    Correct answer: Driving at a speed reasonable for current conditions

    You must drive at a speed that is reasonable for weather, traffic, and road conditions; the posted number is the maximum, not a target.

    Source: Chapter 3 - Speed limits

12. 12. On a two-lane highway posted at 55 mph or more, how much may you increase speed while lawfully passing?

    Correct answer: By up to 10 mph

    When lawfully passing on a two-lane highway posted at 55 mph or higher, you may go up to 10 mph faster to complete the pass.

    Source: Chapter 3 - Speed limits