Traffic Laws

Study questions with answers

12 sample Traffic Laws questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. Reading, writing, or sending a text message while driving is treated how under Minnesota law?

   Correct answer: Illegal, even when your vehicle is stopped in traffic

   Composing, reading, or sending electronic messages is prohibited while driving, including while stopped in traffic; only voice or hands-free use is allowed.

   Source: Chapter 6 - Illegal driver behaviors

2. 2. On a multi-lane road going your direction, where should slower traffic stay?

   Correct answer: In the right-hand lane when one is available

   Drive in the right lane when it is open; if you are in the left lane, move over to let faster vehicles pass when it is practical.

   Source: Chapter 3 - Right-hand lane travel

3. 3. Where does Minnesota law prohibit making a U-turn?

   Correct answer: On an interstate freeway

   U-turns are banned on interstate freeways and anywhere you cannot be seen from 1,000 feet, such as near hilltops and curves.

   Source: Chapter 3 - U-turns

4. 4. When you are stopped waiting to make a left turn at a green light, how should your wheels be positioned?

   Correct answer: Pointed straight ahead

   Keep the wheels straight while waiting to turn left so that, if you are hit from behind, you are not pushed into oncoming traffic.

   Source: Chapter 3 - Turns

5. 5. Before entering a roundabout, you must yield to whom?

   Correct answer: Traffic already circulating and any pedestrians or bicyclists

   You wait until traffic coming from your left has cleared and yield to people crossing before you enter the circle.

   Source: Chapter 3 - Roundabouts

6. 6. It is illegal to drive with how many people crowded into the front seat?

   Correct answer: More than three, if your view or control is blocked

   Overloading the front seat with more than three people so that your view or control is impaired is against the law.

   Source: Chapter 6 - Obstructed view

7. 7. As you drive through a roundabout, which action is not allowed?

   Correct answer: Stopping, passing, or switching lanes inside it

   Inside a roundabout you keep moving counterclockwise and must not stop, pass, or change lanes until you reach your exit.

   Source: Chapter 3 - Roundabouts

8. 8. When you plan to turn or change lanes, how far ahead must you activate your signal?

   Correct answer: At least 100 feet before the turn or lane change

   You must switch on your signal no less than 100 feet ahead and keep it on until the turn or lane change is finished.

   Source: Chapter 3 - Signaling

9. 9. Throwing trash, cigarettes, or debris from your vehicle onto the road is what?

   Correct answer: Illegal on public or private land

   Littering from a vehicle, including cigarettes, glass, and garbage, onto streets or land is prohibited.

   Source: Chapter 3 - Do not litter

10. 10. A left turn on a red light is permitted in Minnesota only in which situation?

    Correct answer: From a one-way street onto another one-way street, after stopping

    You may turn left on red from a one-way road onto another one-way road once you stop, the way is clear, and traffic flows in your direction.

    Source: Chapter 3 - Turning on a red light

11. 11. On a normal two-way roadway, which side must you generally drive on?

    Correct answer: The right side, except when passing or otherwise permitted

    Minnesota drivers keep to the right except to pass, when the right lane is closed, on one-way roads, or when moving over for a stopped authorized vehicle.

    Source: Chapter 3 - Traffic laws and vehicle operation

12. 12. You want to make a right turn where the light is red. What must you do first?

    Correct answer: Come to a complete stop and check that your path is clear

    A right turn on red requires a full stop in the correct lane, no No Turn on Red sign, and a check for pedestrians and cross traffic.

    Source: Chapter 3 - Turning on a red light