Minnesota: Right-of-way and turning — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Under certain situations, from which kind of street can you make a left turn while the traffic light is red?” · “How should you turn the steering wheel when making a left or right turn?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Minnesota Driver’s Manual" (June 2026), Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services.
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Before turning right on a red light, what must you check for?
- Pedestrians and traffic in all directions
- Traffic coming from the left only
- Pedestrians crossing in front of you only
- Oncoming traffic only
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Correct answer: Pedestrians and traffic in all directions
Before turning right on red, check for pedestrians and traffic in all directions to make sure your path is clear.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 28
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When you turn right on red, what might oncoming traffic have before your light turns green?
- A flashing red light
- A pedestrian signal
- A stop sign
- A green arrow
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Correct answer: A green arrow
Oncoming traffic will sometimes have a green arrow before your light turns green, so watch for oncoming cars making left turns in front of you.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 28
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Under certain situations, from which kind of street can you make a left turn while the traffic light is red?
- A two-way street onto another two-way street
- A one-way street onto another one-way street
- A two-way street onto a one-way street
- A one-way street onto a two-way street
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Correct answer: A one-way street onto another one-way street
You can make a left turn on red from a one-way street onto another one-way street in certain situations.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 28
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Before turning left on a red light from a one-way street onto another one-way street, what must you do first?
- Come to a complete stop
- Slow to 10 mph and turn
- Flash your headlights
- Sound your horn
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Correct answer: Come to a complete stop
Before turning left on red you must come to a complete stop and make sure the intersection is clear.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 28
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After checking traffic behind you and signaling for a left turn, into which lane should you move?
- The lane closest to the right curb
- The lane farthest from the center line
- The lane closest to the center line
- The center of the intersection
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Correct answer: The lane closest to the center line
For a left turn, after checking traffic and signaling, move into the lane closest to the center line.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 29
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You are making a left turn on a road with no lines marking the lanes. Where should you move your vehicle?
- To the left of the center of the road
- To the right of the center of the road
- On the center of the road
- To the right curb of the road
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Correct answer: To the right of the center of the road
If there are no lines marking the lanes, move your vehicle to the right of the center of the road before a left turn.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 29
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In which lane should you complete a left turn?
- The lane closest to the right curb
- The first lane left of the center line
- Any lane that is clear
- The first lane right of the center line
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Correct answer: The first lane right of the center line
You complete a left turn in the first lane right of the center line.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 29
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After checking traffic behind you and signaling for a right turn, where should you move?
- Toward the center line
- To the middle of the lane
- Close to the right curb
- Into the lane farthest from the curb
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Correct answer: Close to the right curb
For a right turn, after checking traffic and signaling, move close to the right curb.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 29
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In which lane should you complete a right turn?
- The lane next to the curb
- The lane closest to the center line
- The first lane left of the center line
- Any lane that is clear
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Correct answer: The lane next to the curb
You complete a right turn in the lane next to the curb.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 29
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How should you turn the steering wheel when making a left or right turn?
- With one hand at the top of the wheel
- Letting the wheel slide through your hands
- With both hands held still at the top
- Hand-over-hand
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Correct answer: Hand-over-hand
The manual says to turn the steering wheel hand-over-hand for left and right turns.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 29
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Before starting a left or right turn, which way should you look?
- Left only
- Right and left
- Right only
- Straight ahead only
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Correct answer: Right and left
Look right and left before starting the turn, and yield right of way if necessary.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 29
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If there are signs or lane markings for two or more turning lanes, what should you do during the turn?
- Stay in your lane during the turn
- Move to the lane with fewer vehicles
- Change lanes to reach the outside lane
- Stop in your lane until traffic clears
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Correct answer: Stay in your lane during the turn
With two or more turning lanes, you stay in your lane during the turn.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 30
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When turning on a red light, what must you do?
- Speed up to clear the intersection before cross traffic
- Turn only if no other vehicle is in sight
- Yield to traffic and pedestrians
- Sound your horn before turning
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Correct answer: Yield to traffic and pedestrians
When turning on a red light you must yield to traffic and pedestrians.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 30
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If a “No Turn on Red” sign is posted, when may you turn?
- After coming to a complete stop
- When the light is green
- After yielding to traffic and pedestrians
- After checking that your path is clear
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Correct answer: When the light is green
If a “No Turn on Red” sign is posted, you must wait until the light is green to turn.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 30
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What are roundabouts designed to provide compared with normal four-way stops?
- Faster speeds for all vehicles
- More stops at each entrance
- Separate lanes for large vehicles only
- Better traffic flow and safer intersections
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Correct answer: Better traffic flow and safer intersections
Roundabouts are designed to improve traffic flow and provide safer intersections than normal four-way stops.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 30
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As you approach a roundabout, what should you do?
- Speed up so you can merge into traffic
- Turn on your hazard lights
- Slow down
- Move into the left lane no matter which exit you want
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Correct answer: Slow down
When approaching a roundabout, slow down as you approach.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 30