Minnesota: Road signs — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What may happen if you do not obey a regulatory sign?” · “Which version of the school crossing sign does the manual call the standard marking?”
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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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What may happen if you do not obey a regulatory sign?
- You must attend a driver improvement class
- You will lose your driving privileges immediately
- Nothing, because regulatory signs are only advice
- You may receive a traffic citation and a fine
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Correct answer: You may receive a traffic citation and a fine
Regulatory signs must be obeyed, and drivers who do not obey them may receive a traffic citation and a fine.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 57
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At a STOP sign, how long must you remain stopped?
- Until pedestrians and vehicles with the right of way have cleared the intersection
- Until the driver on your left or right signals that you may go ahead
- Until all vehicles in the intersection have stopped and the road looks clear
- Until the driver behind you has also come to a complete stop
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Correct answer: Until pedestrians and vehicles with the right of way have cleared the intersection
You remain stopped until pedestrians and vehicles with the right of way have cleared the intersection, then proceed with caution.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 57
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What must you do at a YIELD sign?
- Come to a complete stop every time and then proceed at once
- Speed up to merge ahead of other vehicles and pedestrians
- Slow down or stop if necessary and give the right of way to others
- Keep your speed and let other drivers adjust to you
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Correct answer: Slow down or stop if necessary and give the right of way to others
A YIELD sign means slow down or stop if necessary and give the right of way to all other vehicles and pedestrians.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 57
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A red round sign with a white horizontal bar across the middle is facing you. What does it mean?
- Stop and proceed when the way is clear
- Do not enter that lane or road
- Slow down and give the right of way
- Wait for the signal to turn green before you turn
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Correct answer: Do not enter that lane or road
A Do Not Enter sign means you must not enter that lane or road if the sign is facing you.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 57
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What does a red rectangular WRONG WAY sign tell you?
- The road ahead is closed to all traffic
- You are approaching a divided highway
- A lane ahead is reserved for certain vehicles
- You have entered a lane of oncoming traffic
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Correct answer: You have entered a lane of oncoming traffic
A Wrong Way sign means you have entered a lane of oncoming traffic and are traveling in the wrong direction.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 57
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What does a red circle with a red slash across a symbol indicate?
- You should not take a certain course of action
- You may take the action shown only after stopping
- The action shown is required at that location
- The action shown is advised but not required
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Correct answer: You should not take a certain course of action
A red circle with a red slash across a symbol indicates that you should not take a certain course of action.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 57
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What does a One Way sign mean for traffic in the specified lane?
- Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow
- Only one vehicle at a time may enter the lane
- Traffic may turn only in the direction of the arrow
- Traffic flows in both directions, led by the arrow
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Correct answer: Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow
A One Way sign means traffic in the specified lane flows only in the direction of the arrow.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 58
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A white rectangular sign shows a black arrow curving to the right around a dark shape on its left. What does it tell you?
- Turn right at the next intersection
- The road ahead curves to the right, so slow down
- Stay to the right of a traffic island, median or obstruction ahead
- The right lane ends ahead and all traffic in it must merge left
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Correct answer: Stay to the right of a traffic island, median or obstruction ahead
A Keep Right sign tells you to stay to the right of a traffic island, median or obstruction ahead.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 58
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A white sign shows a left-turn arrow and a right-turn arrow, with the word ONLY under each. What must you do if you are in one of those lanes?
- You may turn or go straight, as you choose
- You must turn from that lane
- You may turn only if the signal is green
- You must slow down and yield before moving on
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Correct answer: You must turn from that lane
On lane-use control signs, you must turn if you are in the specified lane.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 58
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A lane-use sign shows a left-turn arrow marked ONLY in the left lane and, in the right lane, one arrow that goes straight and also curves left. What may traffic in the right lane do?
- Only turn left from that lane
- Only go straight ahead
- Only turn right from that lane
- Proceed straight ahead or turn
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Correct answer: Proceed straight ahead or turn
Traffic in the right lane may proceed straight ahead or turn.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 58
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What must you do at a signal with a “No Turn on Red” sign?
- Wait for the traffic signal to turn green before you turn
- Stop first, then turn when no traffic is coming from either side
- Turn only after yielding to pedestrians
- Turn only if no vehicles are in sight
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Correct answer: Wait for the traffic signal to turn green before you turn
A No Turn on Red sign means you wait for the traffic signal to turn green before you turn.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 58
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A white sign reads CENTER LANE ONLY with two curved arrows pointing in opposite directions. What does it mean?
- You may use the center lane only to pass slower traffic
- You may use the center lane only for traffic going in one direction
- You must share the center lane and use it only for making left turns
- You must keep the center lane clear for emergency vehicles
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Correct answer: You must share the center lane and use it only for making left turns
A Center Lane Left-turn Only sign means you share the center lane and use it only for left turns when traveling in either direction.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 58
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What should you do when you see a REDUCED SPEED AHEAD sign?
- Keep your speed until you pass the new, lower limit sign
- Begin slowing down because a slower speed limit is posted ahead
- Speed up to clear the area before the lower limit starts
- Stop and wait until traffic ahead has cleared
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Correct answer: Begin slowing down because a slower speed limit is posted ahead
A Reduced Speed Ahead sign means a slower speed limit is posted ahead, so begin slowing down.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 59
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What does the diamond symbol on a lane sign indicate?
- The lane ends ahead and all traffic in it must merge left
- The lane is open only to emergency vehicles
- The lane is open only during construction
- The lane is reserved for specific use or certain types of vehicles
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Correct answer: The lane is reserved for specific use or certain types of vehicles
The diamond symbol indicates that the traffic lane is reserved for specific use or certain types of vehicles.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 59
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Which of these may a lane marked with the diamond symbol be designated for?
- Buses
- Taxis and rental cars
- Vehicles towing trailers
- Slow-moving farm vehicles and tractors
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Correct answer: Buses
A lane marked with the diamond symbol may be designated for buses, commercial vehicles or bicycles, among others.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 59
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What does the manual say you must do about warning signs?
- Ignore them if you can already see the hazard
- Treat them as optional advice
- Recognize and react to them
- Watch for them only on freeways
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Correct answer: Recognize and react to them
Warning signs alert you to possible hazards, and for your safety and the safety of others you must recognize and react to them.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 59
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What does a pentagon-shaped school zone sign indicate is ahead?
- A school bus loading and unloading area
- A school or an approved school crosswalk
- A school parking lot
- A playground or park
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Correct answer: A school or an approved school crosswalk
School zone signs indicate that a school or an approved school crosswalk is ahead.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 60
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Which version of the school crossing sign does the manual call the standard marking?
- The sign with the word AHEAD below it
- The sign with a speed plaque below it
- The sign with an arrow below it
- The sign with a flashing light above it
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Correct answer: The sign with an arrow below it
The school crossing sign with the arrow below is the standard marking.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 60
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Which version of the pedestrian crossing sign does the manual call the standard marking?
- The sign with an arrow below it
- The sign with the word WALK below it
- The sign with a stop line above it
- The sign with a speed plaque below it
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Correct answer: The sign with an arrow below it
The pedestrian crossing sign with the arrow below is the standard marking.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 60
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Where is a yellow, sideways triangular NO PASSING ZONE sign placed on a two-way highway?
- On the right side of the highway
- Over the center of the highway
- On the left side of the highway
- On both shoulders of the highway
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Correct answer: On the left side of the highway
The No Passing Zone sign is on the left side of a two-way highway and warns of the beginning of a no passing zone.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 60
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black plus symbol. What does it tell you?
- The road ahead splits into two directions
- An intersection is ahead, so prepare to yield
- The road you are on will end soon
- Traffic is coming from your right only
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Correct answer: An intersection is ahead, so prepare to yield
A Crossroad sign means an intersection is ahead and you should prepare to yield.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 61
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A yellow diamond sign shows a vertical line with a short line branching to the right. What does it tell you?
- The road ahead splits into two different directions
- Traffic ahead must merge into the lane to the right
- The road you are on will end soon and you must turn
- Traffic comes from your right; watch for vehicles entering
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Correct answer: Traffic comes from your right; watch for vehicles entering
A Side Road sign means traffic is coming from your right, so watch for vehicles entering the roadway.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 61
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black T. What does it tell you?
- Your road will end soon; prepare to turn and yield to cross traffic
- A side road joins your road from the right, so watch for traffic
- The road ahead splits into two directions, so prepare to turn
- Two lanes ahead will become one, so prepare to merge
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Correct answer: Your road will end soon; prepare to turn and yield to cross traffic
A T-Intersection Ahead sign means your road will end soon, so prepare to turn right or left and yield to cross traffic.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 61