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training from a certified instructor★★★

When practicing with an instruction permit you must be accompanied by an adult licensed driver whenever you drive a motor vehicle.★★★

Many people get into trouble because they think it is legal for anyone to practice driving on public streets and highways without a permit if they are with a parent or another licensed driver. This is illegal and both the driver behind the wheel and the licensed driver with him/her are subject to arrest.

Class A license: No one under 18 can apply for a class A license.★★★★★

Class D(=formaly C) license: Anyone applying for class C under 21 license must be at least 18 years of age.★★★★★
 

Renewing Your License

The year of expiration is shown on the license card. The under 21 license issued to all drivers under 21 years of age expires on the 21st birthday of the license holder.★★★
 

Suspension

ILLEGAL for anyone else to use your license or permit or for you to alter your license.

You fail to stop for a school bus with its stop arm extended and its red lights flashing within five years of a prior conviction for violation of that law.★★★★★

You fail to pay court-ordered child support.

You are under age 21 and the court determines that you consumed alcohol while operating a motor vehicle.★★★★★
 

Zero Tolerance of Underage Drinking and Driving★★★★★

If you are under the age of 21, it is against the law for you to operate a motor vehicle when you have consumed any amount of alcohol.

If you are convicted, your driving privileges will be suspended for 30 days. If you are convicted again, your driving privileges will be suspended for six months!

Your chances of being killed or injured in such a crash are FIVE TIMES greater when you are thrown from your car than you're buckled up.

The chances of this happening are very remote - even for pregnant women - if the belt is buckled correctly, across the hipbones below your abdomen. ★★★★★

It is important to wear both your lap and shoulder belt while driving. Together they offer optimal protection.

Children under the age of four should not use belts and/or safety harnesses made for adults. They must be properly restrained in approved safety seats.★★★★★

By using federally approved car safety seats for all children less than four years old, the risk of injury or death for young children involved in motor vehicle accidents can be made much lower.

NEVER use a car safety seat that has already been in a major accident.

Do not hold a child in your lap while riding in a motor vehicle.★★★★★
 

Air Bags

Do not put children in the front seat.

Pedestrians

If convicted, you may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or to payment of a fine of not more than $700, or both. If convicted a second or subsequent time within one year, you face a gross misdemeanor sentence of up to one year imprisonment, or a $3000 fine, or both.
 

Motorcycles

In 1997, Minnesota had over 113,000 registered motorcycles. In that year, 24 motorcyclists were killed and 916 were injured. ★★★★★

Motorcycle riders have the same rights and responsibilities on public roadways as other motorists. Though legally everyone must learn and obey....

Even when the motorist does spot the cycle it can be difficult for him/her to judge how far away it is. If the distance is correctly judged, very often the motorist still cannot tell how fast the motorcycle is going.★★★
 

Railroad Crossings

drivers involved in vehicle/train collisions are often familiar with the crossing where the collision occured.

There are several warning signs that drivers should learn to look for when watching for railroad crossings. These include:

Advance warning signs.
Pavement markings.
 

Special Stops at Railroads

you must stop your vehicle not less than ten feet from the nearest track...

NOT safe to proceed if an approaching train is visible.

It is illegal to drive past a flagger until he or she signals that the way is clear. It is also illegal to drive past or around a lowered crossing gate.
 

Extra Safety Tips for Drivers

When gates are used with flashing lights and the lights start flashing, you should stop before the gates are lowered. There is a train coming and the gates are lowered to stop you from crossing the tracks. Do not drive around them or attempt to get under them before they are completely lowered. This is illegal. Wait until the gates are raised and the lights stop flashing before crossing the tracks.

Certain buses and trucks are required to stop by law. Be prepared to stop when you are following these vehicles. Passing them while they are stopped at a crossing is illegal if you have to drive to the left of the center of the road.★★★
 

Highway Work Zones

Watch for the color orange - it means road work.

Whenever you travel through a work zone, remember these three tips:★★★★★
-Reduce your speed.
-Adjust your lane position away from workers.
-Prepare for the unexpected.
 

Tailgating

Tailgating means following too closely behind another vehicle.
 

How to Avoid Rear-End Collisions

This method is only meant to be used in good road and weather conditions with cars or other vehicles of standard lengths.

In poor weather conditions or with vehicles longer than standard length, increase your following distance to a four or five-second count.★★★★★
 

Two-Second Rule Spacing

A good way to count is one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two, etc.

If it takes two seconds or more-
 

Turns

Signal your intent at least 100 feet before making the turn.
 

When Involved in a Crash

In cases of injury or death, or total properly damage amounting to $1000 or more, a written report must be sent to the Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services Division, 445 Minnesota St., Ste. 181, St. Paul, MN 55101-5181, by all drivers involved.

It is important to remember that there is no safe level of alcohol that a person can assume will not impair driving performance. Alcohol can affect how we think, feel, and act.★★★★★

The majority of laboratory studies of alcohol and driving related skills conclude that most driving related skills become significantly impaired below an AC level of .08...some critical skills become impaired at or below an AC level of .05.
 

Steering

Steering is a very important driving task that is impared at low AC levels (.05).
 

Strength and quantity of drinks.

It doesn't matter what kind of alcohol you drink - what counts is how much.
 

HALT - A person should be extremely careful or avoid using alcohol when:

H=HUNGRY    A=ANGRY    L=LONELY    T=TIRED
 

THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY TO ENSURE THAT YOUR AC LEVEL DOES NOT IMPAIR YOUR ABILITY TO DRIVE - DON'T DRINK! REMEMBER, THERE IS NO SAFE LEVEL OF ALCOHOL THAT YOU CAN ASSUME WILL NOT IMPAIR YOUR DRIVING PERFORMANCE.★★★★★
 
 

Minnesota Laws

alcoholic beverages in Minnesota is 21.

the driving privilege for 30 days on a first violation and 180 days on a second violation.
 

Drive, operate, or be in physical control

A person is found to have an alcohol concentration in his/her body that is at or above .04.

You may be convicted of driving while impaired even if your AC level is as low as .04. This is because alcohol can impair important driving skills even at low AC levels.
...the first time, the sentence could be a fine of up to $700, up to 90 days in jail, or both.

A second conviction within five years or twice within ten years of the first of two or.....
 

Pre-Arrest Breath Test

Under Minnesota law, a law enforcement officer who suspects you of driving while under the influence may ask you to take a breath test before placing you under arrest.

...if you refuse to take a blood, breath, or urine test, your driving privileges may be revoked for one year.★★★

Standard Shapes

OCTAGON - Used only for the STOP sign.★★★

EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE - Used only for the YIELD sign.★★★

PENNANT - Used only for the NO PASSING ZONE sign.★★★

CIRCLE - Used only for  the railroad crossings.★★★

CROSSBUCK - Railroad crossing directly ahead.
 

Regulatory Signs

Multiple Turn Lanes - There is more than one lane reserved for traffic turning in the direction shown by the arrow. Some lanes may also be reserved for traffic moving straight ahead.★★★★★

Physically Disabled Parking - Only those using vehicles with physically disabled license plates or parking certificates may park in this space. All others will be ticketed.★★★★★

No U-Turn - You may not make a U-turn into oncoming traffic while driving in this area.★★★★★

Do Not Enter - You are approaching a one-way road from the wrong direction. Do not enter the roadway at this point.★★★★★

No Right Turn - You may not make a right turn at this intersection.★★★★★

No Turn On Red - You not make a right or left at this intersection while the traffic signal light is red. You must wait until the signal is green.

Multiple Lanes - You may turn left from either lane at this intersection. To proceed straight ahead you must be in the right traffic lane.★★★★★

Bycyle Crossing - There is a bike trail ahead that crosses this road. Watch for bike riders.

Signal Ahead - There is a traffic light signal ahead on this highway. Be ready to stop.★★★★★

Pedestrian Crossing - You must stop to yield to pedestrians walking in the crosswalk just ahead. This crosswalk may or may not be at a traffic intersection. Watch for pedestrians trying to cross the road from both sides. Slow down and be prepared to stop.★★★★★

Yield Ahead - There is a YIELD sign ahead. Prepare to yield at the next intersection.★★★★★

Stop Ahead - There is a STOP sign ahead. Prepare to stop at the next intersection.★★★★★

Speed Limit-Highway Ramp - The highway entry/exit ramp you are approaching has a speed restriction.

No Passing Zone - You may not cross the centerline to pass vehicles ahead of you on road areas where this sign is posted. This sign appears on the left side of a two-way highway.★★★★★

Divided Highway Begins - You are coming to a place on the road where two-way traffic is divided by a center strip.★★★★★

Merge - There may be traffic from another road entering the one you are on. If you are on the main road and see this sign, be prepared for other cars and trucks to move into your lane.★★★★★

Two-Way Traffic - You are leaving a one-way roadway (all traffic moving in the same direction) and entering a two-way roadway (traffic moving in both directions). Stay to the right. This sign may also be used to remind drivers that they are on a two-way roadway.★★★★★

Lane Ends/Merge Left - Two lanes of traffic will soon become one lane of traffic. If you are in the right lane you must yield to left-lane traffic when merging into the left lane.★★★★★

Spped Restriction On Turn/Curve Ahead - Slow down to the posted speed until you are through the turn or curve.

Slow-Moving Vehicle - All vehicles that are pulled by animals or normally travel at a maximum speed of 30 miles per hour must display this sign. This sign must be visible from at least 600 feet away.★★★★★

Bump - There is a bump in the road surface ahead. Slow down!

Hill - This sign is a warining to all vehicles that the road ahead goes down a hill. You should check your brakes before going down the hill.★★★★★

Slippery When Wet - Road ahead becomes slippery in wet weather. Slow down under these conditions.
★★★★★

Railroad Crossing Ahead - Slow down. Look carefully in both directions and he prepared to stop. Remember, trains cannot stop quickly.★★★★★

Look For Trains At Crossing Ahead - Extra warning that it is the motorist's responsibility to watch for trains crossing the railroad intersection ahead. Used with BLIND XING sign for added emphasis.

T Intersection Ahead - The road you are on does not go straight ahead. Prepare to turn right or left. You must yield to cross traffic at this intersection.★★★
 
 

Highway Work Zone Signs

Warning signs are orange with black lettering or symbols.  Ex. ROAD WORK AHEAD, DETOUR AHEAD, DETOUR

Highway Workers/Fragpersons

Drivers must obey a flagperson's instructions. Warning signs are normally posted to indicate the presence of a flagperson.★★★★★
 
 

Traffic Light Signals

Red Light - Make a complete stop at the stop line, behind the crosswalk or before entering the intersection. After stopping, you may make a right turn when the intersection is clear...

Flashing Red Light - Treat it the same way as a STOP sign. Make a complete stop, yield to vehicles and pedestrians who reach the intersection ahead of you and move ahead when the intersection is clear.

Red Arrow - Traffic movement in the direction of the arrow is no longer allowed. Do not cross the intersection in this direction unless you are already in the intersection. If you are in the intersection when the arrow turns red, yield to cross traffic as necessary and get through the intersection as soon as possible.★★★
 
 

Stopping for School Buses -- It's The Law

You must stop at least 20 feet from a bus while the flashing red lights and STOP arm are displayed. This law applies to both oncoming traffic and motorists approaching from behind.★★★★★
 

Exception for Separated Roadways

The only time you are not required to stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing is when it is on the opposite side of a separated roadway.★★★
 

Left Turns - One way onto one way
 
 

Parking

Parking is NOT ALLOWED in the following areas:★★★★★

Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.

Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection that does not have traffic signs or signals.

Within 30 feet of any flashing light, stop sign, or traffic control signal located at the side of a public roadway.

Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.

On the traffic side of any vehicle parked at a curb or the edge of a highway (double parking).
 
 

Fleeing a Police Officer

Anyone who violates this law is guilty of a felony and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than three years and one day, payment of a fine of not more than $5000, or both.
 
 

Motorcycles

Motorcycles riders are entitled to have the same full lane width as other vehicles when moving through traffic.

When passing motorcycles you should allow as much space for the cycle as for another car.★★★★★
 

Motorized Bicycles

...they cannot travel faster than 30 miles per hour, they are not allowed on interstate freeways.
 

Bicycles

Traffic laws also apply to bicycle riders.

Two bicyclists may ride side by side unless they are blocking normal traffic flow.★★★★★

Take special care when passing bicycle riders. Make sure that there is at least three feet between the side of your vehicle and the bicycle.
 
 

Night Driving

When you are within 1000 feet of an oncoming vehicle, you must have your headlights on low beam. This also applies when you are following another vehicle at a distance of 200 feet or less.★★★★★
 
 

Following a Truck

If you are following a truck, stay out of its "blind spots" to the sides and rear. Avoid following too closely, and position your vehicle so the truck driver can see it in his or her side mirrors.★★★★★
 
 

Using Your Headlights

You should never have your vehicle's headlights on high beam when you are within 1000 feet of an oncoming vehicle. You should also switch to low beam when you are following anoter vehicle at a distance of 200 feet or less. Not dimming your lights when you are this close to anoter vehicle is not only dangerous to the other driver, it is illegal.★★★★★
 
 

Winter Driving

Snow Removal Equipment

Because of their traveling speed and size, snowplows tend to create large clouds of blowing snow that may conceal the plow, making it "invisible." It is extremely important to maintain a safe speed and following distance whenever you encounter a snowcloud. It is very dangerous to pass a snowplow when a snowcloud is present. Be patient and wait for conditions to improve before you pass.★★★★★

Stay well behind plows to avoid having your vehicle hit by sanding materials, snow, and ice. DON'T CROWD THE PLOW.★★★★★
 
 

Entering the Freeway

This lane will allow you to increase speed enough to match that of other traffic already on the freeway. Watch for an opening in the nearest traffic lane. When you spot one, merge smoothly into the lane of traffic. Remember to use your turn signal soon enough to allow other traffic to see where you are going so they may adjust accordingly. Drivers on the freeway should allow you room to merge, but you are the one required to yield if they do not. Do not stop on the ramp or in the acceleration lane unless absolutely necessary.
When there is a YIELD sign posted on the entry ramp, and no acceleration lane, entering vehicles must yeild to traffic already on the freeway. If necessary, you should stop rather than force your way into the traffic stream.
 
 

Emergency Vehicles

When you are on a freeway or divided highway and an emergency vehicle approaches you from behind, with red lights flashing and siren sounding, move to the closest side of the road and stop.★★★★★
 
 

Vehicle Insurance

Under Minnesota's No-Fault Automobile Insurance Act every motor vehicle driven on public roads within this state must be covered by an acceptable form of no-fault and liability insurance.★★★

Proof of Insurance Coverage

The driver must present this proof to any law enforcement officer upon reasonable request. If the driver does not produce this prood upon request a ticket may be issued. The driver will then have ten days to provide legal proof that he/she had the required insurance coverage on the day the ticket was issued. If this information is not provided within ten days,.....