Minnesota driver handbook

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   under 15 years of age. ■ You are under 18 years of age, do not have a valid license from another state and cannot present a certificate proving that you completed an approved driver education course. ■ You are 18 years old or younger and have had an instruction permit for less than six months. ■ You are 19 years old or older and

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   required if you are 18 or older. Information on home-schooling rules and regulations is available at drive.mn.gov . If you fail two consecutive written tests, a $10 fee is charged for the third and any subsequent tests. The vision screening Your eyes will be screened when you apply for or renew your driver’s license or instruction permit. This is not a medical exam; it

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   Chapter 1: Your license to drive MINNESOTA DRIVER’S MANUAL 10 The written test You can take the written test at DVS exam stations across the state. Appointments are required for the Class D written test. To schedule an appointment, visit dps.mn.gov/mydvs . The written test includes multiple choice

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   in English, several other languages or in American Sign Language (ASL). Headphones are available to hear the questions as you read them. If you need special accommodations, please inquire at the exam station. You may take only one written test per day and must score 80 percent to pass. You must show proper identification before taking the test. If you are under 18, you

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   fail two consecutive written tests, a $10 fee is charged for the third and any subsequent tests. The vision screening Your eyes will be screened when you apply for or renew your driver’s license or instruction permit. This is not a medical exam; it checks if your vision meets the minimum standards. Your normal or corrected vision must be at least 20/40, and your

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   If you are 18 or older, classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction is not required. ■ Comply with identification requirements. ■ Pass a vision screening and a written test. ■ Complete a license application and pay the required instruction permit fee. If you are under 18 You must be supervised by a driver aged 21 or older. Everyone in the vehicle must wear a seat belt

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   separated or discharged, regardless of your length of service. To ensure that your driving record will be maintained, you will need to submit military documents to DVS that shows your date of entry into the military. Documents can be submitted online or mailed to: Driver and Vehicle Services, 445 Minnesota St., Suite 180, St. Paul, MN 55101. You must renew your license within one

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   mirror. Windshields cannot be made of, covered by or treated with materials that make the glass more reflective or reduce the amount of light passing through it. Any window tint applied to the side or rear windows after Aug. 1, 1985, must show the percentage of light transmitted and reflected. If it transmits less than 50 percent or reflects more than 20 percent of

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   park or the brakes fail, the wheels will help it roll toward the curb or off the road, not into a traffic lane. Parking is not allowed in the following areas: ■ Within intersections ■ On a crosswalk or sidewalk ■ Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection ■ Within 30 feet of any flashing light, stop sign or traffic control signal

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    parking brake. This way, if the vehicle comes out of park or the brakes fail, the wheels will help it roll toward the curb or off the road, not into a traffic lane. Parking is not allowed in the following areas: ■ Within intersections ■ On a crosswalk or sidewalk ■ Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection ■ Within 30 feet

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    official “No Parking” signs are posted ■ In front of mailboxes (refer to city/local ordinances) Exiting a parked vehicle When you are stopped or parked on the side of a road, do not open any doors until you have checked to make sure it is safe and will not interfere with other traffic. Look for vehicles, motorcycles, bicyclists and pedestrians that may be approaching

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    New laws and information MINNESOTA DRIVER’S MANUAL 2 The Department of Public Safety’s Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) division is committed to creating a safe environment for our customers and staff.

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    Chapter 4: Sharing the road MINNESOTA DRIVER’S MANUAL 48 Bicycle lanes Bicycle lanes are designed to separate bicycle traffic from normal vehicle traffic. It is illegal to drive in bicycle lanes except to park (when permitted), to enter or leave the road, or to prepare for a turn. Before crossing a bicycle lane, make sure it is safe. You must yield to approaching bicyclists.

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    Chapter 4: Sharing the road MINNESOTA DRIVER’S MANUAL 55 Benefits of the zipper merge ■ Increases worker safety when a lane is closed due to construction, reconstruction or maintenance. ■ Reduces the

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    a load extends four feet or more from the rear of any vehicle, a red, yellow or orange flag at least 16 inches square must be attached to the end of the load. At night, a red lantern or lamp, visible from a distance of at least 500 feet, must be attached to the end of the load. Passenger vehicles may not carry loads

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    until rehabilitation and other reinstatement requirements are met. The criminal penalties for felony DWI can include a sentence of up to seven years in prison with a five-year conditional release and a $14,000 fine. Underage drinking — no tolerance rule The legal age to buy and drink alcohol in Minnesota is 21. It is illegal for a person under age 21 to operate a