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Minnesota Driver's Manual

A Message from the Commissioner of Public Safety

The Minnesota Driver's Manual provides a summary of state laws, rules, and techniques to follow in order to drive safely and legally in Minnesota. State laws and rules change periodically, so each year's

2 manual contains new information. 1 Driving is a privilege and also a responsibility. Please remember

to buckle up, obey speed laws and never drive under the influence of

0 alcohol or drugs. Respect for traffic laws and respect for other drivers -2 will keep us all safe on the road. 04 Sincerely, f 09- Commissioner Ramona Dohman Archived Copy as o Minnesota Department of Public Safety

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Table of Contents

Knowledge and Road Test Checklists........................................... I-II Chapter 1 Your License to Drive....................................................... 1 Chapter 2 Your Vehicle.................................................................... 19

2 Chapter 3 Traffic Laws and Vehicle Operation............................. 24 01 Chapter 4 Sharing the Road............................................................ 39 -2 Chapter 5 Signs, Signals, and Pavement Markings...................... 50 04 Chapter 6 Driving Conditions......................................................... 68 9- Chapter 7 Your Driving Privileges................................................. 85 0 Chapter 8 Impaired Driving............................................................ 89 of Chapter 9 Information Directory and Index................................. 95

y as About This Manual: p This manual concerns Minnesota laws and requirements. o For complete standards, consult Minnesota state statutes

and rules. This document is not a proper legal authority

C to cite in court. ed State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

This Minnesota Driver's Manual is printed by permission

ivof the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. h This information can be made available in alternative c formats to individuals with disabilities. r For assistance, call: 651-297-3298 or (TTY) 651-282-6555 A Roundabout road illustrations provided by Local Road Research Board

Form Number 30000-18 (8-2012)

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Knowledge Test Checklist

Do you have all the information you need for your knowledge test? Here is a checklist to help you prepare for your visit: I have the required identification (see pages 3-5).

2 I know my Social Security Number. 1 I have money with me (check, money order, or cash) 0 to pay the instruction permit fee and the retesting fee, 2 if applicable. Credit and debit cards are not accepted. - There is a $10 test fee for third or subsequent knowledge 4 tests after failing the first two. -0 If under 18 years of age: 9 I am at least 15 years old. 0 I have my certificate of enrollment ("Blue Card") f proving that I completed classroom instruction and am o signed up for behind-the-wheel instruction. s My parent, court appointed guardian, county appointed a foster parent or the director of the transitional living

program I am residing in will sign and approve my

y application. op Road Test Checklist C Do you have all the information you need for your d road test? Here is a checklist to help you prepare e for your visit: iv I have made a road test appointment. h I have my valid instruction permit to give to the examiner. rc I will provide a vehicle that is in safe working condition A in which to take the test.

? Doors must open from the inside and outside. ? Seat belts must work properly. ? Headlights, taillights, brake lights and turn signals must be in working order.

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? Vehicle registration (license plates and stickers) must be current or the vehicle must display a 21-day permit. I have current proof of insurance for the vehicle I will

use for the test. (Original insurance identification card or policy; photocopies or copies from the Internet are not acceptable.)

12 I have money with me (check, money order, or cash) 0 to pay the driver's license fee and the retesting fee, 2 if applicable. Credit and debit cards are not accepted. - There is a $20 test fee for third or subsequent road tests 4 after failing the first two.

-0 If under 18 years of age: 9 I am at least 16 years old. f 0 I have my certificate of course completion ("White Card")

o proving that I have completed driver education. s I have held an instruction permit for the last six months

a without a conviction for a moving violation or an alcohol

or controlled substance violation.

y If all or part of my six months of driving experience was p in a state other than Minnesota, I have a certified driving o record from that state to verify that I qualify for the C provisional license.

d My parent, court appointed guardian, county appointed e foster parent or the director of the transitional living ivprogram I am residing in will sign and approve my

application and certify that I have driven for 30 hours

hor more, 10 of which were at night. ArcIf 18 years of age:

I have had my instruction permit for at least six months.

If 19 years of age or older: I have had my instruction permit for at least three months.

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