Licensing, Demerits & Penalties — Minnesota
Minnesota CDL practice test: 458 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Licensing, Demerits & Penalties: 3 questions.
Graduated licensing conditions, demerit points, suspensions, insurance and fines.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Licensing, Demerits & Penalties |
| License test | Minnesota CDL permit (CLP) knowledge tests |
| Topic questions | 3 (1% of 458 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (3)
1. When taking the on-road driving test, you will be evaluated on your lane usage. Which of the following is an example of poor lane usage?
- Not driving over curbs or sidewalks
- Stopping behind crosswalks
- Driving in the leftmost lane if more than one driving lane is available ✓
- Finishing a right turn in the rightmost lane
Answer: C. Driving in the leftmost lane if more than one driving lane is available
Driving in the leftmost lane when more than one driving lane is available is an example of poor lane usage. The lane usage section of the on-road driving test lists what the examiner is watching for. It says you should move to or stay in the right-most lane unless that lane is blocked. Staying out in the leftmost lane when other driving lanes are open goes against that instruction, so it counts against you as poor lane usage. The same section treats the other habits listed, such as staying off curbs and sidewalks and stopping behind crosswalks, as things you should do.
2. A suspension system:
- Has a weight capacity rating. ✓
- Uses pressurized water to support the load.
- Can handle any weight load.
- Has a minimum weight rating.
Answer: A. Has a weight capacity rating.
A suspension system has a manufacturer's weight capacity rating. The handbook lists a suspension system among the parts of a vehicle that come with a manufacturer's weight capacity rating. In the same weight-and-balance section, it says coupling devices are rated for the maximum weight they can pull or carry. So the point is that the suspension has a stated capacity to work within; it is not unlimited. That matches the choice about having a weight capacity rating.
3. Broken suspension parts:
- Should not concern you.
- Should be repaired, but do not need to be repaired immediately.
- Cannot be identified.
- Are extremely dangerous. ✓
Answer: D. Are extremely dangerous.
Broken suspension parts are extremely dangerous. The handbook explains that the suspension system holds up the vehicle and its load, and it keeps the axles in place. Because those jobs are central to controlling the vehicle, the handbook states that broken suspension parts can be extremely dangerous. The inspection passages also direct drivers to look for cracked, broken, missing, shifted, loose, damaged, or leaking suspension parts, which shows these are safety problems to catch, not minor issues to ignore.
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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook