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Anyone who drives a motor vehicle on public streets or highways in Minnesota must carry a valid driver’s license or learner’s permit. Your eyes will be screened when you apply for, or renew, your driver’s license or learner’s permit. The MN DMV written test contains multiple-choice and true or false questions that evaluate your knowledge and understanding of Minnesota road rules, road signs and safety rules. The MN DMV test is based on information contained in the official Minnesota Driver's Manual, and consists of 40 questions. You need 32 correct answers to pass (80%).
1. Carpool vehicles are:
Not allowed on some interstate roads.
Vehicles with two or more occupants.
Luxury vehicles with special driving privileges.
Not allowed to pass on a two-lane highway.
2. While inside a roundabout, you should:
Remain in your lane until you are ready to exit.
Use your left turn signal if you are in position to exit now.
Change lanes before you check for vehicles behind you.
All of the above.
3. If a vehicle is approaching with high beams, drivers should look __________ until the vehicle passes.
straight ahead
at the center of the road
to the right of the road
to the left of the road
4. If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, you should:
Shift to a higher gear and pump the brake pedal to release pressure, then press the gas pedal.
Immediately switch the vehicle off.
Pump the brake pedal to build pressure, and down shift into a lower gear or neutral to slow down.
Tap your horn to alert other drivers.
5. A police officer is signaling you to continue driving through a red light. What should you do?
Come to a complete stop, then do what the officer tells you.
Wait for the yellow light.
Do as the officer tells you.
Wait for the green light.
6. A diamond-shaped marking on the left lane shows that:
carpool lane
The lane is reserved for state-owned vehicles.
The lane is reserved for car-pool vehicles.
This is an emergency-only lane.
The lane is reserved for trucks and heavy vehicles.
7. Distractions that take your attention away from driving can be caused by ______ while driving.
changing the radio
using your cell phone
eating or drinking
All of the above.
8. You must signal a turn or lane change at least ___feet ahead.
100
200
50
10
9. When is it legal to pass another vehicle using the shoulder of a road?
Always.
When there’s a vehicle in front of you in the passing lane.
When the shoulder is unpaved.
Never.
10. When approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and its stop arm extended, you must:
Stop only if children are present.
Stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm has been withdrawn.
Stop and remain stopped until it appears safe to proceed.
Stop 15 feet away from the bus.
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Frequently Asked Questions

If you're under 18 years old, you must adhere to the age requirements of the Graduated Driver’s Licensing (GDL) Program:
  • Instruction permit ? you must be at least 15 years old.
  • Provisional license ? you must be at least 16 years old and have held your permit for 6 months.
  • Class D driver's license ? you must be at least 18 years old or have held a provisional license for 12 consecutive months without alcohol or crash-related convictions.
If you are 18 years old, you must hold the permit for six months before taking the road test and receiving a full license. If you are 19, a waiting period of only three months is required.

You can schedule an appointment online for your DMV written test. Choose dates and times based on your preferences and the available options at different Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) exam stations. 

You will need to present two primary documents, such as a passport or certificate of birth, or one primary document and one secondary document, such as a Social Security Card. For a list of acceptable documents, check here. Additionally, if you are under 18, you must also bring proof of completing driver education ("Blue Card" or "Pink Card").

At certain exam stations, the test is available in multiple languages, including Hmong, Vietnamese, Somali, Spanish, and Russian. For an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, contact Driver and Vehicle Services at (651) 284-1234. If you have difficulty understanding English, oral exams are conducted at the Anoka, Eagan, and downtown Saint Paul/Town Square exam stations. It's important to note that individuals must bring their own interpreter, who should hold a valid Minnesota driver's license.

You need to read the Minnesota Driver's Handbook. The exam covers various topics, including road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc. Remember that you cannot use driver's manuals or personal notes, so read the manual carefully and use our free practice tests to test your preparation.

The Minnesota DMV written test consists of 40 multiple-choice or true/false questions about various aspects of driving regulations and road safety. These questions are based on the official manual, so it's important to study it well to maximize your chances of passing the exam.

You can make up to 8 mistakes on the Minnesota DMV written test. To pass, you need to answer at least 32 questions correctly, achieving an 80% accuracy rate. Take your time to read each question accurately.
Individuals under 18 with an instruction permit in Minnesota must drive with a licensed adult who is at least 21. If you are 18 or older, the supervising driver must be at least 18 years old.

After obtaining a license, the following restrictions apply for the first six months:
  • Driving is prohibited between midnight and 5 a.m., unless accompanied by a licensed adult who is at least 25 or for work or school activities.
  • Except for siblings, only one passenger under 20 is permitted without the supervision of a parent or guardian. For the second six months, a maximum of 3 passengers under 20 is allowed.
For drivers under 18, it is illegal to use the cell phone except during emergencies. Until the age of 21, it is also illegal to consume alcohol before driving.

In Minnesota, an instruction permit is valid for two years, with the option to renew it upon the payment of a fee. This ensures you have enough time to practice driving and fulfill the necessary requirements before the road test.

If you do not pass your DMV written test, you'll need to wait until the next business day to retake it. A fee is required for the third and any subsequent attempts. Sign up for DMV Premium and practice with extra tests to pass the exam on the first attempt!