Minnesota DMV Test
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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%).
Updated for 2026 DMV rules.
1.
If you must park your vehicle, you should not park:
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Within 75 feet of a driveway.
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On a sidewalk.
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Within 35 feet of a fire hydrant.
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All of the above.
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2.
This sign means:
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Double curve ahead.
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The road will curve to the right, then to the left.
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Winding road ahead. Drive with caution.
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Road slippery when wet. Drive slowly.
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3.
This sign warns drivers of:
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Low clearance.
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A dip in the road ahead.
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A winding road.
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A narrow bridge ahead.
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4.
This road sign means:
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Intersection ahead.
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Four-lane traffic ahead.
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Divided highway ahead.
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Two-way traffic ahead.
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Drivers may pass on a two-lane roadway marked with a single solid yellow line on their side of the center line.
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False.
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True.
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6.
A pentagon-shaped sign is a:
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Winding road ahead sign.
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School crossing sign.
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Regulatory sign.
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Yield sign.
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Emergency vehicles:
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Have the right-of-way when using siren and red/blue lights.
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May follow each other.
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May use a loudspeaker to give instructions.
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All of the above.
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8.
A steady yellow light means:
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Be prepared to stop for the red light.
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Stop, yield the right-of-way, and go.
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Be prepared to go. The light will soon be green.
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Drive with caution.
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9.
A vertical rectangle is generally used for:
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Railroad advance warning signs.
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Guide signs.
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School crossing signs.
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Regulatory signs.
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10.
Passing on a two-lane, two-way road is not allowed:
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Within 500 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.
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When a vehicle has stopped at an intersection to allow a pedestrian to cross.
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In an area marked by a broken yellow line on your side of the center of the road.
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None of the above.
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TEST #1
Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.✓
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.