MINNESOTA DMV WRITTEN 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%).
1.
The seat belt should be adjusted so that it:
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Is buckled snugly across your hip bones.
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Is loose.
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Is hidden beneath the seat.
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Keeps the seat belt buzzer or light from operating.
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2.
The signs means:

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The road ahead has many curves.
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The road ahead may be slippery.
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There are two curves in the road ahead.
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There is a sharp curve in the road ahead.
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3.
Vehicles must be parked within ___ inches of the curb.
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18
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12
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6
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24
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4.
When a stopped school bus flashes its red lights, drivers should stop at least ___ feet away from the bus.
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50
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5
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30
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20
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5.
Unless a sign states otherwise, a stopped vehicle facing a circular red traffic light may:
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Turn right at any time.
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Turn right after sounding the horn.
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Turn right after yielding to other traffic and pedestrians that were there first.
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Turn right after the red light has turned to yellow.
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6.
Texting while driving a motor vehicle is:
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Illegal.
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Permitted when driving at a slow speed.
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Permissible in certain situations.
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Legal if the driver is 21 years of age or older.
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7.
Which of the following is true about expressway entrance lanes?
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They allow entering drivers to merge slowly into expressway traffic.
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They allow entering drivers to adjust their speed to match the flow of traffic.
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Traffic on the expressway must yield the right-of-way to drivers merging from the entrance lane.
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Drivers should speed up to 70 mph when on an expressway entrance lane.
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8.
Which of the following is a common cause of traffic collisions?
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Following too closely.
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Excessive speed for conditions.
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Distracted driving.
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All of the above.
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9.
If you are continually being passed on the right, you should:
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Move to the left lane and allow other vehicles to pass you on the right.
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Move to the right lane and allow other vehicles to pass you on the left.
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Pull over to the right and stop until the road is clear.
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Increase your speed immediately.
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10.
Speed limit signs are:
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Service signs.
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Regulatory signs.
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Warning signs.
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Destination signs (guide signs).
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