Minnesota DMV practice test
48 practice questions written from the official handbook, Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026. The mock test asks 40 questions and needs 32 correct.
Practice questions written from the official handbook; not affiliated with the state DMV.
examprepare.help wrote this study aid. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services Division did not write or review it, and your real test may differ.
Practice shows the right answer and the handbook page after every question.The mock test asks 40 questions and needs 32 correct to pass.
The real Minnesota test
The manual says you must score 80 percent to pass but prints no question count. 40 questions and 32 correct are our practice target; check drive.mn.gov before your test.
Check before your test. The Minnesota DMV does not publish the test size in a document we could find. Our number is a practice target.
Rule source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, Chapter 1: The written test.
Official handbook
Minnesota Driver's Manual
Read the handbook (PDF, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services Division) or the handbook page on the agency site.
We read this edition on 2026-10-05 from an Internet Archive copy, because the agency site refused the download. Handbooks change. Check that your copy is the current one.
Key numbers from the handbook
| Rule | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Speed limit in a Minnesota alley | 10 mph | 26 |
| Speed limit on Minnesota urban or town roads | 30 mph | 26 |
| Speed limit in Minnesota locations not listed otherwise | 55 mph | 26 |
| Speed increase allowed when lawfully passing on a two-lane highway with a 55 mph or higher limit | 10 mph | 26 |
| License consequence of driving over 100 mph in Minnesota | Revocation for at least six months | 27 |
| Distance a Minnesota driver must signal before turning | At least 100 feet | 27 |
| Distance to stop before a school bus with red lights flashing | At least 20 feet | 42 |
| Distance before a stop that a school bus activates yellow lights in a 35 mph or lower zone | At least 100 feet (300 feet in a zone over 35 mph) | 41 |
| Distance to stop from the nearest rail when railroad signals are activated | At least 10 feet | 53 |
| Where children under 13 must ride | In the back seat if one is available | 38 |
| Seat position for a Minnesota child under 2 | A rear-facing car seat | 38 |
| Alcohol concentration for a Minnesota DWI arrest | 0.08 percent or higher | 93 |
| Alcohol concentration that applies to a commercial vehicle driver in Minnesota | 0.04 percent | 93 |
| Revocation for refusing a blood, breath or urine test in Minnesota | One to six years | 93 |
| Revocation on a first Minnesota DWI offense | Minimum 90 days (30 days on a guilty plea) | 94 |
| Alcohol concentration that makes Minnesota penalties more severe | 0.16 percent or above | 94 |
| Following-distance rule in the Minnesota manual | The three-second rule | 73 |
| Following count to use when road conditions are poor | A four- or five-second count | 73 |
| Visibility distance at which Minnesota requires headlights | When you cannot see the road ahead for at least 500 feet | 23 |
| Stopping distance for an average passenger car at 55 mph, per the manual | 130 to 140 feet | 52 |
| What Minnesota requires when you approach a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights | Slow down | 27 |
Questions about the Minnesota test
How many questions are on the Minnesota DMV written test?
The agency does not publish the number of questions. Our mock test uses 40. The manual says you must score 80 percent to pass but prints no question count. 40 questions and 32 correct are our practice target; check drive.mn.gov before your test.
How many questions do I need to pass the Minnesota written test?
You need 80% to pass. The agency does not publish the number of questions, so our mock test needs 32 of 40.
Are these the real DMV test questions?
No. examprepare.help wrote these 48 practice questions from the official handbook, Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026. They are not the real test questions. Practice questions written from the official handbook; not affiliated with the state DMV. Check the Minnesota DMV website before you take the real test.
Which handbook are the questions from?
Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026, published by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services Division. Every answer cites the handbook section and page.
All 48 questions and answers
Read the bank before a mock test. Each answer names the handbook section and the printed page.
- 1.What score is needed to pass the Minnesota Class D written test?
The Test
- 80 percent
The manual says you must score 80 percent to pass the written test. Handbook: Chapter 1: The written test, page 6.
- 2.How many written tests may you take in one day in Minnesota?
The Test
- One
The manual says you may take only one written test per day. Handbook: Chapter 1: The written test, page 6.
- 3.What does the Minnesota Class D written test assess?
The Test
- Your knowledge of Minnesota traffic laws and road signs
The test assesses your knowledge of Minnesota traffic laws and road signs. Handbook: Chapter 1: The written test, page 6.
- 4.What is the minimum age to get a Minnesota instruction permit?
Licensing and GDL
- 15
To qualify for an instruction permit you must be at least 15 years old. Handbook: Chapter 1: Your license to drive, page 13.
- 5.If a Minnesota permit holder is under 18, who must supervise the driving?
Licensing and GDL
- A driver aged 21 or older
A driver under 18 must be supervised by a driver aged 21 or older. Handbook: Chapter 1: Your license to drive, page 13.
- 6.How long is a Minnesota provisional license valid?
Licensing and GDL
- Two years
The provisional license is valid for two years from the application date. Handbook: Chapter 1: Your license to drive, page 14.
- 7.If a Minnesota teen does not take the parent class, how many supervised driving hours must the log show?
Licensing and GDL
- 50 hours, including 15 at night
Without the parent class, the teen must log at least 50 hours of supervised driving, including 15 nighttime hours. Handbook: Chapter 1: Your license to drive, page 14.
- 8.During the first six months of a Minnesota provisional license, when is driving not allowed?
Licensing and GDL
- Midnight to 5 a.m.
During the first six months, a provisional license holder must not drive from midnight to 5 a.m., with limited exceptions. Handbook: Chapter 1: Your license to drive, page 14.
- 9.During the first six months of a Minnesota provisional license, how many passengers under 20 may ride along unless a parent or guardian is present?
Licensing and GDL
- One
During the first six months, only one passenger under 20 is allowed unless a parent or guardian is present. Handbook: Chapter 1: Your license to drive, page 15.
- 10.During the second six months of a Minnesota provisional license, how many passengers under 20 may ride along unless a parent or guardian is present?
Licensing and GDL
- Three
During the second six months, no more than three passengers under 20 are allowed unless a parent or guardian is present. Handbook: Chapter 1: Your license to drive, page 15.
- 11.Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in a Minnesota alley?
Speed and Space
- 10 mph
The manual lists 10 mph in alleys unless otherwise indicated by signs. Handbook: Speed limits, page 26.
- 12.Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit on Minnesota urban or town roads?
Speed and Space
- 30 mph
The manual lists 30 mph on urban or town roads unless otherwise indicated. Handbook: Speed limits, page 26.
- 13.Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in Minnesota locations not covered by a special limit?
Speed and Space
- 55 mph
The manual lists 55 mph in all other locations not specified in its speed limit list. Handbook: Speed limits, page 26.
- 14.On a two-lane Minnesota highway with a speed limit of 55 mph or higher, how much may you increase your speed when lawfully passing?
Speed and Space
- 10 mph
On two-lane highways with a limit of 55 mph or higher, the speed limit increases by 10 mph when lawfully passing. Handbook: Speed limits, page 26.
- 15.What happens in Minnesota if you drive over 100 mph?
Speed and Space
- Your driving privileges are revoked for at least six months
The manual says driving over 100 mph revokes your driving privileges for at least six months. Handbook: Speed limits and fines, page 27.
- 16.How far before turning or changing lanes must you activate your signal in Minnesota?
Signs, Signals and Right of Way
- At least 100 feet
Activate your signal at least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes. Handbook: Signaling, page 27.
- 17.What must you do when turning on a red light in Minnesota?
Signs, Signals and Right of Way
- Yield to traffic and pedestrians, and wait for green if a No Turn on Red sign is posted
On red, you must yield to traffic and pedestrians, and if a No Turn on Red sign is posted you must wait for green. Handbook: Chapter 3: Traffic laws and vehicle operation, page 30.
- 18.Who has the right-of-way when you enter a Minnesota roundabout?
Signs, Signals and Right of Way
- Traffic already in the roundabout
You must yield to vehicles already in the roundabout and not enter until traffic from the left has cleared. Handbook: Roundabouts, page 30.
- 19.What must you not do inside a Minnesota roundabout?
Signs, Signals and Right of Way
- Stop, pass or change lanes
The manual says do not stop, pass or change lanes within the roundabout. Handbook: Roundabouts, page 30.
- 20.At an uncontrolled intersection where two vehicles arrive at the same time, who must yield?
Signs, Signals and Right of Way
- The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
When two drivers arrive at the same time, the driver on the left must yield to the one on the right. Handbook: Right of way and yielding, page 43.
- 21.When making a left turn in Minnesota, whom must you yield to?
Signs, Signals and Right of Way
- Vehicles approaching from the opposite direction
On a left turn you must yield to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction. Handbook: Right of way and yielding, page 43.
- 22.What must you do before entering a public road from a private road or driveway?
Signs, Signals and Right of Way
- Stop and yield to pedestrians and traffic
You must stop and yield to pedestrians and traffic before entering a public road from a private road or driveway. Handbook: Right of way and yielding, page 43.
- 23.When driving in the right lane, which vehicles merging from a bus stop must you yield to?
Signs, Signals and Right of Way
- Transit and metro mobility buses
Drivers in the right lane must yield to transit and metro mobility buses merging from a bus stop or shoulder. Handbook: Right of way and yielding, page 43.
- 24.How far from a Minnesota school bus with its red lights flashing must you stop?
Sharing the Road
- At least 20 feet
You must stop at least 20 feet from a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing. Handbook: Stopping for a school bus, page 42.
- 25.How far before a stop does a Minnesota school bus activate its flashing yellow lights in a 35 mph or lower zone?
Sharing the Road
- At least 100 feet
Bus drivers activate yellow lights at least 100 feet before stopping in a zone of 35 mph or less, and 300 feet in a faster zone. Handbook: Stopping for a school bus, page 41.
- 26.When are you not required to stop for a Minnesota school bus with red lights flashing?
Sharing the Road
- When it is on the opposite side of a divided roadway
On a divided roadway you do not need to stop when the bus is on the opposite side of the divider; you must stop even if the stop arm does not swing out. Handbook: Passing a school bus, page 42.
- 27.When railroad flashing lights or gates are activated, how far from the nearest rail must you stop?
Sharing the Road
- At least 10 feet
You must stop your vehicle at least 10 feet from the nearest rail or gate when the warning devices are activated. Handbook: Railroad crossing warning devices, page 53.
- 28.How close to a Minnesota railroad crossing is passing another vehicle illegal?
Sharing the Road
- Within 100 feet
The manual says it is illegal to pass any vehicle within 100 feet of a railroad crossing. Handbook: Special vehicles at railroad crossings, page 53.
- 29.What should you check after the last car of a train passes in Minnesota?
Sharing the Road
- That a second train is not approaching on another track
More than one train may approach, so do not cross until you are sure a second train is not coming on another track. Handbook: Railroad crossing safety, page 53.
- 30.What does Minnesota law say about motorcycles sharing part of your lane?
Sharing the Road
- It is legal and you may not interfere with their safe movement
Motorcycles may ride or pass between you and the car in the next lane; this is legal and you may not interfere. Handbook: New laws and information, page 1.
- 31.How should your following distance from a motorcycle compare with your following distance from other vehicles?
Sharing the Road
- It should be the same or greater
Your following distance from a motorcycle should be the same as, or greater than, your distance from other vehicles. Handbook: Chapter 4: Sharing the road, page 49.
- 32.Who must wear a seat belt in a moving Minnesota vehicle?
Seat Belts and Children
- The driver and all passengers, including those in the back seat
Everyone must wear a properly fastened seat belt, including passengers in the back seat. Handbook: Seat belt laws, page 37.
- 33.Can Minnesota law enforcement stop a vehicle solely for a seat belt violation?
Seat Belts and Children
- Yes
Law enforcement can stop motorists solely for seat belt violations. Handbook: Seat belt laws, page 37.
- 34.Where must a Minnesota child under 13 ride?
Seat Belts and Children
- In the back seat if one is available
Children under 13 must ride in the back seat if one is available. Handbook: Infant and child safety seat laws, page 38.
- 35.How must a Minnesota child under 2 ride?
Seat Belts and Children
- In a rear-facing car seat
Children under 2 must ride in a rear-facing car seat until they reach the seat's weight or height limit. Handbook: Infant and child safety seat laws, page 38.
- 36.How must a Minnesota child from 4 to 9 years old ride if they are too tall or heavy for a car seat?
Seat Belts and Children
- In a booster seat secured with a safety belt
A child from 4 to 9 who is too tall or heavy for a car seat must use a booster seat and a safety belt. Handbook: Infant and child safety seat laws, page 38.
- 37.At what alcohol concentration can a Minnesota driver be arrested for DWI?
Alcohol and Drugs
- 0.08 percent or higher
A person with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or higher who is in control of a vehicle can be arrested for DWI. Handbook: Minnesota Driving While Impaired (DWI) law, page 93.
- 38.What alcohol concentration applies to a Minnesota driver of a commercial vehicle?
Alcohol and Drugs
- 0.04 percent
The DWI law applies at 0.04 percent for a person driving a commercial vehicle. Handbook: Minnesota Driving While Impaired (DWI) law, page 93.
- 39.What can happen if Minnesota law enforcement can prove alcohol caused you to commit driving errors?
Alcohol and Drugs
- You can be arrested for DWI with a concentration as low as 0.04 percent
If alcohol caused driving errors, a driver can be arrested for DWI with an alcohol concentration as low as 0.04 percent. Handbook: Minnesota Driving While Impaired (DWI) law, page 93.
- 40.What is the consequence of refusing a blood, breath or urine test in Minnesota?
Alcohol and Drugs
- Revocation of driving privileges for one to six years, depending on prior offenses
Refusing the test is a crime and revokes driving privileges for one to six years, depending on the number of offenses on record. Handbook: Implied consent/search warrant law, page 93.
- 41.What is the minimum revocation for a first Minnesota DWI offense?
Alcohol and Drugs
- 90 days
A first offense carries a minimum 90-day revocation, or 30 days if you plead guilty to DWI. Handbook: First offense, page 94.
- 42.Which alcohol concentration makes Minnesota DWI penalties more severe?
Alcohol and Drugs
- 0.16 percent or above
The manual lists an alcohol concentration of 0.16 percent or above as an aggravating factor. Handbook: Penalties, page 94.
- 43.How does being under age 21 affect Minnesota DWI penalties?
Alcohol and Drugs
- Penalties will be more severe
The manual says penalties will be more severe if the driver is under age 21. Handbook: Penalties, page 94.
- 44.Which rule does the Minnesota manual give for following distance in ideal conditions?
Night, Weather and Emergencies
- The three-second rule
The three-second rule helps keep a safe distance between your car and the vehicle ahead in ideal conditions. Handbook: Three-Second Rule, page 73.
- 45.How should you change your following count when road conditions are poor or your vehicle is longer than standard?
Night, Weather and Emergencies
- Use a four- or five-second count
In poor conditions or with a longer vehicle, increase your following distance to a four- or five-second count. Handbook: Three-Second Rule, page 73.
- 46.When must you use headlights under the Minnesota rule about visibility?
Night, Weather and Emergencies
- Any time you cannot see the road ahead for at least 500 feet
Use headlights at sunset until sunrise and any time you cannot see the road ahead for at least 500 feet. Handbook: Headlights and taillights, page 23.
- 47.According to the manual, within what distance can an average passenger car at 55 mph stop?
Night, Weather and Emergencies
- 130 to 140 feet
The manual says an average passenger car traveling at 55 mph can stop within 130 to 140 feet. Handbook: Stopping distance, page 52.
- 48.What must you do when you approach or pass a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights in Minnesota?
Night, Weather and Emergencies
- Slow down
You must slow down when you approach or pass a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing emergency lights. Handbook: Reduced speed, page 27.