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Free Minnesota DMV permit practice test online

Free Minnesota permit practice for road signs, right-of-way, safe driving, and more—with explanations that point back to the official Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services handbook.

The Minnesota permit knowledge test has 40 questions; you need 32 correct (80%) to pass. That is above the median of 30 questions across the 51 states QuizLane tracks, so budget more study time than a shorter state would need.

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Minnesota DMV permit test facts

40
Questions
32 of 40
Correct to pass
80%
Passing score
15
Min. permit age

These figures reflect the standard Minnesota Class D permit knowledge test and can change. Always confirm current requirements with Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (official source).

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Road signs10 reviewed questionsPavement markings10 reviewed questionsSafe driving13 reviewed questions · 3 on Minnesota lawWeather11 reviewed questionsEmergencies10 reviewed questionsSharing the road11 reviewed questionsRight-of-way10 reviewed questionsSignals10 reviewed questionsRailroad crossings10 reviewed questionsLane changes11 reviewed questionsSpeed control10 reviewed questionsWork zones10 reviewed questionsDriver fitness13 reviewed questions · 3 on Minnesota lawOccupant safety10 reviewed questionsParking11 reviewed questionsFreeway driving10 reviewed questionsSpeed limits1 reviewed question

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5 Minnesota DMV permit practice questions

Try these Minnesota sample questions now — each shows the correct answer with a plain-language explanation and a source section. The full 171-question bank is in the practice run, including 10 items that test Minnesota law specifically.

  1. 1. Minnesota DWI includes driving when alcohol concentration at the time of driving (or within two hours) is:

    • A0.05 or more
    • 0.08 or more
    • C0.10 or more
    • D0.02 or more

    Answer: 0.08 or more. Minn. Stat. §169A.20 includes driving, operating, or being in physical control when the person's alcohol concentration at the time, or as measured within two hours of the time, is 0.08 or more.

    Source: Minnesota Statutes — §169A.20

  2. 2. Unless a special hazard exists, Minnesota's prima facie speed limit in an urban district is:

    • A40 mph
    • B25 mph
    • 30 mph
    • D35 mph

    Answer: 30 mph. Minn. Stat. §169.14 sets 30 miles per hour in an urban district as a lawful speed where no special hazard exists (and within any municipality that limit is a maximum).

    Source: Minnesota Statutes — §169.14

  3. 3. In Minnesota, a required turn signal must be given continuously during not less than the last:

    • 100 feet
    • B200 feet
    • C300 feet
    • D50 feet

    Answer: 100 feet. Minn. Stat. §169.19 requires a signal of intention to turn right or left continuously during not less than the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning.

    Source: Minnesota Statutes — §169.19

  4. 4. Minnesota law prohibits parking within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

    • A5 feet
    • 10 feet
    • C15 feet
    • D20 feet

    Answer: 10 feet. Minn. Stat. §169.34 prohibits stopping, standing, or parking a vehicle within ten feet of a fire hydrant.

    Source: Minnesota Statutes — §169.34

  5. 5. When a Minnesota school bus is stopped with an extended stop-signal arm and flashing red lights, other drivers must stop at least:

    • A25 feet away
    • B10 feet away
    • C15 feet away
    • 20 feet away

    Answer: 20 feet away. Minn. Stat. §169.444 requires the driver of a vehicle approaching the bus to stop at least 20 feet away and not move until the stop-signal arm is retracted and the red lights are no longer flashing.

    Source: Minnesota Statutes — §169.444

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