Minnesota DVS permit practice test 2026
You need 80% correct to pass the Minnesota DVS knowledge test. Our 285 practice questions are written from the Minnesota Driver's Manual (June 2026), and every answer tells you where to find the rule in the handbook. Free, with no sign-up.
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All 11 Minnesota practice tests
Each test mixes questions from every part of the handbook. Work through them in order, then use the simulator.
The Minnesota DVS knowledge test
Class D written test at DVS exam stations; an appointment is required. Multiple-choice and true-or-false questions on Minnesota traffic laws and road signs, on paper or computer. Only one written test per day. Applicants under 18 must show the driver education certificate of enrollment ('Blue Card' or 'Pink Card').
Source: Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS), checked 2026-10-27.
What the test covers
Our questions follow the handbook's chapters. The number of practice questions on each topic:
| Topic | Practice questions |
|---|---|
| Licensing laws and penalties | 53 |
| Sharing the road | 36 |
| Safe and defensive driving | 28 |
| Road signs | 26 |
| Hazards, weather and night driving | 21 |
| Alcohol and drugs | 19 |
| Signals and pavement markings | 17 |
| Emergencies | 17 |
| Turns and intersections | 15 |
| Right of way | 13 |
| Speed limits | 11 |
| Following and passing | 11 |
| Parking | 11 |
| Lanes, highways and freeways | 7 |
Minnesota learner's permit rules
- Minimum age: 15
- Hold the permit for at least 6 months (180 days) if 18 or younger; 3 months (90 days) if 19 or older. An 18-year-old who turns 19 during the wait follows the 19-and-older rule. before the road test
- 50 hours of supervised driving, including 15 at night
- Under 18: supervising driver must be 21 or older, in the front passenger seat
- 18 and older: supervising driver must be 18 or older
- Everyone in the vehicle must wear a seat belt or child restraint
- Under 18: no cell phone use while driving, even hands-free (except 911 emergency)
- Under 18: must have completed 30 hours of classroom driver education and be enrolled in behind-the-wheel (or 15 hours of a concurrent course)
- Permit valid 2 years
- Supervised driving log: 50 hours including 15 at night, or 40 hours including 15 at night if a parent completes the Supplemental Parental Curriculum
Fees: Class D instruction permit (valid 2 years) $29.50; Class D instruction permit renewal $24.50; Provisional driver's license $32.50; Class D driver's license $46; Class D renewal $41; Provisional upgrade to under-21 license, no violations on record $37.50; Duplicate driver's license (all classes) $26; Enhanced license or ID (in addition to card fee) $15; Fast track (expedited) service $20; Third and later written test after failing the first two $10; Third and later road test after failing the first two $20; Road test no-show, or cancel/reschedule less than 24 hours ahead $40; Road test cancel/reschedule 24-72 hours ahead $20.
The official handbook
Everything on the test comes from the Minnesota Driver's Manual. Read it alongside the practice tests. Our chapter-by-chapter guide.
Renewing your license
There is no age-based testing: Minnesota law says no exam may be required only because a driver has reached a certain age. Licenses are renewed every four years, and a vision test is required at renewal.
Questions
How many questions are on the Minnesota permit test?
The Minnesota DVS doesn't publish the number of questions. You need 80% correct to pass.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Minnesota?
15. You then hold the permit for at least 6 months (180 days) if 18 or younger; 3 months (90 days) if 19 or older. An 18-year-old who turns 19 during the wait follows the 19-and-older rule. before the road test and 50 hours of supervised driving, including 15 at night.
What happens if I fail the Minnesota permit test?
You can retake it: Next day (only one written test per day). One written test per day; after two consecutive failures a $10 fee is charged for the third and each later test.
Can I take the Minnesota permit test in Spanish or another language?
On computer: English, several other languages, or American Sign Language (ASL). Headphones are available to hear the questions.
What do I need to bring for the Minnesota permit test?
Written test appointment and online pre-application (no more than 30 days before); Identification proving full name and date of birth (primary and secondary documents); proof of name changes; Social Security number if eligible; Fees; Under 18: age 15+, Blue Card or Pink Card from driver education, Supplemental Parental Curriculum certificate if completed, and parent/guardian signature.
What is the vision requirement in Minnesota?
At least 20/40 (normal or corrected) and peripheral vision of at least 105 degrees.
Independent practice tests, not affiliated with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS). Questions written by us from the official handbook and checked against it.