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Minnesota DVS permit practice test

25 questions written from the Minnesota Driver's Manual, covering licensing laws and penalties, speed limits, turns and intersections, right of way, sharing the road and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.

25 questions
  1. Question 1What is the minimum age for a Minnesota instruction permit?

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    B: 15. You must be at least 15 years old to qualify for an instruction permit. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Your instruction permit, page 13.

  2. Question 2What does Minnesota's basic speed law require?

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    B: Drive at a speed reasonable for current weather, traffic and road conditions. The basic speed law says you must drive at a speed that is reasonable for current conditions; exceeding the posted limit is illegal. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Speed limits, page 26.

  3. Question 3How far before turning must you signal in Minnesota?

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    B: At least 100 feet. Activate your signal at least 100 feet before turning and keep signaling until the turn is complete. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Signaling, page 27.

  4. Question 4You are entering a public road from a private driveway. What does Minnesota law require?

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    B: Stop and yield to pedestrians and traffic. When you enter a public road from a private road or driveway, you must stop and let pedestrians and road traffic go first. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Right of way and yielding, page 43.

  5. Question 5A school bus is stopped with red lights flashing. How far away must you stop?

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    B: At least 20 feet. You must stop at least 20 feet from a school bus with red lights flashing. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Flashing red lights, page 42.

  6. Question 6You must return to the right side of the road before coming within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?

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    B: 100 feet. You must return to the right side before coming within 100 feet of an oncoming vehicle. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Passing, page 34.

  7. Question 7When parallel parked, your wheels should be no more than how far from the curb?

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    B: 12 inches. Your wheels closest to the side of the road should be no more than 12 inches from the curb. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Parking, page 35.

  8. Question 8On Minnesota signs, what does the color red mean?

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    B: Prohibits and commands. Red prohibits and commands; white regulates; yellow warns. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Sign color meanings, page 56.

  9. Question 9A traffic signal is not working. How should you treat the intersection in Minnesota?

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    B: Like an uncontrolled intersection. If a traffic signal is not functioning, treat the intersection like an uncontrolled intersection. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Traffic-control signals, page 65.

  10. Question 10When must headlights be on in Minnesota?

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    B: From sunset to sunrise, in rain, snow, hail, sleet or fog, and when you cannot see 500 feet ahead. Turn on headlights at sunset until sunrise, in rain, snow, hail, sleet or fog, and whenever you can't see the road 500 feet ahead. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Headlights, page 73.

  11. Question 11A tire blows out. What should you do?

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    B: Hold the wheel tightly, steer straight, ease off the accelerator, and don't brake until under control. Hold the wheel tightly, steer straight, slowly ease off the gas, and do not brake until the vehicle is under control. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Blowouts, page 83.

  12. Question 12What should you do at the end of a freeway entry ramp when merging?

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    B: Use the acceleration lane to match the speed of freeway traffic and yield to vehicles already on it. Adjust your speed to match freeway traffic in the acceleration lane, yield, signal and merge when safe. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Entering the freeway, page 74.

  13. Question 13At what alcohol concentration can a Minnesota driver be arrested for DWI?

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    B: 0.08 percent or higher. A person with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or higher in control of a vehicle can be arrested for DWI. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Minnesota Driving While Impaired (DWI) law, page 93.

  14. Question 14Who must wear seat belts in a Minnesota vehicle?

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    C: The driver and all passengers, including back seat. The driver and all passengers, including those in the back seat, must wear properly fastened seat belts. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Seat belt laws, page 37.

  15. Question 15How long is a Minnesota instruction permit valid?

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    C: Two years. The instruction permit is valid for two years of practice driving with a licensed supervising driver. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Your instruction permit, page 13.

  16. Question 16Under ideal conditions and unless signs say otherwise, what is the speed limit in alleys?

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    B: 10 mph. The speed limit in alleys is 10 mph. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Speed limits, page 26.

  17. Question 17When may you NOT use hand and arm signals in Minnesota?

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    B: At night. Hand and arm signals may be used during daylight; do not use them at night. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Hand and arm signals, page 27.

  18. Question 18At an uncontrolled T intersection, who must yield?

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    B: The driver turning from the end of the T must yield to all cross traffic. At an uncontrolled T intersection, you must yield to all cross traffic if you are the one turning. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Right of way and yielding, page 43.

  19. Question 19Must you stop for a school bus with flashing red lights if its stop arm does not swing out?

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    B: Yes. You must stop for flashing red school bus lights even if the stop arm doesn't swing out. Minnesota Driver's Manual: School bus flashing lights, page 1.

  20. Question 20On a curve or hill, you should not pass unless you can clearly see the road ahead for at least how far?

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    C: 700 feet. Do not pass on a curve or hill where you cannot clearly see at least 700 feet ahead. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Passing, page 34.

  21. Question 21Parking is not allowed within how many feet of a fire hydrant in Minnesota?

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    B: 10 feet. Parking is not allowed within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Parking, page 35.

  22. Question 22What does a yellow-green (fluorescent) sign color indicate?

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    B: Warnings and controls at pedestrian and bicycle crossings and school areas. Yellow-green warns and controls in pedestrian and bicycle crossings and school areas. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Sign color meanings, page 56.

  23. Question 23When should you NOT enter a signalized intersection?

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    B: When you cannot move through completely without blocking cross traffic. Do not enter unless you can move through immediately, continuously and completely without blocking cross traffic (gridlock). Minnesota Driver's Manual: Intersection gridlock, page 65.

  24. Question 24You must use low beams when within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?

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    C: 1,000 feet. Headlights must be on low beam within 1,000 feet of an oncoming vehicle. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Headlights, page 73.

  25. Question 25Your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor. What should you try first?

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    B: Pump the pedal to build pressure. Try pumping the pedal; if that fails, slowly apply the parking brake, which engages only the rear brakes. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Brake failure, page 84.

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