MN Permit practice Updated for 2026

Minnesota Permit Test Practice

Your Minnesota test at a glance

Car learner knowledge exam

Class D knowledge test

Passing score
80%

80 percent

Important test rules

  • Only one written test is allowed per day.
Sources & exam details
  • The current manual confirms 80%, but a current question count was not verified.
  • A 2021 legislative audit describes 40 questions; it is historical evidence, not confirmation of today's exam length.
  • The current manual confirms English, other languages, ASL, and audio options without an exhaustive language list.
  • Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026
Practice tests
12
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Independent practice with answer explanations. Read it alongside the Minnesota handbook.

Minnesota Practice Test 1

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Question 1 of 10Signals, intersections and priority
  1. 1. You want to turn right at a circular red light, and no sign prohibits it. What must happen first?
  2. 2. While waiting mid-intersection for a break in oncoming traffic so you can turn left, and the light changes to red. What now?
  3. 3. The overhead lane signal changes to a steady yellow X. What should you prepare to do?
  4. 4. Two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time and their paths conflict. Who yields?
  5. 5. You are ready to enter a roundabout while vehicles circulate from your left. What should you do?
  6. 6. The road is icy and the posted limit is 55 mph. What determines a safe speed?
  7. 7. How far before a turn should you begin signaling?
  8. 8. You want to cross a divided highway at a J-turn intersection. What route should you expect?
  9. 9. A car ahead is waiting to turn left. The only available space to its right is the shoulder. May you use that shoulder to pass?
  10. 10. You find an unmarked parking space 6 feet from a fire hydrant. May you park there?

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Your Minnesota study guide

Use this Minnesota permit practice guide to choose a starting point and compare the available study formats. Its leading topic groups are right-of-way & intersections, lanes, turns, passing & parking and hazards, weather & emergencies; these describe this practice selection, not the agency’s published test weighting. Read each situation before choosing an answer, then use the explanation and source link to understand the rule behind it. When an answer surprises you, return to that part of the handbook rather than memorizing the position of the correct choice. Review your missed questions before starting another test. These independent exercises support handbook study; they are not the licensing examination or a guarantee of passing.

Before you apply

Minnesota licensing essentials

From Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS). Check the requirements for your age and application.

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What is the minimum age for a Minnesota instruction permit?

Minnesota's minimum instruction-permit age is 15. Applicants under 18 must meet the approved driver-education requirements: the usual route includes classroom completion and enrollment in driving instruction, with a separate concurrent-course option. Applicants 18 or older do not have the same classroom or behind-the-wheel course requirement.

Minnesota Driver's Manual

What passing score does Minnesota require on the permit knowledge test?

Class D knowledge test

The question count is not confirmed in the reviewed agency sources. Agency passing statement: 80 percent.

  • Only one written test is allowed per day.
Sources & exam details
  • The current manual confirms 80%, but a current question count was not verified.
  • A 2021 legislative audit describes 40 questions; it is historical evidence, not confirmation of today's exam length.
  • The current manual confirms English, other languages, ASL, and audio options without an exhaustive language list.

Sources checked

  • Minnesota Driver's Manual

Does Minnesota use different supervising-driver ages for teen and adult permit holders?

Yes. A permit holder under 18 must practice with a licensed driver who is at least 21. A permit holder 18 or older may practice with a licensed driver at least 18. The supervisor sits in the front passenger seat, and you must carry your valid instruction permit.

Minnesota Driver's Manual

Check the agency for updates before you apply.

Minnesota permit test: frequently asked questions

What score do you need to pass the Minnesota permit test?

Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) requires 80% on the knowledge test. We could not verify a published question count, so we do not state one.

  • Source: assets.dps.mn.gov
What is the minimum age for a Minnesota instruction permit?

Minnesota's minimum instruction-permit age is 15. Applicants under 18 must meet the approved driver-education requirements: the usual route includes classroom completion and enrollment in driving instruction, with a separate concurrent-course option. Applicants 18 or older do not have the same classroom or behind-the-wheel course requirement.

  • Source: assets.dps.mn.gov
Who gives the Minnesota permit knowledge test?

The knowledge test is given by Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS). Check its website for current locations, fees and appointment rules before you go.

  • Source: assets.dps.mn.gov
Does Minnesota use different supervising-driver ages for teen and adult permit holders?

Yes. A permit holder under 18 must practice with a licensed driver who is at least 21. A permit holder 18 or older may practice with a licensed driver at least 18. The supervisor sits in the front passenger seat, and you must carry your valid instruction permit.

  • Source: assets.dps.mn.gov

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