Printable MN Permit Practice Test

1. Under Minnesota's basic speed law, how should a driver choose a speed during poor weather?

1. Use a speed reasonable for the weather, traffic, and road conditions
2. Drive exactly at the posted limit whenever visibility is reduced
3. Use the posted limit plus 10 mph on any wet road
4. Match the speed of the fastest vehicle nearby

2. How far above the posted speed limit must a Minnesota driver travel before additional fines apply?

1. 5 mph or more
2. 10 mph or more
3. 15 mph or more
4. 20 mph or more

3. What alcohol rule applies to a Minnesota driver under age 21 who operates a motor vehicle?

1. Any detectable amount is illegal
2. Only 0.08 percent or more is illegal
3. Alcohol is allowed if the driver stays below 0.04 percent
4. The rule applies only when passengers are present

4. What right-of-way consequence follows when a driver approaches a Minnesota intersection at an unlawful speed?

1. The driver loses the privilege associated with lawful speed
2. The driver gains priority over vehicles traveling legally
3. The driver may disregard all yielding rules
4. The driver keeps every right-of-way privilege unchanged

5. Where may a person with a Minnesota Class D license drive a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle?

1. On streets with speed limits of 35 mph or less
2. On any street where the driver can reach 35 mph
3. Only on private property
4. Only on roads posted at 55 mph or higher

6. When must Minnesota drivers use their headlights according to the vehicle-equipment section?

1. From sunset until sunrise and whenever the road ahead cannot be seen for at least 500 feet
2. Only between midnight and dawn on rural roads
3. Only during rain, never during snow or fog
4. Whenever another driver flashes headlights

7. After two consecutive failures of the Minnesota written test, what applies to the third and later attempts?

1. A $10 fee is charged
2. A six-month testing ban begins
3. The applicant must take a road test instead
4. The applicant permanently loses testing eligibility

8. When turning left, which approaching vehicles must a Minnesota driver yield to?

1. Vehicles from the opposite direction that are in or close enough to the intersection to pose a crash risk
2. Only vehicles already stopped in the intersection
3. Only oncoming vehicles that are signaling left
4. No vehicles, because the turning driver entered first

9. When is driving below a posted minimum speed limit illegal under normal conditions?

1. Whenever the driver is traveling below that posted minimum
2. Only when a police officer is directing traffic
3. Only on roads with a 55 mph maximum
4. Never, because minimum limits are advisory

10. What nighttime restriction applies during the first six months of a Minnesota provisional license?

1. No driving from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. in every circumstance
2. No driving from midnight to 5 a.m. unless an exception applies
3. No driving from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. only on weekends
4. No driving after sunset until sunrise

11. On a road with two lanes in your direction, where should you move when a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights is ahead?

1. To the lane farthest away from the stopped vehicle when safe
2. To the shoulder beside the stopped vehicle
3. Into the lane closest to the emergency vehicle to pass quickly
4. Across the centerline regardless of opposing traffic

12. What does this DO NOT ENTER sign mean when it faces your vehicle?

1. Do not enter that lane or road
2. Enter slowly because cross traffic must yield
3. Parking is prohibited only during business hours
4. The road is open in the opposite direction only after dark

13. Which kind of sign is shown, and what must a driver do with it?

1. A regulatory sign that must be obeyed
2. A green guide sign that is optional
3. A brown recreation sign that marks a park
4. An orange construction sign that applies only to trucks

14. What does the X-shaped sign identify?

1. A railroad crossing
2. A school crossing
3. A four-way intersection
4. A no-passing zone

15. What hazard is indicated by this yellow signal symbol?

1. A traffic light at the next intersection
2. A railroad crossing immediately at the sign
3. A school crosswalk that requires a full stop now
4. A lane that is reserved for buses

16. What change in roadway operation does the opposing-arrow sign announce?

1. You are leaving a one-way road and entering a two-way road
2. A divided highway is beginning immediately
3. Passing is permitted in both directions
4. The lane becomes a center turn lane only

17. What does the sharp right-angle arrow warn you to do?

1. Prepare for a sharp change in direction and slow to a safe speed
2. Continue at the current speed because the road remains straight
3. Expect a traffic signal to control the next block
4. Move into the opposing lane before the turn

18. How many supervised driving hours must a Minnesota teen log if a parent completes the parent class?

1. 10 hours
2. At least 40 hours including 15 nighttime hours; 50 hours without the parent class
3. 100 hours
4. 20 hours with no night driving

19. What credit does a Minnesota driver receive when upgrading from a provisional license with a clean record?

1. A $3.50 credit toward the fee
2. A free license
3. A $20 credit
4. No credit

20. What should you do when a railroad-crossing-ahead sign warns of tracks ahead?

1. Slow down, look carefully in both directions, and be ready to stop
2. Accelerate so you spend less time near the tracks
3. Look only to the left because trains approach from that side
4. Stop on the tracks to check whether a train is coming

21. Who is responsible for making sure children riding in your vehicle use an age-appropriate restraint?

1. The driver
2. Only the child’s parent, even when not present
3. The passenger sitting in the front seat
4. The vehicle manufacturer

22. What must a driver do at a flashing red traffic light before proceeding?

1. Come to a complete stop, yield, and proceed when the intersection is clear
2. Slow down but continue without stopping if no car is close
3. Treat it as a green light for the major roadway
4. Stop only when a pedestrian is already crossing

23. When must headlights be turned on for the normal daily cycle?

1. At sunset and continuously until sunrise
2. Only at midnight and during the morning commute
3. Only when driving on an unlit freeway
4. From sunrise until sunset

24. You approach a steady yellow traffic light and can stop safely. What should you do?

1. Enter the intersection quickly before the signal changes
2. Stop before entering the intersection
3. Treat the light as a flashing red signal and stop, then go immediately
4. Turn on hazard lights and continue without slowing

25. What protection does a green arrow provide for a turn in the arrow's direction?

1. The turn should be protected from oncoming or crossing traffic
2. The driver must wait for a separate green circular signal
3. The driver may turn only after yielding to every vehicle behind
4. The arrow permits movement only for pedestrians

26. What must a driver do after seeing a stop sign?

1. Come to a complete stop and remain stopped until priority traffic clears
2. Slow down only if a vehicle is approaching from the left
3. Stop beyond the crosswalk so the front wheels enter the intersection
4. Yield without stopping whenever the driver can see both directions

27. What should a driver maintain between the vehicle and the vehicle ahead?

1. A safe following distance
2. A fixed distance of exactly one car length at every speed
3. No gap when traffic is moving below the speed limit
4. A position beside the other vehicle's rear wheel

28. What does Minnesota's fast track license service cost, and how quickly is the card processed?

1. Free, same day
2. An additional $20, processed within three business days
3. $100, within one day
4. $5, within 30 days

29. What happens to a vehicle when its tires hydroplane?

1. Water lifts the tires off the road and they lose contact
2. The tires gain extra traction because water cools them
3. The vehicle's brakes automatically engage on wet pavement
4. The tires become more firmly attached to the road surface

30. When making a turn or changing lanes in Minnesota, how far before the maneuver should you activate your signal?

1. At least 100 feet before turning
2. Only after entering the intersection
3. At least 10 feet before turning
4. Only when another driver is nearby

31. What must window tint applied to Minnesota side or rear windows after August 1, 1985 show?

1. The percentage of light transmitted and reflected
2. The installer's name
3. The date of application
4. Nothing, tint is unregulated

32. What does an X-shaped sign identify at a Minnesota railroad crossing?

1. The railroad crossing itself
2. The start of a passing lane
3. A school crosswalk ahead
4. A bridge with limited clearance

33. What does a flashing yellow arrow permit a driver to do at an intersection?

1. Turn with caution after yielding to an immediate hazard
2. Make the turn without checking oncoming traffic
3. Stop and wait until a red arrow disappears
4. Treat the arrow as a protected green turn

34. What action is prohibited inside a Minnesota roundabout?

1. Changing lanes
2. Yielding to vehicles already circulating
3. Following the lane selected before entry
4. Exiting when the driver's route is reached

35. What does a green arrow at a Minnesota intersection mean?

1. You may safely turn in the direction of the arrow
2. You must stop until a circular green light appears
3. You may turn only after yielding to every vehicle behind you
4. You may travel in any direction from the lane

36. If windshield wipers fail during heavy rain, what should the driver do?

1. Slow down, turn on hazard warning lights, and pull off to a safe location
2. Brake hard in the lane and leave the vehicle there
3. Speed up so the rain passes over the windshield faster
4. Turn off all lights and continue at the posted speed

37. At about what weight does a Minnesota child outgrow a forward facing car seat?

1. 20 pounds
2. 100 pounds
3. Weight does not matter, only age
4. Typically 40 to 60 pounds, depending on the manufacturer

38. What penalty applies in Minnesota if a death occurs while a driver is fleeing police?

1. Up to one year in jail
2. Up to 10 years in prison, a fine up to $20,000, or both
3. A $5,000 fine only
4. License revocation only

39. What does a steady raised hand or Don't Walk signal mean to a pedestrian?

1. Do not attempt to cross
2. Cross normally if traffic appears light
3. Begin crossing but stop in the center
4. Wait for a vehicle to enter the crosswalk first

40. How should a driver respond when confronted by an aggressive driver?

1. Stay out of the way, avoid eye contact, and keep the situation from escalating
2. Challenge the driver so the conflict ends quickly
3. Brake repeatedly to punish the tailgater
4. Follow the vehicle closely to report its behavior