Minnesota Permit Test Practice
Minnesota's instruction permit is issued through Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS), part of the Department of Public Safety. Teens can apply at 15 once they're enrolled in driver education and have finished the classroom portion, and many driver ed providers are approved to give the knowledge test remotely or on site, so you might not test at a DVS exam station at all.
The Class D knowledge test is 40 questions and you need 32 right (80%). Minnesota also rewards parent involvement: the 50 supervised hours (15 at night) drop to 40 if a parent takes the supplemental parent awareness class. Expect questions on winter driving, the hands-free law and Minnesota's provisional license rules. Practice free on DMV Permit Prep to walk in confident.
- Questions
- 40
- To pass
- 32 correct · 80%
- Permit age
- 15
- Practice
- 50 hours, 15 at night (40 if a parent takes the parent awareness class)
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Minnesota permit test sample questions
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1. How many correct answers do you need to pass the Minnesota knowledge test?
2. In Minnesota, how long must a teen hold an instruction permit before getting a provisional license?
3. In Minnesota, may a provisional or permit driver under 18 use a hands-free phone while driving?
4. During the first 6 months of a Minnesota provisional license, when are teens restricted from driving?
5. How many hours of supervised driving must a Minnesota teen log before a provisional license (standard rule)?
How to get your learner's permit in Minnesota
- 1Enroll in driver education and complete the 30-hour classroom portion (if under 18).
- 2Schedule the knowledge test at a DVS exam station or approved testing site.
- 3Bring proof of identity, date of birth and residency, plus your driver ed record.
- 4Pass the vision screening and the 40-question knowledge test (32 correct).
- 5Pay the fee and get your instruction permit.
- 6Drive with a licensed adult 21+ and log 50 hours (15 at night) over at least 6 months.
In the first 6 months of a provisional license teens can't drive midnight–5 a.m. and may carry only one non-family passenger under 20. Permit holding period: 6 months.
The Minnesota knowledge test
A 40-question Class D knowledge test at a DVS exam station or an approved driver-ed testing site (some offer remote web-based testing).
Study tips for Minnesota
- Know Minnesota's provisional license passenger rules for months 1–6 vs. 7–12.
- Study the hands-free law and winter driving sections of the Minnesota Driver's Manual.
- Ask your driver ed program if it can give the test; it can save a trip to an exam station.
CDL in Minnesota
Minnesota CDL applicants pass DVS general knowledge and endorsement tests for a Commercial Learner's Permit, hold it at least 14 days, and complete Entry-Level Driver Training before the skills test.
Motorcycle in Minnesota
Minnesota motorcycle instruction permits require a motorcycle knowledge test; permit holders ride only in daylight, off interstates and without passengers, and completing a Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center course can waive the skills test.
Minnesota permit test FAQ
How many questions are on the Minnesota permit test?
The Minnesota Class D knowledge test has 40 questions, and you need 32 correct (80%) to pass.
Can I take the Minnesota permit test online?
Some DVS-approved driver education providers offer remote web-based knowledge testing; otherwise you test in person at a DVS exam station.
How old do you have to be to get a permit in Minnesota?
You can get a Minnesota instruction permit at 15 if you are enrolled in driver education and have completed the classroom portion.
How many driving hours do you need in Minnesota?
Teens need 50 supervised hours, 15 at night, or 40 hours if a parent completes the supplemental parent awareness class.
Official information: Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) . DMV Permit Prep is an independent study tool, not affiliated with the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS).
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