Free Minnesota DVS Permit Practice Test 2026
Get ready to pass your Minnesota DVS written test on the first try. Our free Minnesota permit practice tests are based directly on the official Minnesota Driver's Handbook and contain the same types of questions you will see on test day. Each test covers traffic laws, road signs, right-of-way rules, safe driving techniques, and Minnesota-specific regulations. With 32 correct answers required out of 40 questions (80% passing score), preparation is essential. Start practicing today - unlimited attempts, instant feedback, detailed explanations.
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25 questions drawn from the Minnesota driver handbook, 80% to pass, with an explanation after every answer. Free, no sign-up - press Start when you are ready. More Minnesota tests are listed below.
Minnesota DVS Practice Test 1
Questions are shuffled every time and drawn from the Minnesota driver handbook. Nothing starts - and no clock runs - until you press the button.
- 25 questions
- 80% to pass (20 correct)
- About 15 minutes
- Explanation after every answer
Minnesota Permit Test: Quick Facts
Verified against Driver and Vehicle Services publications - last reviewed September 2026.
| Official permit name | Class D Instruction Permit |
|---|---|
| Questions on the test | 40 |
| Passing score | 80% (32 correct) |
| Wrong answers allowed | 8 |
| Minimum age | 15 years old |
| Permit / test fee | $26.25 (instruction permit fee, effective Oct 1, 2025); third-party online proctors may charge up to $10 per test; $10 state fee for a third or later knowledge test after two consecutive failures |
| If you fail | Only one knowledge test allowed per day (so earliest retake is the next day); $10 fee applies to the third and any subsequent attempt after two consecutive failures. No attempts limit published. |
| Online testing | Partially - online testing is available only in some cases (see the official site). |
| Driver's education | Required for applicants under 18. |
| Supervised practice | 50 hours incl. 15 at night (40 hours incl. 15 at night if a parent/guardian completes the parent awareness class) - under 18 |
| Permit holding period | 6 months (under 18, with no moving/alcohol violations); no hold period published for 18+ |
| Testing agency | Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) |
Minnesota Permit Practice Tests
100+ questions total - practice until you are confident
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Official Minnesota Driver's Handbook
The DVS writes every real exam question from this manual - read it alongside your practice tests.
Minnesota Permit Practice Test PDF (2026)
Free printable version: 80+ Minnesota questions with an answer key and explanations, plus the DVS test facts on the cover. All state PDFs →
Sample Minnesota Permit Test Questions
Three of the Minnesota-specific questions from our bank, with the answer and the rule behind it. The full tests above contain hundreds more.
1. Minnesota's hands-free law bans all drivers from:
- A. Texting, reading messages, or browsing the internet while driving (correct)
- B. Using a hands-free system
- C. Using a windshield mount
- D. Listening to the radio
Why: Minnesota's hands-free law prohibits all drivers from writing, reading, or sending texts or accessing the internet while the vehicle is in motion or in traffic.
2. In Minnesota, drivers under 18 may use a cell phone while driving:
- A. Not at all, except to call 911 in an emergency (correct)
- B. Hands-free only
- C. For navigation only
- D. For short calls
Why: Minnesota prohibits drivers under 18 from any cell phone use - hand-held or hands-free - except to call 911 in an emergency.
3. In Minnesota, it is illegal for anyone under 21 to drive after:
- A. Consuming any amount of alcohol (correct)
- B. Drinking more than one beer
- C. Reaching a BAC of 0.05
- D. Reaching a BAC of 0.08
Why: Minnesota has zero tolerance - it is illegal for anyone under 21 to drive after consuming any amount of alcohol.
Minnesota Permit Test Study Guide (2026)
A free Minnesota DVS written test study guide - updated for 2026, verified against the official Driver and Vehicle Services handbook.
Reviewed by Chad HenryAfter 25 years of teaching driver educationLast reviewed September 2026
Minnesota winters - snow, ice, and deep cold around Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the lakes country - put winter driving, skid recovery, road signs, and the move-over and seat-belt laws at the center of the DVS knowledge test. Built from the official Minnesota Driver's Manual, our Minnesota practice permit test prepares you for exactly what's asked.
What to Expect on the Minnesota Permit Test
The Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) requires every new driver to pass a written knowledge test before being issued a learner's permit. In Minnesota the exam has 40 multiple-choice questions, you need 32 correct to reach the 80% passing score, and you must be at least 15 years old to apply. Every question is drawn from the official Minnesota driver's handbook, so the topics on our practice tests match exactly what the DVS asks.
Topics Covered on the MN Written Test
- Traffic Laws (Rules of the Road): State-specific rules of the road, including right-of-way, lane changing, and intersection rules
- Road Signs: Recognition and meaning of all standard road signs - warning, regulatory, and informational
- Speed Limits: Default speed limits, school zones, work zones, and highway speeds
- Safe Driving: Following distance, blind spots, defensive driving, and weather conditions
- Alcohol & Drugs: DUI laws, BAC limits, and consequences of impaired driving
- Parking Rules: Legal and illegal parking situations, curb colors, and distances
How to Prepare for the Minnesota Permit Test
The strongest preparation pairs a read-through of the official Minnesota Driver's Handbook with repeated practice tests that surface your weak spots. Because the DVS draws all 40 questions from that handbook, Minnesota drivers who consistently clear 80% on our practice tests - and review the explanation on every miss - usually pass the real exam on their first attempt. Aim for 32 or more correct, every time, before you book your appointment.
Official Minnesota DVS Information
For official test requirements, locations, and fees, visit the Driver and Vehicle Services website. You can also read the official Minnesotadriver's handbook free of charge - every question on our practice tests traces back to it.
Minnesota Permit Test - Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Minnesota DVS written test?
The Minnesota DVS written knowledge test has 40 questions. You must answer at least 32 correctly (80% passing score) to pass.
What topics are covered on the Minnesota permit test?
The Minnesota permit test covers traffic laws and regulations, road signs and their meanings, right-of-way rules, speed limits, safe driving practices, parking regulations, and MN-specific driving laws.
How old do you have to be to get a permit in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, you must be at least 15 years old to apply for a learner's permit. You will need to pass the written knowledge test and a vision screening at the Driver and Vehicle Services.
Where can I find the official Minnesota driver's handbook?
The official Minnesota driver's handbook is available free on the Driver and Vehicle Services website. Our practice tests are based on this handbook, so studying both together gives you the best preparation.
How many questions can you miss on the Minnesota permit test?
You can miss up to 8 of the 40 questions and still pass. The minimum is 32 correct answers (80%).
What is the Minnesota learner's permit officially called?
Minnesota issues the Class D Instruction Permit. It is the first stage of the state's licensing process for new drivers.
How much does the Minnesota permit cost?
The published fee is $26.25 (instruction permit fee, effective Oct 1, 2025); third-party online proctors may charge up to $10 per test; $10 state fee for a third or later knowledge test after two consecutive failures. Fees change from time to time, so confirm the current amount on the Driver and Vehicle Services website before your visit.
What happens if I fail the Minnesota permit test?
If you fail, Minnesota lets you retake the knowledge test: Only one knowledge test allowed per day (so earliest retake is the next day); $10 fee applies to the third and any subsequent attempt after two consecutive failures. No attempts limit published.. Use the practice tests above to find the topics you missed before you try again.
Can I take the Minnesota permit test online?
Partially - online testing is available only in some cases (see the official site).
Is driver's education required for a Minnesota permit?
Required for applicants under 18.
How long do I have to hold my Minnesota permit?
Minimum holding period: 6 months (under 18, with no moving/alcohol violations); no hold period published for 18+. Required supervised practice: 50 hours incl. 15 at night (40 hours incl. 15 at night if a parent/guardian completes the parent awareness class) - under 18.
Sources & Methodology
Every Minnesota question on this page is written from the official Minnesota driver handbook, and the facts in the table above are checked against Driver and Vehicle Services publications. Last reviewed: September 2026.
Chad Henry – Reviewer
After 25 years of teaching driver education
Chad Henry has taught driver education for 25 years and reviews every state's practice questions, quick facts and study guides against the official driver handbook and agency publications before they are published.
Last reviewed: September 2026
- https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/
- https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/license-and-id/class-d-regular-dl/class-d-dl-new-driver-under-age-18
- https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/license-and-id/dl-and-id-card-fees
- https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/license-and-id/class-d-regular-dl/group-class-d-knowledge-testing
- https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/business/driver-educators/third-party-online-knowledge-testing
- https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/7410.4760/
- https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/171.05
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