Directions: Anyone who drives a motor vehicle on public streets or highways in Minnesota must carry a valid and unexpired driver’s license. If you have never had a driver’s license in any state or country, you must pass a knowledge test and a vision test, apply for an instruction permit, and pass a road test.

The knowledge test for your learner's permit is based on information contained in this driver’s manual. To pass the knowledge test, you must demonstrate a basic understanding of Minnesota traffic laws.

The Knowledge tests include 40 multiple choice questions

If you answer at least 32 questions correctly from the sample tests provided here you will be well prepared to take the knowledge test for your learner's permit.

Number of tests:	24
Number of questions:	40
Passing score:	32

The signal is about to change to a red X.
Drivers should not drive in this lane.
Drivers may use this lane only to make a left turn.
Drivers may drive normally in this lane.

T intersection.
Lane shifting.
Side road.
Do not block intersection.

Cross the tracks immediately and as quickly as possible.
Always stop before crossing the tracks.
Prepare to yield to any train at the crossing.
Speed up to beat any oncoming train.

Make sure the pedestrian is aware of their vehicle.
Always yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is in the wrong.
Yield the right-of-way only when the pedestrian is legally entitled to it.
Slow down and sound their horn near a crosswalk.

Minnesota driver's examination

Wait, before you go

Don't drink if you are going to drive.
Slippery when wet.
Road curves ahead.
You are approaching a hill.

Communicate with other road users.
Ignore other drivers on the road.
Drive only on side streets and back roads.
Avoid driving during rush hour.

True
False

No U-turn.
No left turn.
No right turn.
No turning.