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

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
Accelerate as quickly as possible.
Back up slowly.
Not move until another driver waves you on.

A left curve is ahead.
A series of curves is ahead.
An S-curve is ahead.
The road will be slippery when wet.

Your reflexes and reaction time slow down.
Your judgement of speed and distance is distorted.
You are less alert.
You calm down and can concentrate better.

Steep grade ahead.
Pedestrian crossing ahead.
Low ground railroad crossing.
Low clearance.

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Minnesota driver's examination

When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:

This sign means:

You are required to signal every time you pull away from a curb.

Which of the following does not happen after drinking?

This road sign means:

When completing an emergency roadside stop, it is not necessary to put on your parking brake.

Two solid yellow lines on the pavement mean:

In which of the following ways can alcoholic beverages affect you?

Passing is allowed for drivers from both directions.
Passing is not allowed.
Passing is allowed if you are at the top a hill.
Passing is allowed during daylight only.

It slows your reaction time.
It gives you a feeling of false confidence.
It impairs your thinking ability.
All of the above.

True
False

True
False