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

Check your mirrors, signal, and look over your left shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes.
Check your mirrors, signal, and look over your right shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes.
Check your mirrors, signal, and look over both shoulders for other vehicles before changing lanes.
Check your mirrors, signal, and change lanes.

A solid green light
A flashing yellow light
A green arrow pointing left
A flashing red light

Heavy traffic ahead.
Do not enter.
Railroad crossing.
Yield.

Only the driver.
Only adult passengers.
Only child passengers.
All of a vehicle's occupants.

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Minnesota driver's examination

You are driving in the left lane and want to move into the right lane. You should:

You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?

This sign means:

Seat belts must be used by:

Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:

You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:

Drivers may not park:

When driving in fog:

Prevents distractions from other vehicles.
Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.
Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.
Keeps other drivers alert.

Correct the defect as soon as possible.
Correct the defect when you can afford it.
Drive the vehicle at slower speeds.
Drive normally.

In front of mailboxes.
On bridges.
Within a highway tunnel.
All of the above.

Use your parking lights.
Use your low beams.
Use your high beams.
It makes no difference which lights you use.