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

No turns are allowed on this road.
The road narrows ahead.
There are a series of curves ahead.
The road may be slippery when wet.

Check behind your vehicle before getting in.
Depend entirely on your mirrors.
Accelerate quickly.
Only look to the sides of your vehicle.

Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.
Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.
May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
Have the right-of-way and may expect oncoming traffic to stop for them.

Check your mirrors and signal, then change lanes.
Signal, check your mirrors, check your blind spot in the direction you plan to move, then change lanes.
Signal, check your mirrors, and change lanes.
Signal and change lanes.

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Minnesota driver's examination

This sign tells you that:

If planning to back up your vehicle, you should:

Drivers must be careful when passing large vehicles and should avoid driving beside large vehicles for long periods of time.

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:

To change lanes you should:

If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:

A yellow and black diamond-shaped sign:

A steady yellow light at an intersection means:

Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.
Keep a steady pace.
Stay in the driver's blind spot.
Honk to let them know you are there.

Warns you about conditions on or near the road.
Helps direct you to cities and towns ahead.
Tells you about traffic laws and regulations.
Tells you about road construction ahead.

TRUE
FALSE

Go.
Yield to other cars.
Slow down and prepare to stop.
Stop.