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

Railroad crossing.
One-way traffic.
Limited parking.
Playground ahead.

Drive with caution and be ready to slow down.
Do not drive in this lane.
You must come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way.
Slow down, be prepared to stop, and, if necessary, yield the right-of-way.

Pull onto the shoulder.
Split the difference.
Let the car pass and then pass the bike.
Pass the bike quickly.

A driver must proceed slowly through the intersection.
A driver must stop and then proceed when the way is clear.
A driver must stop and then proceed when the signal changes to a green light or green arrow.
A driver may turn in the direction that the red arrow is pointing.

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Minnesota driver's examination

This sign means:

This road sign means:

When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:

Drivers may park in the handicap parking access aisles located directly beside handicap parking stalls.

A red arrow displayed on a traffic light means that:

You are approaching a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck. You should:

When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?

What is the first thing you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive?

Approach all tracks with extreme caution and cross only when you know that there is no train coming.
Turn your radio down to hear if there may be an approaching train.
Only continue once cleared to do so by a flagger, if applicable.
All of the above.

Either one
The vehicle on the left
The vehicle on the right
Neither

Your seat belt
The steering wheel
Your rearview mirror
Your seat

True
False