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

Assume that the driver will open the car door as you approach.
Speed up.
Slam on your brakes.
Assume that the driver will wait for you to pass before opening the door.

No right turn.
Curve.
Turn right or left.
Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow.

Cars in right lane must slow down.
No left turn.
Merge.
Pass only in the right lane.

Curve ahead.
Roadwork ahead.
Merging traffic.
No left turn.

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Minnesota driver's examination

When driving past a vehicle that has just stopped in a parked position on the side of the road, you should:

This road sign means:

This road sign means:

This sign means:

When approached by an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and/or flashing lights, a driver must immediately:

A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a:

Downward-facing triangular signs:

Talking or texting on a cell phone while driving will not significantly increase your chances being involved in a crash.

Pull to the right and stop.
Pull to the right and slow down.
Pull to the right and turn on their vehicle's four-way flashers.
Stop and let the emergency vehicle pass.

Indicate school zones.
Tell drivers to yield.
Indicate construction zones.
Indicate railroad crossings.

Solid red light.
Stop sign.
Yield sign.
Caution sign.

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