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

Be ready to drive faster than the train.
Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby.
Look for a way around any lowered gates.
Assume no trains are nearby and continue driving normally.

Keep your attention on your driving.
Keep moving.
Stop if you are involved or if emergency help has not yet arrived.
All of the above.

Yes.
No.
If there is no oncoming traffic.
If the vehicle ahead of you is driving under the speed limit.

No passing zones.
School zones.
Speed limits.
Railroad crossings.

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Minnesota driver's examination

When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:

When approaching an accident scene, you should:

Is it legal cross a double solid yellow centerline to pass?

Pentagonal signs indicate:

While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:

If moving with a stream of vehicles across a railroad track, it is safe to stop on the track for a short period of time.

____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.

This sign means:

Jerk the steering wheel to force the vehicle back onto the pavement.
Speed up and steer back onto the pavement gradually.
Slam on your brakes and stop.
Slow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed.

Stop ahead.
Buggy warning.
Limited parking.
Do not block intersection.

True
False

High speeds
Slow speeds
Night drives
Uphill inclines