Minnesota Permit Practice Test

A school bus on an undivided road is stopped with red lights flashing and stop arm extended. You should:

Explanation. On an undivided road, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus loading or unloading children with red lights flashing.

It is illegal to drive while impaired by:

Explanation. You can be cited for DUI for any substance that impairs your driving, including legal prescriptions and over-the-counter medications.

The legal BAC limit for adult drivers (age 21 and older) in nearly every state is:

Explanation. 0.08% is the per-se DUI limit for adults in 49 states (Utah is 0.05%). Above this, you are legally impaired regardless of how you feel.

When passing a bicyclist, you should leave at least:

Explanation. Most states require at least 3 feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist; a few (such as PA) require 4 feet.

If your brakes fail while driving, you should first:

Explanation. Pump first to try to build pressure; if that fails, downshift and apply the parking brake gradually. Never lock up the parking brake at speed.

Implied consent means:

Explanation. Every state has implied consent laws: by accepting your driver's license, you have already agreed to take a chemical test if lawfully arrested for DUI.

If your vehicle's right wheels drift off the pavement, you should:

Explanation. Sharp steering at speed causes rollover. Slow down gradually, then ease back onto the pavement when the speed differential is small.

What is the current fee for a learner's permit in Minnesota?

Explanation. Minnesota currently charges $33.50 for a learner's permit. Fees change occasionally — verify with the MN DVS before your visit.

A blind pedestrian carrying a white cane has stepped into the crosswalk. You must:

Explanation. Pedestrians with white canes or guide dogs always have the right of way, regardless of where they are crossing. Stop and wait.

While driving in Minnesota with your learner's permit, you must be accompanied by:

Explanation. Minnesota (like nearly every state) requires permit holders to drive only with a licensed adult age 21 or older in the front passenger seat. Some states also restrict night driving and passengers.

When applying for your Minnesota permit, you must bring:

Explanation. Minnesota requires proof of identity (birth certificate or passport), Social Security number, and two proofs of Minnesota residency. Bring originals, not copies.

When parking downhill on a road with a curb, your front wheels should be:

Explanation. Downhill with a curb: turn wheels TOWARD the curb (right). The car rolls forward into the curb instead of into traffic.

When parking on a road with no curb (uphill or downhill), your front wheels should be:

Explanation. Without a curb, always turn wheels toward the shoulder so a runaway car rolls off the road instead of into traffic.

A driver convicted of a first-offense DUI in most states will face:

Explanation. First-offense DUI penalties typically include 90-day to 1-year suspension, fines of $500–$2,500, alcohol education, and possible jail time.

Two solid yellow lines down the center of a road mean:

Explanation. Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing in both directions. Cross only to enter or exit a driveway when safe.

What should you do if your accelerator gets stuck while driving?

Explanation. Shift to neutral first — the engine can rev safely while disengaged from the wheels — then brake to stop. Turning off the engine disables power steering.

A yellow painted curb means:

Explanation. Yellow curbs are commercial loading zones. Passenger vehicles may load passengers only — not freight.

"Move Over" laws require you to:

Explanation. Move Over laws apply when you pass any stopped emergency vehicle, tow truck, or roadside-assistance vehicle with flashing lights.

A downward-pointing equilateral triangle with a red border means:

Explanation. A downward-pointing triangle is used only for the YIELD sign. Slow down and let cross-traffic and pedestrians clear before proceeding.

When you hear a siren and see flashing emergency lights approaching from any direction, you must:

Explanation. Pull to the right edge of the road and stop until all emergency vehicles have passed. Never block an intersection — drive through and then pull over.