MN DVS Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield MN DVS facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. What should a Minnesota driver do when approaching a flooded roadway? → Turn around — never drive through flooded roads
2. What does a Minnesota sign reading 'DO NOT ENTER' with a white rectangle on red mean? → Entry prohibited — usually a one-way road or ramp
3. What does a Minnesota sign showing a white arrow curving upward on a green background mean? → Exit only ramp ahead
4. What is the minimum Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage required in Minnesota? → $40,000
5. How far from an intersection must a Minnesota driver begin signaling before making a turn? → 100 feet
6. In Minnesota, what is the penalty for operating a vehicle without a proper title? → A misdemeanor or petty misdemeanor citation and fines
7. What color are Minnesota guide signs that provide route and distance information on highways? → Green
8. Which vehicles are generally required to carry liability insurance under Minnesota law? → All motor vehicles operated on public roads
9. In heavy fog in Minnesota, which lights should a driver use? → Low beams or fog lights
10. What is the legal following distance rule in Minnesota for vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR on highways? → 300 feet
11. What is the legal consequence for a third DWI offense in Minnesota within 10 years? → Felony DWI with potential prison time
12. What is the correct hand signal for a left turn? → Left arm extended straight out.
13. In Minnesota, when is a DWI elevated from a misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor? → When BAC is .16% or higher, or when a minor is in the vehicle
14. What is the proper technique for driving on a curve in Minnesota winter conditions? → Slow down before the curve and maintain steady speed through it
15. What does a blue rectangular sign along a Minnesota highway typically indicate? → Motorist services such as food, fuel, or lodging
16. When is it permissible to make a let turn on red in Minnesota? → From a one-way street onto another one-way street.
17. When may a Minnesota driver legally use a center two-way left-turn lane? → To prepare for or complete a left turn
18. Under Minnesota law, how close to a fire hydrant may a vehicle be parked? → 15 feet
19. What is the minimum uninsured motorist bodily injury coverage required in Minnesota? → $25,000/$50,000
20. In Minnesota, when sharing the road with a snowplow, where should you position your vehicle? → Stay behind the plow at a safe distance
21. In Minnesota, what is the minimum jail time for a first-offense DWI? → None — first offense is fine only
22. What is the minimum property damage liability coverage required in Minnesota? → $10,000
23. Which lane must a Minnesota driver use when traveling on a multi-lane highway at the posted speed limit? → The right lane unless passing or turning
24. In Minnesota, a U-turn may NOT be made in which of the following locations? → A business district
25. What does a Minnesota stop sign look like, and what must a driver do upon seeing one? → Octagonal red sign — come to a complete stop and yield
26. In Minnesota winter conditions, how should a driver handle braking on icy roads? → Apply steady, gentle pressure or use threshold braking on non-ABS vehicles
27. If you purchase a vehicle from a private party, within how many days must you register it in Minnesota? → 30 days
28. In Minnesota, when must headlights be turned on? → From sunset to sunrise and any time visibility is less than 500 feet
29. Why does Minnesota recommend removing snow from the entire vehicle before driving, including the roof? → Snow sliding off the roof can obscure the driver's windshield or fly into other vehicles
30. In Minnesota, what does 'black ice' refer to, and why is it dangerous? → A thin, transparent ice layer that looks like wet pavement and provides almost no traction