Minnesota DVS Driver's Knowledge Test (Class D) — Questions and Answers

Question 1: What does a blue rectangular sign along a Minnesota highway typically indicate?

Construction activity
Motorist services such as food, fuel, or lodging (Correct answer)
Speed limit changes
State park boundaries

Correct answer: Motorist services such as food, fuel, or lodging

Blue rectangular signs provide information about motorist services including gas, food, lodging, and hospitals available at upcoming exits.

Question 2: How does tire pressure typically change in Minnesota's cold winter temperatures?

It increases as tires contract
It doubles in extreme cold
It decreases approximately 1 PSI per 10°F drop in temperature (Correct answer)
It stays the same regardless of temperature

Correct answer: It decreases approximately 1 PSI per 10°F drop in temperature

Tire pressure drops about 1 PSI for every 10°F decrease in temperature, making regular checks important in Minnesota winters to maintain safe handling.

Question 3: What color and shape is a regulatory sign in Minnesota?

Orange diamond
Yellow diamond
Green rectangle
White rectangle or special shape with black or red text (Correct answer)

Correct answer: White rectangle or special shape with black or red text

Regulatory signs in Minnesota are typically white with black or red text and come in rectangles or special shapes such as octagons (stop) or inverted triangles (yield).

Question 4: When buying a used vehicle in Minnesota, where must the seller sign to transfer ownership?

On the back of the title in the 'Assignment of Title' section (Correct answer)
On the front of the title near the vehicle description
The buyer signs the title; the seller keeps a copy
On a separate bill of sale only — the title is not signed

Correct answer: On the back of the title in the 'Assignment of Title' section

The seller must sign on the back of the Minnesota certificate of title in the 'Assignment of Title' section to legally transfer ownership to the buyer.

Question 5: What is the legal consequence for a third DWI offense in Minnesota within 10 years?

Automatic lifetime license revocation
Gross misdemeanor with mandatory license cancellation
Felony DWI with potential prison time (Correct answer)
Standard misdemeanor fine only

Correct answer: Felony DWI with potential prison time

A third DWI conviction in Minnesota within 10 years is charged as a felony, carrying potential prison time, heavy fines, and long-term license cancellation.

Question 6: What shape is a Minnesota railroad crossing warning sign?

Round (Correct answer)
Diamond
Pentagon
Octagon

Correct answer: Round

Railroad crossing advance warning signs in Minnesota (and nationwide) are round with a yellow background and black X and R-R markings.

Question 7: In Minnesota, what is required when transferring a vehicle title that has a lien on it?

The lienholder must release the lien and sign off before a clean title can be transferred (Correct answer)
Liens do not appear on Minnesota titles
The lien automatically transfers to the new owner
The buyer assumes the lien without any documentation

Correct answer: The lienholder must release the lien and sign off before a clean title can be transferred

Before a clean title can be transferred to a new owner in Minnesota, the existing lienholder must formally release the lien, either by signing the title or through the ELT system.

Question 8: In Minnesota, what is the penalty for operating a vehicle without a proper title?

A misdemeanor or petty misdemeanor citation and fines (Correct answer)
Verbal warning only for first offense
Suspension of the vehicle registration only
Immediate vehicle impoundment with no fine

Correct answer: A misdemeanor or petty misdemeanor citation and fines

Operating a vehicle without proper title documentation in Minnesota can result in a misdemeanor or petty misdemeanor citation and associated fines.

Question 9: In Minnesota, what is the 'whiskey plate' and when is it required?

A warning sticker placed on windshields after DWI convictions
A specialty license plate for classic car owners
A plate issued to commercial drivers with DWI history
A distinctive plate (white with black 'W') required for vehicles involved in DWI incidents under certain conditions (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A distinctive plate (white with black 'W') required for vehicles involved in DWI incidents under certain conditions

Minnesota requires 'whiskey plates' — distinctive black-on-white plates starting with 'W' — on vehicles involved in repeat or aggravated DWI incidents to enable law enforcement to identify at-risk drivers.

Question 10: What is the minimum Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage required in Minnesota?

$50,000
$40,000 (Correct answer)
$20,000
$30,000

Correct answer: $40,000

Minnesota requires a minimum of $40,000 in Personal Injury Protection (PIP) as part of its no-fault insurance system.

Question 11: What should you do if you lose your vehicle registration card?

Replace it with a handwritten note
Drive without it until the next renewal
Report it to the police
Request a duplicate registration card from DVS (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Request a duplicate registration card from DVS

If you lose your vehicle registration card in Minnesota, the correct procedure is to request a duplicate registration card from the Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS). Driving without a valid registration card can lead to fines, so it's important to replace it promptly to remain compliant with state laws.

Question 12: What should a Minnesota driver do first if their vehicle begins to skid on ice?

Shift to neutral immediately
Accelerate to regain traction
Steer in the direction the rear is sliding and ease off the gas (Correct answer)
Apply the brakes firmly

Correct answer: Steer in the direction the rear is sliding and ease off the gas

To correct a skid, ease off the accelerator and steer gently in the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding to regain control.

Question 13: How long is a driver typically required to maintain an SR-22 filing in Minnesota?

3 years (Correct answer)
1 year
5 years
6 months

Correct answer: 3 years

Minnesota generally requires drivers to maintain an SR-22 filing for three years from the date of the qualifying offense.

Question 14: What is the maximum speed limit on a Minnesota rural interstate highway?

65 mph
80 mph
70 mph (Correct answer)
75 mph

Correct answer: 70 mph

The maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways in Minnesota is 70 mph unless a lower limit is posted.

Question 15: Why does Minnesota recommend removing snow from the entire vehicle before driving, including the roof?

Insurance requires a completely clear vehicle
Roof snow causes the vehicle to overheat
Snow sliding off the roof can obscure the driver's windshield or fly into other vehicles (Correct answer)
Excess weight on the roof reduces fuel economy

Correct answer: Snow sliding off the roof can obscure the driver's windshield or fly into other vehicles

Snow can slide off the roof onto the windshield, blocking vision, or fly off and strike following vehicles, creating dangerous conditions for everyone on the road.

Question 16: What does a yellow sign with a pedestrian symbol mean in Minnesota?

Pedestrian crosswalk ahead — watch for pedestrians (Correct answer)
School zone — children present
Blind pedestrian area — use extra caution
Pedestrian crossing prohibited

Correct answer: Pedestrian crosswalk ahead — watch for pedestrians

A yellow pedestrian warning sign alerts drivers that a pedestrian crosswalk is ahead and they should watch for people crossing.

Question 17: What does uninsured motorist (UM) coverage protect you from in Minnesota?

Damage caused by weather events
Mechanical failures in your own vehicle
Injuries caused by a driver who has no insurance (Correct answer)
Theft of personal items from your car

Correct answer: Injuries caused by a driver who has no insurance

Uninsured motorist coverage pays for your injuries and damages when the at-fault driver has no insurance and cannot compensate you.

Question 18: What is the minimum property damage liability coverage required in Minnesota?

$15,000
$25,000
$10,000 (Correct answer)
$5,000

Correct answer: $10,000

Minnesota law requires a minimum of $10,000 in property damage liability coverage per accident.

Question 19: In Minnesota, underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage applies when:

The at-fault driver's insurance is insufficient to cover your damages (Correct answer)
Your own vehicle is unregistered
You are driving outside state lines
You drive without a license

Correct answer: The at-fault driver's insurance is insufficient to cover your damages

Underinsured motorist coverage activates when the at-fault driver has insurance, but their limits are too low to fully compensate you for your injuries or losses.

Question 20: In Minnesota, what BAC limit applies to commercial vehicle drivers operating a CMV?

.04% (Correct answer)
.06%
.08%
.02%

Correct answer: .04%

The federal BAC limit for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers in Minnesota is .04%, half the standard limit, due to the increased responsibility and danger of operating large vehicles.

Question 21: Which of the following best describes how alcohol affects driving ability in Minnesota or anywhere?

Alcohol improves reaction time by relaxing the driver
Alcohol only affects vision, not steering or braking
Alcohol impairs judgment, reaction time, and coordination (Correct answer)
One drink has no effect on any driver

Correct answer: Alcohol impairs judgment, reaction time, and coordination

Alcohol impairs judgment, slows reaction time, reduces coordination, and decreases the ability to track objects — all critical driving functions.

Question 22: In Minnesota, what must a driver do when visibility drops below 200 feet due to blowing snow?

Switch to high beams and slow to 40 mph
Reduce speed to 30 mph and continue
Pull safely off the road and turn on hazard lights (Correct answer)
Follow the vehicle ahead closely as a guide

Correct answer: Pull safely off the road and turn on hazard lights

When visibility falls below 200 feet from blowing snow, the safest action is to pull completely off the roadway and activate hazard lights until conditions improve.

Question 23: When are you required to use your headlights in Minnesota?

In tunnels
Both B and C (Correct answer)
Only at night.
When visibility is less than 500 feet.

Correct answer: Both B and C

In Minnesota, headlights are legally required not only at night but also during any period of limited visibility, specifically when you cannot clearly see for 500 feet. Additionally, headlights must be used when driving through tunnels, regardless of the time of day or general visibility. These regulations ensure your vehicle is visible to others in challenging conditions.

Question 24: What should a Minnesota driver do when approaching a flooded roadway?

Proceed slowly through the water — most cars can handle flooding
Test depth with your foot before driving through
Accelerate through to minimize time in water
Turn around — never drive through flooded roads (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Turn around — never drive through flooded roads

Minnesota promotes the 'Turn Around, Don't Drown' message — just 6 inches of moving water can knock a person down and 2 feet can sweep a car away.

Question 25: In Minnesota, what is the minimum jail time for a first-offense DWI?

30 days in jail
None — first offense is fine only (Correct answer)
7 days in jail
24 hours in jail or community service equivalent

Correct answer: None — first offense is fine only

A first-offense DWI in Minnesota is a misdemeanor with no mandatory minimum jail time, though courts may impose up to 90 days and/or a $1,000 fine.

Minnesota DVS Driver's Knowledge Test (Class D)

The Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) Class D knowledge test evaluates applicants on traffic laws, road signs, safe driving practices, alcohol/drug awareness, insurance requirements, and special driving conditions as covered in the Minnesota Driver's Manual.

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Time Limit

80%

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