MN DVS Study Guide 2026
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MN DVS exam key facts
- The Minnesota Class D written test uses multiple-choice and true-or-false questions on Minnesota traffic laws and road signs. Source
- You need a score of 80 percent to pass the Minnesota Class D written test, and you can take only one written test per day. Source
- A Minnesota applicant who fails the road test four times may need at least six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction with a licensed instructor before testing again. Source
- A Minnesota instruction permit is valid for two years from the date of application. Source
📋 MN DVS Exam Format at a Glance
📚 MN DVS Topics to Study (19)
✍️ Sample MN DVS Questions & Answers
1. When a Minnesota vehicle owner dies, how is the vehicle title transferred to an heir?
Minnesota allows small estates to transfer a vehicle title using an Affidavit of Survivorship without full probate, while larger estates go through the standard probate process.
2. What should a Minnesota driver do first if their vehicle begins to skid on ice?
To correct a skid, ease off the accelerator and steer gently in the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding to regain control.
3. What is the minimum uninsured motorist bodily injury coverage required in Minnesota?
Minnesota requires uninsured motorist bodily injury coverage of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident.
4. What does a Minnesota sign with a truck symbol on an inclined arrow indicate?
A sign with a descending truck symbol warns truck drivers of a steep downgrade ahead and advises them to select a lower gear before descending.
5. What color and shape is a regulatory sign in Minnesota?
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).
6. What does Minnesota's 'move over' law require when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with lights activated?
Minnesota's move-over law requires drivers to move to the farthest available lane; if a lane change is not safe, they must slow to a safe speed.
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- dps.mn.gov — Retake fee, retake policy, time limit, renewal, test delivery, eligibility, score validity, fees · verified Oct 2026
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