MN Cheat Sheet 2026

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

1. What does Minnesota's open bottle law prohibit? → Having any open or previously opened alcoholic beverage containers anywhere in the vehicle
2. Under Minnesota law, how soon after a DWI arrest must law enforcement administer a chemical test for it to be valid? → Within 2 hours
3. When turning left at an intersection with a green light, you must yield to: → Oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk
4. What does a solid white line along the right edge of the road indicate? → The edge of the travel lane
5. When must you stop for a pedestrian in a Minnesota crosswalk even if no signal requires it? → Whenever a pedestrian is in or entering the crosswalk in your half of the road
6. What is the default speed limit in a Minnesota urban district unless otherwise posted? → 30 mph
7. Can a driver be charged with DWI in Minnesota even if the vehicle is parked and not moving? → Yes, if the driver is in physical control of the vehicle
8. What should you do when approaching a highway-rail grade crossing with no signal? → Slow down, look both ways, and proceed only if no train is approaching
9. Anything that requires you to _______ could cause you to crash. → All of the above.
10. What does a brown sign typically indicate in Minnesota? → Recreational or cultural interest area
11. In Minnesota, what is the speed limit in a school zone when children are present? → 20 mph
12. What does a green traffic signal arrow indicate? → You may proceed in the direction of the arrow
13. A sign showing two arrows merging from both sides means: → Traffic merges from both sides into one lane
14. When merging onto a Minnesota freeway, who has the right of way? → Traffic already on the freeway
15. What is Minnesota's 'sobriety checkpoint' law? → Minnesota law prohibits sobriety checkpoints as unconstitutional
16. In Minnesota, you must dim your high beams when following another vehicle within: → 200 feet
17. Pedestrians with white canes or guide dogs in Minnesota crosswalks must be given: → The right of way — you must stop and wait until they have completely crossed
18. At an intersection, who has the right of way — a vehicle already in the intersection or one approaching? → The vehicle already in the intersection
19. What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers age 21 and older in Minnesota? → 0.08%
20. Which of the following vehicles may always park in a space marked with the International Symbol of Accessibility? → Vehicles displaying a valid disability parking certificate or license plates
21. When approaching a reduced conflict intersection, you may not turn left. → TRUE
22. Where must you position your vehicle when you prepare to make a left turn from a two-way roadway into a one-way roadway? → As close as possible to the center line.
23. What does the term 'defensive driving' mean in the context of Minnesota driver education? → Anticipating hazards and adjusting driving to avoid them
24. Under Minnesota's 'not a drop' law, what BAC level is illegal for drivers under age 21? → Any detectable amount above 0.00%
25. When is it legal to drive in the left lane on a Minnesota freeway? → When passing or when traffic conditions require it
26. What should you do when driving toward a bright sun that reduces your visibility? → Slow down, use the sun visor, and increase following distance
27. A funeral procession in Minnesota has the right of way. What must other drivers do? → Yield and not cut through the procession
28. In Minnesota, parking is prohibited within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection? → 20 feet
29. Which of the following is NOT a chemical test accepted under Minnesota's implied consent law? → Eye coordination test
30. After a DWI conviction in Minnesota, what must a driver typically complete before having their license fully reinstated? → Complete an alcohol or drug assessment and any required treatment program