Minnesota Driver's License Knowledge Test — Questions and Answers

Question 1: In Minnesota, what does a yellow sign with a school bus symbol mean?

Children crossing ahead
School zone begins
School bus stop ahead (Correct answer)
Bus only lane

Correct answer: School bus stop ahead

A school bus warning sign alerts drivers that a school bus stop is ahead and to be prepared to stop.

Question 2: If your brakes are wet, you can dry them by:

Lightly pressing the gas and brake pedals at the same time. (Correct answer)
None of the above.
Pulling over to the right and wait until it stops raining.
Increasing your speed while obeying the speed limit.

Correct answer: Lightly pressing the gas and brake pedals at the same time.

If your brakes are wet, you can dry them by lightly pressing the gas and brake pedals at the same time while driving slowly. This action creates friction and heat, which helps evaporate the moisture from the brake pads and rotors, restoring full braking effectiveness.

Question 3: What does a blue rectangular sign typically indicate?

Warning of a hazard
Road regulations
Construction zone ahead
Services such as food, fuel, or lodging (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Services such as food, fuel, or lodging

Blue signs in Minnesota indicate motorist services such as gas stations, restaurants, and motels.

Question 4: A vehicle entering a highway from a private driveway must:

Sound the horn before entering
Proceed if the way appears clear
Stop only if traffic is within 200 feet
Yield to all vehicles and pedestrians on the highway (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Yield to all vehicles and pedestrians on the highway

Drivers entering a public road from a driveway or private property must yield to all traffic and pedestrians on the roadway.

Question 5: This sign means:

Heavy traffic ahead.
Do not enter. (Correct answer)
Railroad crossing.
Yield.

Correct answer: Do not enter.

The "Do Not Enter" sign is a red circle with a white horizontal bar in the middle, signifying that traffic is prohibited from entering that roadway or area. This regulatory sign is crucial for preventing wrong-way driving and ensuring traffic safety.

Question 6: A sign showing a downward-pointing arrow through a circle means:

Yield ahead
Do not enter (Correct answer)
No U-turn
One-way street

Correct answer: Do not enter

A do-not-enter sign has a white horizontal bar inside a red circle, prohibiting entry into that roadway.

Question 7: When is it legal to drive in the left lane on a Minnesota freeway?

Only during off-peak hours
Only when traveling above 55 mph
At any time, regardless of traffic
When passing or when traffic conditions require it (Correct answer)

Correct answer: When passing or when traffic conditions require it

Minnesota law generally requires keeping right except when passing or when traffic requires otherwise.

Question 8: What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign indicate?

A regulatory requirement
A service area nearby
A recreational area
Warning of a potential hazard ahead (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Warning of a potential hazard ahead

Yellow diamond-shaped signs in Minnesota are warning signs that alert drivers to potential hazards ahead.

Question 9: Who must yield when a pedestrian is crossing at a corner with no crosswalk markings?

The pedestrian — unmarked crossings have no legal protection
The vehicle traveling on the less busy road
The driver — pedestrians have the right of way at all intersections (Correct answer)
Whoever arrived at the corner first

Correct answer: The driver — pedestrians have the right of way at all intersections

Drivers must yield to pedestrians crossing at any intersection, even without painted crosswalk lines.

Question 10: In Minnesota, parking is prohibited within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?

15 feet
20 feet (Correct answer)
10 feet
30 feet

Correct answer: 20 feet

Minnesota prohibits parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk at intersections to maintain visibility for pedestrians and drivers.

Question 11: A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a:

Yield sign.
Solid red light.
Stop sign. (Correct answer)
Caution sign.

Correct answer: Stop sign.

A red flashing traffic light requires drivers to come to a complete stop before the intersection, crosswalk, or stop line. After stopping, drivers must yield to all cross-traffic and pedestrians before proceeding only when it is safe to do so. This action is identical to the legal requirement imposed by a stop sign, ensuring safety at intersections.

Question 12: At a T-intersection with no signs, who has the right of way?

The vehicle traveling faster
The vehicle on the right
Traffic on the through road (Correct answer)
Traffic on the terminating road

Correct answer: Traffic on the through road

At a T-intersection, traffic on the through (continuing) road has the right of way over traffic on the road that ends.

Question 13: In Minnesota, when can you legally pass on the right?

On any two-lane road if the left lane is blocked
Only on highways with three or more lanes
When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room on the right (Correct answer)
Whenever you want to go faster

Correct answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room on the right

You may pass on the right in Minnesota when the vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn and there is sufficient pavement.

Question 14: What BAC level triggers an 'aggravated DWI' charge in Minnesota, indicating extreme impairment?

0.10%
0.12%
0.08%
0.16% (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 0.16%

A BAC of 0.16% or higher — twice the legal limit — results in an aggravated DWI charge in Minnesota, which carries harsher penalties.

Question 15: What is the minimum license revocation period for a first-time DWI offense in Minnesota where the driver fails the chemical test?

90 days (Correct answer)
6 months
30 days
60 days

Correct answer: 90 days

A first-time DWI offense with a failed chemical test results in a 90-day license revocation in Minnesota.

Question 16: What should you do when driving toward a bright sun that reduces your visibility?

Slow down, use the sun visor, and increase following distance (Correct answer)
Pull over and wait for the sun angle to change
Switch to high beams to improve your forward visibility
Speed up to pass through the glare zone faster

Correct answer: Slow down, use the sun visor, and increase following distance

Sun glare reduces visibility significantly — slow down, use the visor, wear sunglasses, and increase following distance.

Question 17: What is the maximum time you may leave a vehicle parked on a public street in a residential area without moving it in Minnesota?

This varies by city ordinance — always check local rules (Correct answer)
24 hours statewide
72 hours statewide
48 hours statewide

Correct answer: This varies by city ordinance — always check local rules

Minnesota does not set a single statewide limit — municipalities set their own rules, so check local ordinances.

Question 18: What does a green traffic signal arrow indicate?

Stop before making the indicated turn
Yield before turning in that direction
Prepare to stop as signal will change
You may proceed in the direction of the arrow (Correct answer)

Correct answer: You may proceed in the direction of the arrow

A green arrow means you may proceed in the indicated direction; oncoming traffic is stopped.

Question 19: If a driver refuses to submit to a chemical test after a DWI arrest in Minnesota, what is the minimum license revocation period for a first offense?

6 months
2 years
1 year (Correct answer)
90 days

Correct answer: 1 year

Refusing a chemical test in Minnesota results in a minimum 1-year license revocation for a first offense — longer than the penalty for a failed test.

Question 20: In Minnesota, you must dim your high beams when following another vehicle within:

500 feet
200 feet (Correct answer)
300 feet
100 feet

Correct answer: 200 feet

When following another vehicle, Minnesota requires you to dim high beams within 200 feet.

Question 21: An emergency vehicle with lights and sirens approaching from any direction requires you to:

Stop immediately wherever you are
Speed up to clear the intersection
Maintain your current speed and move right
Pull over to the right edge and stop (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Pull over to the right edge and stop

When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights or sirens, pull to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes.

Question 22: What does a white sign reading 'SPEED LIMIT 55' mean?

The recommended speed for ideal conditions
The minimum speed on that road
The maximum legal speed under normal conditions (Correct answer)
The speed limit only during daylight hours

Correct answer: The maximum legal speed under normal conditions

A speed limit sign sets the maximum legal speed allowed under normal driving conditions in Minnesota.

Question 23: A sign with a white background and black letters/symbols is typically:

A service sign
A warning sign
A guide sign
A regulatory sign (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A regulatory sign

White signs with black markings are regulatory signs that indicate laws drivers must obey.

Question 24: Speed limit signs are:

service signs
destination signs (guide signs)
regulatory signs (Correct answer)
warning signs

Correct answer: regulatory signs

Speed limit signs are classified as regulatory signs because they inform drivers of laws and regulations they must obey. These signs indicate the maximum or minimum legal speed for a particular stretch of road, ensuring compliance and promoting safety.

Question 25: In Minnesota, how close to a railroad crossing may you park?

No closer than 50 feet (Correct answer)
No closer than 30 feet
No closer than 20 feet
No closer than 100 feet

Correct answer: No closer than 50 feet

Parking is prohibited within 50 feet of a railroad crossing to keep the area clear for emergency stopping.

Question 26: How far from an intersection may you park in Minnesota?

No closer than 30 feet from the corner (Correct answer)
No closer than 15 feet from the corner
No closer than 50 feet from the corner
No closer than 20 feet from the corner

Correct answer: No closer than 30 feet from the corner

Minnesota prohibits parking within 30 feet of an intersection to maintain clear sightlines for all drivers.

Question 27: When driving in a construction zone in Minnesota, what are the speed limit fines?

Fines are doubled for speeding violations in active work zones (Correct answer)
There are no additional fines in work zones
Fines are the same as on regular roads
Fines are tripled only if workers are present

Correct answer: Fines are doubled for speeding violations in active work zones

Minnesota doubles fines for speeding in active work zones to protect workers and other drivers.

Question 28: Which of the following substances, besides alcohol, can result in a DWI charge in Minnesota?

Only illegal street drugs
Caffeine
Over-the-counter antihistamines only
Prescription drugs, controlled substances, and hazardous substances (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Prescription drugs, controlled substances, and hazardous substances

Minnesota's DWI law applies to any substance — including prescription medications, controlled substances, or hazardous materials — that impairs a driver's ability to operate a vehicle.

Minnesota Driver's License Knowledge Test

The Minnesota DVS knowledge test evaluates understanding of traffic laws, road signs, right-of-way rules, alcohol and drug laws, and safe driving practices required to obtain a Class D driver's license in Minnesota.

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