Minnesota DVS Permit Practice Test: 40 Free Questions

1. What does this hand signal indicate?

1. a) Left turn.
2. b) Stop or slow down.
3. c) Reversing.
4. d) Right turn.

2. How should you check for vehicles in your blind spots before changing lanes?

1. a) Quickly turn your head to look.
2. b) Honk your horn to warn others.
3. c) Rely solely on your rearview mirror.
4. d) Rely solely on your side mirrors.

3. Which lane should you enter when completing a right turn?

1. a) Any available lane.
2. b) The lane next to the curb.
3. c) The passing lane.
4. d) The lane next to the centerline.

4. What is the visibility requirement for making a U-turn near a hill or curve?

1. a) 700 feet.
2. b) 500 feet.
3. c) 1,000 feet.
4. d) 1,500 feet.

5. New residents have how many days to register their vehicle in Minnesota?

1. a) 30 days.
2. b) 120 days.
3. c) 90 days.
4. d) 60 days.

6. What do double solid yellow lines indicate?

1. a) Passing permitted in one direction.
2. b) Reversible lanes.
3. c) Passing prohibited in both directions.
4. d) Passing permitted in both directions.

7. When driving in the right lane, what must you do for a transit bus merging from a stop?

1. a) Maintain speed; the bus must yield to you.
2. b) Change lanes to the left immediately.
3. c) Yield to the bus.
4. d) Speed up to pass before it merges.

8. When approaching a stop sign with a pedestrian crosswalk but no stop line, where should you stop?

1. a) Before entering the crosswalk.
2. b) Just after the crosswalk.
3. c) 20 feet before the crosswalk.
4. d) On the crosswalk.

9. When pulled over by law enforcement, where should you stop?

1. a) At the nearest service station or exit.
2. b) On a bridge or in a tunnel.
3. c) On the right shoulder, or the left shoulder if closer on a multi-lane road.
4. d) In the middle of the current driving lane.

10. What is a benefit of the zipper merge strategy?

1. a) It reduces traffic backup length by up to 40%.
2. b) It eliminates the need for construction signs.
3. c) It penalizes drivers who merge late.
4. d) It allows cars to speed.

11. What is the correct procedure for driving a vehicle with a manual transmission across railroad tracks?

1. a) Shift into a higher gear while on the tracks to increase speed.
2. b) Shift down before entering the crossing and do not shift gears while on the tracks.
3. c) Keep the clutch depressed throughout the entire crossing.
4. d) Shift into neutral and coast across the tracks.

12. How is a center turn lane marked?

1. a) With parallel solid and dashed yellow lines.
2. b) With red curb markings.
3. c) With double solid white lines.
4. d) With dashed white lines.

13. Who can use a center turn lane?

1. a) Vehicles passing slower traffic.
2. b) Vehicles traveling in either direction to make left turns.
3. c) Only traffic moving north.
4. d) Emergency vehicles only.

14. What symbol marks a carpool lane?

1. a) A bicycle.
2. b) A diamond.
3. c) A star.
4. d) A square.

15. On traffic signs, what does the color brown indicate?

1. a) Construction and work zones.
2. b) Motorist services such as food and gas.
3. c) Regulatory commands and prohibitions.
4. d) Historic, cultural, or recreational sites.

16. What does the 'Divided Highway Ends' sign mean?

1. a) The divided road ends; two-way traffic will no longer be separated.
2. b) A median is beginning.
3. c) The highway ends at a T-intersection.
4. d) The road becomes a one-way street.

17. What is the primary function of a mile marker on a highway?

1. a) To indicate the speed limit for that section of road.
2. b) To warn drivers of upcoming sharp curves.
3. c) To indicate the distance from a specific reference point.
4. d) To mark the boundaries of a construction zone.

18. How far must the light on an animal-drawn vehicle be visible?

1. a) 200 feet.
2. b) 100 feet.
3. c) 500 feet.
4. d) 300 feet.

19. How should you treat an intersection if the traffic-control signal is not functioning?

1. a) Yield only to traffic coming from the right.
2. b) Proceed through the intersection without stopping.
3. c) Treat the intersection like an uncontrolled intersection.
4. d) Wait until the signal starts functioning again.

20. When can you enter a blocked intersection (gridlock) contrary to the general rule?

1. a) When turning right.
2. b) When the light is green.
3. c) When you are in a hurry.
4. d) When directed by a traffic-control agent or peace officer.

21. In which situation is a driver permitted to enter an intersection even if it might block cross traffic?

1. a) When moving to allow an authorized emergency vehicle with activated lights to pass.
2. b) When the driver is following a large vehicle that blocks their view.
3. c) When the driver is turning right and the pedestrian signal is flashing.
4. d) When there is a significant gap in traffic on the cross street.

22. What is the meaning of a crossbuck sign?

1. a) Railroad crossing.
2. b) School crossing.
3. c) Pedestrian crossing.
4. d) No passing zone.

23. What does a round yellow sign with an 'X' and 'RR' indicate?

1. a) Yield ahead.
2. b) Do not enter.
3. c) Railroad crossing ahead.
4. d) School zone ahead.

24. According to typical roundabout signs, which lane can be used to go straight through a multilane roundabout?

1. a) Neither lane.
2. b) The left lane only.
3. c) The right lane only.
4. d) Either lane.

25. What is the general meaning of a yellow traffic sign?

1. a) It guides you to a destination.
2. b) It warns of possible hazards.
3. c) It commands you to stop.
4. d) It indicates a recreational area.

26. What does the 'Traffic Signal Ahead' sign indicate?

1. a) A railroad crossing is ahead.
2. b) A stop sign is ahead.
3. c) There is a traffic light at the next intersection.
4. d) A construction zone is ahead.

27. What is the purpose of crossing signs?

1. a) To indicate a no-passing zone.
2. b) To mark a rest area.
3. c) To indicate a scenic view.
4. d) To warn of animals, humans, or vehicles crossing the road.

28. What does a steady red light mean?

1. a) Stop and wait for the light to change.
2. b) Make a right turn immediately.
3. c) Yield to cross traffic.
4. d) Slow down and proceed.

29. If you are already in the intersection to make a turn and the light turns red, what should you do?

1. a) Back up to the start line.
2. b) Stay in the intersection until the next green light.
3. c) Honk at oncoming traffic.
4. d) Complete the turn as soon as it is safe.

30. What does a steady red X over a lane mean?

1. a) Yield to oncoming traffic.
2. b) You cannot drive in the lane.
3. c) Stop in this lane.
4. d) This lane is for emergency vehicles only.

31. What do yellow lines on the road separate?

1. a) Bicycle lanes from car lanes.
2. b) Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
3. c) Parking spaces.
4. d) Traffic moving in opposite directions.

32. What should you use as a reference if you are blinded by the glare of oncoming headlights?

1. a) The hood of your vehicle.
2. b) The centerline of the road.
3. c) The white line along the edge of the road.
4. d) The rear lights of the car in front.

33. Who must yield when merging onto a freeway?

1. a) The vehicle moving faster.
2. b) Both vehicles must stop.
3. c) The merging vehicle.
4. d) Vehicles already on the freeway.

34. What can you do to help cool an overheating engine while driving?

1. a) Speed up to increase airflow.
2. b) Turn on the air conditioning.
3. c) Turn off the engine while moving.
4. d) Turn on the heater.

35. What is a characteristic of a freeway?

1. a) It allows left turns across traffic.
2. b) It has traffic signals at every intersection.
3. c) It is a multi-lane, divided highway with limited access.
4. d) It has frequent stops and cross traffic.

36. What is the maximum length for a recreational vehicle combination?

1. a) 60 feet.
2. b) 70 feet.
3. c) 80 feet.
4. d) 50 feet.

37. What is a common reason for having your driver's license suspended?

1. a) Failing to wash your vehicle regularly
2. b) Parking in a designated parking spot
3. c) Repeatedly violating traffic laws
4. d) Driving 5 miles per hour below the speed limit

38. Your license may be suspended if you fail to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights within how many years of a prior conviction for the same offense?

1. a) One year.
2. b) Five years.
3. c) Two years.
4. d) Ten years.

39. How does alcohol impairment affect steering?

1. a) Drivers tend to over-steer.
2. b) Steering ability is the last skill to be affected.
3. c) Drivers tend to steer more precisely.
4. d) Drivers tend to under-steer.

40. What are the maximum criminal penalties for a conviction of felony DWI in Minnesota?

1. a) Seven years in prison and a $14,000 fine.
2. b) Ten years in prison and a $20,000 fine.
3. c) One year in jail and a $3,000 fine.
4. d) Five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.