Minnesota Permit Practice Test 2026

Minnesota permit practice test: 641 free practice questions (25 official sample questions · Official driver handbook). Official test format: Class D: 40 Q, pass 32. Updated

Official test facts (verified)

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Test formatClass D: 40 Q, pass 32s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
Pass mark32 / 40 (80%)s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
Test languagesEnglish, Spanish, Hmong, Vietnamese, Somali, Russian, Karen, American Sign Languages3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
Official handbookdps.mn.govdps.mn.gov
Official practice testassets.dps.mn.govassets.dps.mn.gov
Practice questions641 questionss3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

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Official format: Class D: 40 Q, pass 32 · 641 practice questions

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Units

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    Traffic Signs & Signals199 questions
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    General Driving Knowledge82 questions
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    Sharing the Road78 questions
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    Highway & Freeway Driving51 questions
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    Bad Weather & Night Driving46 questions
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    Impaired Driving & Penalties45 questions
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    Speed Limits & Following Distance42 questions
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    Right of Way & Intersections37 questions
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    Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation35 questions
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    Parking & Stopping Rules23 questions
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    Licensing, Demerits & Penalties3 questions
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  1. Full mock examOfficial format: Class D: 40 Q, pass 32
40questions on the test
32 (80%)correct to pass
641practice questions

Full mock exam: All questions: 40 Q · overall pass 32

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Practice question bank

641questions
11topics
86with a picture
199in Traffic Signs & Signals
Traffic Signs & Signals199General Driving Knowledge82Sharing the Road78Highway & Freeway Driving51Bad Weather & Night Driving46Impaired Driving & Penalties45Speed Limits & Following Distan…42Right of Way & Intersections37Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operat…35Parking & Stopping Rules23Licensing, Demerits & Penalties3license-test.com
Traffic Signs & Signals is the largest topic (31% of the bank) · Questions per topic · Source: License Test question bank

Sample questions

  1. When a traffic light turns green, should you go immediately?

    • No, because you must wait five seconds before proceeding
    • Yes, or you could be given a ticket for causing gridlock
    • Yes, but you must yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection ✓

    Traffic Signs & Signals · Answer: C · Source: assets.dps.mn.gov, retrieved 2026-10-17

  2. After being pulled over by law enforcement, the driver should immediately exit the vehicle and quickly approach the officer’s squad car.

    • True
    • False ✓

    General Driving Knowledge · Answer: B · Source: assets.dps.mn.gov, retrieved 2026-10-17

  3. Pedestrians using guide dogs or white canes must:

    • Be given the right-of-way at corners only ✓
    • Cross at intersections with traffic controls only
    • Never cross without being assisted by other pedestrians

    Sharing the Road · Answer: A · Source: assets.dps.mn.gov, retrieved 2026-10-17

  4. If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:

    • Change lanes and maintain your current speed
    • Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead ✓
    • Slow down because the lane ends

    Highway & Freeway Driving · Answer: B · Source: assets.dps.mn.gov, retrieved 2026-10-17

Car knowledge test: compare with nearby states

StateQuestions on testPass markPractice questions
Minnesota4032 (80%)641
Iowanot verified yetnot verified yet695
North Dakotanot verified yetnot verified yet502
South Dakotanot verified yetnot verified yet470
Wisconsin6552 (80%)983
Wisconsin983Iowa695Minnesota641North Dakota502South Dakota470license-test.com
Minnesota ranks 3 of 5 by practice questions · Practice questions per jurisdiction · Source: License Test question bank

FAQ

How many questions are on the official Minnesota permit test?

40 questions; you need 32 correct (80%) to pass, according to the official source checked on 2026-10-17.

What is the format of the Minnesota Car learner's permit test (Class D)?

Class D: 40 Q, pass 32

How many practice questions does this Minnesota permit practice test have?

641 published questions in 11 topics. The largest topics are Traffic Signs & Signals (199), General Driving Knowledge (82), Sharing the Road (78). 86 questions include a picture (sign or road situation).

How does the Minnesota test compare with nearby states?

Wisconsin: 65 questions, pass 52 (official formats; Minnesota: 40 questions, pass 32).

Where do these practice questions come from?

Questions are based on the official Minnesota driver handbook (dps.mn.gov) and include 25 official sample questions published by the agency. Every question is aligned with the official handbook rules for Minnesota.

Is the Minnesota permit practice test free?

Yes. All 641 questions, topic practice, the timed mock exam and the wrong-question book are free and need no account.

Which languages is the Minnesota Car learner's permit test (Class D) offered in?

English, Spanish, Hmong, Vietnamese, Somali, Russian, Karen, American Sign Language

Where is the official handbook?

https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/license-and-id/class-d-regular-dl/class-d-dl-forms-documents-and-manuals

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

Updated: · 25 official sample questions · Official driver handbook