Free Minnesota DMV Practice Test 2026 (MN)

Question 1

Minnesota's late merge, or 'zipper merge', tells you to do what when a lane-closed sign appears and traffic is backing up?

Accepted Answer

Stay in your lane to the merge point, then take turns merging

Answer

Merge as soon as you see the sign

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Straddle both lanes to block traffic

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Use the shoulder to bypass the backup

Question 2

By how much can Minnesota's zipper merge reduce the length of a traffic backup?

Accepted Answer

Up to 40 percent

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Up to 10 percent

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Up to 60 percent

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Up to 25 percent

Question 3

How far must you stop from a Minnesota school bus displaying flashing red lights and an extended stop arm?

Accepted Answer

At least 20 feet

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At least 30 feet

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At least 10 feet

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At least 50 feet

Question 4

When may you proceed after stopping for a Minnesota school bus with red flashing lights?

Accepted Answer

When the stop arm retracts and the lights stop flashing

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After counting five seconds

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As soon as children reach the curb

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As soon as the bus door closes

Question 5

What is the minimum fine in Minnesota for illegally passing a school bus with its stop arm extended?

Accepted Answer

$500

Answer

$100

Answer

$250

Answer

$1,000

Question 6

How far before a stop must a Minnesota school bus activate its yellow lights in a zone posted 35 mph or lower?

Accepted Answer

At least 100 feet

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At least 50 feet

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At least 200 feet

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At least 300 feet

Question 7

How far before a stop must a Minnesota school bus activate its yellow lights where the limit exceeds 35 mph?

Accepted Answer

At least 300 feet

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At least 150 feet

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At least 100 feet

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At least 500 feet

Question 8

It is legal in Minnesota to pass on the right of a school bus displaying flashing yellow lights.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 9

On a divided Minnesota roadway, must you stop for a school bus loading on the opposite side of the divider?

Accepted Answer

No, a stop is not required

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Only if children are visible

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Only during school hours

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Yes, always

Question 10

Under Minnesota's Move Over law, what must you do when an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is stopped beside a road with two or more lanes in your direction?

Accepted Answer

Move to the lane farthest from it if safe

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Sound your horn while passing

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Stop completely until it leaves

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Maintain speed and hold your lane

Question 11

If you cannot safely change lanes under Minnesota's Move Over law, you must:

Accepted Answer

Slow down and pass with caution

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Stop in your lane

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Back up and take another route

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Continue at the posted limit

Question 12

Besides emergency vehicles, Minnesota's Move Over law also covers stopped:

Accepted Answer

Tow trucks, road maintenance, utility, construction, postal, and solid waste vehicles with warning lights

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Only police cars

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Only ambulances and fire trucks

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Only school buses

Question 13

Minnesota's Move Over law requires action even when a physical barrier or median separates you from the stopped vehicle.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 14

What color lights do Minnesota snowplows display?

Accepted Answer

Flashing white, yellow, and blue

Answer

Flashing green only

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Flashing red and blue

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Flashing white and red

Question 15

When is it safe to pass a Minnesota snowplow?

Accepted Answer

Only when you can see the entire vehicle

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Whenever the plow is under 30 mph

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Any time the road ahead is clear of oncoming traffic

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When the plow signals right

Question 16

Why should a Minnesota driver stay well back from a working snowplow?

Accepted Answer

Plows create blowing-snow whiteouts that hide hazards

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Plows are not required to signal

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Plows brake without warning lights

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Plows cannot be passed legally

Question 17

Which vehicles may legally display blue lights in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

Snowplows, road maintenance equipment, and authorized emergency vehicles

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Only tow trucks

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Any commercial vehicle

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Only police vehicles

Question 18

Minnesota's seat belt law applies to:

Accepted Answer

The driver and every passenger, including those in the back seat

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Occupants under 18 only

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The driver and front-seat passengers only

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The driver only

Question 19

Minnesota's seat belt law is a primary law, which means:

Accepted Answer

An officer may stop you solely for a seat belt violation

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You can only be cited after another violation

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It is enforced only at checkpoints

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It applies only to commercial vehicles

Question 20

In Minnesota, how must a child under 2 years old ride?

Accepted Answer

Rear-facing until exceeding the seat's height or weight limit

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Forward-facing in the back seat

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In a seat belt in the back seat

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In a booster seat

Question 21

At what ages does Minnesota require a booster seat with a safety belt for a child too tall or heavy for a car seat?

Accepted Answer

From 4 to 9 years old

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From 2 to 6 years old

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From 5 to 12 years old

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From 3 to 7 years old

Question 22

At what age may a Minnesota child use a seat belt alone, assuming booster limits are exceeded?

Accepted Answer

Age 9

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Age 8

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Age 7

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Age 12

Question 23

In Minnesota, children under what age must ride in the back seat when one is available?

Accepted Answer

13

Answer

8

Answer

10

Answer

16

Question 24

A rear-facing infant seat may be placed in the front seat of a Minnesota vehicle with an active airbag.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 25

How long is a child restraint system usable under Minnesota guidance if no expiration date is stamped on it?

Accepted Answer

Six years from the date of manufacture

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Ten years from the date of manufacture

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Four years from the date of purchase

Answer

Indefinitely

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