Free Minnesota DMV Driving Test Practice 2026 / MN

Question 1

How far from a fire hydrant may you park in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

No closer than 10 feet

Answer

No closer than 5 feet

Answer

No closer than 15 feet

Answer

No closer than 20 feet

Question 2

Minnesota law allows parking on a bridge as long as you are fully off the travel lane.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 3

Which of these is legal parking in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

On a residential street 25 feet from a crosswalk

Answer

Within an intersection

Answer

On a sidewalk

Answer

At the street end of a driveway

Question 4

When may a Minnesota driver turn right on a red light?

Accepted Answer

After a complete stop, if clear and no sign prohibits it

Answer

Never

Answer

Without stopping, if traffic is light

Answer

Only between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Question 5

Minnesota also allows a left turn on red in which situation?

Accepted Answer

From a one-way road onto a one-way cross street, after stopping

Answer

From a two-way road onto a one-way street

Answer

Left on red is never allowed

Answer

From any road onto a one-way street

Question 6

How far before a turn or lane change must a Minnesota driver signal?

Accepted Answer

At least 100 feet

Answer

At least 300 feet

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At least 200 feet

Answer

At least 50 feet

Question 7

When may hand and arm signals be used in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

During daylight hours, if the vehicle does not block them from view

Answer

Only at night

Answer

At any time of day or night

Answer

Only by motorcyclists

Question 8

When must Minnesota drivers turn on their headlights?

Accepted Answer

From sunset to sunrise

Answer

From one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise

Answer

Only from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Answer

Only when it is fully dark

Question 9

Besides at night, when does Minnesota require headlights?

Accepted Answer

In rain, snow, hail, sleet, or fog, or when visibility is under 500 feet

Answer

Only in heavy snow

Answer

Only when the wipers are on high

Answer

Only in fog

Question 10

Minnesota requires high beams to make objects visible at least how far ahead?

Accepted Answer

350 feet

Answer

1,000 feet

Answer

200 feet

Answer

500 feet

Question 11

How close to an oncoming vehicle must a Minnesota driver dim the high beams?

Accepted Answer

Within 1,000 feet

Answer

Within 500 feet

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Within 300 feet

Answer

Within 200 feet

Question 12

Minnesota requires the orange triangular slow-moving vehicle emblem on vehicles that travel at what speed or less?

Accepted Answer

30 mph

Answer

35 mph

Answer

25 mph

Answer

20 mph

Question 13

What are Minnesota's minimum residual liability insurance limits?

Accepted Answer

$30,000 per person, $60,000 per accident, $10,000 property damage

Answer

$50,000 / $100,000 / $25,000

Answer

$25,000 / $50,000 / $15,000

Answer

$20,000 / $40,000 / $10,000

Question 14

What type of auto insurance system does Minnesota use?

Accepted Answer

No-fault plus liability insurance

Answer

Fault-based only

Answer

Liability only

Answer

Optional coverage

Question 15

Minnesota requires proof of insurance to be in the vehicle at all times.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 16

What can happen if you operate an uninsured vehicle in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

Revocation of plates and driving privileges up to one year, a fine up to $1,000, and up to 90 days jail

Answer

A one-week suspension

Answer

A $50 fine

Answer

A written warning only

Question 17

What must a Minnesota driver do to reinstate after a no-insurance revocation?

Accepted Answer

Pass a written test, pay a $30 fee, reapply, and file an insurance certificate

Answer

Simply wait for the revocation to end

Answer

Complete a defensive driving course

Answer

Pay a $680 fee only

Question 18

Under Minnesota's hands-free law, which activity is prohibited while driving?

Accepted Answer

Composing, reading, or sending a text message

Answer

Using a hands-free earpiece

Answer

Listening to the radio

Answer

Speaking through a voice-activated device

Question 19

Which use of a phone is allowed under Minnesota's hands-free law?

Accepted Answer

Calling for emergency assistance

Answer

Sending a short work email

Answer

Browsing the internet in slow traffic

Answer

Reading a text at a red light

Question 20

What extra fine applies to a Minnesota driver with two or more hands-free law convictions?

Accepted Answer

$275 on top of the court-specified fine

Answer

$100 flat

Answer

$500 on top of the fine

Answer

No additional fine

Question 21

How does Minnesota track serious traffic offenses?

Accepted Answer

By specific convictions that trigger revocation, not by demerit points

Answer

By annual license retesting

Answer

By a 12-point suspension threshold

Answer

By an 8-point suspension threshold

Question 22

Which of the following will revoke a Minnesota driver's privileges?

Accepted Answer

Refusing or failing a chemical test

Answer

Driving with a burned-out taillight

Answer

Letting insurance lapse for one day

Answer

Failing a vision screening

Question 23

Pleading guilty or forfeiting bail for how many violations in one year, where the law requires a jail sentence, can revoke a Minnesota license?

Accepted Answer

Three

Answer

Four

Answer

Five

Answer

Two

Question 24

Within roughly what distance can an average passenger car stop from 55 mph, according to the Minnesota manual?

Accepted Answer

130 to 140 feet

Answer

80 to 90 feet

Answer

300 to 320 feet

Answer

200 to 220 feet

Question 25

At what speed can hydroplaning begin if water on the road is deep enough?

Accepted Answer

As low as 35 mph

Answer

As low as 65 mph

Answer

As low as 55 mph

Answer

Only above 70 mph

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