Alcohol & Drugs Test: Minnesota DVS Permit Practice Test

DUI laws, BAC limits and impaired driving. Based on the Minnesota driver handbook. Free, with instant answers.

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Minnesota DVS practice tests

Choose a full test, the timed exam simulator, or a topic test. Each full test has 20 questions and you need 80% to pass.

Practice Test 1 Mixed questions from every handbook chapter. Practice Test 2 A fresh mix of signs, rules and safe driving. Practice Test 3 Right-of-way, turns, parking and speed. Practice Test 4 Harder scenario questions to test real understanding. Practice Test 5 Final review before your real knowledge test. Exam Simulator 40 timed questions with no feedback until the end. Road Signs Test Signs, signals and pavement markings. Rules of the Road Test Right-of-way, speed limits, turns and passing. Safe Driving Test Defensive driving, weather and distractions. Alcohol & Drugs Test DUI laws, BAC limits and impaired driving. Sharing the Road Test Pedestrians, cyclists, trucks and motorcycles.

About the Minnesota DVS written test

The Minnesota knowledge test (often searched as the Minnesota permit test or Minnesota DMV test) checks that new drivers understand road signs, traffic laws and safe driving habits before getting a learner's permit. The questions come from the official Minnesota driver handbook published by the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services.

Minnesota applicants take a written knowledge test based on the Minnesota Driver's Manual from Driver and Vehicle Services, and you must score 80% to pass. The instruction permit is available from age 15.

Minnesota permit test quick facts

Minimum permit age
You can get a Minnesota instruction permit at age 15.
Passing score
You need a score of 80% to pass the written knowledge test.
Vision screening
At least 20/40 vision (with or without correction) and at least 105 degrees of peripheral vision.
Permit fee
Class D instruction permit $29.50 (valid 2 years); Class D license $46. A third written test after two failures costs $10.
Adult BAC limit
0.08 for adult drivers; drivers under 21 may not drive after consuming any amount of alcohol.
Seat belt law
Children under 2 ride rear-facing, ages 4 to 9 use a booster if too small for the belt, and children under 13 ride in the back seat if available.

Rules and fees change. Confirm current details with the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services before you test.

What Minnesota drivers should know

  • Alleys 10 mph, urban or town roads 30 mph, all other places 55 mph unless signed.
  • Give bicyclists at least 3 feet when passing.
  • Stop at least 20 feet from a school bus with flashing red lights.
  • Provisional drivers: no driving midnight to 5 a.m. for the first six months, with exceptions.
  • Speeding in a work zone adds a $300 fine.

Topics covered in our Minnesota practice tests

  • Road signs and signals: shapes, colors, pavement markings and traffic lights.
  • Rules of the road: right-of-way, speed, turns, passing, parking and school zones.
  • Safe driving: following distance, night and weather driving, distractions and emergencies.
  • Alcohol and drugs: impaired driving, BAC and penalties.
  • Sharing the road: pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles and large trucks.

How to pass the Minnesota permit test

  1. Read the official Minnesota driver handbook, paying close attention to numbers (distances, speeds, BAC limits).
  2. Take Practice Test 1 in study mode and read every explanation.
  3. Work through Tests 2 to 5, then the topic tests for your weakest areas.
  4. Use the Exam Simulator and aim for 80% or higher on several attempts in a row.
  5. Bring the documents your state requires and book your test with the DVS.

Minnesota permit test FAQ

How old do you have to be to take the Minnesota permit test?

You can get a Minnesota instruction permit at age 15.

Is this Minnesota DMV practice test free?

Yes. Every Minnesota practice test on this site is free, with instant answers and explanations. No sign-up is required.

Are these the real Minnesota DVS test questions?

No. These are original practice questions written to cover the same topics as the official Minnesota driver handbook. They are not the exact questions on the official exam, and this site is not affiliated with the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services.

How can I pass the Minnesota permit test the first time?

Read the official Minnesota driver handbook, take several practice tests until you score 80% or higher consistently, and review the explanation for every question you miss.

What if I fail the Minnesota written test?

After two consecutive failures, a third written test costs $10. Road tests after two failures cost $20 each, and four failed road tests require 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.

How much practice driving does Minnesota require for teens?

Teens need to hold the permit for 6 months and log 40 hours of supervised driving (15 at night) if they took a parent class, or 50 hours (15 at night) without it.

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