Minnesota DVS Exam Simulator
A full-length mock exam: Minnesota does not publish a question count; we use 30 questions at its 80% pass mark. New questions every attempt.
How this simulator works
- Knowledge test: 30 questions, 24 correct to pass.
- No time limit, like the real test. Take your time.
- You won’t see whether you were right until the end, just like at the Minnesota test. Then you can review every answer with its explanation.
- Questions are drawn fresh from the full Minnesota bank each time.
How the real Minnesota knowledge test works
Minnesota does not publish a question count; we use 30 questions at its 80% pass mark. This simulator follows the same structure, gives no feedback until you finish, and draws a new set of questions from the full Minnesota bank every time.
Aim to pass the simulator two or three times in a row, on different days, before you book your test.
Sample questions from this test
What is the minimum age to get a Minnesota instruction permit?
- A 15 and a half years old
- B 14 years old
- C 16 years old
- D 15 years old
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D. 15 years old
In Minnesota you can get an instruction permit at 15. If you are under 18 you also need the required classroom driver education before you can apply.
In Minnesota, at what alcohol concentration can a driver aged 21 or older be arrested for DWI?
- A 0.16 percent or higher
- B 0.02 percent or higher
- C 0.08 percent or higher
- D 0.10 percent or higher
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C. 0.08 percent or higher
A driver with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more can be arrested for DWI. Commercial drivers face a lower 0.04 limit, and drivers under 21 may have no alcohol at all.
What kind of insurance must Minnesota vehicle owners carry to drive on public roads?
- A Collision and comprehensive insurance
- B No-fault and liability insurance
- C Uninsured motorist insurance only
- D Liability insurance only
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B. No-fault and liability insurance
Minnesota is a no-fault state. Owners must carry both no-fault and liability insurance and keep proof of it in the vehicle at all times.
Can a Minnesota police officer stop you only because you are not wearing a seat belt?
- A Yes, seat belt violations alone justify a stop
- B No, only if you commit another violation
- C Only if the driver is under 18
- D Only on interstate freeways
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A. Yes, seat belt violations alone justify a stop
Everyone in a Minnesota vehicle, front and back, must wear a seat belt, and officers can pull you over just for a seat belt violation.
In Minnesota, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?
- A No closer than 5 feet
- B No closer than 15 feet
- C No closer than 10 feet
- D No closer than 20 feet
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C. No closer than 10 feet
Minnesota bans parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant so fire crews can reach it quickly.