Minnesota Permit Practice Test 2
25 questions written from the Minnesota Driver's Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
In Minnesota, at what alcohol concentration can a driver aged 21 or older be arrested for DWI?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Minnesota Driver's Manual (June 2026). 14 of the 20 Minnesota questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Minnesota or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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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 is the minimum space Minnesota law requires between the side of your car and a bicyclist you are passing?
- A At least 3 feet
- B At least 2 feet
- C At least 1 foot
- D At least 6 feet
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A. At least 3 feet
Leave at least 3 feet between the side of your car and a bicyclist. Make sure the rider is not signaling or turning left before you pass.
What must you do at a flashing red traffic light?
- A Stop only if cross traffic is present
- B Treat it like a stop sign
- C Slow down and go through with caution
- D Wait until it turns green
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B. Treat it like a stop sign
A flashing red light means stop completely, yield to vehicles and pedestrians that arrived first, and go when the intersection is clear, just like a stop sign.
What does a fluorescent yellow-green warning sign usually mean?
- A A historic or recreational site
- B Motorist services such as gas or food
- C A construction or work zone
- D A pedestrian, bicycle or school crossing area
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D. A pedestrian, bicycle or school crossing area
Yellow-green signs warn and control in pedestrian and bicycle crossings and school areas. Orange is for work zones, brown for recreation and blue for services.
How far from a crosswalk at an intersection must you park in Minnesota?
- A At least 20 feet
- B At least 10 feet
- C At least 30 feet
- D At least 50 feet
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A. At least 20 feet
Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Parked cars there block the view between drivers and people crossing.