Minnesota Permit Practice Test 4

25 questions written from the Minnesota Driver's Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.

Question 1 of 25
Seat belts & equipmentMinnesota rule

Can a Minnesota police officer stop you only because you are not wearing a seat belt?

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About this test

These questions were written from the Minnesota Driver's Manual (June 2026). 17 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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  1. 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.

    Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, page 40

  2. Unless signs say otherwise, what is the speed limit in a Minnesota alley?

    • A 20 mph
    • B 10 mph
    • C 15 mph
    • D 5 mph
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    B. 10 mph

    Minnesota's limits under ideal conditions are 10 mph in alleys, 30 mph on urban or town roads and 55 mph in other unlisted locations, unless signs show otherwise.

    Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, page 29

  3. Railroad crossing with red warning lights flashing and no gate; no train in sight
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    Railroad crossing with red warning lights flashing and no gate; no train in sightYouStop lineRed lights flashing

    Lights are flashing at a railroad crossing. How far from the nearest rail or gate must you stop?

    • A At least 10 feet
    • B At least 20 feet
    • C At least 5 feet
    • D At least 50 feet
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    A. At least 10 feet

    When railroad lights or gates are active, stop at least 10 feet from the nearest rail or gate. Cross only when you can get at least 10 feet past the rails without stopping.

    Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, page 56

  4. You are 16 and hold a Minnesota instruction permit. Who may supervise your practice driving?

    • A A licensed driver aged 21 or older
    • B Any licensed driver who is a family member
    • C A licensed driver aged 18 or older
    • D A licensed driver aged 25 or older
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    A. A licensed driver aged 21 or older

    A permit holder under 18 must be supervised by a driver who is at least 21. Adult permit holders (18 and older) may be supervised by any driver aged 18 or older.

    Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, page 16

  5. You are about to turn at an uncontrolled T intersection, where your road ends. Who has the right-of-way?

    • A You, if you signal early
    • B Whoever is on the right
    • C You, because you arrived first
    • D All cross traffic on the through road
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    D. All cross traffic on the through road

    At an uncontrolled T intersection, the driver who is turning must yield to all cross traffic. The through road keeps moving.

    Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, page 46