Minnesota Permit Practice Test 6
25 questions written from the Minnesota Driver's Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
What is the minimum distance before a turn at which Minnesota requires you to turn on your signal?
Keyboard: press 1–4 or A–D to answer, Enter for the next question, S to save, R to read aloud, P to pause reading, L to listen and answer.
About this test
These questions were written from the Minnesota Driver's Manual (June 2026). 15 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.
Your answers are saved in this browser. Questions you miss go to My mistakes so you can practice them again.
Sample questions from this test
What is the minimum distance before a turn at which Minnesota requires you to turn on your signal?
- A Just as you begin turning
- B At least 100 feet
- C At least 200 feet
- D At least 50 feet
Show answer
B. At least 100 feet
Signal at least 100 feet before you turn and keep signaling until the turn or lane change is done. Signals tell drivers and pedestrians what you plan to do.
View diagram
You are merging onto a freeway from an acceleration lane. What should you do?
- A Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a big gap
- B Match the speed of traffic and yield to it
- C Merge slowly and let freeway traffic adjust
- D Expect freeway traffic to yield to you
Show answer
B. Match the speed of traffic and yield to it
Use the acceleration lane to speed up to the flow of traffic, signal, pick a gap and merge. You must yield to vehicles already on the freeway.
A front tire blows out while you are driving. What should you do first?
- A Shift into neutral and coast
- B Steer sharply toward the shoulder
- C Brake hard right away
- D Grip the wheel, steer straight and ease off the gas
Show answer
D. Grip the wheel, steer straight and ease off the gas
Hold the wheel tightly, steer straight and slowly ease off the accelerator. Do not brake until the car is under control, then pull completely off the road.
If you are convicted of operating an uninsured vehicle in Minnesota, what is the maximum criminal penalty?
- A A $300 fine and no jail time
- B A $5,000 fine and up to one year in jail
- C A $680 fine and up to 30 days in jail
- D A $1,000 fine and up to 90 days in jail
Show answer
D. A $1,000 fine and up to 90 days in jail
Driving an uninsured vehicle can bring a fine of up to $1,000 and up to 90 days in jail. Your driving privileges and registration can also be revoked.
View diagram
You are on a divided highway with a median. A school bus on the other side of the divider stops with red lights flashing. What must you do?
- A Stop only if children are visible
- B Slow to 10 mph and pass
- C Continue with caution; you do not need to stop
- D Stop at least 20 feet away until the lights go off
Show answer
C. Continue with caution; you do not need to stop
On a divided roadway, traffic on the opposite side of the divider does not need to stop for a school bus. Traffic behind the bus must still stop.