2026 MN DMV Permit Test # 1

10 Tests with 40 questions each

When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle by the roadside, what should drivers do?

Leave the lane nearest to the stopped emergency vehicle or decelerate.

What does a red X over a lane mean in MN?

The lane is closed for traffic.

What is the speed limit in alleys in MN, unless otherwise posted?

10 MPH.

What should a driver do when approaching a bicyclist from behind at night to ensure safe passing?

Dim headlights to prevent blinding the bicyclist and pass with at least three feet of clearance.

With oncoming traffic on your left and parked cars on your right, how should you position your vehicle?

Evenly between the oncoming traffic and parked cars.

What does the color brown signify on a road sign?

Indicates a recreational or cultural interest area.

When you notice a pedestrian crossing your lane in an area without a marked crosswalk, you should:

Come to a halt and allow the pedestrian to cross completely.

Under what circumstances is it permissible to exceed the speed limit?

When the sign indicates a minimum limit of 55 mph or more, it is allowed to exceed the limit by 10 mph.

What does a regulatory sign with a red circle and a diagonal line through the center signify?

That a certain action is not allowed.

At night, what should you do with your headlights when following another vehicle in MN?

Use low beams to avoid blinding the driver ahead.

What is the rule regarding the use of seat belts for children who are old enough and large enough to use them?

Children should use a lap and shoulder belt.

What is indicated by a lane use control signal displaying a green arrow?

Drivers are allowed to travel normally in this lane.

When you are traveling alongside a row of parked cars, how should you position your vehicle?

Anticipate a pedestrian or vehicle may move into your path.

What does MN law require regarding handheld phone use while driving?

Allowed only in hands-free mode.

What should you do if your vehicle malfunctions on a highway?

Engage your hazard lights to alert other drivers.

How should a driver signal a right turn with hand signals in MN if turn signals are not working?

Extend left arm out and up, forming a 90-degree angle at the elbow.

When is it appropriate to sound your horn?

If it could assist in averting an accident.

What is the responsibility of a driver when turning at intersections with pedestrians in MN?

Yield to pedestrians crossing or about to cross.

What is required for all vehicles before they can be driven on MN roads?

Registration and insurance.

What should you do before turning on the car’s ignition?

Make sure everyone has their seat belt buckled.

What does a flashing yellow X on a lane use control signal mean?

The lane may be used solely for left turns.

When facing a flashing yellow arrow at a traffic signal, what should drivers do?

Proceed with a left turn after giving way to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.

On the freeway, if you’re following a larger truck, what driving distance should you maintain?

Keep a greater distance than you would if trailing a passenger car.

In nighttime driving conditions, what is advisable to do?

Extend the gap between your vehicle and the one ahead.

On a dimly lit street at night, how should you adjust your driving?

Proceed cautiously to ensure you can stop within your headlights’ beams.

During a zipper merge approach at a construction site, what is the proper driving behavior?

Continue in your land until it’s time to merge.

What issues might drivers face if they eat and drink behind the wheel?

Encounter difficulties in managing vehicle control.

What should a driver do if their vehicle’s turn signals are not working in MN?

Use hand signals.

A driver who is anxious, upset, or crying:

Should take a moment to calm down and concentrate on driving.

What should you do if your vehicle gets stuck on railroad tracks but no train is approaching?

Leave the vehicle and notify railroad authorities using the Emergency Notification System sign.

In MN, what is a motorist’s responsibility if a bicyclist is using the lane?

Yield to the bicyclist as they are legally allowed to use the full lane.

What is the correct lane usage when approaching a multi-lane roundabout in MN?

Choose the right lane if exiting within the first or second exit, use the left lane if otherwise.

How should a driver behave if they want to turn left and a bicyclist is approaching from the opposite direction in MN?

Signal and wait until the bicyclist has passed.

Who must yield at a four-way stop if two vehicles arrive at the same time?

The vehicle on the left.

When two drivers approach a four-way stop simultaneously:

The driver on the right is given precedence.