Driver’s Ed Chapter 1: Your License to Drive

How long must your driver’s license be expired for so that you have to take a written and vision test?

More than 1 year but less than 5 years

How many days after becoming an MN resident do you have to get an MN license?

60 days

What does proper identification include?

First, middle, and last name, date of birth, social security number. Legal name changes if applicable

If you apply for a REAL ID, how many documents do you need?

Two documents proving your current residency in MN

How many written tests can you take per day?

1

How much money do you have to pay if you fail two consecutive written tests?

$10

What must your vision be?

20/40, peripheral needs to be at least 105 degrees

True or false: the DVS will provide you a vehicle for road testing

False

How much will you be charged if you fail two consecutive road tests?

$20

What is the 90-degree backing skill maneuver you are tested on?

Backing into a ten foot driveway or parking space

What will cause you to fail the road test immediately?

Breaking a traffic law, driving dangerously, or needing to complete a maneuver with help from instructor

What happens if you fail the road test 4 times?

You must complete at least 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction before taking it again

What do you have to do if you have a medical condition? (Seizures, vision problems, etc.)

Provide a statement from a physician indicating whether or not the condition affects your ability to drive

True or false: If you are under 18, your application for driver’s license or instruction permit must be approved by a parent

True

How long must you hold an instruction permit before taking the road test?

6 months

True or false: As long as you have gotten a license, you don’t need to take it with you while driving

False

If you have an instruction permit and are less than 18, how old does the supervising driver need to be?

21

If you have an instruction permit and are 18 or older, how old does the supervising driver need to be?

18

During the first six months of a provisional license, what times must you not drive between?

Midnight to 5 am

What are exceptions to the time limit rule for provisional licenses?

You are accompanied by a driver who is 25+, driving between home and work, driving between home and a school event, or for employment purposes

During the first six months of a provisional license, how many passengers may ride who are under 20, unless accompanied by parent?

One

During the second six months of a provisional license, how many passengers may ride who are under 20, unless accompanied by parent?

Three

What is the law called if you get caught drunk driving without a license as a teenager?

Vanessa’s Law

What are the requirements for getting a license if you violated Vanessa’s Law

Pay $680, take class driver’s ed, pass class D written test if license expired over one year, get instruction permit and hold it for three months, behind the wheel training

How far can you drive alone to perform farm work during the day if you have a farm work driver’s license?

Within 40 miles of the farmhouse

If you change your name, how long do you have to apply for a duplicate license?

30 days