How to Get Your Minnesota Learner’s Permit

Most people think one or two quizzes is enough - then the DVS knowledge exam surprises them. On Driving-Tests.org, every question is based on the official Minnesota Driver’s Manual and written in real exam style: tricky wording, double-negatives, and the same pitfalls people miss at the counter.
Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher at Driving-Tests.org

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How to study (step by step)

  1. Know the test

    40 questions, need 32 right (80%).

    Minimum age: 15.

  2. Take a Diagnostic

    Spot your weak areas fast.

  3. Do Practice Tests 1–5

    Keep sessions under 15 minutes.

  4. Review mistakes

    Use the Challenge Bank until you’re scoring 80%+ consistently.

Study habit

All questions follow the Minnesota Driver’s Manual.

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MN DVS permit test - what to expect

The Minnesota permit test has 40 questions. You must get 32 correct (80%) to pass.

40 questions 32 to pass (80%)
  • Where: Any Minnesota DVS office (find locations)
  • Bring: ID + SSN + residency proof + permit/license fee (see checklist)
  • If you fail: Separate fee per each retake attempt.
  • Commonly missed: yielding to pedestrians and bicyclists, roundabouts and lane usage.

Real drivers who have already passed with us in Minnesota

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