Minnesota Permit Practice Test (2026)
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Minnesota issues instruction permits and driver licenses through Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS), part of the Department of Public Safety. Teens may apply at age 15 with driver education. The first step is the Class D knowledge test based on the Minnesota Driver's Manual.
Sourced from the official Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) Minnesota driver manual.
Minnesota permit test at a glance
Sources: Minnesota DVS - Driver Education Minnesota DVS - Class D Forms, Documents and Manuals Minnesota Driver's Manual (PDF, May 2025) Minnesota Class D Practice Knowledge Test (PDF)
How to pass the Minnesota permit test
Read the Minnesota Driver's Manual on dps.mn.gov. The test has 40 questions and you need 80% (32 correct) to pass. Take the official Class D Practice Knowledge Test PDF from DVS. Your first two attempts are included in the permit fee. After that each retake costs $10.
Retake policy
Your Minnesota permit fee covers the first two knowledge test attempts. Each retake after that costs $10. You must wait at least one business day between attempts and restudy the Minnesota Driver's Manual before testing again.
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Minnesota DMV FAQ
How old do I have to be for a Minnesota permit?
You must be at least 15 years old and have completed at least 30 hours of classroom driver education. A parent or guardian must sign your application if you are under 18.
How many questions are on the Minnesota permit test?
The Minnesota Class D knowledge test has 40 multiple-choice questions. You must answer 32 correctly (80%) to pass.
How much does the Minnesota instruction permit cost?
The Minnesota instruction permit fee is $29.50. The fee covers your first two knowledge test attempts. Each retake after that costs $10.