Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS)
Minnesota Permit Test (2026)
Study for the official DVS Class D written test with free practice tests written from the state's own rules — plus the verified facts below: how many questions, the passing score, and what it costs.
Minnesota permit test: quick facts
- Questions on the exam
- Check your state's official site
- Passing score
- 80%
- Minimum permit age
- 15
- Fee
- $29.50 for a Class D instruction permit, valid for two years ($24.50 to renew).
- If you fail
- The first two Class D written tests are free at a DVS exam station; after two failed tests, a $10 fee is charged for each additional attempt. Third-party proctors may charge up to $10 per test and limit you to 40 minutes. Road test retakes cost $20 each after the first two tries.
- Online testing
- In person only
- Languages
- The written test is offered in English, Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Russian, Vietnamese, Karen, and American Sign Language; audio is available at most locations, and verbal exams with your own interpreter can be requested for other languages.
How it works
Step 1
Take Practice Test 1 like the real thing — no notes, one question at a time.
Step 2
Read every explanation, especially for questions you missed. That's where the learning happens.
Step 3
Repeat with Test 2 and the road signs test until you pass comfortably every time.
Free Minnesota practice tests
Minnesota Practice Test 1
30 questions — signs, rules, and state law
Minnesota Practice Test 2
30 fresh questions, no repeats from Test 1
Minnesota Road Signs Test
25 questions on signs, shapes, and signals
New-driver rules in Minnesota
Drivers under 18 must complete driver education and hold an instruction permit for at least six months before taking the road test, supervised by a licensed driver 21 or older. A supervised driving log of at least 50 hours including 15 at night is required, reduced to 40 hours (still 15 at night) if a parent or guardian completes an approved parent class. For the first six months of the provisional license, driving from midnight to 5 a.m. is restricted and only one non-family passenger under age 20 is allowed; the passenger cap rises to three in the second six months.
Verified 2026-08-18 · Source: DVS
Minnesota permit test FAQ
What score do you need to pass the Minnesota permit test?
You must score at least 80% to pass the Minnesota Class D written test, according to the DVS.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Minnesota?
You can apply for a learner's permit in Minnesota at 15, according to the DVS (verified 2026-08-18).
How much does the Minnesota permit cost?
$29.50 for a Class D instruction permit, valid for two years ($24.50 to renew). — as listed by the Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS), verified 2026-08-18. Always confirm current fees on the official site.
What happens if you fail the Minnesota permit test?
The first two Class D written tests are free at a DVS exam station; after two failed tests, a $10 fee is charged for each additional attempt. Third-party proctors may charge up to $10 per test and limit you to 40 minutes. Road test retakes cost $20 each after the first two tries. (per the DVS, verified 2026-08-18).
Can you take the Minnesota permit test online?
No. The Minnesota Class D written test is administered in person through the Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS), not online.
What languages is the Minnesota permit test offered in?
The written test is offered in English, Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Russian, Vietnamese, Karen, and American Sign Language; audio is available at most locations, and verbal exams with your own interpreter can be requested for other languages. (per the DVS, verified 2026-08-18).
Who runs the permit test in Minnesota?
Driver licensing in Minnesota is handled by the Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS). The official site is https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/.
Where can I read the official Minnesota driver handbook?
The official Minnesota driver handbook is published by the DVS at https://assets.dps.mn.gov/files/dvs/dvs-class-d-drivers-manual-english.pdf. It is the source our practice questions are grounded in.