Minnesota permit test
Test requirements, handbook sources, and practice for Minnesota.
Test and permit facts
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| Fact | Minnesota | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Agency | Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Driver and Vehicle Services | |
| Test name | Class D knowledge test | |
| Passing percentage | 80 | |
| Online testing | Minnesota law authorizes web-based testing through licensed driver-education programs and approved entities. They supply the equipment and an eligible proctor, who must be physically present and cannot be related to the applicant; they may charge up to $10. This describes the statutory proctored program, not home testing with a parent. | |
| Minimum permit age | 15 | |
| Driver’s education | For an unlicensed applicant under 18, the statute requires behind-the-wheel enrollment plus an allowed classroom route: the full classroom phase, 15 concurrent-program classroom hours, qualifying homeschool study, or an authorized teleconference or online program. Prior out-of-state education or a valid out-of-state license are separate statutory routes. | |
| Retest rules | An applicant can attempt a particular knowledge test once per day and must leave at least one calendar day between tests. After two consecutive failures in a subject, each subsequent department-administered attempt costs $10. | |
| Language list scope | The agency’s Driver’s License for All FAQ, updated October 3, 2023, lists these languages at DVS locations and third-party proctors. The June 2026 handbook describes English, other languages and ASL without a complete list. | Official source 1 · PDF page 2 Official source 2 · PDF page 13 |
| Test languages | English, Spanish, Hmong, Vietnamese, Somali, American Sign Language, Russian, Karen | Official source · PDF page 2 |
| Handbook | Minnesota Driver’s Manual | Official source · PDF page 1 |
| Handbook edition | June 2026 | Official source · PDF page 1 |
| Requirements for applicants under 18 | Bring the Blue Card or Pink Card enrollment certificate showing the required classroom work and enrollment in behind-the-wheel instruction. An eligible adult must approve the application. See the separate education rule for statutory alternatives. | Official source 1 · PDF page 13 Official source 2 · PDF page 16 |
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