Minnesota Road Signs & Driver Knowledge Test Exam Guide
At a glance
- Passing score
- 80%
- Exam fee
- $0
- Governing body
- Minnesota Department of Public Safety…
The Minnesota Road Signs & Driver Knowledge Test is the written exam every new driver in the state must pass before getting behind the wheel. It's administered by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) division and checks whether you know the road signs and traffic laws you'll rely on every day.
Overview
Minnesota's written test does not split road signs and rules of the road into separate scored sections. Instead, it uses a single set of multiple choice and true-or-false questions that mix sign recognition with traffic law knowledge throughout.
- Road signs: shapes, colors, and meanings of regulatory, warning, and guide signs
- Rules of the road: right-of-way, speed limits, and other Minnesota traffic laws
- Safe driving practices: the situational judgment questions that appear alongside the sign and law material
Exam format
To pass, you need a score of 80 percent or higher, and Minnesota allows only one written test attempt per day. There is no official published total question count for the written test, so use the driver's manual as your guide to the full range of topics you may see.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on Minnesota's official knowledge test?
Minnesota's Driver and Vehicle Services division has not published an official total question count for the written knowledge test. For the most current details on test length, check the Minnesota driver's manual.
What is the passing score on Minnesota's driver's license written exam?
You must score 80 percent or higher to pass the written test.
Are road signs tested separately from traffic laws on the real exam?
No, they're combined. The written test uses multiple choice and true-or-false questions that assess your knowledge of Minnesota traffic laws and road signs together, rather than scoring them as two separate sections.
How many times per day can I take the written test?
You're limited to one written test attempt per day. If you don't pass, you'll need to return on a later day to try again.
What agency administers the Minnesota knowledge test?
The test is administered by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Driver and Vehicle Services division.
What do I need to bring to take the written test?
Requirements like identification, application forms, and any fees can change, so confirm the current list with the Minnesota driver's manual or your local Driver and Vehicle Services office before you go.
Sources
- 1.Minnesota driver knowledge test — official test description — Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) Division (accessed Aug 9, 2026)
Official sources
Every exam fact on this page traces to a primary document published by the body that administers the exam.
- Minnesota Driver's Manual (official, DPS/DVS)Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DPS)assets.dps.mn.gov
- Driver's license and ID card fees | Minnesota Department of Public SafetyMinnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DPS)dps.mn.gov
- Class D driver's license for new driver age 18 and older | Minnesota Department of Public SafetyMinnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DPS)dps.mn.gov
- Driver Services Class D Instruction Permit FAQs (official, DPS/DVS)Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DPS)assets.dps.mn.gov
- Minnesota driver knowledge test — official test descriptionMinnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) Divisionassets.dps.mn.gov
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