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WorksheetsChapter 1: Your license to drive
Total questions: 100
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According to Chapter 1: Your license to drive, what must you do if you have never had a driver’s license in any state or country and want to drive in Minnesota?
Only pass a road test
Pass a written test and a vision test, apply for an instruction permit, and pass a road test
Only pass a vision test
Only apply for an instruction permit
If your Minnesota driver’s license has been expired for more than one year but less than five years, what must you do before applying for a new license?
Only pass a road test
Pass a written test and a vision test
Only pass a vision test
No tests are required
If you are 21 years of age or older and moving to Minnesota from another state with a valid, unexpired driver’s license, you are required to take a written test or road test.
True
False
Fill in the blank: You have ____ days once you become a Minnesota resident to get your Minnesota license or permit.
60 days (30 days for commercial drivers)
30 days (15 days for commercial drivers)
90 days (45 days for commercial drivers)
120 days (60 days for commercial drivers)
Which of the following is NOT an exception for needing a Minnesota driver’s license?
You are a nonresident who is at least 15 years old and has a valid driver’s license from your home state or country
You are a Minnesota resident with an expired license
You are employed by or in service to the U.S. government and are driving a commercial motor vehicle for military purposes
You temporarily drive a farm tractor or other farm implement on a public road
How long can a nonresident, at least 18 years old, drive a vehicle registered in their home country in Minnesota without a valid license or permit?
Up to 90 days in any calendar year
Up to 30 days in any calendar year
Up to 180 days in any calendar year
Up to 1 year in any calendar year
Which of the following is a reason you will NOT be issued a Minnesota driver's license or instruction permit?
You fail to present proper identification.
You have a valid license from another state.
You are over 21 years old.
You have passed all required tests.
You cannot be licensed if you cannot read and understand official road signs or state traffic laws.
True
False
At what minimum age can you be issued a Minnesota driver's license or instruction permit?
15 years old
14 years old
16 years old
18 years old
If you are under 18 years of age and do not have a valid license from another state, you must present a certificate proving you completed an approved driver education course.
True
False
How long must you have had an instruction permit if you are 18 years old or younger to be eligible for a Minnesota driver's license?
At least six months
At least one month
At least three weeks
At least one year
How long must you have had an instruction permit if you are 19 years old or older to be eligible for a Minnesota driver's license?
At least three months
At least one month
At least six months
At least one year
You can be licensed if your license is suspended and you have not met all reinstatement requirements.
True
False
A court ruling of mental incompetence can prevent you from being issued a Minnesota driver's license.
True
False
What must you present to take the written and road tests for a Minnesota driver's license?
Proper identification that verifies your first, middle, and last name, and your date of birth.
A letter of recommendation from a driving instructor.
A copy of your high school diploma.
Proof of vehicle insurance for any car.
If your identification documents are not in English, what must you provide?
A qualified English translation
A handwritten note
A copy of your birth certificate
A notarized letter from a friend
What is required if you do not have a Minnesota driver’s license, identification card, or permit when applying for a standard driver’s license or ID?
Present one document
Present two documents, one with full name and date of birth
Present three documents
No documents are needed
For a REAL ID, what must you know in addition to providing documents?
Your passport number
Your Social Security number
Your birth certificate number
Your driver’s license number
For a REAL ID, you must provide two documents proving your current residency in Minnesota.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT required for an enhanced driver’s license or ID?
Proof of U.S. citizenship
Proof of Minnesota residency
Interview questionnaire
Proof of car insurance
An enhanced driver’s license or ID must list your ________ residence address.
Minnesota
California
Texas
Florida
What must you present if you legally change your name through marriage, divorce, or a court order?
You must present a certified marriage certificate, a certified court order specifying the name change, or a certified divorce decree specifying the name change.
You must present a notarized letter from a friend or family member.
You must present only your birth certificate.
You must present a photocopy of your old ID.
A $15 fee is required in addition to the fee for a driver’s license or ID card when applying for an enhanced driver’s license or ID.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a translator certifying a document for the Minnesota Driver's License application?
The translator is related by blood or marriage to the subject of the document.
The document is accompanied by a full English translation.
The translator is competent to translate from the original language into English.
The translation of the document is true and accurate.
The translation of a document for a Minnesota driver's license must be true and accurate, meaning all words on the presented document have been correctly translated.
True
False
Fill in the blank: If you have not been issued a Social Security number when eligible, you must check the appropriate box on the ________ form when applying for a Minnesota driver's license or identification card.
application
medical
tax
insurance
True or False: Social Security numbers are printed on Minnesota driver’s licenses or identification cards.
True
False
What is the minimum passing score required on the Minnesota Class D written test?
60 percent
70 percent
80 percent
90 percent
How many written tests may you take per day at a Minnesota DVS exam station?
One
Two
Three
Unlimited
Fill in the blank: If you fail two consecutive written tests for a Minnesota driver's license, a $___ fee is charged for the third and any subsequent tests.
10
5
15
20
According to the Minnesota Driver's Manual, what is the minimum normal or corrected vision required to pass the vision screening for a driver's license or instruction permit?
20/20
20/40
20/60
20/100
According to the Minnesota Driver's Manual, your peripheral vision must be at least ____ degrees to pass the vision screening for a driver's license or instruction permit.
105
90
120
80
If your peripheral vision is less than 105 degrees or you fail the vision screening, you will be asked to see an eye doctor and return the doctor’s report to the DVS Driver Evaluation Unit.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a part of the road test according to the Minnesota Driver's Manual?
Demonstrating your vehicle’s safety equipment
Showing your vehicle control skills
Performing a driving test
Taking a written exam
You will be asked to do something illegal during the road test according to the Minnesota Driver's Manual.
True
False
According to the Minnesota Driver's Manual, you must present which of the following to take the road test?
A valid instruction permit
Proof of vehicle insurance only
A written test completion certificate only
A parent or guardian's signature only
Which of the following is a requirement for the vehicle used in the road test according to the Minnesota Driver's Manual?
A) Doors open from both inside and outside
B) Only the headlights work
C) No seat belts are required
D) Only the brake lights work
During the road test, no passengers, including pets, children or interpreters, are allowed in the vehicle according to the Minnesota Driver's Manual.
True
False
According to the Minnesota Driver's Manual, if you fail two consecutive road tests, you will be charged a $___ fee for each subsequent test.
20
10
5
50
Which of the following is part of the vehicle safety equipment demonstration?
Seat adjustment
Tire pressure
Oil change
Engine size
Which of the following must you demonstrate knowledge of before starting the road test?
Seat belts
Car color
Radio controls
Air freshener
You must demonstrate knowledge of the emergency (parking) brake during the vehicle safety equipment demonstration.
True
False
Activating headlights, both high and low beams, is required in the vehicle safety equipment demonstration.
True
False
What type of hazard warning lights must you demonstrate knowledge of during the safety equipment check?
Four-way flashers
Headlights
Turn signal lights
Brake lights
Which of the following is NOT required in the vehicle safety equipment demonstration?
Windshield wipers
Windshield defroster and fan controls
Mirrors
Car stereo
You must demonstrate knowledge of the fuel gauge during the vehicle safety equipment demonstration.
True
False
If you are unable to pass the safety equipment demonstration, you will not be allowed to finish the road test that day.
True
False
During the road test, you will be examined and evaluated on your control of the vehicle.
True
False
Which skill is evaluated during the road test?
Ability to parallel park
Ability to change oil
Ability to wash the car
Ability to play music
Ability to park on a hill is part of the road test evaluation.
True
False
During the road test, you are evaluated on your response to traffic and road conditions, traffic signs and signals.
True
False
You must be able to signal and perform right and left turns properly during the road test.
True
False
Which of the following is required during the road test?
Ability to use both marked and unmarked lanes of traffic
Ability to use the car radio
Ability to change a tire
Ability to check oil level
Observation and consideration of pedestrians and other drivers is evaluated during the road test.
True
False
What maneuver simulates backing into a 10-foot-wide driveway or parking space during the road test?
90-degree backing skill maneuver
Parallel parking maneuver
Three-point turn maneuver
Straight-line backing maneuver
Disobeying a traffic law will cause you to fail the road test immediately.
True
False
Driving dangerously, carelessly or recklessly during the road test will cause you to fail immediately.
True
False
Inability to control your vehicle or complete a maneuver without assistance from the examiner will cause you to fail the road test immediately.
True
False
If you involve your vehicle in a crash that you could have avoided, even if you are not legally at fault, you will fail the road test immediately.
True
False
Not cooperating with the examiner or refusing to follow the examiner’s instructions will cause you to fail the road test immediately.
True
False
According to the Minnesota Driver's Manual, if you fail the road test two times, what is the fee for each subsequent retest?
$10
$20
$30
$50
If you fail the road test four times, what must you do before taking the test again?
Complete at least six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction with a licensed instructor.
Wait one year before retaking the test.
Pay an additional fine and retake the written test.
Submit a new application for a learner's permit.
When applying for an instruction permit or driver’s license in Minnesota, you will be asked questions about medical conditions.
True
False
If you are under 18, your application for a driver’s license or instruction permit must be approved by one of the following. Which of these is NOT an option?
One of your parents
A court-appointed guardian
Your host sponsor if you are a foreign exchange student
The director of the transitional living program where you reside
If you are diagnosed with epilepsy or a condition that could cause loss of consciousness, what must you submit within 30 days of the diagnosis?
A physician’s statement indicating whether or not the condition interferes with your ability to drive safely.
A copy of your birth certificate.
A letter from your employer.
A certificate of completion from a driving school.
If your parents are divorced, who may approve your application for a driver’s license or instruction permit?
Your custodial parent or a stepparent married to your custodial parent.
Any adult relative.
Your non-custodial parent only, regardless of custody.
A family friend with your parent's permission.
According to the Minnesota Driver’s Manual, what is the first step to becoming a licensed driver under the Graduated Driver’s Licensing (GDL) system?
Take the road test
Get an instruction permit
Apply for a provisional license
Complete behind-the-wheel instruction
To qualify and obtain an instruction permit in Minnesota, you must be at least how old?
15 years old
14 years old
16 years old
18 years old
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to obtain an instruction permit in Minnesota?
Complete 30 hours of classroom instruction
Pass a vision screening and a written test
Be at least 16 years old
Comply with identification requirements
If you are under 18, who must supervise you while driving with an instruction permit according to the Minnesota Driver’s Manual?
A driver aged 18 or older
A driver aged 21 or older
Any licensed driver
No supervision required
In Minnesota, you may use or talk on a cell phone while driving with an instruction permit if you are under 18, as long as you use a hands-free device.
True
False
If you are 18 or older, who must supervise you while driving with an instruction permit in Minnesota?
A driver aged 18 or older
A parent or guardian only
A licensed driving instructor only
Any passenger in the vehicle
How long must you hold an instruction permit before taking the road test if you are 18 years old or younger in Minnesota?
At least six months
At least three months
At least one year
At least one month
What must you present before taking the road test in Minnesota?
A valid instruction permit and current proof of insurance for the vehicle to the driver examiner
A copy of your birth certificate and a utility bill
A completed driver’s education course certificate only
A letter of recommendation from your school principal
The provisional license in Minnesota is valid for how many years from the application date?
Two years
One year
Three years
Five years
With a provisional license in Minnesota, you may use or talk on a cell phone while driving, including with a hands-free device.
True
False
To qualify for your provisional license in Minnesota, you must be at least how many years old?
14
15
16
18
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to qualify for a provisional license in Minnesota?
Pass a road test
Complete classroom and behind-the-wheel phases of driver education
Hold an instruction permit for three months
Submit a supervised driving log
Fill in the blank: To qualify for a provisional license, you must have held an instruction permit for six months with no convictions for ________ or alcohol/controlled-substance violations.
moving
parking
seat belt
equipment
Parents/guardians have two options for submitting a supervised driving log. One option is to complete a parent class and submit a log showing at least 40 hours of supervised driving, including how many nighttime hours?
10
12
15
20
If a parent does NOT take the parent class, the supervised driving log must show at least how many total hours of supervised driving, including 15 nighttime hours?
40
45
50
55
While you have a provisional license, you must not drive from midnight to 5 a.m. during the first six months unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 25 years old.
True
False
During the first six months of holding a provisional license, how many passengers under 20 may you have unless accompanied by a parent or guardian?
None
One
Two
Three
According to Vanessa’s Law, if you are convicted of a crash-related moving violation or an alcohol/controlled substance-related violation while driving without a license as a teenager, you cannot get a license, instruction permit, or provisional license until you are at least what age?
16
17
18
21
Fill in the blank: Under Vanessa’s Law, at age 18, you must pass the Class ___ written test to get a license after a violation.
D
A
B
C
Which of the following is NOT a step to obtain a full driver’s license in Minnesota?
Fulfill all reinstatement requirements, including payment of fees
Complete the classroom portion of a formal driver education course
Obtain an instruction permit and hold it for one month
Complete the behind-the-wheel portion of a driver education course and apply for a new license
To get your under 21 Class D driver’s license, you must be at least ___ years old or have held a provisional license for 12 consecutive months with no convictions for alcohol violations, controlled-substance violations or crash-related moving violations.
18
16
19
21
If you are under 18, you must certify that you have driven for at least 10 hours under the supervision of a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old to get your under 21 Class D driver’s license.
True
False
What is the fee credit you receive if you upgrade from a provisional license with no violations on your record?
$1.00
$2.50
$3.50
$5.00
How often does the under 21 Class D license expire after you turn 21?
Every year
Every two years
Every four years
Every five years
At what age may you qualify for a restricted farm work driver’s license in Minnesota?
15
14
16
18
With a restricted farm work driver’s license, you may drive to help with farm work only if your parent or guardian owns the farm.
True
False
Which of the following is required to obtain a restricted farm work driver’s license if you work for a farmer who is not your parent or guardian?
No additional forms are needed
The farm owner must fill out a form stating the need for the license and provide a property tax statement
Only a property tax statement is needed
Only a rental agreement is needed
The farm work restriction can be removed after you have held the license for six months and have reached 16 years of age, but you must apply to have it removed.
True
False
According to the Minnesota Driver's Manual, at what age can you be issued a special medical driver's license if there are no licensed drivers in the household and you must drive for personal or family medical needs?
15
14
16
18
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for obtaining a special medical driver's license in Minnesota?
Submit a completed License for Medical Reason Exemption form
Wait six months before taking the road test
Meet requirements set by the Commissioner of Public Safety
Drive for personal or family medical needs
The restriction for a special medical driver's license will appear on the license as MEDLIM.
True
False
At what minimum age can you get a motorized bicycle (moped) permit in Minnesota after completing the required safety course and tests?
15
14
16
18
An electric-assist bicycle is considered a moped and requires a license to ride in Minnesota.
True
False
Which of the following vehicles can you drive with a Class D license in Minnesota?
Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 30,000 pounds
Vehicles designed to carry more than 15 passengers
Motorized bicycles (mopeds)
Vehicles carrying hazardous materials
