Minnesota Permit Test: Teen & Provisional Drivers Practice Questions

Correct answer: 15

You must be at least 15 years old to get an instruction permit.

Source: Chapter 1: Your license to drive – Your instruction permit

Correct answer: Two years

The instruction permit is valid for two years of supervised practice driving.

Source: Chapter 1: Your license to drive – Your instruction permit

Correct answer: 21

Permit holders under 18 must be supervised by a driver aged 21 or older seated in the front passenger seat.

Source: Chapter 1: Your license to drive – Your instruction permit

Correct answer: 18

Permit holders 18 and older may be supervised by a driver aged 18 or older.

Source: Chapter 1: Your license to drive – Your instruction permit

Correct answer: 30 hours (or the first 15 hours of a concurrent course)

Teens need 30 classroom hours and enrollment in behind-the-wheel training, or the first 15 hours of a concurrent driver education course.

Source: Chapter 1: Your license to drive – Your instruction permit

Correct answer: No, cell phone use is banned even hands-free (except to call 911 in an emergency)

Drivers under 18 with a permit or provisional license may not use a cell phone, handheld or hands-free, except to call 911 in an emergency.

Source: Chapter 1: Your license to drive – Your instruction permit

Correct answer: Six months

Under the GDL system, drivers 18 or younger must hold the permit for at least six months before the road test.

Source: Chapter 1: Your license to drive – Your instruction permit

Correct answer: Three months

Applicants 19 or older must have held the instruction permit for at least three months.

Source: Chapter 1: Your license to drive – Your instruction permit

Correct answer: 16

You must be at least 16 to qualify for a provisional license.

Source: Chapter 1: Your license to drive – Your provisional license

Correct answer: 50 hours, including 15 at night

Without the parent class, the log must show at least 50 hours of supervised driving, including 15 nighttime hours.

Source: Chapter 1: Your license to drive – Your provisional license

Correct answer: 40 hours, including 15 at night

With the parent class, the requirement drops to at least 40 supervised hours, including 15 at night.

Source: Chapter 1: Your license to drive – Your provisional license

Correct answer: Midnight to 5 a.m.

For the first six months, provisional drivers may not drive from midnight to 5 a.m. unless an exception applies.

Source: Chapter 1: Your license to drive – Your provisional license

Correct answer: Driving between home and work

Exceptions include driving with a licensed driver 25 or older, between home and work, between home and a school event without school transportation, or for employment.

Source: Chapter 1: Your license to drive – Your provisional license

Correct answer: 25

Night driving (midnight–5 a.m.) is allowed if accompanied by a licensed driver at least 25 years old.

Source: Chapter 1: Your license to drive – Your provisional license

Correct answer: One

During the first six months, only one passenger under 20 is allowed unless a parent or guardian is along; immediate family members are exempt.

Source: Chapter 1: Your license to drive – Your provisional license