Minnesota: Licensing basics — Part 2 Practice Test
Who needs a Minnesota license, the identification you bring, the written test, vision screening and road test, the Graduated Driver’s Licensing system with its instruction permit and provisional license, license classes and endorsements, renewal and ID cards. — Part 2
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Minnesota Driver’s Manual" (June 2026), Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services.
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Will DVS accept photocopies of identification documents?
- Yes, if the copies are in color
- Yes, if a notary signs the copies
- No, photocopies cannot be accepted
- Only from applicants under 18
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Correct answer: No, photocopies cannot be accepted
DVS cannot accept photocopies of identification documents.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 7
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What may DVS do with fraudulent documents?
- Return them with a warning
- Confiscate them
- Copy them and hand them back
- Mail them to your home
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Correct answer: Confiscate them
DVS verifies your documents and may confiscate fraudulent documents.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 7
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DVS may refuse to accept identification documents that are what?
- Issued by another state
- Printed on both sides
- Signed in blue ink
- Laminated or altered
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Correct answer: Laminated or altered
DVS will verify your documents and may not accept them if they are laminated or altered.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 7
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For a standard license or ID, you may present a Minnesota driver’s license, ID card or permit that has a photo if it is current or has been expired for no more than how long?
- Five years
- Six months
- Ten years
- Two years
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Correct answer: Five years
A Minnesota driver’s license, identification card or permit with a photo may be presented if it is current or expired for five years or less.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 8
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For a standard license or ID, how many documents must you present if you do not have a Minnesota driver’s license, ID card or permit to show?
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
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Correct answer: Two
Without a Minnesota license, ID card or permit, you must present two documents, called primary and secondary documents; one must contain your full name and date of birth.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 8
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When you present two documents for a standard license or ID, what must one of them contain?
- Your current home address
- Your photo and signature
- Your vehicle’s plate number
- Your full name and date of birth
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Correct answer: Your full name and date of birth
When two documents are needed for a standard license or ID, one document must contain your full name and your date of birth.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 8
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Under the Driver’s License for All law, what no longer needs to be shown for a standard driver’s license, learner’s permit or state ID?
- Proof of your identity and your name
- Proof of your date of birth and name
- Proof of legal presence in the U.S.
- A passing vision screening result
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Correct answer: Proof of legal presence in the U.S.
The Driver’s License for All law lets you get your card regardless of your immigration status and removes the need to show proof of legal presence in the U.S.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 8
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Starting on what date can you get a standard driver’s license, learner’s permit or state ID in Minnesota regardless of your immigration status?
- Oct. 1, 2023
- Jan. 1, 2023
- July 1, 2024
- Oct. 1, 2025
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Correct answer: Oct. 1, 2023
Under the Driver’s License for All law, starting Oct. 1, 2023, you can get your card regardless of your immigration status.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 8
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For a REAL ID compliant card, the identity document you provide must prove your identity, your date of birth and what else?
- Your employment history in the state
- Legal presence in the United States
- Your marital status and occupation
- A clean driving record for three years
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Correct answer: Legal presence in the United States
For REAL ID, you must provide one document proving identity, date of birth and legal presence in the United States.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 8
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How many documents proving your current Minnesota residency must you provide when applying for a REAL ID compliant card?
- None
- One
- Three
- Two
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Correct answer: Two
Applying for a REAL ID compliant card requires two documents proving your current residency in Minnesota.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 8
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How must you provide the required documentation when applying for a REAL ID compliant card?
- In person
- By mail
- Online only
- By fax
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Correct answer: In person
Applying for a REAL ID compliant card requires more documentation than a standard license, and you must provide it in person when applying.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 8
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When applying for a REAL ID compliant card, what is required about your Social Security number?
- It is printed on the card
- You need not give it at all
- You must know the number
- A pay stub must list it
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Correct answer: You must know the number
For a REAL ID compliant card, you must know your Social Security number.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 8
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Which of these must you prove to be eligible for a Minnesota enhanced driver’s license or ID?
- Five years of driving experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Ownership of a vehicle
- A clean driving record
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Correct answer: U.S. citizenship
Only applicants who can provide proof of identity, full legal name, Social Security number, photographic identity, Minnesota residency and U.S. citizenship are eligible for an enhanced driver’s license or ID.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 8
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To prove Minnesota residency for an enhanced driver’s license or ID, two types of documents are needed. Which pair does the manual give as an example?
- A library card and a gym membership card
- A school ID card and a bank debit card
- A passport and a certified birth certificate
- An electric or phone bill, and a tax return
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Correct answer: An electric or phone bill, and a tax return
Two types of documents must be submitted to prove Minnesota residency for an enhanced card, such as an electric bill or phone bill, and a tax return.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 8
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What address must an enhanced driver’s license or ID list?
- Your Minnesota residence address
- Your work or school address
- Any mailing address you choose
- Your address in another country
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Correct answer: Your Minnesota residence address
An enhanced driver’s license or ID must list your Minnesota residence address.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 8
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What must you complete at the time of application for an enhanced driver’s license or ID?
- A second road test
- A medical exam form
- An interview questionnaire
- A driver education course
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Correct answer: An interview questionnaire
Applicants for an enhanced driver’s license or ID must complete an interview questionnaire at the time of application.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 8
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If you legally change your name through marriage, which of these is accepted as proof of the change?
- A wedding invitation or photo
- A certified marriage certificate
- A letter signed by your spouse
- A photocopy of the marriage license
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Correct answer: A certified marriage certificate
For a name change, you must present a certified marriage certificate, a certified court order or a certified divorce decree specifying the name change.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 9
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If you have had multiple legal name changes, you must provide documentation for which of them?
- Only the most recent change
- Only the first change
- None, if your current ID is valid
- Every one of those changes
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Correct answer: Every one of those changes
If you have had multiple name changes, you must provide documentation for all of those changes.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 9
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If your identification documents are not in English, what must you provide?
- A qualified English translation
- A letter from your embassy only
- Nothing; DVS translates them
- A notarized photocopy of them
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Correct answer: A qualified English translation
If your documents are not in English, you must provide a qualified English translation.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 9
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Which of these must a translator certify when translating your documents for DVS?
- They hold a valid Minnesota driver’s license
- They work in a Minnesota driver’s license office
- They are not related to you by blood or marriage
- They are a close relative of yours by marriage
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Correct answer: They are not related to you by blood or marriage
The translator must certify that they are not related by blood or marriage to the subject of the document.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 9
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A translator must certify that the translation of a document is “true and accurate.” What does that mean?
- The main points are summarized
- All words are correctly translated
- Only names and dates are translated
- It is typed, not handwritten
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Correct answer: All words are correctly translated
A true and accurate translation means all words on the presented document have been correctly translated.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 9
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What does a translator accept if any part of a translation for DVS is intentionally false?
- Only the applicant is responsible
- The document is just returned
- Nothing, since errors are allowed
- They will be subject to penalty
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Correct answer: They will be subject to penalty
The translator must certify that they understand that if any part of the translation is intentionally false, they will be subject to penalty.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 9
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If you have not been issued a Social Security number, what must you do on the DVS application form?
- Check the appropriate box on the form
- Leave the form blank and ask an agent
- Get a number before you can apply
- Write your passport number instead
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Correct answer: Check the appropriate box on the form
Applicants must provide their Social Security number on the application form; if you have not been issued one, you must check the appropriate box on the form.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 9
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Are Social Security numbers printed on or embedded in Minnesota driver’s licenses or ID cards?
- Yes, printed on the front
- Yes, stored in the barcode
- No, neither one
- Only the last four digits
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Correct answer: No, neither one
Social Security numbers are not printed on or embedded in driver’s licenses or identification cards.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 9
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What happens if you are eligible for a Social Security number but do not provide it on your application?
- You get a license marked temporary
- Your application cannot be processed
- You pay an added fee instead
- You must take a second written test
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Correct answer: Your application cannot be processed
If you do not provide a Social Security number when eligible, Minnesota cannot process your application for a driver’s license or identification card.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 9
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A person serving a sentence longer than six months in a facility without an existing agreement with DVS can now renew their license or ID how?
- Online only
- At an exam station
- Through a relative
- By mail
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Correct answer: By mail
If you are serving a sentence longer than six months in a jail or correctional facility without an existing agreement with DVS, you can now renew your driver’s license or ID card by mail.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 9
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How long after it is issued does a reintegration license expire?
- 6 months
- 12 months
- 15 months
- 24 months
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Correct answer: 15 months
A reintegration license expires 15 months after it is issued.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 9
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If you are being released from prison in Minnesota and meet the eligibility requirements, what may a reintegration license let you do?
- Get a temporary license without paying outstanding fines or fees
- Skip the vision test for as long as the license stays valid
- Drive any class of vehicle, including commercial trucks
- Keep the license for life without ever renewing it
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Correct answer: Get a temporary license without paying outstanding fines or fees
A person released from prison in Minnesota may qualify for a valid temporary driver’s license without paying outstanding fines or reinstatement fees.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 9
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When is a reintegration license canceled?
- If you move to a new address in Minnesota
- If you break traffic laws and lose driving privileges
- If you start a job that requires daily driving
- If you renew any other DVS card by mail
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Correct answer: If you break traffic laws and lose driving privileges
A reintegration license is canceled if you break traffic laws and lose driving privileges.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 9
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What kinds of questions does the Minnesota written test include?
- Multiple choice and true-or-false questions
- Multiple choice and essay questions
- Fill-in-the-blank and short-answer questions
- True-or-false and oral questions
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Correct answer: Multiple choice and true-or-false questions
The written test includes multiple choice and true-or-false questions on Minnesota traffic laws and road signs.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 10
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How may the Minnesota written test be taken?
- Only on paper
- Only on a computer
- On paper or on a computer
- Only orally with an examiner
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Correct answer: On paper or on a computer
The manual says the written test may be taken on paper or on a computer.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 10
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What does the manual say about appointments for the Class D written test at DVS exam stations?
- Appointments are optional
- Appointments are required
- Appointments are accepted only for drivers under 18
- Appointments are not available; walk-ins only
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Correct answer: Appointments are required
Appointments are required for the Class D written test.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 10
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How many written tests may you take in one day?
- Two
- Three
- As many as you need to pass
- Only one
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Correct answer: Only one
You may take only one written test per day.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 10
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What score must you get to pass the written test?
- 70 percent
- 75 percent
- 80 percent
- 90 percent
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Correct answer: 80 percent
You must score 80 percent to pass the written test.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 10
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If you are under 18, what must you present before taking the written test, in addition to proper identification?
- A certificate of enrollment from an approved driver education course
- A recent report card and attendance record from your school
- A supervised driving log signed by a parent
- A signed statement from your school principal
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Correct answer: A certificate of enrollment from an approved driver education course
Applicants under 18 must present a certificate of enrollment (Blue Card or Pink Card) from an approved driver education course.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 10