Penalties & Licensing

Study questions with answers

12 sample Penalties & Licensing questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. During the first six months with a provisional license, nighttime driving is restricted between which hours?

   Correct answer: Midnight and 5 a.m., with certain exceptions

   For the first six months a provisional driver may not drive from midnight to 5 a.m. unless accompanied by a licensed driver 25 or older, or driving to work or school events.

   Source: Chapter 1 - Your provisional license

2. 2. How soon after moving to Minnesota must a new resident get a Minnesota driver's license?

   Correct answer: Within 60 days

   You have 60 days after becoming a resident to obtain your Minnesota license (30 days for commercial drivers).

   Source: Chapter 1 - Getting your license to drive

3. 3. Driving an uninsured vehicle can result in what penalty?

   Correct answer: Revocation of your driving privileges for up to one year

   Operating without required no-fault insurance can revoke your license and registration for up to a year, plus a $30 reinstatement fee and possible fines or jail.

   Source: Chapter 3 - Insurance

4. 4. To meet the vision standard for a Minnesota license, your vision with correction must be at least what?

   Correct answer: 20/40, with peripheral vision of at least 105 degrees

   The screening requires normal or corrected vision of at least 20/40 and peripheral vision of at least 105 degrees.

   Source: Chapter 1 - The vision screening

5. 5. At what age can a person obtain a Minnesota instruction permit?

   Correct answer: 15

   You may apply for an instruction permit at age 15 once you meet the education, identification, vision, and written-test requirements.

   Source: Chapter 1 - Your instruction permit

6. 6. If you change your name or address, how soon must you apply for a duplicate license?

   Correct answer: Within 30 days

   A name or address change requires you to apply for a duplicate license within 30 days.

   Source: Chapter 1 - Name or address change

7. 7. Which of these can lead to your license being revoked?

   Correct answer: A conviction for driving under the influence

   Revocation can follow a DWI conviction, refusing a chemical test, driving over 100 mph, fleeing police, or a felony committed with a vehicle.

   Source: Chapter 7 - Revocation

8. 8. In the first six months of holding a provisional license, how many passengers under 20 are generally allowed?

   Correct answer: Only one

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

   Source: Chapter 1 - Your provisional license

9. 9. A driver under 18 must hold an instruction permit for how long before taking the road test?

   Correct answer: At least six months

   Under the Graduated Driver's Licensing system, drivers 18 or younger must hold a permit for at least six months (three months if 19 or older).

   Source: Chapter 1 - Graduated Driver's Licensing (GDL) system

10. 10. What score must you achieve to pass the Minnesota written knowledge test?

    Correct answer: 80 percent

    You must score at least 80 percent to pass, and you may take only one written test per day.

    Source: Chapter 1 - The written test

11. 11. A Class D license does not allow you to drive which of the following?

    Correct answer: A vehicle carrying more than 15 passengers

    Class D covers most single-unit vehicles but not those over 26,001 pounds, those built for more than 15 passengers, or those hauling hazardous materials.

    Source: Chapter 1 - Class D license

12. 12. What happens if you fail two consecutive road tests?

    Correct answer: A $20 fee is charged for each additional test

    After two consecutive road-test failures, a $20 fee applies to each subsequent attempt, and after four failures you must complete six hours of instruction.

    Source: Chapter 1 - The road test