Minnesota Driver Handbook
This manual is published by MN DPS. Open it on the agency site — that copy is always the current edition.
Published by MN DPS
We do not host a copy of this manual. The button above opens the current edition on the MN DPS website, which is always the authoritative version.
Testing at a Glance for Minnesota
Once you've read the handbook, here's what to expect at the MN DPS knowledge test.
40
80%
Free / bundled
Documents You'll Need When You Take the Minnesota Test
Primary and secondary identification (proof of identity, date of birth, and Minnesota residency). Applicants under 18 need parent/guardian signature and proof of driver education enrollment.
Minnesota-Specific Rules Covered in This Handbook
Rules unique to Minnesota that MN DPS weights heavily in the knowledge test — you'll see these in the handbook chapters.
- gavel MN Hands-Free cell phone law (Aug 1, 2019) - no holding a phone while driving
- gavel Provisional license - no midnight-5 a.m. driving during first 6 months
- gavel Teen passenger limit - only 1 passenger under 20 during first 6 months of provisional
- gavel Under-18 drivers barred from all cell phone use (even hands-free) except 911
- gavel 'Not a Drop' law - under-21 with any measurable alcohol face license suspension
After You Pass: Minnesota License Renewal
4 years
$41
As early as 9 months before expiration
More Minnesota Driving Resources
Minnesota Handbook FAQ
Is this the official Minnesota driver handbook?
We do not host a copy of it. MN DPS publishes the official manual on its own website, and the button above opens that edition — always the authoritative one.
What documents does MN DPS require when I show up for the test?
Primary and secondary identification (proof of identity, date of birth, and Minnesota residency). Applicants under 18 need parent/guardian signature and proof of driver education enrollment.
How is the Minnesota knowledge test administered after I finish reading?
Computer (40 multiple-choice and true/false questions, 80% to pass).
Do I have to read the whole Minnesota handbook to pass the test?
The MN DPS test has 40 questions and you need 32 correct (80%) to pass. All questions come from the handbook, but strategic readers focus on Signs, Right-of-Way, and Signaling first — those chapters carry the most test weight.
How current is this Minnesota handbook version?
MN DPS reissues the handbook when state law changes. Because we link straight to the agency, the button above always opens whatever edition is current.
Where do I actually take the Minnesota test after reading the handbook?
At any MN DPS location. Use our /dmv-near-me/mn finder for the nearest office with address, hours, and phone.
Is the Minnesota driver handbook free to download?
Yes. MN DPS publishes it free as a PDF. If a website is charging to "download" the handbook, it's a scam — the state's official version is always free.
Can I read the Minnesota handbook on my phone?
Yes. The MN DPS site serves the manual as a PDF that opens fine on a phone.