Minnesota Driving Test Routes (MN)

Typically around 15 to 25 minutes for the driving part, depending on traffic and whether it’s your first attempt.

You should plan to be at the test center for at least an hour to allow for paperwork, vehicle checks, and post-test feedback.

If you're under 18, you must:

• Be at least 16 years old

• Have completed 30 hours of classroom instruction

• Have completed 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training

• Held your instruction permit for at least six months without any violations

• Have completed a supervised driving log with 50 hours of practice, including 15 hours at night

If you're 18 or older, you need to have held your instruction permit for at least three months before taking the road test.

Yes, unofficially.

Learners often report that some locations have trickier intersections, more pedestrian traffic, or tight parallel parking spaces. For example, testing in downtown locations or busy suburbs may feel more intense than in smaller towns.

Bring your valid instruction permit, proof of identity, and proof of your Social Security number.

If you're under 18, you'll also need to bring your completed and signed driving log, your certificate of course completion, and a parent or guardian to sign your application.

Your vehicle must be in good working condition with functioning lights, brakes, turn signals, seat belts, and doors. It must also have valid registration and insurance.

Note: parking assist cannot be used when performing parallel parking.

If something is defective, like a burned-out headlight or cracked windshield, your test will be cancelled immediately and will need to be rescheduled.

Yes, but you must be listed as a driver on the rental agreement, and the vehicle must meet all the necessary requirements.

Many learners struggle with the 90-degree backing maneuver, which is a requirement in most test centers.

Others lose points for incomplete stops at stop signs, poor observation before lane changes, or not using turn signals properly.

You'll be evaluated on your ability to:

1. Control the vehicle

2. Parallel park

3. Park on a hill

4. Respond to traffic and road conditions

5. Signal and perform right and left turns properly

6. Use both marked and unmarked lanes of traffic

7. Observe and consider pedestrians and other drivers

8. Perform a 90-degree backing skill maneuver

Disobeying traffic laws, dangerous or reckless driving, inability to control the vehicle, involvement in a crash that could have been avoided, not cooperating with the examiner, or refusing to perform a maneuver can result in immediate failure of your road test.