Driving Instructor Test Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Definition of a Driving School - CORRECT ANSWER A private or public program
approved by the commissioner that includes instruction to operate a Class A, B, C, or D
motor vehicle, motorcycle, or motorized bicycle. Prepares the learner to obtain a driver's
permit or license.
Definition of Commercial Instructor - CORRECT ANSWER Licensed instructors who
teach any part of a curriculum, including classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, for the
operation of commercial motor vehicles
Four general requirements to become a licensed instructor - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
Be at least 21 years old
2. Have been a valid licensed driver for three years in MN or another state.
3. Have a valid license for the class of motor vehicle they provide instruction.
4. Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
What department of MN has the authority to license commercial driver training programs and
their instructors? - CORRECT ANSWER Department of Public Safety
What two criteria must be met for authorized official to issue a blue card? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1. Completed classroom instruction
2. Signed up for behind-the-wheel
What is the maximum amount of classroom instruction that can be given in one day? -
CORRECT ANSWER No more than 3 hours a day for someone under 18 without a
driver's license.
When is a letter of completion sent out? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 15 days after
the student completes the classroom portion.
,What directions should be sent to students? - CORRECT ANSWER Show your "blue
card" when applying for instruction permit and the written test. At this point you need to be at
least 15, be enrolled in the behind-the-wheel component of driver's ed, pass a vision test, and
pass a written knowledge test.
What two licenses must an instructor possess while giving a behind the wheel lesson? -
CORRECT ANSWER 1. A current and valid driver's license
2. Instructor's license
What three documents does a student under 18 need to take the knowledge test? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1. Primary form of identification (Birth Certificate/Passport)
2. Secondary form of identification (School transcript/School ID card)
3. Blue Card
If a student fails to complete behind the wheel instruction, when should the official of the
driving school notify the commissioner of this? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 15 days
What are the consequences for a student who does not complete behind the wheel? -
CORRECT ANSWER They can't get their license until they are 18.
What can be used as a temporary permit or license? - CORRECT ANSWER Class D
instruction permit
What is the original cost for an instructor's license? - CORRECT ANSWER $165???
How many "authorized officials" for each school are allowed to sign a completion on the blue
card? - CORRECT ANSWER 2
What does a blue card represent? - CORRECT ANSWER Certificate of Enrollment
proving the student has completed classroom instruction and signed up for behind the wheel.
,Who gives a student a certified letter of classroom completion to a student once they
completed the required hours? - CORRECT ANSWER The authorized official
What is the max gross weight of vehicle with the driver having a class D license - CORRECT
ANSWER 26,000 pounds
How many hours of behind the wheel can an instructor provide in one day? - CORRECT
ANSWER 2 hours per student
What are the equipment regulations for class D vehicles in training? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1. Outside rearview mirror on each side of the vehicle.
2. A separate inside rearview mirror for instructor's use.
3. Seat belts for each occupant of the vehicle.
4. Dual control brakes (dual control clutch)
What are the insurance amounts a driving school must have? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1. $250,000 for injury or death of any one person in an accident.
2. $500,000 for injury or death of two or more persons.
3. $100,000 damage or destruction of property of others.
4. $40,000 medical expenses
5. At least the minimum amount of uninsured motorist coverage.
What document must be completed and signed by a student before any driving instruction can
be given? - CORRECT ANSWER Blue card and driving school contract.
What is the minimum age a student can begin classroom training for a class D? - CORRECT
ANSWER 14
How long is a permit valid for? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 Years
, What is the minimum amount of practice with a permit needed to be completed with a
supervising driver? How much at night? - CORRECT ANSWER 50 Hours and 15 of
night hours.
If under 19 years old how long must you have held a permit to take the road test? -
CORRECT ANSWER 6 months for 18 and under
3 months for 19 and older
If over 19 years old how long must you have held a permit to take the road test? - CORRECT
ANSWER 3 months
What is the Not a Drop Law? - CORRECT ANSWER Under Minnesota law it is a
crime for any person under the age of 21 years to drive after consuming any alcohol. If an
underage person drinks and drives, they will face penalties under Minnesota's "Not A Drop"
law and possibly the DWI laws.
What is the penalty for the first time conviction of Not a Drop Law? - CORRECT
ANSWER his/her driver's license will be suspended for 30 days and a $20
reinstatement fee will be assessed.
What is the penalty for the second conviction of Not a Drop Law? - CORRECT
ANSWER his/her license will be suspended for 180 days and a $20 reinstatement fee
will be assessed.
What is over-driving your headlights? - CORRECT ANSWER You should be able to
stop within the distance that your headlights illuminate the road.
What are two types of speed limits? - CORRECT ANSWER Absolute and Basic speed
limits
Definition of absolute speed limit. - CORRECT ANSWER Absolute speed limits are
the most common type of speed law. The sign will clearly state 55 mph, so if go 56 mph or
faster, you have violated the law.
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Definition of a Driving School - CORRECT ANSWER A private or public program
approved by the commissioner that includes instruction to operate a Class A, B, C, or D
motor vehicle, motorcycle, or motorized bicycle. Prepares the learner to obtain a driver's
permit or license.
Definition of Commercial Instructor - CORRECT ANSWER Licensed instructors who
teach any part of a curriculum, including classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, for the
operation of commercial motor vehicles
Four general requirements to become a licensed instructor - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
Be at least 21 years old
2. Have been a valid licensed driver for three years in MN or another state.
3. Have a valid license for the class of motor vehicle they provide instruction.
4. Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
What department of MN has the authority to license commercial driver training programs and
their instructors? - CORRECT ANSWER Department of Public Safety
What two criteria must be met for authorized official to issue a blue card? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1. Completed classroom instruction
2. Signed up for behind-the-wheel
What is the maximum amount of classroom instruction that can be given in one day? -
CORRECT ANSWER No more than 3 hours a day for someone under 18 without a
driver's license.
When is a letter of completion sent out? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 15 days after
the student completes the classroom portion.
,What directions should be sent to students? - CORRECT ANSWER Show your "blue
card" when applying for instruction permit and the written test. At this point you need to be at
least 15, be enrolled in the behind-the-wheel component of driver's ed, pass a vision test, and
pass a written knowledge test.
What two licenses must an instructor possess while giving a behind the wheel lesson? -
CORRECT ANSWER 1. A current and valid driver's license
2. Instructor's license
What three documents does a student under 18 need to take the knowledge test? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1. Primary form of identification (Birth Certificate/Passport)
2. Secondary form of identification (School transcript/School ID card)
3. Blue Card
If a student fails to complete behind the wheel instruction, when should the official of the
driving school notify the commissioner of this? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 15 days
What are the consequences for a student who does not complete behind the wheel? -
CORRECT ANSWER They can't get their license until they are 18.
What can be used as a temporary permit or license? - CORRECT ANSWER Class D
instruction permit
What is the original cost for an instructor's license? - CORRECT ANSWER $165???
How many "authorized officials" for each school are allowed to sign a completion on the blue
card? - CORRECT ANSWER 2
What does a blue card represent? - CORRECT ANSWER Certificate of Enrollment
proving the student has completed classroom instruction and signed up for behind the wheel.
,Who gives a student a certified letter of classroom completion to a student once they
completed the required hours? - CORRECT ANSWER The authorized official
What is the max gross weight of vehicle with the driver having a class D license - CORRECT
ANSWER 26,000 pounds
How many hours of behind the wheel can an instructor provide in one day? - CORRECT
ANSWER 2 hours per student
What are the equipment regulations for class D vehicles in training? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1. Outside rearview mirror on each side of the vehicle.
2. A separate inside rearview mirror for instructor's use.
3. Seat belts for each occupant of the vehicle.
4. Dual control brakes (dual control clutch)
What are the insurance amounts a driving school must have? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1. $250,000 for injury or death of any one person in an accident.
2. $500,000 for injury or death of two or more persons.
3. $100,000 damage or destruction of property of others.
4. $40,000 medical expenses
5. At least the minimum amount of uninsured motorist coverage.
What document must be completed and signed by a student before any driving instruction can
be given? - CORRECT ANSWER Blue card and driving school contract.
What is the minimum age a student can begin classroom training for a class D? - CORRECT
ANSWER 14
How long is a permit valid for? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 Years
, What is the minimum amount of practice with a permit needed to be completed with a
supervising driver? How much at night? - CORRECT ANSWER 50 Hours and 15 of
night hours.
If under 19 years old how long must you have held a permit to take the road test? -
CORRECT ANSWER 6 months for 18 and under
3 months for 19 and older
If over 19 years old how long must you have held a permit to take the road test? - CORRECT
ANSWER 3 months
What is the Not a Drop Law? - CORRECT ANSWER Under Minnesota law it is a
crime for any person under the age of 21 years to drive after consuming any alcohol. If an
underage person drinks and drives, they will face penalties under Minnesota's "Not A Drop"
law and possibly the DWI laws.
What is the penalty for the first time conviction of Not a Drop Law? - CORRECT
ANSWER his/her driver's license will be suspended for 30 days and a $20
reinstatement fee will be assessed.
What is the penalty for the second conviction of Not a Drop Law? - CORRECT
ANSWER his/her license will be suspended for 180 days and a $20 reinstatement fee
will be assessed.
What is over-driving your headlights? - CORRECT ANSWER You should be able to
stop within the distance that your headlights illuminate the road.
What are two types of speed limits? - CORRECT ANSWER Absolute and Basic speed
limits
Definition of absolute speed limit. - CORRECT ANSWER Absolute speed limits are
the most common type of speed law. The sign will clearly state 55 mph, so if go 56 mph or
faster, you have violated the law.
