Minnesota Driver's Manual 2026 - DVS Handbook

What's inside Minnesota Driver's Manual

The Minnesota Driver's Manual covers: your license to drive, your vehicle, traffic laws and vehicle operation, sharing the road, signs, signals and pavement markings, driving conditions, your driving privileges, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. At 104 pages, it's a manageable read in one or two sittings.

Editions, languages and formats

This is the current 2026 edition, from DVS. It's published in English, and we've also posted the Spanish edition - use the tabs above the viewer to switch. We host it as a free PDF (104 pages) - read it in the viewer above or download it for offline study.

How it maps to your Minnesota DMV knowledge test

Minnesota's DMV knowledge test is 40 questions, and you need 80% correct to pass. Every question comes from this manual, so reading it is step one. Step two is confirming what stuck - the Minnesota DMV practice tests on this page pull from the same material and explain every answer, right or wrong, so you find your weak spots before test day.

Key Minnesota rules to know before the test

The default interstate speed limit in Minnesota is 70 mph. Handheld cell phone use while driving is banned in Minnesota. The legal BAC limit is 0.08% for drivers 21 and over, and 0.02% for drivers under 21.

Getting your Minnesota learner's permit or driver's license

Once you're testing well on practice, the next step is applying at DVS. Full step-by-step: How to get your Minnesota driver's license.

Minnesota Driver's Manual FAQ

Is the Minnesota Driver's Manual free? Yes - read it here or download the PDF at no cost.

What year is the current edition? The 2026 edition.

Is there a Spanish version? Yes - use the EN/ES tabs above the viewer to switch to the Spanish edition.

How long is it? 104 pages.

Is the "DVS handbook" the same as the "DMV manual"? Yes - Minnesota Driver's Manual, "handbook," and "manual" all refer to the same official document.

Do I need to memorize the whole handbook? No - focus on the Minnesota DMV practice tests on this page; they're built from the same material and explain every answer.

Read it once, practice until the answers feel obvious, then book your test.

Reflects the 2026 Minnesota DVS manual · checked July 2026. DMVPrepNow is a private study service, not affiliated with the Minnesota DVS.