DRIVING INSTRUCTOR
KNOWLEDGE MCQS WITH A+
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025
1. What is the definition of a driving school?
A. A public program for car enthusiasts
B. A private or public program approved by the commissioner providing instruction for Class A,
B, C, or D vehicles, motorcycles, or motorized bicycles ✅
C. A private club for drivers
D. Any high school offering driver education
Rationale:
Minnesota defines a driving school as any approved program that teaches vehicle operation to
prepare learners for a permit or license. Approval ensures standardization, safety, and legal
compliance.
2. What is a commercial instructor?
A. Any licensed driver
B. Licensed instructors who teach part of a curriculum, including classroom and behind-the-
wheel for commercial motor vehicles ✅
C. Drivers of commercial trucks only
D. Students in driver education programs
Rationale:
Commercial instructors are professionally licensed to teach commercial vehicle operation,
including theory and practical instruction. This ensures learners receive competent, safe
instruction.
3. Which of the following is a requirement to become a licensed instructor in
MN?
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,A. At least 21 years old, three years licensed driver, valid vehicle class license, high school
diploma or equivalent ✅
B. 18 years old, college degree, licensed driver one year
C. 25 years old, five years driving experience, college degree
D. 16 years old, valid permit, high school diploma
Rationale:
These requirements ensure instructors are mature, experienced, and educated enough to
provide safe and effective driving instruction.
4. Which MN department has authority to license commercial driver training
programs and instructors?
A. Department of Education
B. Department of Public Safety ✅
C. Department of Transportation
D. DMV
Rationale:
The Department of Public Safety regulates commercial driving schools and instructors to
ensure safety, quality, and compliance with state laws.
5. What two criteria must be met to issue a blue card?
A. Complete behind-the-wheel, pass driving test
B. Complete classroom instruction, sign up for behind-the-wheel ✅
C. Have a parent’s signature, pass vision test
D. Enroll in permit class, complete final exam
Rationale:
The blue card confirms students have completed classroom training and enrolled in behind-
the-wheel practice, making them eligible for supervised driving lessons.
6. Maximum classroom instruction in one day for students under 18 without a
driver’s license:
A. 2 hours
B. 3 hours ✅
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,C. 4 hours
D. 5 hours
Rationale:
Limiting daily classroom instruction prevents fatigue and ensures students retain information,
optimizing learning outcomes.
7. When is a letter of completion sent to a student?
A. Immediately after enrollment
B. Within 15 days after classroom completion ✅
C. After road test
D. At the end of the year
Rationale:
The letter of completion confirms successful classroom training, allowing students to proceed
to behind-the-wheel lessons in a timely manner.
8. What directions should students receive when applying for a permit?
A. Show blue card, be enrolled in behind-the-wheel, pass vision and written tests, be at least 15
✅
B. Only bring blue card
C. No instructions needed
D. Only need parental consent
Rationale:
Providing clear instructions ensures students meet all legal requirements for obtaining a
learner’s permit, reducing delays and errors.
9. What two licenses must an instructor possess while giving behind-the-wheel
lessons?
A. Learner’s permit and commercial license
B. Driver’s license and instructor’s license ✅
C. CDL only
D. Driver’s license only
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, Rationale:
Instructors must hold both a valid driver’s license and instructor license to legally supervise
and teach, ensuring accountability and safety.
10. What three documents does a student under 18 need to take the knowledge
test?
A. Birth certificate, social security card, permit
B. Primary ID, secondary ID, blue card ✅
C. Parent’s ID, permit, insurance
D. School transcript, birth certificate, permit
Rationale:
Verification of identity, school enrollment, and blue card ensures students are legally eligible
and properly prepared for the knowledge test.
11. If a student fails to complete behind-the-wheel training, when must the
driving school notify the commissioner?
A. Immediately
B. Within 15 days ✅
C. Within 30 days
D. At the end of the semester
Rationale:
Timely reporting ensures the commissioner is aware of non-completion, preventing issuance of
licenses to unqualified students.
12. Consequences for a student who does not complete behind-the-wheel
training:
A. Can still get a license at 16
B. Cannot get a license until they are 18 ✅
C. Must retake the written test
D. Only need parent signature
Rationale:
Students must complete practical instruction; failure to do so delays licensure until age 18,
emphasizing supervised practice.
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KNOWLEDGE MCQS WITH A+
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025
1. What is the definition of a driving school?
A. A public program for car enthusiasts
B. A private or public program approved by the commissioner providing instruction for Class A,
B, C, or D vehicles, motorcycles, or motorized bicycles ✅
C. A private club for drivers
D. Any high school offering driver education
Rationale:
Minnesota defines a driving school as any approved program that teaches vehicle operation to
prepare learners for a permit or license. Approval ensures standardization, safety, and legal
compliance.
2. What is a commercial instructor?
A. Any licensed driver
B. Licensed instructors who teach part of a curriculum, including classroom and behind-the-
wheel for commercial motor vehicles ✅
C. Drivers of commercial trucks only
D. Students in driver education programs
Rationale:
Commercial instructors are professionally licensed to teach commercial vehicle operation,
including theory and practical instruction. This ensures learners receive competent, safe
instruction.
3. Which of the following is a requirement to become a licensed instructor in
MN?
1
,A. At least 21 years old, three years licensed driver, valid vehicle class license, high school
diploma or equivalent ✅
B. 18 years old, college degree, licensed driver one year
C. 25 years old, five years driving experience, college degree
D. 16 years old, valid permit, high school diploma
Rationale:
These requirements ensure instructors are mature, experienced, and educated enough to
provide safe and effective driving instruction.
4. Which MN department has authority to license commercial driver training
programs and instructors?
A. Department of Education
B. Department of Public Safety ✅
C. Department of Transportation
D. DMV
Rationale:
The Department of Public Safety regulates commercial driving schools and instructors to
ensure safety, quality, and compliance with state laws.
5. What two criteria must be met to issue a blue card?
A. Complete behind-the-wheel, pass driving test
B. Complete classroom instruction, sign up for behind-the-wheel ✅
C. Have a parent’s signature, pass vision test
D. Enroll in permit class, complete final exam
Rationale:
The blue card confirms students have completed classroom training and enrolled in behind-
the-wheel practice, making them eligible for supervised driving lessons.
6. Maximum classroom instruction in one day for students under 18 without a
driver’s license:
A. 2 hours
B. 3 hours ✅
2
,C. 4 hours
D. 5 hours
Rationale:
Limiting daily classroom instruction prevents fatigue and ensures students retain information,
optimizing learning outcomes.
7. When is a letter of completion sent to a student?
A. Immediately after enrollment
B. Within 15 days after classroom completion ✅
C. After road test
D. At the end of the year
Rationale:
The letter of completion confirms successful classroom training, allowing students to proceed
to behind-the-wheel lessons in a timely manner.
8. What directions should students receive when applying for a permit?
A. Show blue card, be enrolled in behind-the-wheel, pass vision and written tests, be at least 15
✅
B. Only bring blue card
C. No instructions needed
D. Only need parental consent
Rationale:
Providing clear instructions ensures students meet all legal requirements for obtaining a
learner’s permit, reducing delays and errors.
9. What two licenses must an instructor possess while giving behind-the-wheel
lessons?
A. Learner’s permit and commercial license
B. Driver’s license and instructor’s license ✅
C. CDL only
D. Driver’s license only
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, Rationale:
Instructors must hold both a valid driver’s license and instructor license to legally supervise
and teach, ensuring accountability and safety.
10. What three documents does a student under 18 need to take the knowledge
test?
A. Birth certificate, social security card, permit
B. Primary ID, secondary ID, blue card ✅
C. Parent’s ID, permit, insurance
D. School transcript, birth certificate, permit
Rationale:
Verification of identity, school enrollment, and blue card ensures students are legally eligible
and properly prepared for the knowledge test.
11. If a student fails to complete behind-the-wheel training, when must the
driving school notify the commissioner?
A. Immediately
B. Within 15 days ✅
C. Within 30 days
D. At the end of the semester
Rationale:
Timely reporting ensures the commissioner is aware of non-completion, preventing issuance of
licenses to unqualified students.
12. Consequences for a student who does not complete behind-the-wheel
training:
A. Can still get a license at 16
B. Cannot get a license until they are 18 ✅
C. Must retake the written test
D. Only need parent signature
Rationale:
Students must complete practical instruction; failure to do so delays licensure until age 18,
emphasizing supervised practice.
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