Michigan Driver’s License & Permit Practice Tests 2026
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#1. Solid white lines between travel lanes mark:
Crossing a solid white line is not recommended. These white lines may designate sharp curves, freeway acceleration and deceleration lanes and other parts of the road where lane changes are considered dangerous.
#2. You approach this road sign. What must you do ahead?
Double Arrow. Traffic is permitted to pass on either side of an island, obstruction, or gore in the roadway. Traffic separated by this sign may either rejoin or change directions.
#3. When entering a freeway:
Signal and check for freeway traffic by using the vehicle’s rearview and side-view mirrors and quick glances over your shoulder. Choose a safe space to enter and then merge into traffic. Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic. Traffic on the freeway has the right-of-way. Do not count on other drivers to let you in.
#4. This sign means:
Pedestrian crossing. Be alert for pedestrians entering or crossing the road. Watch out for, and yield to people walking across the road.
#5. You must look for bicycle riders on the road because they:
Always treat motorcyclists, moped riders, and bicyclists with courtesy. Bicyclists may legally ride on Michigan roads, except limited access freeways, and have the same rights and responsibilities as other motorists.
#6. Which of the following statements is false about making a good right turn?
When turning right, you must be in the extreme right-hand travel lane or a lane designated for right turns. Signal your turn well in advance. Yield to pedestrians and bicyclists.
#7. If red lights are flashing and gates are closingat a railroad crossing, you must:
You must stop when the bells are ringing, the lights are flashing, or the gate is down or in motion. Once a train has passed, do not proceed until the gates are raised, signals stop flashing, bells stop ringing and you are sure that all tracks are clear.
#8. When is it reasonable to leave a sleeping baby alone inside a car on a hot day?
Under Michigan law, it is illegal to leave a children less than six years old unattended in a vehicle if the amount of time or circumstances in which they are left poses an unreasonable risk of harm or injury. Parents or guardians who leave their children in a vehicle under the supervision of someone age 13 or older who is not legally incapacitated are not in violation of the law.
Always make sure your children are safe from harm if you must leave our vehicle!
#9. You are following a large commercial vehicle. It approaches an intersection and signals left but moves out to the right. What is the best thing to do?
Stay behind trucks making right turns. Commercial vehicles need room to make right turns. They may swing wide to the left to safely negotiate a right turn. When you see a commercial vehicle with its right turn signal on at an intersection, know that the truck is going to make a wide right turn. Do not try to pass on the right-hand side or you might get squeezed between the truck and the curb.
#10. Following a commercial vehicle too closely greatly increases:
Keep a safe distance behind a truck or bus. Following a commercial vehicle too closely greatly increases the chances of a rear-end collision. When your passenger vehicle is right behind a commercial vehicle, the driver cannot see it and it severely limits what you can see on the road ahead
#11. When approaching a sharp curve, you should:
If a speed limit is not posted before a curve, you must judge how sharp the curve is and change your speed. Slow down before you enter the curve. Braking and turning at the same time may cause your car to skid.
#12. When are you allowed to pass a school bus?
When meeting or overtaking a stopped school bus flashing alternating red lights, you must stop and wait until the bus moves again and the red lights are off.
#13. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Around you, traffic is traveling at 70 mph. What should your speed be?
Your speed should be no faster than 65 mph. Never drive faster than the posted speed limit.
You may NOT exceed the speed limit when passing.
#14. When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice, you should:
When driving on snow or a slippery road, slow down gradually. Allow extra space between your car and the car ahead. Do not brake or turn suddenly, instead brake early. Use a low gear when going down steep hills. Be extra careful when passing bridges, shaded spots, overpasses and infrequently traveled roads, which will freeze first and may remain icy after the rest of the roadway is clear and dry.
#15. How does alcohol affect you?
Your judgment and self-control will be affected. Drinking even one drink can impair your ability to drive, slow your reaction time, dull your concentration, and cause visual problems.
#16. If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb and turn the front wheels to the left:
To park on a hill, turn the tires so that if the unattended vehicle starts to roll, it moves into the curb. Always use the parking brake. You cannot expect the transmission to hold your vehicle on a hill. Headed uphill with a curb, turn your front wheels away from the curb and let your vehicle roll back a few inches. The curb will stop the car from rolling anywhere.
#17. What is the first thing you should do if your accelerator sticks?
If your accelerator sticks, shift to neutral, check for traffic, steer off the roadway, apply the brakes and come to a stop. Turn off the ignition and correct the problem before proceeding. Never turn the ignition to the lock position while your vehicle is in motion.
If your accelerator sticks and you need to stop suddenly, shift to neutral and apply steady pressure to the brakes.
#18. A driver turns at an intersection without traffic lights, and a pedestrian is crossing. Who must yield?
As a driver, watch out and always yield the right-of-way to people walking, jogging, biking, crossing a street in the middle of a block, or darting from between parked vehicles. Watch for them and yield the right-of-way when entering a street from a driveway or alley, at stop signs, traffic signals, roundabouts, crosswalks, and intersections.
#19. Guide or information signshelping you to get off a highway at the correct exit has which color?
Green and white signs give information about directions and distances. Guide signs on expressways show you which lanes to use to get where you want to go.
#20. A flashing yellow arrow means:
A flashing yellow arrow allows you to turn left when oncoming traffic, which has a green light, is clear. Be sure that there is an adequate gap in the oncoming traffic and that there are no pedestrians or bicyclists crossing before making your turn.
| This Michigan Practice Test | |
|---|---|
| Number of questions on each practice test: | 20 |
| Question pool: | 750+ |
| This is a randomized practice test. | |
Facts about Your Michigan Permit Test
| MI SOS Knowledge Test for Learner’s Permit and Driver’s License | |
|---|---|
| Number of questions on exam: | 80 questions |
| Passing score: | 70 percent |
| Correct answers to pass: | 56 |
| Allotted time to complete test: | n/a |
| Wait time before retest: | 1 day (three attempts, a new fee is required each time) |
What You Should Know about this Michigan Practice Test
This Michigan permit practice has 20 random questions in each set.
You can find the answers to all questions in the MI driver’s handbook “What Every Driver Must Know” published by Michigan Secretary of State (SOS).
When you study for your permit or full (adult) driver’s license, you should get the latest version of the Michigan handbook. You can get it online or a copy at any Secretary of State branch office. Remember to read this manual all the way through.
After building up some basic knowledge from the guide, use the practice tests to check your progress and whether you are ready for the permit exam. Remember, focus on understanding questions and answers, not just memorizing them. You should use a practice test as a supplement to the manual, not as a replacement.
After each practice question, you will get instant feedback that tells you whether your answer is correct. If you make a mistake, there is a short comment explaining the correct answer. Reading the corresponding chapter in “What Every Driver Must Know” is a good idea.
You can take as many sample tests as you need. There is a new set of questions each time.
Practice questions that are the same or similar to the real test , but the tests are not real knowledge exams. They will only help you prepare for the real thing and help you study. You should know that driversprep.com is privately owned and not affiliated with the Michigan Secretary of State or any other State Entity.
Why is There Only 20 Questions on the Michigan Practice Test?
The actual examination (segment 1 test for teenagers) has 80 questions. It is a lengthy test, and staying concentrated through 80 questions is hard, especially when you are only practicing.
A shorter practice test helps you stay focused all the way through. It also gives you more time to compare answers with the facts in the manual.
Aim for a 100% score on each sample test. That way, you will know that you can pass the real examination.
Why Should I Take the Michigan Practice Tests?
How do practice tests help?
Online practice tests have two purposes.
- They help you recap important areas of “What Every Driver Must Know.”
- They help you verify that you have learned important rules and road signs and tell you whether you are ready for the real test.
Driving is a complex task. It helps if you are well-prepared every time you get behind the wheel. Knowledge, training, experience, and attitude are all important to be safe on the road.
With knowledge and a good understanding of road rules, safe driving techniques, road signs, and traffic signals, you can reduce the risk of getting into accidents.
That is why it is crucial to learn the facts in the Michigan manual and verify your knowledge.
Studying for both the test and your future safety on the road is in your best interest.
Is the Michigan Permit Test Hard?
The passing score in Michigan is 70 percent. It is the lowest passing score in United States .
| State | Passing Score |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 70% |
| New Mexico | 70% |
| New York | 70% |
| Texas | 70% |
| Massachusetts | 72% |
With 80 questions, more than any other state, the test also has much room for mistakes and is therefore considered one of the easiest in the country.
Where Can I Take the Test?
If under 18 years, you take your knowledge tests as part of your driver education.
All applicants under 18 must pass the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program, which includes two segments of driver education. Each segment has a knowledge test at the end of the course. These tests are known as the Segment 1 and Segment 2 exams.
At the end of the segment 1 class, you must pass a written test with 80 questions about road rules, traffic laws, safe driving, and road signs. You must correctly answer 56 of the 80 questions.
To pass the Segment 2 class, you must correctly answer 14 out of 20 questions about distracted, impaired, fatigued, and emotional driving dangers. There are also questions about general strategies for safety on the road.
If you are 18 years or older, you apply for your temporary instruction permit at a Secretary of State office. You also take your knowledge test at the office. This test corresponds to the Segment 1 exam. There is no additional test if you are 18 years or older.
Michigan state does currently not allow online testing from home.
Do You Feel that 80 Questions is Overwhelming?
Eighty questions may sound like an overwhelming test, but you only need 56 correct answers to pass. If you take many practice tests on this website, your chances of passing are good.
When studying for 10 hours or more, more than 96% of our users pass the Michigan exam on their first attempt.
We rarely get reports about users who failed the test. If you do, we would like to know why you think you failed it.
Read more: Top 5 Mistakes Test Takers Make .
Who Must Take the Michigan Knowledge Test?
New first-time applicants
If this is the first time you apply for a license, you must always pass all the tests before you can get a Michigan Driver’s License.
If you are under 18, you must follow the GDL program rules, which have two knowledge tests.
There is just one knowledge test if you are 18 years or older.
New residents with a permit from another state
Suppose you have a permit issued by another state. In that case, you must prove that the driver education in the other state meets Michigan’s minimum standards of 30 hours of classroom and six hours of behind-the-wheel training. Otherwise, you must pass Michigan’s state exams.
New residents with a foreign license
Suppose you move to Michigan from a country other than the United States, Canada, Germany, and the Republic of Korea (South Korea). In that case, you must pass the same tests as new drivers.
Drivers with a license expired more than 4 years
If your Michigan license expired more than four years ago, you must apply for a new license and retake all tests.
Drivers with revoked license
A driving privilege will remain revoked until you attend a Driver Assessment re-examination. Depending on the reason for your revocation, the Department may require that you pass the written, vision, and on-road performance test again.
Drivers involved in crashes or with a bad driving record
Michigan Department of State can ask for a re-examination if you have the following:
- A physical or mental condition that impairs your ability to drive safely.
- Been involved in three or more negligent crashes resulting in injury or property damage during the last two years.
- Been involved in a fatal crash.
- 12 or more points on your driving record within two years.
- Been convicted of violating your driver’s license’s terms, restrictions, or conditions.
When is the Michigan Knowledge Test Waived?
Suppose you move to Michigan with a valid license from another state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory. The Secretary of State will usually waive the knowledge test in that case.
Good to Know
The computerized test is available in English.
If you need help speaking or reading English, ask for a list of available foreign language interpreters. Paper versions of the official written test are also available in some other languages. Check with your driver instructor or local State office. If you are hard of hearing, you can request a sign language interpreter in advance or use a personal interpreter.
The permit test has no time limit, but you must arrive at least one hour before closing to allow enough time to complete the test. The test usually takes about 25-30 minutes to complete.
Should you fail the test, SOS allows you to retake it the next day, but you may choose to wait a bit longer. If you missed 24 questions, you missed many vital facts.
You must pay a new fee each time you take the test, and you are only allowed three attempts before a longer waiting time kicks in.
Have Your Documents Ready
Ensure you have the correct documents before visiting a Secretary of State office. The clerk will only accept your application for a permit or driver’s license if all necessary documents are present.
You need:
Proof of Social Security Number (1).
Proof of legal presence (1), if applicable.
Proof of identity (1).
Proof of Michigan residency (2 documents).
A parent or guardian signature/approval if under 18 years.
For minors, residency can be confirmed through documents in the parent’s name if other proof can establish the family relationship.
If you have any questions about what documents you need, visit SOS FAQ or call the Information Center at 888-SOS-MICH (767-6424).
What to expect from the Segment 1 Driver Education
To start, you must be at least 14 years and eight months, have approval from a parent or legal guardian, and have your application confirmed by SOS.
The classroom phase of the education must include:
A minimum of 24 hours of instruction.
A maximum of 2 hours of instruction per day.
No more than 36 students per class (no exception).
The state-approved written test for consideration of a certificate of completion.
Home study time is not considered time earned toward the 24-hour classroom requirement.
The driver education provider may have additional classroom requirements such as attendance, homework, and additional testing requirements.
The driving instruction phase of education must include the following:
A minimum of 6 hours of on-the-road driving instruction.
No more than 1 hour of driving instruction per day.
At least 4 hours of observation time in the training vehicle.
The maximum number of students in a driver education vehicle is 4. At most, two people can occupy the front seat. A student can only have driving instruction individually if there is written consent from a parent.
What to expect from Segment 2 Driver Education
To move on to the segment 2, you must have:
Held a valid Level 1 license for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.
Completed a minimum of 30 hours of driving time, of which 2 hours must be at night.
Classroom Requirements during this segment:
A minimum of 6 hours of instruction.
No more than 2 hours of instruction per day.
A maximum of 36 students per class.
Home study time does not count toward the 6-hour classroom requirement.
Recent Changes
The state has simplified the graduated driver licensing process to reduce customer visits to branch offices. They will issue a photo license hard card for a GDL Level 1 license instead of a paper license. You don’t need to return to the branch office for your Level 2 or Level 3 licenses.
The full unrestricted license will be mailed to you when you turn 18.
