Printable MI Permit Practice Test

1. While traveling in a Michigan roundabout, where should a driver keep the vehicle relative to the center island?

1. To the left of the center island
2. To the right of the center island
3. On the center island
4. Outside the roundabout on the shoulder

2. How do Michigan's marijuana-impaired driving penalties compare with alcohol-impaired driving penalties?

1. They apply only when marijuana was sold illegally
2. They are limited to a written warning
3. They apply only to drivers under age 21
4. They are the same

3. How long do points remain on a Michigan driver's driving record?

1. Six months from the date of the ticket
2. Until the driver reaches age 21
3. Two years from the date of conviction
4. Ten years from the date of conviction

4. When a school bus stops on the opposite side of a divided Michigan highway, when is stopping generally unnecessary?

1. When the bus is more than 20 feet away
2. When the driver cannot see children
3. When a barrier separates the directions of travel
4. When the road has two lanes in each direction

5. What should a Michigan driver do when an approaching emergency vehicle has red and blue lights and a siren?

1. Stop in the middle of the intersection immediately
2. Follow the emergency vehicle closely to get through traffic
3. Turn left at once, even if the path is blocked
4. Pull to the edge of the road, clear of intersections, and stop

6. When changing into Michigan's left lane, what check should the driver make before moving?

1. Check traffic behind and on the left, signal, and move carefully
2. Check only the right mirror and move quickly
3. Use the shoulder without checking traffic
4. Turn without a signal if the lane looks open

7. What is the normal lane position for a Michigan driver on a multi-lane road?

1. The left-hand lane whenever it has the clearest pavement
2. The right-hand lane, except for listed situations such as passing or obstacles
3. The center lane at all times to avoid merging
4. Any lane chosen by the driver without regard to traffic direction

8. When parallel parking in Michigan, how far from the curb should the vehicle be positioned at most?

1. 12 inches
2. 6 inches
3. 24 inches
4. 36 inches

9. What happens to fines for moving violations committed in a Michigan work zone?

1. They are waived for the first offense
2. They are reduced by half
3. They stay the same as outside the zone
4. They are doubled

10. What is the only thing that sobers a person after drinking alcohol?

1. Coffee
2. A cold shower
3. Time
4. Fresh air

11. What minimum Segment 2 supervised-driving log must accompany a Michigan applicant?

1. At least 50 hours, including at least 10 hours at night
2. At least 30 hours, including at least 2 hours at night
3. At least 20 hours, all during daylight
4. At least 6 hours, including 2 hours on a freeway

12. When must a Michigan child use an approved car seat or booster seat?

1. When younger than 8 or shorter than 4 feet 9 inches
2. Until age 10 regardless of height
3. Only until age 4 regardless of height
4. Whenever seated in the front seat, regardless of age or height

13. What clue does a Michigan traffic sign’s shape provide?

1. The exact distance to the next gas station
2. Its meaning and purpose
3. The age of the pavement beneath it
4. The color of the vehicle that must obey it

14. What traffic pattern does this sign establish?

1. Traffic alternates direction by time of day
2. Traffic travels in the same direction in every lane
3. Traffic may travel only toward a railroad crossing
4. Traffic must turn around at the next intersection

15. What kind of traffic sign is the pictured speed limit sign?

1. A regulatory sign stating a legal limit
2. A recreational sign identifying a destination
3. A warning sign about a road hazard
4. A service sign for fuel or lodging

16. What roadway area does this five-sided sign identify?

1. A recreational parking area
2. An adult pedestrian-only trail
3. A hospital entrance
4. A school crossing for children

17. What change in traffic should you anticipate at this sign?

1. Traffic must leave through the next right exit
2. Traffic is prohibited from entering from the right
3. Traffic merges from the right
4. Traffic becomes two-way immediately

18. What road condition does the skidding-car symbol warn about?

1. A racing course begins after the next curve
2. A gravel surface is required for the next mile
3. The road is closed to vehicles with traction control
4. Road conditions may become slippery in bad weather

19. What intersection does the yellow plus-shaped sign warn you about?

1. A hospital entrance with ambulance traffic
2. A location where all turns are prohibited
3. A pedestrian-only crossing with no vehicles
4. A road intersection with cross traffic

20. What following interval should a Michigan driver use as a general rule on dry or wet pavement?

1. One second at every speed
2. Exactly ten car lengths
3. A half second when traffic is light
4. Three to four seconds

21. What should a driver expect from a yellow diamond sign showing that the road curves sharply left and then right?

1. A mandatory left turn at the next street
2. The end of a no-passing zone
3. A sharp curve sequence requiring reduced speed and care
4. A railroad crossing with three tracks

22. Why must drivers allow more time and space when roads are covered with snow or ice?

1. The posted limit automatically increases stopping distance by law
2. Dry pavement gives less control than ice
3. Slippery conditions reduce available stopping power
4. Snow and ice make brakes work faster

23. What is the required response when an emergency vehicle approaches with flashing red or blue lights and a siren?

1. Continue straight because the emergency vehicle can pass anywhere
2. Stop immediately in the middle of the intersection
3. Turn left across traffic to create a wider gap
4. Move close to the right edge, clear the intersection, and stop

24. How many Michiganders are registered organ donors, according to the manual?

1. A majority, 4.6 million
2. About 100,000
3. About 1 million
4. Fewer than half

25. How should following space change when rain makes the pavement wet?

1. Reduce it because rain cools the brakes
2. Increase it because wet pavement requires more stopping time and space
3. Keep exactly one car length at every speed
4. Follow more closely so spray cannot enter the gap

26. An emergency vehicle with red and blue lights and a siren approaches. Where should you stop?

1. As close as possible to the right edge, clear of the intersection
2. On the left shoulder, facing traffic
3. In the center of the intersection until the vehicle passes
4. On the nearest railroad track if the shoulder is blocked

27. What does an orange Michigan traffic sign indicate?

1. Construction or maintenance crews are working in the area
2. A railroad crossing is ahead
3. A route direction to a destination
4. A service or hospitality location

28. A traffic signal is not working and no officer or other device is controlling the intersection. What is required?

1. Proceed without stopping because the signal is dark
2. Come to a complete stop and yield to vehicles already there
3. Yield only to vehicles approaching from the left
4. Wait for a green light from another intersection

29. At a four-way stop, two vehicles arrive and stop at the same time. Which vehicle has priority?

1. The vehicle on the left
2. The vehicle with the larger engine
3. The vehicle on the right
4. The vehicle that signals first

30. At a T-intersection without signals or signs, which traffic has the right of way?

1. Vehicles entering from the terminating road
2. The vehicle traveling fastest
3. The vehicle that sounds its horn
4. Vehicles on the through road

31. What does it cost to take Michigan's written knowledge test online at home?

1. It is free
2. $25
3. A $6.50 convenience fee
4. $50

32. After pulling over for an approaching emergency vehicle, how long must a Michigan driver remain stopped?

1. Until the siren can no longer be heard
2. For exactly 30 seconds
3. Until the emergency vehicle has passed
4. Until another driver begins moving

33. What does an orange slow-moving vehicle triangle tell a driver about the vehicle ahead?

1. It may legally travel at freeway speed
2. It is an emergency vehicle with priority
3. It must stop at every railroad crossing
4. It travels no faster than 25 mph

34. Why should a driver look 20 to 30 seconds down the road?

1. To spot hazards and avoid last-second reactions
2. To keep the eyes fixed on one distant point
3. To estimate the vehicle's fuel consumption
4. To replace mirror checks during lane changes

35. What can happen when a driver fails to obey the Move Over requirement for a stopped emergency vehicle?

1. There is no penalty unless the driver hits the vehicle
2. The offense can become a felony if emergency personnel are injured or killed
3. The violation is always treated as a parking ticket
4. Only a warning may be issued in every case

36. Where can a Michigan resident register to vote during the 14 days before an election?

1. Only at the city or township clerk's office
2. At any Secretary of State office
3. Online
4. By mail

37. What should a driver do when approaching children near a school-zone crosswalk?

1. Yield and be especially cautious because children may dart into the street
2. Keep the posted speed and assume children will wait
3. Use the horn to make children leave the crosswalk
4. Pass a stopped vehicle that is yielding to the children

38. At a stop sign, where should you stop if there is no stop line or crosswalk?

1. Past the intersection so the front wheels are visible
2. At a point where you can see approaching traffic
3. Beside the nearest parked vehicle
4. Only at the edge of the pavement after turning

39. What does a red upraised hand or the words DONT WALK mean at a pedestrian signal?

1. Cross quickly before vehicles receive a green light
2. Cross only after looking over your shoulder
3. Cross if the nearest lane appears empty
4. Do not cross the roadway

40. What should you do first if confronted by an aggressive driver?

1. Make an angry gesture so the driver knows you are not intimidated
2. Follow the driver closely to record the license plate
3. Get out of the way, avoid eye contact, and ignore gestures or verbal attacks
4. Stop in the traffic lane and argue through the window