Printable MI Permit Practice Test

1. How long is a Michigan temporary instruction permit valid?

1. 180 days
2. 30 days
3. One year
4. Two years

2. What does the Michigan manual advise about changing gears at a railroad crossing?

1. Shift to a lower gear while on the tracks
2. Shift into neutral and coast across
3. Avoid changing gears while crossing the tracks
4. Change gears just before the far rail

3. If a train is coming at a Michigan railroad crossing, where must vehicles stop?

1. On the tracks until the train passes
2. Exactly 10 feet from the nearest rail
3. At least 100 feet from the crossing in every case
4. No more than 50 feet and no less than 15 feet from the tracks

4. How far does a passenger vehicle at 55 mph need to stop compared with a commercial vehicle, according to the Michigan manual?

1. About 400 feet for both
2. About 50 feet and 100 feet
3. About 130 feet for a car and about 400 feet for a commercial vehicle
4. About 1,000 feet for the truck

5. How long do points remain on a Michigan driving record from the date of conviction?

1. Six months
2. Five years
3. Two years
4. Until the driver changes insurers

6. At a Michigan intersection where two vehicles arrive and stop at the same time, which vehicle yields?

1. The vehicle on the right yields to the vehicle on the left
2. Both vehicles proceed together
3. The larger vehicle yields
4. The vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right

7. What distinction does Michigan claim from 1955 in driver education?

1. It abolished driver education
2. It raised the driving age to 21
3. It became the first state to require teens under 18 to take driver education
4. It issued the first license

8. What upcoming control does this warning sign identify?

1. A yield sign has ended
2. A stop sign is posted ahead
3. A no-stopping zone begins immediately
4. A traffic signal is permanently out of service

9. What fine does a Michigan adult driver face for a first offense of using a hand-held phone while driving?

1. $25
2. $100
3. $250
4. $500

10. Before turning left on a green light, what must you wait for?

1. Oncoming traffic to clear
2. Every vehicle behind you to stop
3. A flashing red signal to appear
4. The road to become one-way

11. Which color pattern is listed for Michigan regulatory signs?

1. Blue and green only
2. White and black, red, white and black, or red and white
3. Fluorescent pink and brown
4. Yellow and orange only

12. How many points does a Michigan driver receive for failing to stop for a school bus?

1. Two points
2. Three points
3. Four points
4. Six points

13. When must a Michigan driver yield to a pedestrian at a crosswalk?

1. Only when the pedestrian is already halfway across
2. Only at an intersection with a stop sign
3. At a marked crosswalk, even when the traffic light is green for the driver
4. Never when the driver has a green light

14. Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit on a Michigan highway that is not a designated freeway?

1. 45 mph
2. 65 mph
3. 70 mph
4. 55 mph

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

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

16. 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

17. How should you respond to a flashing red traffic light?

1. Slow down but continue without stopping
2. Come to a full stop, then proceed when the road is clear
3. Stop only if a pedestrian is present
4. Treat it as a green arrow

18. What does this pennant-shaped sign mark?

1. The end of a no-passing zone
2. A no-passing zone where passing is hazardous
3. A recreational picnic area
4. A lane where passing is required

19. How many points does a Michigan conviction for having an open alcohol container in a vehicle add?

1. 3 points on the record
2. 4 points on the record
3. 6 points on the record
4. 2 points on the record

20. 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. Stop in the traffic lane and argue through the window
4. Get out of the way, avoid eye contact, and ignore gestures or verbal attacks

21. What traffic directions do yellow lines separate?

1. A bicycle lane from a sidewalk
2. Traffic lanes moving in the same direction only
3. Traffic lanes moving in opposite directions
4. A parking area from a driveway

22. If your vehicle becomes disabled on the roadway, what should you do?

1. Pull as far off the traveled portion as possible, activate four-way flashers, and stay belted
2. Stand beside the vehicle to direct traffic yourself
3. Walk along the freeway to find assistance
4. Leave the vehicle in the travel lane with the engine running

23. If your vehicle begins hydroplaning on a wet road, which condition can contribute to the loss of control?

1. Worn tires or low tire pressure
2. A properly adjusted rearview mirror
3. A full fuel tank and working turn signals
4. A clean windshield and dry brakes

24. How far behind a moving emergency vehicle with flashing lights and a siren must a Michigan driver stay?

1. At least 100 feet
2. At least 500 feet
3. At least 200 feet
4. At least 1,000 feet

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

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

26. What action is prohibited by this sign?

1. Entering the posted area
2. Stopping before you reach the sign
3. Taking a different route
4. Slowing down as you approach

27. 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. Move close to the right edge, clear the intersection, and stop
3. Turn left across traffic to create a wider gap
4. Stop immediately in the middle of the intersection

28. Under Michigan's Basic Speed Law, how should a driver choose a speed?

1. Use a careful and prudent speed for the conditions
2. Always drive at the posted maximum
3. Drive exactly 5 mph below the sign
4. Match the fastest nearby vehicle

29. In which seating positions does Michigan require passengers younger than 16 to be buckled up?

1. Only in the front seat
2. Only in the rear seat
3. Only on freeways
4. In all seating positions

30. What maximum penalty can a Michigan driver face for a 3-point moving violation in a work zone that causes a person's death?

1. Three points only
2. A $100 civil fine and nothing more
3. A felony with a fine up to $7,500, up to 15 years in prison, or both
4. A 30 day suspension

31. At what age may a Michigan teen begin Segment 1 driver education?

1. 16 years
2. 14 years and 8 months, with a parent's or guardian's permission
3. 15 years and 6 months
4. 13 years

32. 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

33. What must a driver generally pay after being convicted of a Michigan traffic violation?

1. Certain court fines and costs
2. No charge if points are assessed
3. A mandatory fuel tax
4. Only a vehicle registration fee

34. What should a driver do when approaching a YIELD sign?

1. Slow down, check for traffic, and be prepared to stop
2. Stop only after entering the intersection
3. Accelerate so other traffic must yield
4. Proceed without checking if the lane appears open

35. At a steady red traffic signal in Michigan, where should you stop?

1. Past the crosswalk so the front bumper is visible
2. On the shoulder before the signal
3. In the intersection if cross traffic has stopped
4. Behind the crosswalk or stop line

36. How long must a Michigan teen hold a Level 1 Learner's License before applying for driver education Segment 2?

1. At least 30 days
2. At least six months
3. At least three consecutive months
4. At least one year

37. Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in a Michigan platted subdivision or condominium complex?

1. 15 mph
2. 35 mph
3. 25 mph
4. 45 mph

38. What does Michigan's implied consent law mean when you apply for or renew a driver license?

1. You are considered to have agreed to a chemical test
2. You may refuse every chemical test without a license consequence
3. You must carry a breath-testing device in your vehicle
4. You consent only after an officer proves impairment in court

39. Where should you expect this crossbuck, and what hazard does it identify?

1. At a freeway split with three exit lanes
2. At a school crossing with three walking lanes
3. At a railroad crossing with three train tracks
4. At a work zone with three narrowed lanes

40. What should you do when a steady yellow traffic light appears before you enter an intersection?

1. Accelerate so the light cannot turn red first
2. Stop, unless stopping cannot be done safely
3. Continue at the same speed without checking traffic
4. Reverse to the last intersection