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. A Michigan driver exempt from seat belt use for a medical condition must carry what?

1. A note from a family member at home
2. A hospital bracelet from the last visit
3. A letter from the vehicle insurance agent
4. A doctor's statement

12. When judging whether a Michigan child still needs a car seat, what does the guidance suggest emphasizing?

1. Height rather than age
2. The child's age in years and months only
3. The child weight shown on a home scale
4. The type of vehicle the family drives

13. You enter a Michigan work zone and see no 45 mph sign. What speed limit applies?

1. 45 mph for every work zone
2. 35 mph until the work ends
3. The normal speed limit for that area
4. The lower of 45 mph and the posted limit

14. How many vehicles is a single-lane Michigan Left crossover designed to handle at one time?

1. Two vehicles turning side by side together
2. Three vehicles waiting in a single file
3. One vehicle to turn at a time
4. As many vehicles as can fit in the opening

15. A driver with a disability placard parks in a disability space, but the passenger with the disability stays in the car. Is this allowed in Michigan?

1. Yes, because the vehicle displays a valid disability placard and plate
2. No, the person with the disability must accompany the driver
3. Yes, if the driver stays in the car too
4. No, only the driver may use a placard

16. Why must you avoid honking or revving your engine near a horse on a Michigan road?

1. Loud noises can startle horses and cause danger
2. The noise violates city noise ordinances only
3. Drivers must sound the horn to warn the rider before passing
4. The rider may not hear other traffic afterward

17. What supervision does Michigan require while riding under a motorcycle TIP?

1. A licensed driver age 18 or older must follow in another vehicle.
2. A licensed motorcycle operator age 18 or older must keep constant visual contact.
3. A licensed passenger must watch the rider during every stop.
4. No supervisor is needed after passing the knowledge test.

18. Why can a recumbent bicycle or handcycle be difficult for a Michigan driver to see?

1. Their low profiles can make them difficult to see
2. Their narrow width makes them blend into ordinary traffic
3. Their slower speed makes them hard for drivers to notice
4. Their tall orange flags can hide them from approaching drivers

19. What is prohibited while a Michigan vehicle is moving with a young child inside?

1. Reading a map in the front passenger seat
2. Giving a child a drink from a sealed cup
3. Playing music for children in the rear seat
4. Removing a child from a car seat to nurse while moving

20. Why is cruise control not recommended on slippery Michigan roads?

1. It cancels itself whenever the wheels slip
2. It may need constant resetting and distract the driver
3. It raises the speed limit shown on the sign
4. It disables the vehicle anti-lock brakes

21. At a Michigan Left, traffic on the main divided highway that cannot turn left directly must do what instead?

1. Turn left across the median at the junction before you reach the cross street
2. Continue past the intersection and turn left into the median crossover
3. Stop in the through lane and wait for a gap
4. Use the shoulder to make a wide U-turn

22. After driving through deep water, what should a Michigan driver do about the brakes?

1. Use the parking brake instead of the foot brake until they dry
2. Pump them hard once and keep the same speed
3. Wait for them to dry without using the pedal
4. Test them gently and slow until they work normally

23. At higher speeds or in poor conditions, how far should following distance increase when needed?

1. Up to two seconds or more if necessary
2. Up to six seconds or more if necessary
3. It should stay at one second at all speeds
4. It should shrink so others cannot cut in

24. Why may two Michigan construction zones use different traffic-merging strategies?

1. The project type alone controls the merge, regardless of traffic
2. Strategies can depend on both the project type and the amount of traffic
3. The merge automatically changes with the day of the week
4. Traffic volume alone controls the merge, regardless of the project

25. What view must you have before passing on the left on a Michigan two-lane highway?

1. A clear, unobstructed view of the left lane ahead
2. A view of only the vehicle you are passing
3. A clear view for at least one car length
4. A view blocked by a hill is acceptable

26. 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

27. 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

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

1. At a marked crosswalk once the pedestrian is already halfway across
2. At a marked crosswalk, but not when the traffic light is green for the driver
3. At a marked crosswalk, even when the traffic light is green for the driver
4. Never when the driver has a green light

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. When you park a vehicle in Michigan, what should hold it in place?

1. Rely on the transmission alone to hold the vehicle in place
2. Set only the emergency flashers when you leave
3. Leave the engine running while the car is parked
4. Set the parking brake; the transmission is not a brake

37. Who is not allowed to display green lights on maintenance vehicles in Michigan?

1. State road agency maintenance crews on duty
2. Local road agency maintenance crews on duty
3. Private contractors working beside the roadway
4. County crews clearing snow from highways

38. A Michigan driver sees one deer cross the road ahead. Why should the driver slow down?

1. The deer will wait on the shoulder
2. Deer are attracted to headlights
3. Deer often travel in groups
4. A single deer never crosses twice

39. How many vehicles should a Michigan driver pass at one time on a two-lane road?

1. Two vehicles if the road is straight
2. One vehicle at a time
3. As many as fit before oncoming traffic
4. A line of vehicles if you use the shoulder

40. Your light turns green while a pedestrian is still crossing in the crosswalk ahead. What must you do?

1. Proceed slowly around the pedestrian, passing close beside the person still crossing
2. Yield to the pedestrian even though your light is green
3. Honk once to warn the pedestrian, then continue through the marked crosswalk area
4. Turn right at the corner to avoid waiting behind the pedestrian in the crosswalk