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Michigan Permit Practice Test

The Michigan permit test is administered by Michigan Department of State, Secretary of State. This free practice test covers the 10 areas the What Every Driver Must Know teaches, from distraction and occupant safety to weather control and emergencies, with 100 questions written for Michigan and every answer explained. Pick 25, 50, or 100 questions and start; there is no sign-up.

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The Michigan bank holds 100 questions written for the What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), 16 of them illustrated with a sign, signal, marking, or road scene. Choose a Quick check of 25, a Practice run of 50, or the Full challenge of 100 on the next screen, then choose coaching mode, which explains every answer as you go, or exam mode, which holds the explanations until the end and still shows your running score. It is free, there is no sign-up, and a test in progress is saved on this device.

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Sample questions

Six questions from the Michigan bank, with the rule behind each answer

Sample 1 · Distraction And Occupant Safety

A Michigan driver is moving on a public road. Which phone use is prohibited?

  1. Holding the phone to read a new text messageCorrect
  2. Using a mounted navigation display without entering information by hand
  3. Calling 911 to report an active traffic crash
  4. Using a vehicle-integrated control with one tap

Why: Michigan prohibits a driver from holding a phone to read, text, or make or answer a call while driving, subject to listed emergency exceptions. Therefore, the supported response is "Holding the phone to read a new text message".

Sample 2 · Right Of Way And Pedestrians

Before turning right on red in Michigan, what must a driver do?

  1. Yield to traffic and pedestrians with the right of wayCorrect
  2. Accelerate before cross traffic begins moving
  3. Enter the crosswalk to wait for a gap
  4. Turn without stopping when no police are present

Why: A driver making a right turn, including a right turn at a red light, must yield to other vehicles and road users with the right of way. Therefore, the supported response is "Yield to traffic and pedestrians with the right of way".

Sample 3 · Railroads And Parking

The illustrated railroad warning sign appears ahead. What should a Michigan driver do first?

Round yellow railroad advance warning sign with a black X and the letter R on each side
  1. Slow down and look both ways for trainsCorrect
  2. Speed up to spend less time near the tracks
  3. Stop on the tracks to improve the view
  4. Change lanes while crossing

Why: At any railroad crossing, drivers should slow down, look both ways, and cross only when it is safe at a designated crossing. Therefore, the supported response is "Slow down and look both ways for trains".

Sample 4 · Traffic Signs And Colors

What action does the illustrated octagonal sign require?

Red octagonal STOP sign with a white border and white uppercase lettering
  1. Merge into the nearest travel lane
  2. Continue at the advisory speed
  3. Come to a complete stop and yield before proceedingCorrect
  4. Slow only when another vehicle is present

Why: An octagonal traffic sign identifies a stop requirement. Therefore, the supported response is "Come to a complete stop and yield before proceeding".

Sample 5 · Sharing The Road

Why should a driver avoid cutting closely in front of a large truck traveling at 55 mph?

  1. The truck cannot use its service brakes below 60 mph
  2. The truck always has the right of way
  3. The truck may need about 400 feet to stopCorrect
  4. The truck is required to accelerate before braking

Why: At 55 mph, the manual estimates a passenger vehicle may stop in about 130 feet while a commercial vehicle may require about 400 feet. Therefore, the supported response is "The truck may need about 400 feet to stop".

Sample 6 · Weather Control And Emergencies

When should a driver avoid using cruise control?

  1. When traveling below the posted limit on dry pavement
  2. When the vehicle has a functioning speedometer
  3. When the road is slippery from rain, snow, or iceCorrect
  4. On a clear rural road with little traffic

Why: Cruise control is not recommended in heavy traffic, near many ramps, or on roads made slippery by rain, snow, or ice. Therefore, the supported response is "When the road is slippery from rain, snow, or ice".

What is on the test

The 10 topics the Michigan permit practice test covers

These are Michigan's own topic areas, from distraction and occupant safety to weather control and emergencies, each with 10 questions. Under each one are two questions from the bank, shown without their answers; the practice test explains every one of them.

  1. Distraction And Occupant Safety10 questions
    • What is the safest way to handle route planning before a solo trip in Michigan?
    • If a non-emergency phone call cannot wait, what should a Michigan driver do first?
  2. Speed Work Zones School And Emergency10 questions
    • The posted limit is 55 mph, but heavy snow greatly reduces visibility. What does Michigan's Basic Speed Law require?
    • Unless another limit is posted, what standard speed applies in a Michigan mobile home park?
  3. Right Of Way And Pedestrians10 questions
    • Two vehicles reach a Michigan four-way stop at different times. Who should proceed first?
    • Two drivers stop at a Michigan four-way stop at the same time. Which rule resolves the tie?
  4. Passing Lanes Turns And Roundabouts10 questions
    • How can a Michigan driver judge when it is safe to return after passing another vehicle?
    • When passing on a two-lane Michigan road, when must the driver be back in the proper lane?
  5. Railroads And Parking10 questions
    • Where should a Michigan driver stop when an approaching train requires a stop?
    • No train is visible, but a stop sign controls the railroad crossing. What must the driver do?
  6. Traffic Signs And Colors10 questions
    • Which basic sign shape identifies a YIELD instruction?
    • The illustrated signal-ahead sign has which general purpose?
  7. Pavement Markings And Signals10 questions
    • What traffic movement is separated by yellow pavement lines?
    • What does a single broken yellow center line permit?
  8. Sharing The Road10 questions
    • What is the safest choice when a car is traveling in a truck's no-zone?
    • Why should a driver stop behind the white stop line when a truck is preparing a wide right turn?
  9. Freeways Intersections And Driver Risk10 questions
    • A driver is tailgating you on a Michigan road. What is the safest response when conditions allow?
    • Which response helps prevent an encounter with an aggressive driver from escalating?
  10. Weather Control And Emergencies10 questions
    • An oncoming vehicle crosses into your lane. Where should you first look for an escape route?
    • When is a Michigan road often most slippery after rain begins?
How to prepare

A study plan for the Michigan permit test

1

Find out where you stand

Take a Quick check of 25 in coaching mode. Read each explanation, including the ones you got right; it tells you the rule Michigan tests, not just the answer.

2

Study the topics you missed

Your account's Study tab ranks the 10 topics by your results. Read that chapter of the What Every Driver Must Know, then take another Quick check to confirm the gap has closed.

3

Rehearse the real thing

Take the Full challenge of 100 in exam mode. Aim for 80 percent or better twice in a row; at that point you are answering from the rules, not from memory of the questions.

Questions

Michigan permit practice test questions

Is this the official Michigan permit test?

No. DMV Exam Pass is an independent study service and is not affiliated with Michigan Department of State, Secretary of State. The questions are written in the style of the exam to prepare you for it; the official test is taken with the agency.

What does the Michigan permit practice test cover?

The 100 questions are spread evenly across 10 topics: Distraction And Occupant Safety, Speed Work Zones School And Emergency, Right Of Way And Pedestrians, Passing Lanes Turns And Roundabouts, Railroads And Parking, Traffic Signs And Colors, Pavement Markings And Signals, Sharing The Road, Freeways Intersections And Driver Risk, and Weather Control And Emergencies. Every test you take draws from all of them, so a weak area shows up quickly.

How many questions are in the practice test, and how long does it take?

The Michigan bank holds 100 questions. A Quick check of 25 takes about ten minutes, a Practice run of 50 about twenty, and the Full challenge of 100 about forty. You can pause any time.

Are these the real questions from the Michigan exam?

No. Nobody outside the agency has the real questions, and we do not use, claim, or advertise leaked or exact exam questions. These are independently written questions that test the same rules, so what you learn transfers to whatever the real test asks.

Which handbook should I study for the Michigan permit test?

The What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), published by Michigan Department of State, Secretary of State. Every question here is written for it, and each explanation names the rule, so when you miss a question you know which chapter to read.

What is the difference between coaching mode and exam mode?

Coaching mode shows whether each answer was right, and why, before you move on; it is for learning. Exam mode holds the explanations and the correct choices until the end and still shows your running score; it is for checking readiness. Both draw from the same bank, and scoring happens on our servers, so no answer key is loaded in your browser.

Does the practice test include road signs and pictures?

Yes. 16 of the 100 questions are illustrated with a sign, signal, marking, or road scene, the way the permit test presents them.

Is the Michigan practice test free, and do I need an account?

It is free, with no sign-up. An optional account saves your progress across devices and shows which topics need work.

Can I pause and come back later?

Yes. A test in progress is saved on this device and offered again when you return. With an account, it is saved to your account as well, so you can continue on another device.

What score should I aim for before test day?

Aim for 80 percent or better on a Full challenge in exam mode, more than once. The official passing score is set by the agency; scoring consistently above 80 here means you are answering from the rules rather than from luck.