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The Michigan permit test at a glance
Updated October 2026
- Michigan practice questions on GetMyPermit
- 500
What's on the Michigan permit test
Every question comes from the Michigan driver handbook. These are its topics, with how many of our Michigan practice questions cover each one.
- Traffic Laws167
- Emergencies and Special Situations110
- Signs, Pavement Markings and Signals91
- Sharing the Road47
- Your Driver’s License38
- Your Driving Record29
- Voter Registration and State IDs15
- Introduction3
Michigan permit test sample questions and answers
1. Under Level 2 Intermediate License restrictions, during what hours may a teen NOT drive unless an exception applies?
- A. 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- B. 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- C. Midnight to 6 a.m.
- D. 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Answer: 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Level 2 restrictions prohibit driving between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. except in limited circumstances.
2. What does a solid green arrow indicate about oncoming traffic?
- A. Oncoming traffic may enter the intersection at any time
- B. Oncoming traffic is stopped
- C. Oncoming traffic has the right of way
- D. Oncoming traffic must yield to you but is still moving
Answer: Oncoming traffic is stopped
A solid green arrow indicates that oncoming traffic is stopped and you may turn left, proceeding with caution.
3. Which of the following violations results in six points on your Michigan driving record?
- A. Careless driving
- B. Failing to stop for a school bus
- C. Reckless driving
- D. Open alcohol container in a vehicle
Answer: Reckless driving
In the point-value list, reckless driving is one of the violations that carries six points.
4. Beginning on what date must Michigan residents present a REAL ID–compliant document when boarding a plane for travel in the United States or entering certain federal facilities, military bases and nuclear power plants?
- A. 1-Jan-23
- B. 7-May-25
- C. 31-Dec-24
- D. 4-Jul-25
Answer: 7-May-25
The State ID cards and REAL ID section says that beginning May 7, 2025, Michigan residents in those situations must present a REAL ID–compliant document.
5. When do you have the opportunity to join the Michigan Organ Donor Registry?
- A. Only at a hospital
- B. When you apply for a driver’s license or state ID
- C. Only at age 21
- D. Only by mail
Answer: When you apply for a driver’s license or state ID
It states that when you apply for a driver’s license or state ID, you have the opportunity to join the registry.
6. When may a police officer request a chemical test under Michigan’s marijuana and alcohol rules?
- A. Only after a crash
- B. Only at night
- C. If circumstances indicate one is warranted
- D. Only if the driver is under 21
Answer: If circumstances indicate one is warranted
The handbook notes that a police officer may request a chemical test if circumstances indicate one is warranted.
7. Which of the following is not considered a slow-moving vehicle?
- A. Amish buggy
- B. Farm tractor pulling a wagon
- C. Industrial construction equipment
- D. “Four-wheelers” and golf carts
Answer: “Four-wheelers” and golf carts
It states that “Four-wheelers” and golf carts are not considered slow-moving vehicles.
8. How should a safety belt be worn for maximum protection?
- A. Shoulder belt under the arm; lap belt across the stomach
- B. Shoulder belt across the middle of the chest; lap belt low across the hips
- C. Lap belt high on the stomach; no shoulder belt
- D. Shoulder belt behind the back; lap belt on the thighs
Answer: Shoulder belt across the middle of the chest; lap belt low across the hips
The handbook instructs that the shoulder belt should cross the middle of the chest and the lap belt should be worn low across the hips, below the stomach.
Michigan permit test FAQ
What is on the Michigan permit test?
Questions come from the Michigan driver handbook. The main topics are traffic laws; emergencies and special situations; signs, pavement markings and signals; sharing the road; and your driver’s license.
How should I study for the Michigan permit test?
Read the Michigan driver handbook, then practice with questions written from it until you score well above the pass mark every time. GetMyPermit has 500 Michigan practice questions, explains every answer and shows which topics you still miss.
Is this Michigan permit practice test free?
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