Michigan Driver's License Test
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You must have a valid driver's license or driving permit to operate a motor vehicle on public streets and highways in Michigan. As part of the examination process, you will be given a vision test to determine if your vision meets minimum standards. The Michigan DMV written test is designed to check your knowledge of road signs, road rules, traffic laws and safe driving practices. Everything you need to know is covered in the Michigan Driver's Manual. The DMV knowledge test consists of 50 questions. To pass the MI DMV written test, you must score 76% or higher (at least 38 correct answers).
Updated for 2026 DMV rules.
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Which of the following is NOT a rule for safe driving:
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Be rested.
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Ask your doctor how your medications affect driving.
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Do not drink alcohol between 9:00 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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Always wear a safety belt.
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2.
A yellow signal light means:
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You should slam on your brakes.
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You should increase your speed.
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The traffic signal is changing from green to red.
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The car in front of you is going too slow.
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3.
You should use your horn when:
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A vehicle is approaching in your lane in the opposite direction.
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You get frustrated.
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Pedestrians cross without looking.
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The traffic signal turns green but the vehicle in front doesn't move.
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The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:
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Number of cars in front of you.
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Road and weather conditions and oncoming traffic.
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Number of cars behind you.
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Presence of a yield sign.
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5.
__________________ is a safe driving technique.
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Checking your rearview mirrors frequently
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Listening to loud music while driving
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Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle
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Using your high beam lights in fog
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6.
This sign means:
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Narrow bridge ahead.
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Lane ends, merge left.
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Divided highway ahead.
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Road construction.
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7.
When can you drive using only parking lights?
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30 minutes after sunset or 30 minutes before sunrise.
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When you are driving in a well-lit area or on a highway with street lights.
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Under no circumstances.
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On foggy days when visibility is low.
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8.
This warning sign means:
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Watch out for children crossing the street.
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You are approaching a school.
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Slow down, drive with caution and watch for children.
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All of the above.
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9.
You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:
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Directly beside the truck to stay visible.
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Closer behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle.
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To the right side of the truck and wait to pass.
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Farther behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle.
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10.
In which of the following situations is passing always forbidden?
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The vehicle ahead is making a left turn.
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You are on a one-way street with two lanes.
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The vehicle ahead is going to park parallel to the curb.
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The vehicle ahead is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
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TEST #1
Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.✓
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.