Michigan Permit Practice 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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This sign indicates:
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The entrance to a construction site.
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That you must not drive past this sign.
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That you must yield the right-of-way.
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The entrance to a dead-end street.
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When changing lanes, you should not:
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Signal your intentions early.
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Check to see if other drivers are moving into the same lane.
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Rely on the inside rearview mirror to check for blind spots.
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Check your side and rear view mirrors.
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3.
You have the right-of-way when you are:
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Entering a roundabout.
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Driving faster than other vehicles.
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Turning left at an intersection.
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Traveling within a roundabout.
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4.
To avoid hydroplaning you should:
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Slow down when roads are wet.
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Stay away from puddles and standing water.
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Keep your tires properly inflated.
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All of the above.
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5.
When a funeral procession led by a funeral escort vehicle comes to an intersection where you are waiting, you must:
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Cross the intersection when it is your turn.
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Cross the intersection before the funeral escort vehicle.
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Yield the right of way to the procession when the lead car goes through.
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Let the lead vehicle go through, and then cross the intersection.
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Who has the right-of-way at an intersection with no crosswalks?
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Vehicles, but they should slow down and be careful.
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Pedestrian always have the right-of-way.
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Pedestrians, but only with the green “WALK” signal.
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Vehicles on the main road have the right-of-way.
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7.
Which of the following is true about vehicles displaying a diamond shaped sign indicating hazardous load?
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They must stop before crossing railroad tracks.
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They must always drive in the leftmost lane on highways.
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They are not allowed to drive on freeways.
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They are not allowed to exceed 35 MPH.
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8.
To see vehicles in your blind spots, you must look:
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In your outside rearview mirror.
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In your inside rearview mirror.
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Over your shoulders.
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Through the rear window.
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9.
Fatigue increases the risk of:
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Hitting a roadblock.
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Reacting to hazards.
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Missing an exit.
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Falling asleep while driving.
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10.
This road sign means:
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No Passing Zone.
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Divided highway ahead.
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Flagger ahead.
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Merging traffic.
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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.