Michigan DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

Correct answer: Only one

Michigan law allows drivers to hold only one valid driver's license at a time; an out-of-state license is invalidated when a Michigan license is issued.

Source: Chapter 1: Your Driver’s License

Correct answer: 14 years, 8 months

To begin Segment 1 you must be at least 14 years, 8 months old with parent or guardian permission.

Source: Chapter 1: Your Driver’s License

Correct answer: They contain the same amount of alcohol

Each of these standard servings contains the same amount of alcohol and affects your body the same way.

Source: Chapter 2: Your Driving Record

Correct answer: Everyone in the front seat, and all passengers under 16 in any seat

All front-seat occupants (including the driver) and all passengers under 16 in all seating positions must be buckled.

Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

Correct answer: A careful and prudent speed that lets you stop within the clear distance ahead

Drive at a careful and prudent speed that allows you to stop within the clear distance ahead, never faster than posted.

Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

Correct answer: Road work is taking place; slow down and drive with caution

State and local road agencies may use green lights only when road work is taking place; slow down and use caution.

Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

Correct answer: Pull to the right edge, clear of intersections, and stop until it passes

Pull over to the edge, clear of intersections, stop, and remain there until it passes; more than one may be coming.

Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

Correct answer: When you can see the entire vehicle in your rearview mirror

Don't cut back until you can see the entire vehicle you are passing in your rearview mirror.

Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

Correct answer: Come to a complete stop and check for traffic from the right

A left turn on red from one-way to one-way requires a complete stop and checking traffic approaching from the right.

Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

Correct answer: No more than 50 feet and no less than 15 feet

All vehicles must stop no more than 50 feet or less than 15 feet from the tracks.

Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

Correct answer: Immediately get everyone out and far from the tracks, then call 911

If gates are activated or a train is approaching, immediately get everyone out and as far away as possible, then call 911.

Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

Correct answer: Toward the curb

Turn wheels toward the curb parking downhill, away from the curb uphill; with no curb, so the car won't roll into traffic.

Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

Correct answer: An incident, emergency, or unplanned event

Fluorescent pink signs are used for incidents, emergencies or unplanned events.

Source: Chapter 5: Signs, Pavement Markings and Signals

Correct answer: If there are injuries or property damage over $1,000

Notify the police if there are injuries or property damage exceeding $1,000.

Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations

Correct answer: No; there can be no more than one conviction in the three years before applying

You will not be issued a license if you were never licensed and have two or more moving-violation convictions within three years.

Source: Chapter 1: Your Driver’s License

Correct answer: 24 hours of classroom, 6 hours behind the wheel, 4 hours observation, and 70% on the exam

Segment 1: at least 24 classroom hours, six behind-the-wheel hours, four observation hours, and at least 70% on the state exam.

Source: Chapter 1: Your Driver’s License

Correct answer: Only time

Many believe coffee, cold showers, exercise or fresh air help, but the only thing that sobers you up is time.

Source: Chapter 2: Your Driving Record

Correct answer: Yes

Under Click It or Ticket, an officer may stop a vehicle if the driver and occupants are not properly buckled up.

Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

Correct answer: 15 mph

15 mph applies in mobile home parks and some municipal parks; 25 mph in platted subdivisions and condo complexes.

Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

Correct answer: Slow at least 10 mph below the limit and move over a lane if safe

Slow down at least 10 mph below the posted limit and move over a lane if traffic allows; otherwise slow and keep as much space as possible.

Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws