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Michigan permit practice: 20 free questions

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Written from What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025). Independently checked .

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Question 1 of 20

You reach a flashing red traffic signal. What must you do before continuing?

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Correct answer: B. Stop completely, then continue once the way is clear.

A flashing red signal requires a complete stop. Check that the road is clear before moving on.

Source: What Every Driver Must Know — Chapter 5: Signs, Pavement Markings and Signals — Flashing red light, PDF page 64. Checked .

Question 2 of 20

What should you do at an intersection controlled by a flashing yellow traffic light?

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Correct answer: A. Continue cautiously while checking crossing traffic.

The flashing yellow signal calls for caution. Look for vehicles crossing from either side before proceeding.

Source: What Every Driver Must Know — Chapter 5: Signs, Pavement Markings and Signals — Flashing yellow light, PDF page 64. Checked .

Question 3 of 20

Two vehicles stop at the same time at a four-way stop. The other vehicle is on your right. Who should go first?

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Correct answer: C. The driver on your right.

When arrival times are equal at a four-way stop, the driver on the left yields. Let the vehicle to your right go first.

Source: What Every Driver Must Know — Chapter 4: Traffic Laws — Right of way at intersections, PDF page 44. Checked .

Question 4 of 20

Your traffic light turns green, but a vehicle is still clearing the intersection. What should you do?

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Correct answer: B. Let that vehicle clear before you move forward.

A new green light does not remove the need to yield to vehicles already in the intersection. Wait for them to clear your path.

Source: What Every Driver Must Know — Chapter 4: Traffic Laws — Right of way at intersections, PDF page 44. Checked .

Question 5 of 20

A median crossover for a Michigan Left has no lane markings. How should drivers treat it?

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Correct answer: C. As a turn with only one lane.

Treat an unmarked Michigan Left crossover as a single lane. Extra width may be needed by large vehicles making the turn.

Source: What Every Driver Must Know — Chapter 5: Signs, Pavement Markings and Signals — Michigan Lefts, PDF page 62. Checked .

Question 6 of 20

May you use a left-turn-only center lane to merge into traffic?

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Correct answer: A. No; that lane is for left turns.

The center lane designated for left turns cannot serve as a merging lane. It also cannot be used for passing.

Source: What Every Driver Must Know — Chapter 5: Signs, Pavement Markings and Signals — Left turn only center lane, PDF page 62. Checked .

Question 7 of 20

Under ordinary driving conditions, what following gap does Michigan recommend?

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Correct answer: B. About 3 to 4 seconds.

Use a gap of 3 to 4 seconds for ordinary conditions. Leave more room when speed or poor conditions make stopping harder.

Source: What Every Driver Must Know — Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations — Stopping distances, PDF page 78. Checked .

Question 8 of 20

When darkness limits how far you can see, how should you choose your speed?

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Correct answer: C. Choose a speed that lets you stop before reaching the end of your visible roadway.

At night, your stopping distance must fit within the road your headlights reveal. Reduce speed if you cannot stop within that distance.

Source: What Every Driver Must Know — Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations — Driving at night, PDF page 78. Checked .

Question 9 of 20

What is the minimum distance Michigan requires between a parked vehicle and a fire hydrant?

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Correct answer: A. 15 feet.

Keep at least 15 feet clear around a fire hydrant when parking. This space must remain available for emergency access.

Source: What Every Driver Must Know — Chapter 4: Traffic Laws — Parking violations, PDF page 52. Checked .

Question 10 of 20

Under Michigan’s statewide parking rule, how far from the curb may your parked vehicle be?

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Correct answer: B. No more than 12 inches.

The statewide rule limits the curb gap to 12 inches. Park close enough to the curb to meet that limit.

Source: What Every Driver Must Know — Chapter 4: Traffic Laws — Parking violations, PDF page 52. Checked .

Question 11 of 20

After passing a large truck, what should you see in your rearview mirror before returning to its lane?

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Correct answer: C. The truck’s whole cab.

Wait until the complete cab appears in your rearview mirror before signaling and moving back. Cutting in too soon leaves the truck too little room.

Source: What Every Driver Must Know — Chapter 6: Sharing the Road — Passing a commercial vehicle safely, PDF page 68. Checked .

Question 12 of 20

A vehicle ahead has stopped to let a pedestrian cross. What should you do?

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Correct answer: A. Stay behind it rather than passing it.

Do not pass a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian. That vehicle may hide someone who is crossing in front of it.

Source: What Every Driver Must Know — Chapter 6: Sharing the Road — Pedestrians, PDF page 68. Checked .

Question 13 of 20

Which headlights should you use while driving through fog?

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Correct answer: B. Low beams.

Use low beams in fog and reduce your speed. Be ready to stop if visibility worsens.

Source: What Every Driver Must Know — Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations — Rain and fog, PDF page 77. Checked .

Question 14 of 20

Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes and you need to stop in an emergency. How should you use the brake pedal?

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Correct answer: C. Press firmly and keep the pressure on until stopped.

With anti-lock brakes, hold firm pressure even if the pedal vibrates or pulses. Those sensations can occur during normal ABS operation.

Source: What Every Driver Must Know — Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations — Braking, PDF page 77. Checked .

Question 15 of 20

Which option actually allows alcohol impairment to wear off?

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Correct answer: A. Waiting for enough time to pass.

Alcohol impairment decreases with time. Coffee and cold showers do not make a driver sober.

Source: What Every Driver Must Know — Chapter 2: Your Driving Record — Alcohol and drugs, PDF page 29. Checked .

Question 16 of 20

If marijuana was obtained legally, may you drive while it impairs you?

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Correct answer: B. No; legal possession does not permit impaired driving.

Marijuana can distort your sense of speed, distance and time. Its legal availability does not allow you to operate a vehicle while impaired.

Source: What Every Driver Must Know — Chapter 2: Your Driving Record — Alcohol and drugs, PDF page 29. Checked .

Question 17 of 20

Your car has air bags. What should you do about your seat belt?

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Correct answer: C. Wear it even though the car has air bags.

An air bag does not replace a seat belt. Buckle up each time you ride.

Source: What Every Driver Must Know — Chapter 4: Traffic Laws — Buckle up, it’s the law!, PDF page 39. Checked .

Question 18 of 20

During a long freeway trip, you begin feeling sleepy. What is the safest response?

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Correct answer: A. Leave the freeway at the next exit and stop to rest.

Pull off at an exit and rest when fatigue develops. Coffee or stimulants cannot be relied on to keep you safe.

Source: What Every Driver Must Know — Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations — Freeway fatigue, PDF page 76. Checked .

Question 19 of 20

You needed glasses or contacts to pass the vision screening. What will your Michigan license require?

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Correct answer: B. Wearing corrective lenses whenever you drive.

If corrective lenses are needed to meet the vision standard, the license requires their use when driving. Keep that restriction in mind before starting a trip.

Source: What Every Driver Must Know — Chapter 1: Your Driver’s License — Vision and knowledge tests, PDF page 21. Checked .

Question 20 of 20

At what stage are points for a moving traffic violation added to a Michigan driving record?

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Correct answer: C. After conviction for the moving violation.

Points follow a conviction for a moving violation. Receiving a ticket alone is not the point-posting event.

Source: What Every Driver Must Know — Chapter 2: Your Driving Record — Michigan’s point system, PDF page 27. Checked .

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