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Michigan DMV Test Questions and Answers

These are the questions about Michigan's own rules: permit, license, fines, speed and parking. Signs and rules shared by all states are on separate pages.

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Alcohol and drugs

  1. In Michigan, by driving on public roads you have agreed to:

    1. Carry a spare tire
    2. Take a chemical test for alcohol or drugs if lawfully asked
    3. Let police search your phone
    4. Pay all tolls in cash

    Answer: B. Michigan has an implied consent law: refusing a lawful chemical test leads to license suspension.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 2Refusing to submit to a chemical test will result in a license suspension.

  2. In Michigan, a driver under 21 with any bodily alcohol content receives how many points?

    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 6
    4. 4

    Answer: D. Any bodily alcohol content under 21: 4 points. Refusing a chemical test: 6 points.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 2

License rules

  1. In Michigan, the night driving limit for new drivers with a provisional (intermediate) license starts at what time?

    1. 9 p.m.
    2. 10 p.m.
    3. 11 p.m.
    4. Midnight

    Answer: B. Michigan: the night limit for provisional drivers starts at 10 p.m.; the handbook lists any exceptions.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 1between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

  2. In Michigan, how many of the required supervised practice hours must be at night?

    1. 10 hours
    2. 20 hours
    3. 30 hours
    4. 40 hours

    Answer: A. Michigan: at least 10 hours of the practice must be at night.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 1complete a minimum of 50 hours, including 10 hours at night

  3. In Michigan, a teen must hold a learner's permit for at least how long before taking the road test?

    1. 2 months
    2. 3 months
    3. 6 months
    4. 9 months

    Answer: C. Michigan: hold the permit at least 6 months before the road test.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 1held your Level 1 Learner's License for at least 6 months.

  4. In Michigan, what point total can lead to license suspension?

    1. 11 points in 18 months
    2. 11 points in 24 months
    3. 12 points in 24 months
    4. 12 points in 36 months

    Answer: C. Michigan: 12 points in 24 months can lead to suspension.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 212 or more points on your driving record within a two-year period

  5. In Michigan, a standard adult driver's license must usually be renewed every:

    1. 2 years
    2. 3 years
    3. 4 years
    4. 5 years

    Answer: C. Michigan: a standard license is usually valid for 4 years.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 1Your driver's license is usually valid for four years.

  6. In Michigan, how many hours of supervised driving practice must a teen complete before the road test?

    1. 30 hours
    2. 40 hours
    3. 50 hours
    4. 60 hours

    Answer: C. Michigan: at least 50 hours of supervised driving are required.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 1complete a minimum of 50 hours, including 10 hours at night

  7. In Michigan, a provisional (Level 2) driver may carry how many passengers under 21 who are not family members, unless an adult supervisor is present?

    1. 0
    2. 1
    3. 2
    4. 3

    Answer: B. Michigan: no more than 1 non-family passenger under 21, unless supervised.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 1You may not have more than one passenger under the age of 21 in the vehicle with you at any time

  8. In Michigan, what is the minimum age for a Level 1 Learner's License?

    1. 14 years
    2. 16 years
    3. 14 years and 9 months
    4. 15 years and 6 months

    Answer: C. You must be at least 14 years, 9 months old.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 1you must be at least 14 years, 9 months old.

  9. In Michigan, how long do points stay on your driving record?

    1. 2 years
    2. 6 months
    3. 5 years
    4. Forever

    Answer: A. Points stay on your record for two years.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 2

  10. In Michigan, speeding 11 to 15 mph over the limit adds how many points?

    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4

    Answer: C. 6–10 mph over: 2 points; 11–15: 3 points; 16 or more: 4 points.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 2

Parking

  1. In Michigan, you may not park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?

    1. 10 feet
    2. 15 feet
    3. 20 feet
    4. 25 feet

    Answer: C. Michigan: do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 5 (Parking)Within 20 feet of a marked crosswalk.

  2. In Michigan, when you parallel park, your wheels must be no more than how far from the curb?

    1. 6 inches
    2. 12 inches
    3. 18 inches
    4. 24 inches

    Answer: B. Michigan: park with your wheels within 12 inches of the curb.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 5 (Parking)More than 12 inches from the curb.

  3. In Michigan, you may not park within how many feet of a fire station driveway (on the same side of the street)?

    1. 15 feet
    2. 20 feet
    3. 25 feet
    4. 30 feet

    Answer: B. Michigan: do not park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 5 (Parking)Within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street.

  4. In Michigan, you may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

    1. 10 feet
    2. 15 feet
    3. 20 feet
    4. 25 feet

    Answer: B. Michigan: do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 5 (Parking)Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

  5. In Michigan, you may not park within how many feet of a railroad crossing?

    1. 40 feet
    2. 50 feet
    3. 75 feet
    4. 100 feet

    Answer: B. Michigan: do not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 5 (Parking)Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.

  6. In Michigan, you may not park within how many feet of a STOP sign?

    1. 20 feet
    2. 25 feet
    3. 30 feet
    4. 40 feet

    Answer: C. Michigan: do not park within 30 feet of a STOP sign.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 5 (Parking)Within 30 feet of a stop sign, traffic light or flashing beacon.

  7. In Michigan, you may not park within how many feet of a fire or a crash scene?

    1. 20 feet
    2. 50 feet
    3. 100 feet
    4. 500 feet

    Answer: D. Do not park within 500 feet of a fire or a crash.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 5 (Parking)Within 500 feet of a fire or a crash.

Rules of the road

  1. In Michigan, how far should a driver sit from the steering-wheel airbag cover?

    1. 6 inches
    2. 10 inches
    3. 12 inches
    4. 18 inches

    Answer: B. Michigan: sit at least 10 inches from the airbag cover (center of the wheel to your breastbone).

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 4

  2. In Michigan, children must ride in a child safety seat (car seat) until at least what age?

    1. 7 years old
    2. 8 years old
    3. 9 years old
    4. 10 years old

    Answer: B. Michigan: children ride in a car seat until at least 8 years old.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 4younger than age 8 or under 4 feet, 9 inches tall

  3. In Michigan, unless on official business, you may not follow a fire truck responding to an alarm closer than:

    1. 300 feet
    2. 350 feet
    3. 500 feet
    4. 1,000 feet

    Answer: C. Michigan: stay at least 500 feet behind a fire truck responding to an alarm.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 5

  4. In Michigan, you approach a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on the shoulder of a multi-lane road. You must:

    1. Keep your speed and lane
    2. Slow to 10 mph below the limit and move over a lane if safe
    3. Stop behind it
    4. Honk to warn the workers

    Answer: B. Michigan Move Over law: slow down to 10 mph below the posted limit and move over a lane if traffic and conditions allow.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 5slow down to 10 mph below the posted speed limit and move over a lane if traffic and conditions allow.

  5. In Michigan, if you cannot change lanes away from a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must slow to how far below the speed limit?

    1. 10 mph
    2. 15 mph
    3. 20 mph
    4. 25 mph

    Answer: A. Michigan: slow to 10 mph below the posted limit when you cannot move over.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 5slow down to 10 mph below the posted speed limit and move over a lane if traffic and conditions allow.

  6. In Michigan, you may not pass another vehicle within how many feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel or railroad crossing?

    1. 75 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 150 feet
    4. 200 feet

    Answer: B. Michigan: do not pass within 100 feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel or railroad crossing.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 5

  7. In Michigan, may an adult driver hold a cell phone to talk while driving?

    1. Yes, if traffic is light
    2. Yes, at red lights only
    3. No, only hands-free use is allowed
    4. Yes, outside cities

    Answer: C. Michigan: drivers may not hold a phone while driving; use a hands-free device.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 3

  8. In Michigan, when you must stop at a railroad crossing, stop no closer to the nearest rail than:

    1. 10 feet
    2. 15 feet
    3. 20 feet
    4. 25 feet

    Answer: B. Michigan: stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 5stop no more than 50 feet and no less than 15 feet from the tracks.

  9. In Michigan, a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on the other side of a divided highway with a median. You:

    1. Must stop
    2. Do not have to stop, but should watch for children
    3. Must stop only if children are crossing
    4. Must sound your horn and pass

    Answer: B. Michigan: drivers on the opposite side of a divided highway separated by a median do not have to stop; drivers behind the bus must stop.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 5a highway divided by a barrier.

  10. In Michigan, when a school bus stops with red lights flashing, you must stop at least how far from it?

    1. 15 feet
    2. 20 feet
    3. 25 feet
    4. 30 feet

    Answer: B. Michigan: stop at least 20 feet from a school bus with flashing red lights.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 5Stop at least 20 feet from a school bus with its red overhead lights flashing.

  11. In Michigan, under Kelsey's Law, a Level 1 or Level 2 driver may use a phone while driving:

    1. Only for emergencies
    2. Hands-free only
    3. At red lights
    4. Whenever needed

    Answer: A. Level 1 and Level 2 drivers may not use a phone while driving except in emergencies.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 3you may not use a phone while driving, except for emergencies.

  12. In Michigan, the fine for a first hand-held phone violation is:

    1. $25
    2. $100
    3. $250
    4. $1,000

    Answer: B. Hand-held phone use: $100 first offense, $250 for later offenses.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 3

  13. In Michigan, failing to slow down and move over for a stopped emergency vehicle is a civil infraction with:

    1. A warning only
    2. 2 points and a $400 fine
    3. 6 points and jail
    4. $25 and no points

    Answer: B. Failing to yield to a stopped emergency vehicle: civil infraction, 2 points and a $400 fine.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 5

  14. In Michigan, anyone under 18 may not ride in the open bed of a pickup truck going faster than:

    1. 5 mph
    2. 25 mph
    3. 45 mph
    4. 15 mph

    Answer: D. Under 18: no riding in an open pickup bed at more than 15 mph.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 4

  15. In Michigan, speeding in a posted work zone by 10 mph or less adds:

    1. 3 points
    2. 1 point
    3. 6 points
    4. No points

    Answer: A. Work zone speeding: 3 points (10 mph or less over), 4 points (10–15), 5 points (over 15).

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 5

Speed

  1. In Michigan, unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed on highways outside cities is:

    1. 50 mph
    2. 55 mph
    3. 60 mph
    4. 65 mph

    Answer: B. Michigan: 55 mph on highways unless posted otherwise.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 5 (Speed Limits)

  2. In Michigan, unless posted otherwise, the maximum speed limit on freeways is:

    1. 65 mph
    2. 70 mph
    3. 75 mph
    4. 80 mph

    Answer: B. Michigan: 70 mph maximum (55 mph minimum) on all freeways unless posted otherwise.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 5 (Speed Limits)70 mph maximum/55 mph minimum – On all freeways unless posted otherwise.

  3. In Michigan, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential district is:

    1. 20 mph
    2. 25 mph
    3. 30 mph
    4. 35 mph

    Answer: B. Michigan: 25 mph in residential districts unless a sign shows otherwise.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 5 (Speed Limits)25 mph – In platted subdivisions

  4. In Michigan, unless posted otherwise, the speed limit in mobile home parks is:

    1. 15 mph
    2. 25 mph
    3. 35 mph
    4. 45 mph

    Answer: A. Mobile home parks: 15 mph; platted subdivisions: 25 mph.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 5 (Speed Limits)

  5. In Michigan, unless posted otherwise, the minimum speed on freeways is:

    1. 35 mph
    2. 45 mph
    3. 55 mph
    4. 65 mph

    Answer: C. Freeways: 70 mph maximum and 55 mph minimum unless posted otherwise.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (Michigan SOS), ch. 5 (Speed Limits)70 mph maximum/55 mph minimum – On all freeways unless posted otherwise.

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