Michigan Permit Practice Test 1 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

How many points does refusing a chemical alcohol test carry?

1. Two
2. One
3. Six

Question 2 of 20

A friend has been drinking and wants to drive. What should you do?

1. Do not let them drive; find another ride or a place to sleep
2. Let them drive slowly
3. Give them coffee first

Question 3 of 20

What does fluorescent yellow-green warn of?

1. Construction
2. Hospitals
3. Schools, pedestrians or bicycles

Question 4 of 20

What is the speed limit in platted subdivisions and condominium complexes?

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

Question 5 of 20

Until when must a child ride in a car seat or booster seat?

1. Until 8 years old or 4 feet 9 inches tall
2. Until age 4
3. Until age 12

Question 6 of 20

What does a fluorescent pink sign indicate?

1. A school zone
2. An incident, emergency or unplanned event
3. A rest area

Question 7 of 20

What is the speed limit in mobile home parks?

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

Question 8 of 20

Where must children under 4 ride if the vehicle has a rear seat?

1. In the front seat
2. In a rear seat
3. Anywhere

Question 9 of 20

What do regulatory signs tell you?

1. Where to find gas
2. About specific laws, such as speed and movement
3. About scenic places

Question 10 of 20

Unless posted, what is the limit on highways that are not freeways?

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

Question 11 of 20

Who must wear a seat belt in the front seat?

1. Only the driver
2. Everyone in the front seat, including the driver
3. Only children

Question 12 of 20

What do green signs show?

1. Directions and guidance
2. Warnings
3. Prohibitions

Question 13 of 20

What are the usual freeway speed limits in Michigan?

1. 65 mph maximum, no minimum
2. 70 mph maximum and 55 mph minimum
3. 75 mph maximum and 45 mph minimum

Question 14 of 20

Passengers under what age must be buckled up in every seat?

1. 12
2. 18
3. 16

Question 15 of 20

Under Kelsey's Law, when may a Level 1 or Level 2 teen use a phone while driving?

1. With hands-free
2. At red lights
3. Only for emergencies

Question 16 of 20

Where is the red light on a Michigan traffic signal?

1. At the top
2. At the bottom
3. In the middle

Question 17 of 20

On a 70 mph freeway, what is the limit for school buses and trucks?

1. 55 mph
2. 70 mph
3. 65 mph

Question 18 of 20

Your car has air bags. Do you still need a seat belt?

1. No
2. Yes, air bags do not replace seat belts
3. Only on freeways

Question 19 of 20

Who is covered by Michigan's hand-held cell phone ban?

1. Only teens
2. All drivers
3. Only commercial drivers

Question 20 of 20

The light turns yellow and you cannot stop safely. What should you do?

1. Speed up to beat the red
2. Brake hard in the intersection
3. Drive cautiously through without speeding up