Michigan Permit Practice Test 10 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

What contributes to hydroplaning?

1. New tires
2. Driving slowly
3. Worn tires, low tire pressure or driving too fast

Question 2 of 20

Turning left on red from a one-way onto another one-way street, what must you do first?

1. Stop completely and check for traffic from the right
2. Nothing: left on red is never allowed
3. Slow down only

Question 3 of 20

After passing, when may you return to the right lane?

1. Right away
2. When you see the entire passed vehicle in your rearview mirror
3. After counting one second

Question 4 of 20

On a freeway with three or more lanes your way, which lane may you use?

1. Only the right lane
2. Any lane; slower traffic stays in the slower lane
3. Only the center lane

Question 5 of 20

Leaving an alley or driveway, whom must you yield to?

1. Pedestrians crossing there
2. No one
3. Only cars

Question 6 of 20

Passing is prohibited within what distance of an intersection or railroad crossing?

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

Question 7 of 20

Your car is stuck on the tracks and a train is coming. What do you do?

1. Get everyone out immediately and away from the tracks
2. Try to restart the engine
3. Stay inside with seat belts

Question 8 of 20

A pedestrian is in the crosswalk and you have a green light. Who goes?

1. You go first
2. You yield to the pedestrian
3. Whoever is faster

Question 9 of 20

When passing on a two-lane road, you must be back in your lane before coming within what distance of oncoming traffic?

1. 50 feet
2. 1,000 feet
3. 200 feet

Question 10 of 20

An emergency vehicle approaches while you are in a roundabout. What do you do?

1. Stop inside the roundabout
2. Speed up around the island
3. Exit at the nearest exit, pull right and stop

Question 11 of 20

Once crossing lights activate, about how long before the train arrives?

1. About 2 minutes
2. About 5 seconds
3. About 20 seconds

Question 12 of 20

A pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog is crossing. What must you do?

1. Honk to warn them
2. Drive around them
3. Stop or yield the right of way

Question 13 of 20

Another vehicle is passing you. What should you do?

1. Speed up
2. Move left
3. Do not increase your speed

Question 14 of 20

How do you turn left at an intersection with a Michigan Left?

1. Go straight or turn right, then U-turn at a median crossover
2. Turn left directly
3. Use the shoulder

Question 15 of 20

How far from the curb may you park at most?

1. 2 feet
2. 6 feet
3. 12 inches

Question 16 of 20

A train has passed. When may you go?

1. Right after the last car passes
2. When gates are up, signals and bells stop, and all tracks are clear
3. When the gates start rising

Question 17 of 20

May you use the shoulder to pass on the right?

1. Yes, if clear
2. No, never drive on the shoulder or off the road to pass
3. Yes, in traffic jams

Question 18 of 20

How should you treat an unmarked median crossover?

1. As two lanes
2. As a single-lane crossover
3. As a parking area

Question 19 of 20

Starting to parallel park, how far should you be from the car ahead of the space?

1. 6 inches
2. 2-5 feet
3. 10 feet

Question 20 of 20

What should you avoid while crossing railroad tracks?

1. Changing gears
2. Looking both ways
3. Keeping steady speed