Michigan Permit Practice Test 2 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

What is the usual speed limit in a work zone?

1. 45 mph, unless posted differently
2. 25 mph
3. The normal limit

Question 2 of 20

How far from the steering wheel should you sit?

1. 2 inches
2. As close as possible
3. At least 10 inches from breastbone to wheel center

Question 3 of 20

How long do points stay on your Michigan driving record?

1. Six months
2. Two years from the conviction date
3. Ten years

Question 4 of 20

You approach an intersection with a flashing yellow signal. What should you do?

1. Stop
2. The light is broken
3. Proceed carefully through the intersection

Question 5 of 20

What happens to fines for moving violations in work zones?

1. They are halved
2. They are doubled
3. They are the same

Question 6 of 20

When may a rear-facing child seat go in the front seat?

1. Never
2. Always
3. Only if the front passenger air bag is deactivated

Question 7 of 20

At 65 mph, how far does a car travel in the quarter second the brain takes to switch tasks?

1. 24 feet
2. 2 feet
3. 100 feet

Question 8 of 20

What does a flashing red light mean?

1. Slow down
2. Come to a full stop and proceed when clear
3. Yield only

Question 9 of 20

How many points for speeding 10 mph or less over the limit in a work zone?

1. One
2. Six
3. Three

Question 10 of 20

Who may not ride in the open bed of a pickup going over 15 mph?

1. Anyone under 18
2. Anyone over 65
3. Only children under 5

Question 11 of 20

A construction worker's signal conflicts with a traffic signal. Which do you follow?

1. The traffic signal
2. The worker's directions
3. Whichever is faster

Question 12 of 20

What does a solid red arrow mean?

1. Turn after stopping
2. Stop; you cannot turn until the signal changes
3. Yield and turn

Question 13 of 20

Causing injury or death in a work zone can bring what penalties?

1. Fines up to $7,500 and up to 15 years in prison
2. A $100 fine
3. Points only

Question 14 of 20

What does a flashing yellow left-turn arrow mean?

1. Turn left when oncoming traffic clears; it has a green light
2. Protected turn
3. No left turn

Question 15 of 20

What is the fine for a first offense of using a hand-held phone while driving?

1. $100
2. $25
3. $500

Question 16 of 20

Under Michigan law, children under what age may not be left unattended in a vehicle when it poses an unreasonable risk?

1. 6
2. 2
3. 16

Question 17 of 20

What does Michigan's Basic Speed Law require?

1. Always driving at the posted limit
2. Keeping up with traffic
3. A speed that lets you stop within the clear distance ahead

Question 18 of 20

Children of what age are best seated in the rear seat?

1. 4 and younger
2. 12 and younger
3. 16 and younger

Question 19 of 20

How long does an impaired-driving conviction stay on your record?

1. Permanently
2. Two years
3. Seven years

Question 20 of 20

How many points within two years require a driver assessment reexamination?

1. 4 or more
2. 20 or more
3. 12 or more