Michigan Permit Practice Test 3 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

What does a red upraised hand on a pedestrian signal mean?

1. Do not cross
2. Cross quickly
3. Drivers must stop

Question 2 of 20

What must you do at this sign?

1. Slow down and roll through
2. Come to a complete stop and check for traffic before proceeding
3. Stop only if traffic is coming

Question 3 of 20

What information should you exchange after a crash?

1. Only phone numbers
2. Nothing
3. Names, addresses, license numbers, registration and insurance

Question 4 of 20

What should you do when approaching this sign?

1. Always stop
2. Speed up to merge
3. Slow down, check for traffic and be prepared to stop

Question 5 of 20

How close to a fire hydrant may you park?

1. 5 feet
2. 30 feet
3. No closer than 15 feet

Question 6 of 20

When must you notify police after a crash in Michigan?

1. Only if someone dies
2. If there are injuries or property damage over $1,000
3. Never

Question 7 of 20

This sign is ahead and a train is coming. Where must you stop?

1. No more than 50 feet and no less than 15 feet from the tracks
2. Right at the rail
3. 100 feet away

Question 8 of 20

This sign warns of an intersection ahead, and snow blocks your view of the cross street. What do you do?

1. Drive through at speed
2. Edge forward slowly until you can see past it
3. Back up

Question 9 of 20

How close to the nearest rail of a railroad crossing may you park?

1. No closer than 50 feet
2. 15 feet
3. 500 feet

Question 10 of 20

You are involved in a crash. What must you not do?

1. Drive away
2. Help the injured
3. Exchange information

Question 11 of 20

At a crossing with only this sign (no lights or gates), what should you do?

1. Cross without looking
2. Slow down or stop as needed and yield to any train
3. Stop only if a gate is down

Question 12 of 20

What does this sign near a crosswalk remind you to do?

1. Be prepared to yield to pedestrians
2. Speed up
3. Honk at pedestrians

Question 13 of 20

Which hand should the driver use to open the door after parking?

1. The right hand, so you look over your left shoulder
2. The left hand
3. Either, without looking

Question 14 of 20

What cancels the cruise control setting?

1. Pressing the gas pedal
2. Turning the radio off
3. Pressing the brake pedal

Question 15 of 20

What does this emblem on the back of a vehicle mean?

1. It carries hazardous materials
2. It is an emergency vehicle
3. It is a slow-moving vehicle with limited speed

Question 16 of 20

Near this sign while school is in session, whom must you yield to?

1. No one
2. Only buses
3. Children near or in the school crosswalk

Question 17 of 20

How close to a fire or crash may you park?

1. 50 feet
2. No closer than 500 feet
3. 15 feet

Question 18 of 20

You are in the left lane and traffic builds up behind you. What should you do?

1. Move back to the right lane when safe
2. Stay in the left lane
3. Slow down more

Question 19 of 20

May you drive with only parking lights when headlights are required?

1. Yes, in town
2. No, it is illegal
3. Yes, at dusk

Question 20 of 20

What does this pennant-shaped sign mean?

1. No passing zone
2. Passing lane ahead
3. School zone