Michigan Permit Practice Test 4 (2026)

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From the official handbook, October 2025, Sections 4, 7 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the SOS. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133)

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  1. Question 1 of 20

    You see this sign facing you on a ramp. What does it mean?

    Red rectangular WRONG WAY sign
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    Answer: You are going the wrong way into oncoming traffic

    Get out of the lane the safest way possible.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 60

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  2. Question 2 of 20

    How close to a marked crosswalk may you park?

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    Answer: No closer than 20 feet

    Without a crosswalk, 15 feet from the intersection.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 39

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  3. Question 3 of 20

    An aggressive driver confronts you. What should you do?

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    Answer: Get out of the way, avoid eye contact and ignore gestures

    If safe, call the police and report it.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 60

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  4. Question 4 of 20

    Within what distance of an oncoming vehicle may you not use or flash high beams?

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    Answer: 500 feet

    Dim your lights for pedestrians and cyclists too.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 64

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  5. Question 5 of 20

    Approaching this sign, whom must you yield to?

    Yellow diamond sign with a lane joining from the right
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    Answer: Through traffic: adjust your speed to merge safely

    The merging driver adjusts speed and position.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 31

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  6. Question 6 of 20

    How far from a school bus with flashing red lights must you stop?

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    Answer: At least 20 feet

    Stay stopped until the lights go off or the bus moves.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 28

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  7. Question 7 of 20

    You carry a disability placard but the person it belongs to stays home. May you park in a disability space?

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    Answer: No

    The person with the disability must be with you.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 38

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  8. Question 8 of 20

    On a long trip, how often should you take a break?

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    Answer: At least every two hours, for 10 minutes

    Do not rely on coffee or stay-awake drugs.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 62

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  9. Question 9 of 20

    When must headlights be on in Michigan?

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    Answer: From a half-hour after sunset to a half-hour before sunrise, and when visibility is reduced

    Also whenever you cannot see clearly at 500 feet.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 64

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  10. Question 10 of 20

    Where do you see orange diamond-shaped signs like this?

    Orange diamond ROAD WORK AHEAD sign
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    Answer: In construction, maintenance or work areas

    Fines double for moving violations in work zones.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 26

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  11. Question 11 of 20

    Passing a stopped emergency vehicle, what does Michigan law require?

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    Answer: Slow at least 10 mph below the limit and move over a lane if possible

    Tow trucks with flashing lights are covered too.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 28

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  12. Question 12 of 20

    How close to a stop sign or traffic light may you park?

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    Answer: No closer than 30 feet

    Parked cars there hide the sign.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 38

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  13. Question 13 of 20

    Where do crashes cause the most deaths and serious injuries?

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    Answer: At intersections

    Look twice for motorcycles and bicycles there.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 60

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  14. Question 14 of 20

    How far can a train need to stop?

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    Answer: A mile or more

    Never try to beat a train.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 35

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  15. Question 15 of 20

    Where are a car's blind spots?

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    Answer: To the left and right rear of the vehicle

    Adjust mirrors to barely show the vehicle's edges.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 66

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  16. Question 16 of 20

    You see this sign at a freeway ramp. What does it mean?

    Red circle with a white horizontal bar and the words DO NOT ENTER
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    Answer: Do not enter: it is not your way onto the freeway

    Exit ramps are often next to entrance ramps.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 60

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  17. Question 17 of 20

    After pulling over for an emergency vehicle, why keep your foot on the brake?

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    Answer: So brake lights show you have stopped

    Stay stopped until it passes; more may follow.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 28

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  18. Question 18 of 20

    How close to a fire station driveway on the same side of the street may you park?

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    Answer: No closer than 20 feet

    On the other side, 75 feet when marked.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 38

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  19. Question 19 of 20

    In bad conditions or at higher speeds, how much following distance may you need?

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    Answer: Up to 6 seconds or more

    Wet pavement needs more stopping space.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 64

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  20. Question 20 of 20

    Traffic is backed up past a crossing. When may you cross the tracks?

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    Answer: Only if you can clear the far side by at least 6 feet

    Never stop on railroad tracks.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 36

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