Michigan Permit Practice Test 5 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

Why should you never turn the ignition to lock while moving?

1. The steering will lock and you will lose control
2. The radio will turn off
3. It is only bad for the battery

Question 2 of 20

How far behind a moving emergency vehicle with lights and siren must you stay?

1. 100 feet
2. 50 feet
3. At least 500 feet

Question 3 of 20

What following distance does the Michigan manual require?

1. 1 second
2. 3 to 4 seconds
3. 10 seconds

Question 4 of 20

May you take a child out of the car seat to nurse while the vehicle is moving?

1. Yes, on short trips
2. Yes, in the back seat
3. No, it is prohibited

Question 5 of 20

Another driver is tailgating you. What does the manual advise?

1. Brake suddenly
2. Pull over and let them pass
3. Speed up

Question 6 of 20

Why must you never park on the blue-striped area next to a van-accessible space?

1. It is for motorcycles
2. It is a fire lane
3. It is needed for the van's wheelchair lift and ramp

Question 7 of 20

How far ahead should you look while driving?

1. 20-30 seconds down the road
2. 1-2 seconds
3. Only at the car ahead

Question 8 of 20

A school bus shows flashing yellow overhead lights. What should you do?

1. Pass quickly
2. Be prepared to stop
3. Stop immediately and wait

Question 9 of 20

Who is responsible for a parking ticket on an illegally parked car?

1. The owner (or the person leasing it)
2. Whoever drove it last
3. No one

Question 10 of 20

When don't you need to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?

1. When it is on the other side of a highway divided by a barrier or median
2. On any four-lane road
3. When you are late

Question 11 of 20

During a traffic stop, where should your hands be?

1. In your pockets
2. Searching for your documents
3. Empty and in plain sight on the steering wheel

Question 12 of 20

An officer signals you to pull over. What do you do?

1. Stop in the lane immediately
2. Pull off on the right side as soon as it is safe and stop
3. Drive to your home

Question 13 of 20

When should you take out your license, registration and insurance during a stop?

1. Only when the officer asks for them
2. Before the officer arrives
3. Never

Question 14 of 20

Where is cruise control best suited?

1. Rural areas with little traffic
2. Heavy city traffic
3. Icy roads

Question 15 of 20

You think a ticket is unfair. Where should you dispute it?

1. With the officer at the stop
2. With the court, not the officer
3. On social media

Question 16 of 20

A carjacker demands your car. What should you do?

1. Fight back
2. Drive off with them
3. Give it up without a fight

Question 17 of 20

An oncoming driver doesn't dim their headlights. Where should you look?

1. At the right edge of the road ahead
2. Directly at the headlights
3. Close your eyes briefly

Question 18 of 20

A police officer's directions conflict with a traffic light. Which do you follow?

1. The traffic light
2. The officer's directions
3. Whichever you prefer

Question 19 of 20

You need to make a phone call. What should you do?

1. Call at red lights
2. Hold the phone low
3. Make it while safely parked

Question 20 of 20

You get a flat tire in an unsafe area. What does the manual advise?

1. Drive slowly to a well-lit service station or store
2. Get out and change it right away
3. Flag down a stranger