Michigan Permit Practice Test 6 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

How much space should you leave behind a motorcyclist or bicyclist?

1. 1 second
2. At least 3 or 4 seconds
3. One car length

Question 2 of 20

Turning left with a motorcycle approaching, what should you assume?

1. It is farther than it appears
2. It will stop for you
3. It is closer than it appears: wait for it to pass

Question 3 of 20

At 55 mph, about how far does a commercial vehicle need to stop?

1. About 130 feet
2. About 400 feet
3. About 50 feet

Question 4 of 20

When may you stop on a freeway?

1. Only for an emergency
2. To check directions
3. To let someone out

Question 5 of 20

What are a truck's "no zones"?

1. Lanes trucks may not use
2. Areas where trucks may not park
3. Blind spots where the truck driver cannot see you

Question 6 of 20

Following a truck at night, which headlights should you use?

1. Low beams
2. High beams
3. No lights

Question 7 of 20

A truck signals a right turn and swings left. What is it doing?

1. Changing its mind
2. Swinging wide to make the right turn
3. Turning left

Question 8 of 20

A truck is backing up. What must you never do?

1. Wait
2. Stop at a distance
3. Cross behind it

Question 9 of 20

How do you brake hard with anti-lock brakes?

1. Pump the pedal
2. Firm, hard pressure from the start until stopped
3. Light taps

Question 10 of 20

After passing a truck, when may you pull back in?

1. When you see the entire cab in your rearview mirror
2. Right after passing the cab
3. After one second

Question 11 of 20

Your car begins to skid. How should you steer?

1. Only enough to point the wheels where you want to go
2. Sharply the opposite way
3. Lock the wheel straight

Question 12 of 20

What is a slow-moving vehicle?

1. Any truck
2. One that cannot travel faster than 25 mph
3. A car under the limit

Question 13 of 20

Which headlights should you use in fog?

1. High beams
2. Parking lights only
3. Low beams

Question 14 of 20

Following a horse-drawn buggy, what speed and distance should you keep?

1. 35 mph and 5 feet
2. Pass immediately with the horn
3. 15-20 mph and at least 20 feet

Question 15 of 20

A flooded road is blocked by barricades. What should you do?

1. Drive around slowly
2. Do not drive around them; take another route
3. Follow a truck through

Question 16 of 20

A vehicle stopped for a pedestrian. May you pass it?

1. No, never
2. Yes, if clear
3. Yes, slowly

Question 17 of 20

Your car breaks down on the road. What does the manual recommend?

1. Stand behind the car
2. Walk along the freeway for help
3. Pull off, turn on flashers and stay inside buckled up

Question 18 of 20

An oncoming vehicle is in your lane. Where should you look to escape?

1. To the left
2. To the right edge of the road
3. Straight ahead only

Question 19 of 20

What causes most skids?

1. Turning too quickly or stopping suddenly on slippery pavement
2. Driving slowly
3. Using low beams

Question 20 of 20

Without anti-lock brakes, how should you brake on ice?

1. As hard as possible
2. Not at all
3. Just hard enough not to lock the wheels