Michigan Permit Practice Test: Alcohol and Drugs (2026)

Question 1 of 14

Which contains the most alcohol: a 12-oz beer, a 5-oz glass of wine or a 1.5-oz shot of whiskey?

1. The whiskey
2. The beer
3. They all contain the same amount

Question 2 of 14

What is the only thing that sobers you up?

1. Time
2. Coffee
3. A cold shower

Question 3 of 14

Can one drink affect your driving?

1. No, only three or more
2. Yes, even one drink can impair it
3. Only on an empty stomach

Question 4 of 14

With no prior drug violations, how long is the license suspended for a drug conviction?

1. Thirty days
2. Two years
3. Six months

Question 5 of 14

With a prior drug conviction in seven years, how long is the suspension?

1. One year
2. Six months
3. Ninety days

Question 6 of 14

How much marijuana may an adult 21 or older legally transport in Michigan?

1. Any amount
2. 2.5 ounces or less
3. None

Question 7 of 14

May a passenger smoke marijuana in a car on a public road?

1. Yes, if the driver does not
2. Yes, if 21 or older
3. No, drivers and passengers are prohibited

Question 8 of 14

How do penalties for driving under the influence of marijuana compare with alcohol?

1. They are the same
2. They are lighter
3. There are none if it is legal

Question 9 of 14

What jail term can a first impaired-driving conviction bring?

1. Up to 10 days
2. Up to 93 days
3. Up to five years

Question 10 of 14

What happens if you refuse a chemical test?

1. Nothing
2. You get a warning
3. Your license is suspended under the implied consent law

Question 11 of 14

Under implied consent, when do drivers agree to chemical testing?

1. When they apply for and renew their license
2. Only when arrested
3. Only if they sign a form at the stop

Question 12 of 14

How many points does a driver under 21 with any bodily alcohol content receive?

1. Two
2. Four
3. None

Question 13 of 14

How many points does refusing a chemical alcohol test carry?

1. Two
2. One
3. Six

Question 14 of 14

A friend has been drinking and wants to drive. What should you do?

1. Do not let them drive; find another ride or a place to sleep
2. Let them drive slowly
3. Give them coffee first