Michigan Permit Practice Test: Sharing the Road (2026)

Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 20

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

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

Question 4 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 5 of 20

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

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

Question 6 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 7 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 8 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 9 of 20

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

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

Question 10 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 11 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 12 of 20

May you pass a motorcycle within its lane?

1. No, it is illegal
2. Yes, if there is room
3. Only on freeways

Question 13 of 20

Why keep extra space behind a motorcycle?

1. Motorcycles cannot stop
2. It may slow down without brake lights by downshifting
3. It is required only at night

Question 14 of 20

Which motorcycles may legally use Michigan freeways?

1. Any motorcycle
2. None
3. Those with engines of 125cc or greater

Question 15 of 20

Under Michigan law, a moped cannot go faster than what on level ground?

1. 30 mph
2. 45 mph
3. 15 mph

Question 16 of 20

How much space must you leave when passing a bicyclist in Michigan?

1. 1 foot
2. At least 3 feet
3. No minimum

Question 17 of 20

May you pass a bicyclist in a no-passing zone?

1. Never
2. Only at night
3. Yes, if it is safe

Question 18 of 20

Must bicyclists ride in the bike lane?

1. No; they may leave it to turn left or avoid hazards
2. Yes, always
3. Only downtown

Question 19 of 20

Where may bicyclists NOT ride in Michigan?

1. City streets
2. Limited-access freeways
3. Rural roads

Question 20 of 20

A truck is passing you in the rain. What should you do?

1. Speed up
2. Move toward it
3. Slow down and start your wipers before it passes