Directions: If you have never been licensed, you will be given a knowledge test to determine how well you know Michigan traffic laws and safe driving practices. Applicants age 18 or older will be given this test at the Secretary of State office when applying for a Temporary Instruction Permit. If you have a valid driver’s license from another state, the written knowledge and driving skills tests as well as the 30-day practice requirements may be waived. The Department of State will contact your previous home state to obtain your driving record, which then becomes part of your Michigan driving record.

There are 50 questions on the written test. You have to score 80% and above to pass. All questions are taken from the Michigan Drive License Manual. Please thoroughly study the manual before taking the test.

Number of tests:	24
Number of questions:	50
Passing score:	40

Keep your tires properly maintained.
Slow down when roads are wet or slushy.
Watch out for standing water or puddles.
All of the above.

Service sign.
Regulatory sign.
Warning sign.
Stop sign.

Always signal your intentions, even when no visible traffic is present.
Signal only if there is visible traffic.
Signal only when driving at night.
Signal only when driving in heavy traffic at night.

Use your parking lights.
Use your low beams.
Use your high beams.
It makes no difference which lights you use.

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Michigan driver's examination

The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:

This sign is a:

When turning or changing lanes, you must:

When driving in fog:

A telltale sign of a drunk driver is:

When passing on a multilane highway:

You are driving along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should:

They are weaving between lanes.
They are driving more slowly than the normal traffic flow.
They are making quick and sudden stops.
All of the above.

Be sure the passing lane is clear.
Pass only on the right.
Watch for oncoming traffic.
There is no need to signal.

Keep driving until you see the vehicle.
Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street.
Slow down. Don't stop until you see it.
Speed up and turn at the next intersection.