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

Stop completely and check for pedestrians and cross traffic.
Slow down without coming to a complete stop.
Stop completely and wait for a green light.
Slow down and check for traffic.

Stop sign ahead.
Lane closed ahead.
Railroad crossing ahead.
Traffic signal ahead.

Less dangerous.
No more or less dangerous.
More dangerous.
Easier on your eyes.

Pull next to the driver and yell at them.
Let it go.
Flash your high beams at the driver.
Get back at the other driver by cutting them off.

Michigan driver's examination

Wait, before you go

Has the right-of-way.
Should yield to drivers already on the public road.
May force their way into traffic.
Can assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.

Slippery when wet.
Tow-away zone.
Steep downgrade.
Roadwork ahead.

One-way traffic.
Divided highway ahead.
Two-way traffic.
Keep left.