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Michigan DMV
Practice Test 2026

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50
Questions on exam
80%
To pass
40
Correct answers

MI · Handbook data

Key Michigan rules at a glance

Extracted directly from the official SOS handbook. Values left blank aren't explicitly stated in the handbook.

Point system
12+ points in 2 years triggers driver assessment reexamination; points stay 2 years
Teen curfew
Level 2 Intermediate: no driving 10pm-5am unless with parent/guardian/designated adult or driving to/from work
Teen passenger limit
Level 2: no more than one passenger under 21 unless parent/guardian or licensed adult 21+ in vehicle
Cell phone (teen)
Kelsey's Law: GDL Level 1 and 2 prohibited from using cell phone while driving (no calls, texts)
Cell phone (adult)
Hand-held phone use illegal including reading, texting, calls; voice/hands-free allowed
Right turn on red
allowed unless posted (No Turn On Red sign prohibits)
Move-over law
yes - slow to 10 mph below posted limit and move over a lane for stopped emergency vehicles
Open container
prohibited (point violation listed: open alcohol container in vehicle)
Child seat
Car/booster seat until age 8 OR 4 feet 9 inches tall; rear-facing for children under 4 in rear seat if available

Notable Michigan-specific rules

  • Three-tier GDL: Level 1 Learner (14y9m), Level 2 Intermediate (after 6 months + 50 driving hours), Level 3 Full
  • Felony charge possible if failing to move over injures or kills emergency personnel
  • Operating while intoxicated is 6-point violation

Chapter 1 Your Driver's License (GDL), Chapter 2 Driving Record (Point System), Buckle up section, Distracted driving section

About the Michigan DMV test

The Michigan SOS written knowledge test has 50 questions. You need to answer 40 correctly (80%) to pass and get your MI driver's license or learner's permit.

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Michigan DMV test FAQ

MI-specific

What is the legal blood alcohol limit for driving in Michigan?

Michigan's legal BAC limit is 0.08% for standard drivers. Commercial vehicle operators must maintain a BAC below 0.04%.

MI-specific

How many points lead to license suspension in Michigan?

Accumulating 6 or more points within 2 years triggers license suspension in Michigan. The Michigan Super Speeder law adds 2 points for speeds 15+ mph over the limit on highways with 100+ mph zones or in construction zones.

MI-specific

What are the night time passenger restrictions for a Michigan provisional license?

Michigan provisional license holders under 18 cannot drive between 10 PM and 5 AM, and are restricted to no more than one passenger under age 21 (unless immediate family) during the first 6 months.

How many questions are on the Michigan DMV test?

The Michigan SOS written test has 50 multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws, road signs, safe driving, and state-specific rules.

What score do I need to pass the MI DMV test?

You need to answer 40 questions correctly, which is 80%. Our practice tests match this exact format.

Is the Michigan DMV practice test free?

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