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2026 Michigan Permit Test 17
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:
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A
Drive through the intersection if there is no crossing traffic.
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B
Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.
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C
Stop only if a police officer is nearby.
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D
Come to a complete stop.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
A steady yellow light at an intersection means:
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A
Go.
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B
Yield to other cars.
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C
Slow down and prepare to stop.
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D
Stop.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
You are driving when your power steering stops working. You should:
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A
Honk your horn and turn off the ignition.
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B
Turn on your hazard lights and brace yourself.
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C
Work hard to steer, reduce your speed, drive to a safe area, and stop.
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D
Slam on your brakes.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-no_turn.png
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A
No U-turn.
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B
No turning.
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C
No left turn.
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D
No right turn.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
To enter a freeway:
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A
Signal, yield to existing traffic, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving.
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B
Signal and enter the freeway. Freeway traffic must yield.
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C
Drive slowly so you can check traffic.
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D
Always come to a complete stop first.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
A speed restriction sign:
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A
May be ignored in rainy, snowy, or icy conditions.
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B
Has a triangular shape.
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C
Is blue with black lettering.
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D
Shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
At a four-way stop:
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A
The driver to arrive first has the right-of-way.
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B
The driver to arrive last has the right-of-way.
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C
One driver should continue driving without stopping.
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D
One driver should wave the other drivers ahead.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What should you do if your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement?
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A
Stop quickly.
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B
Immediately pull all the way off of the road and get back on when it is safe.
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C
Accelerate and steer back on the road quickly.
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D
Take your foot off the accelerator, slow down, then ease back onto the road when it is safe to do so.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
A good rule to remember for passing is:
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A
Pass on the right whenever possible.
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B
Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed.
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C
Try to get to the front of any slow-moving traffic so that you can see better.
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D
Always flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your intentions.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Your ability to stop is affected by:
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A
Signal lights.
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B
Other cars on the road.
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C
The time of day.
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D
The condition of the road.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When driving in traffic, it is safest to:
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A
Fluctuate your speed to keep alert.
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B
Drive faster than the flow of traffic.
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C
Drive slower than the flow of traffic.
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D
Drive with the flow of traffic.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Distracted driving is:
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A
Very uncommon.
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B
Extremely risky behavior.
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C
Nothing to be concerned about.
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D
No less safe than driving under any other conditions.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Your vehicle strikes an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle’s owner. You:
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A
Have done as much as you can.
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B
Must stay until the police arrive.
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C
Must leave a written notice containing your name, your address, and the circumstances of the accident.
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D
May go on your way.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Before switching on the ignition, you should:
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A
Be sure only backseat passengers have buckled their seat belts.
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B
Be sure only adult passengers have buckled their seat belts.
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C
Be sure only child passengers have buckled their seat belts.
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D
Be sure all of the vehicle's occupants have buckled their seat belts.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:
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A
Decreases blood alcohol concentration.
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B
Cancels the effect of the alcohol.
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C
Has no effect on blood alcohol concentration.
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D
Increases blood alcohol concentration.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When turning or changing lanes, you must:
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A
Always signal your intentions, even when no visible traffic is present.
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B
Signal only if there is visible traffic.
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C
Signal only when driving at night.
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D
Signal only when driving in heavy traffic at night.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?
Choose one answer below.
A
Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway.
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B
Stop with part of your car on the roadway to alert other drivers.
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C
Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic.
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D
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
An "End school zone" sign indicates:
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A
That the speed limit is 20 mph.
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B
The beginning of a reduced speed zone.
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C
The increased possibility of encountering pedestrians.
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D
The end of a reduced speed zone.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When driving in bad weather, drivers should:
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A
Increase their speed to reach their final destination more quickly.
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B
Decrease their following distance.
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C
Increase their following distance.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-deer_crossing.png
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A
Hunting area.
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B
State park.
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C
Deer crossing.
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D
Wildlife preserve.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Car drivers should know that large trucks:
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A
Have large blind spots.
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B
Can stop more quickly than passenger vehicles.
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C
Do not need more room to maneuver than passenger vehicles.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What is the first thing you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive?
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A
Your seat belt
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B
The steering wheel
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C
Your rearview mirror
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D
Your seat
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?
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A
It is against the law to go around lowered gates at a crossing.
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B
You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger.
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C
Not all railroad crossings are equipped with flashing red signals and gates.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When passing a parked vehicle, you should:
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A
Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane.
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B
Expect all other drivers and pedestrians to respect your right-of-way.
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C
Honk to alert drivers and pedestrians to your presence.
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D
Increase your speed to avoid any pedestrians.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
You may honk your horn when you:
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A
Have to stop quickly.
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B
Are passing another car.
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C
Have lost control of your car.
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D
Are passing a bicyclist.
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