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2026 Michigan Permit Test 23
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid red arrow:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is never used as a traffic signal.
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B
Has the same meaning as a circular red traffic light.
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C
Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.
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D
Means that the traffic the arrow is pointing toward must stop.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
You are driving on a highway divided by two solid yellow lines. You may:
Choose one answer below.
A
Cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.
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B
Cross these lines to pass other vehicles, but only if there is no oncoming traffic.
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C
Cross these lines under no circumstances.
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D
Cross these lines only to make a U-turn.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Increasing your vehicle’s speed:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increases your field of vision.
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B
Decreases your field of vision.
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C
Makes it easier to see cross traffic.
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D
Has no effect on your field of vision.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look toward ____ of the road.
Choose one answer below.
A
Either side
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B
The center
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C
The right side
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D
The left side
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QUESTION 5 / 25
From the center lane, which maneuver(s) can you perform? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-center_turn_lane.png
Choose one answer below.
A
You may make left turns.
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B
You may make U-turns.
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C
You may pass slow-moving traffic.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Regulatory signs:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are placed in every location where there is a present danger.
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B
Indicate what a driver must or must not do.
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C
Are diamond-shaped and yellow or green.
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D
May warn drivers that they are approaching a school zone.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with:
Choose one answer below.
A
A solid red light.
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B
A flashing yellow light.
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C
A solid green light.
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D
A flashing red light.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When traveling on a multilane roadway with traffic moving in opposite directions, how should drivers use the shared center lane?
Choose one answer below.
A
To pass other vehicles.
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B
To slow down or stop before turning left.
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C
As a through-traffic lane when traffic is moving too slowly.
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D
As a parking lane.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
It is important to be alert to motorcycles because:
Choose one answer below.
A
They are more difficult to see than cars.
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B
They rarely use their headlights.
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C
Motorcyclists are less skilled drivers than other motorists.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
You are driving on a narrow road when you meet an oncoming vehicle. You must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pull completely off the road and stop.
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B
Allow the oncoming vehicle at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the road.
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C
Demand the other vehicle pull over to make room.
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D
Turn on your high beam headlights to make sure the other vehicle sees you.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.
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B
Look both ways as you cross the intersection.
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C
Always come to a full stop at the intersection.
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D
Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Drivers should always look down the road ____ ahead of their vehicle.
Choose one answer below.
A
10 seconds
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B
12 seconds
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C
Five seconds
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D
Three seconds
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QUESTION 13 / 25
If you are driving on a one-way street and an emergency vehicle using its flashing lights approaches your vehicle, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive with your flashers turned on.
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B
Drive toward the nearest roadside and stop.
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C
Speed up and take the nearest exit.
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D
Slow down until the vehicle passes you.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:
Choose one answer below.
A
On an incline.
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B
At an intersection.
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C
At a stop sign.
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D
At a toll plaza.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down.
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B
Pass with caution.
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C
Do not pass.
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D
Keep right on hills.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If traffic signals at an intersection are not functioning due to a power outage:
Choose one answer below.
A
Park your vehicle as far off the road as possible and wait for power to be restored.
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B
Use hand signals to indicate your intentions to other drivers.
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C
Turn on your hazard lights and proceed through the intersection without stopping.
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D
Treat the intersection as a four-way stop.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Roads freeze quickly when they are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Flat.
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B
Curvy.
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C
In the sun.
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D
Shaded.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When driving in fog:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your parking lights.
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B
Use your low beams.
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C
Use your high beams.
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D
It makes no difference which lights you use.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
To turn left from multilane, one-way streets and highways, you should start from:
Choose one answer below.
A
The middle of the intersection.
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B
The right lane.
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C
The left lane.
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D
Any lane.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:
Choose one answer below.
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 21 / 25
Hydroplaning is usually caused by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Excessive stops.
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B
Sudden stops.
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C
Sudden turns.
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D
Excessive speed.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A bicyclist who doesn’t obey traffic laws:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is in the right because bicyclists don’t have to obey traffic laws.
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B
Can be ticketed.
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C
Will always receive a warning from law enforcement.
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D
Will have their bicycle impounded.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
If there are two railroad tracks next to each other:
Choose one answer below.
A
It is always safe to proceed after one train passes.
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B
You must always stop before crossing the tracks.
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C
When one train passes, look for another train on the other track before proceeding.
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D
Honk your horn as you cross the tracks.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Which of the following is a safe way to drive through a curve?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down as you enter, speed up as you exit.
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B
Maintain a constant speed throughout the curve.
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C
Speed up as you enter, slow down as you exit.
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D
Stay near the right edge of your lane.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
A steady yellow traffic signal means that a ____ light will soon appear.
Choose one answer below.
A
Flashing yellow
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B
Steady green
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C
Steady red
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D
Flashing red
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