Michigan Driver License
Michigan Knowledge Test β 50 questions (signs + rules), 80% to pass (40/50 correct)
π What to Bring
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Proof of identity and legal presence
Certified U.S. birth certificate, valid U.S. passport, or other accepted citizenship/lawful-presence document
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Proof of Social Security Number
Your Social Security card or an official document showing your SSN
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Two proofs of Michigan residency
Utility bill, bank statement, or lease showing your current Michigan street address
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Driver education certificate (under 18)
Teens must complete Segment 1 and Segment 2 driver education under Michigan's Graduated Driver Licensing program
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License / permit fee
Fees vary by license type β bring an accepted payment method
π How to Schedule
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Make an appointment online
Use the Michigan Secretary of State online services (michigan.gov/sos) to book an appointment at a Secretary of State office.
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Visit a Secretary of State office
Knowledge tests are given at Secretary of State offices. Appointments are required at many branches.
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Bring all required documents
Bring proof of identity/legal presence, Social Security number, and two proofs of Michigan residency. A vision screening is done on-site.
π‘ Test Day Tips
- β’The Michigan knowledge test has 50 questions covering road signs and traffic rules; you must answer 40 correctly (80%) to pass.
- β’Michigan uses a Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system: Level 1 (supervised), Level 2 (limited unsupervised), and Level 3 (full) for teens.
- β’Michigan's drunk-driving limit is 0.08% BAC, with an enhanced "High BAC" (super drunk) penalty at 0.17% or higher. Drivers under 21 have a 0.02% zero-tolerance limit.
- β’Under Michigan's points system, 12 points within 2 years can require a driver reexamination. Points stay on your record for 2 years from the conviction date.
- β’Michigan law requires you to move over or slow down for stopped emergency, road service, and utility vehicles, and to stop for school buses with flashing red lights.
π Driver Handbook
All practice questions are based on the chapters below. Click any chapter to read it on the official DMV website.
π― Practice by Topic
Your Driver's License
Michigan driver's license types and levels, the Graduated Driver Licensing program, REAL ID, required documents, fees, and renewing or replacing your license.
Your Driving Record
How Michigan's driving record and point system work, point values for common violations, license sanctions, and how points and convictions affect you.
Voter Registration and State IDs
Registering to vote through the Secretary of State, organ donor registration, and obtaining a Michigan state identification card.
Traffic Laws
Michigan traffic laws: speed limits, right-of-way, signaling and turns, passing, lane use, roundabouts, railroad crossings, parking, and occupant protection.
Signs, Pavement Markings and Signals
The meaning of Michigan traffic signs by shape and color, pavement markings, and traffic signals that every driver must recognize.
Sharing the Road
Sharing Michigan roads safely with pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, large trucks, emergency vehicles, and school buses.
Emergencies and Special Situations
Handling emergencies and special driving conditions in Michigan: crashes, breakdowns, skids, bad weather, night driving, and winter driving.