Michigan SOS Exam Simulator
A full-length mock exam: Michigan does not publish the count or pass mark; we use 30 questions at 80%. New questions every attempt.
How this simulator works
- Knowledge test: 30 questions, 24 correct to pass.
- No time limit, like the real test. Take your time.
- You won’t see whether you were right until the end, just like at the Michigan test. Then you can review every answer with its explanation.
- Questions are drawn fresh from the full Michigan bank each time.
How the real Michigan knowledge test works
Michigan does not publish the count or pass mark; we use 30 questions at 80%. This simulator follows the same structure, gives no feedback until you finish, and draws a new set of questions from the full Michigan bank every time.
Aim to pass the simulator two or three times in a row, on different days, before you book your test.
Sample questions from this test
How old must a Michigan teen be to start Segment 1 of driver education?
- A 14 years, 9 months
- B 14 years, 8 months
- C 15 years
- D 16 years
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B. 14 years, 8 months
Michigan teens may begin Segment 1 at 14 years, 8 months with a parent or guardian's permission. Starting a month before Level 1 eligibility lets a teen finish the course and apply for the Learner's License right at 14 years, 9 months.
How long do points stay on your Michigan driving record?
- A Two years from the date of conviction
- B One year from the date of the ticket
- C Three years from the date of conviction
- D Seven years from the date of the ticket
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A. Two years from the date of conviction
Points are posted only after you are convicted of a moving violation, and they stay on your record for two years from the conviction date. The conviction itself usually stays on your record for at least seven years.
Which drink contains about the same amount of alcohol as a 12-ounce can of beer?
- A A 12-ounce glass of wine
- B A 5-ounce shot of whiskey
- C A 1.5-ounce glass of wine
- D A 5-ounce glass of wine
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D. A 5-ounce glass of wine
A 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine and a 1.5-ounce shot of whiskey hold the same amount of alcohol. Switching drink types does not make you any safer to drive.
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A school bus ahead has its red overhead lights flashing. How close may you stop to the bus?
- A No closer than 10 feet
- B No closer than 50 feet
- C No closer than 20 feet
- D No closer than 100 feet
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C. No closer than 20 feet
When a school bus's red overhead lights are flashing, stop at least 20 feet from the bus. Stay stopped until the lights turn off or the bus starts moving again.
When passing on a two-lane road, you must return to your lane before you get within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?
- A 200 feet
- B 100 feet
- C 300 feet
- D 500 feet
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A. 200 feet
Michigan requires you to be back in your lane before you come within 200 feet of any oncoming vehicle. If you are not sure you can do that, do not start the pass.