Michigan Permit Practice Test 4
25 questions written from the What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
A school bus ahead has its red overhead lights flashing. How close may you stop to the bus?
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About this test
These questions were written from the What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133) (October 2025; SOS-133). 13 of the 20 Michigan questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Michigan or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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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.
Under Michigan law, which passengers in the back seat must wear a seat belt?
- A All passengers younger than 16
- B All passengers younger than 12
- C Only children younger than 8
- D Back-seat passengers are never required to buckle up
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A. All passengers younger than 16
Michigan requires the driver and all front-seat passengers to buckle up, and everyone under 16 in every seat. Buckling up is the most effective thing you can do to survive a crash, so everyone should wear one.
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A double solid yellow line runs down the middle of a two-lane road. What does it mean?
- A Passing is allowed for traffic on either side
- B Passing is allowed only for the side with a broken line
- C The lane is reserved for left turns
- D No passing in either direction
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D. No passing in either direction
A double solid yellow line means no passing for traffic in either direction. You may cross it to turn into a driveway, onto a crossroad or into a parking spot.
What is the minimum age to receive a Michigan GDL Level 1 Learner's License?
- A 14 years, 8 months
- B 15 years, 6 months
- C 14 years, 9 months
- D 16 years
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C. 14 years, 9 months
A teen must be at least 14 years, 9 months old, have finished Segment 1 and visit a Secretary of State office with a parent or legal guardian. Segment 1 can start a month earlier, at 14 years, 8 months, so a teen can finish the course and apply right at 14 years, 9 months.
You are behind a slow bicyclist in a no-passing zone. The road ahead is clear and visibility is good. May you pass?
- A Yes, if it is safe to do so
- B No, passing is never allowed in a no-passing zone
- C Only if the bicyclist waves you around
- D Only if you stay within 1 foot of the center line
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A. Yes, if it is safe to do so
Michigan lets you pass a bicyclist in a no-passing zone as long as it is safe. You must still give at least 3 feet of space and stay well clear before moving back.