Michigan Permit Practice Test 5
25 questions written from the What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
When passing on a two-lane road, you must return to your lane before you get within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?
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About this test
These questions were written from the What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133) (October 2025; SOS-133). 12 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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Sample questions from this test
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.
Unless signs say otherwise, what is the maximum speed limit on Michigan freeways?
- A 70 mph
- B 55 mph
- C 65 mph
- D 75 mph
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A. 70 mph
Michigan freeways have a 70 mph maximum and 55 mph minimum unless posted otherwise. School buses and trucks are limited to 65 mph on those freeways.
You are approaching an intersection with a flashing red light. What must you do?
- A Come to a full stop and go when the road is clear
- B Slow down and go through without stopping
- C Stop and wait for a green light
- D Turn right or left, because the road ahead is closed
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A. Come to a full stop and go when the road is clear
A flashing red light works like a stop sign. Come to a full stop, yield as needed, and proceed when the road is clear.
How many points within a two-year period will require a Michigan driver to attend a driver assessment reexamination?
- A 10 or more
- B 12 or more
- C 8 or more
- D 15 or more
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B. 12 or more
Collecting 12 or more points within two years, or six or more one-point violations, leads to a driver assessment reexamination. A driver analyst reviews your record and may restrict, suspend or revoke your license.
Within what distance of an oncoming vehicle is it illegal to use or flash your high beams?
- A 500 feet
- B 200 feet
- C 300 feet
- D 1,000 feet
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A. 500 feet
It is illegal to use or even flash high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle. Also dim your lights for pedestrians and cyclists, and when following other vehicles.