Michigan Permit Practice Test 6
25 questions written from the What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
How close to a fire hydrant may you legally park in Michigan?
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About this test
These questions were written from the What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133) (October 2025; SOS-133). 14 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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How close to a fire hydrant may you legally park in Michigan?
- A No closer than 10 feet
- B No closer than 20 feet
- C No closer than 30 feet
- D No closer than 15 feet
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D. No closer than 15 feet
Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Firefighters need quick access to hook up hoses.
For most Michigan construction, maintenance or surveying work, what is the speed limit if no other limit is posted?
- A 25 mph
- B 45 mph
- C 35 mph
- D 55 mph
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B. 45 mph
In most Michigan work zones the limit is 45 mph unless a different limit is posted. Some zones only need 45 mph while workers are present.
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You are merging onto a freeway from an entrance ramp. Under Michigan law, who must adjust speed to merge safely?
- A Drivers already on the freeway
- B You, the driver entering the freeway
- C Whichever vehicle is larger
- D The driver in the right lane must stop for you
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B. You, the driver entering the freeway
Michigan law (MCL 257.649) says the vehicle entering at a merge must yield to traffic close enough to be a hazard and adjust its speed to merge safely. Do not count on others to let you in.
What is the only thing that sobers up a person who has been drinking?
- A Strong black coffee
- B A cold shower
- C Exercise and fresh air
- D Time
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D. Time
Your body removes alcohol at a steady rate, and nothing speeds it up. Coffee, cold showers, exercise and fresh air may make you feel more alert, but you are still impaired.
Under Michigan's general cell phone law, which of these may an adult driver do while driving?
- A Use GPS navigation as long as nothing is typed in by hand
- B Read a text message if the phone is held below the window
- C Hold the phone to answer a quick call
- D Scroll through social media in slow traffic
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A. Use GPS navigation as long as nothing is typed in by hand
Michigan's law (MCL 257.602b) bans holding or using a phone while driving. Allowed uses include GPS when you do not enter information by hand, and hands-free use started with a single tap or swipe.