Michigan permit test: highways & freeways
Entering, exiting and driving on limited-access roads. 5 questions.
You are merging onto a freeway from an entrance ramp. Under Michigan law, who must adjust speed to merge safely?
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Sample highways & freeways questions
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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.
You missed your freeway exit. What should you do?
- A Drive to the next exit and come back
- B Back up slowly on the shoulder to the exit
- C Use the median crossover to turn around
- D Stop in the lane and wait for a gap to reverse
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A. Drive to the next exit and come back
If you miss your exit, never back up, turn around or use a median crossover. Continue to the next exit, get off and return to the exit you wanted.
Which of these is allowed to travel on a Michigan freeway?
- A A moped
- B A small motorcycle with an engine of 124 cc or less
- C A bicycle
- D A motorcycle with an engine of 125 cc or more
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D. A motorcycle with an engine of 125 cc or more
Pedestrians, motorcycles of 124 cc or less, mopeds, bicycles, ATVs and slow-moving vehicles are not allowed on Michigan freeways. Motorcycles of 125 cc or more may use them.
During rush hour, who may use a Michigan HOV lane?
- A Only buses and taxis
- B Any vehicle at all, as long as it is going at least 55 mph
- C Only vehicles with three or more occupants
- D Vehicles with two or more occupants, and motorcycles
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D. Vehicles with two or more occupants, and motorcycles
During peak hours, HOV lanes require two or more occupants; motorcycles may use them any time. Outside the posted hours, HOV lanes are open to everyone.