Michigan permit test: laws, points & insurance
Points systems, suspensions, insurance, registration and other legal duties. 8 questions.
How long do points stay on your Michigan driving record?
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Sample laws, points & insurance questions
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.
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.
How many points are added to a Michigan driving record for speeding 11 to 15 mph over the limit (outside a work zone)?
- A 3 points
- B 2 points
- C 4 points
- D 6 points
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A. 3 points
Michigan assigns 3 points for driving 11 to 15 mph over the limit, the same as careless driving or running a stop sign. Higher speeds earn 4 points, and work zones carry their own higher point values.
Which of these violations carries six points on a Michigan driving record?
- A Careless driving
- B Drag racing
- C Having an open alcohol container in the vehicle
- D Reckless driving
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D. Reckless driving
Six points, the highest level, covers the most dangerous acts, including reckless driving, drunk driving, fleeing police, refusing a chemical test and leaving a crash without giving identification.