Michigan permit test: permits & licensing
Learner permit rules, graduated licensing, supervision, curfews and passenger limits. 14 questions.
How old must a Michigan teen be to start Segment 1 of driver education?
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Sample permits & licensing questions
How old must a Michigan teen be to start Segment 1 of driver education?
- A 14 years, 9 months
- B 14 years, 8 months
- C 15 years
- D 16 years
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B. 14 years, 8 months
Michigan teens may begin Segment 1 at 14 years, 8 months with a parent or guardian's permission. Starting a month before Level 1 eligibility lets a teen finish the course and apply for the Learner's License right at 14 years, 9 months.
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.
Who may supervise a teen driving on a Michigan Level 1 Learner's License?
- A A licensed parent, guardian or designated licensed adult 21 or older
- B Any licensed driver age 18 or older riding in the vehicle
- C Any adult passenger, whether or not that adult is licensed
- D Only a certified driver education instructor
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A. A licensed parent, guardian or designated licensed adult 21 or older
On Level 1 you may drive only with a licensed parent, guardian, or a designated licensed adult age 21 or older seated in the front seat beside you. The supervisor needs to be close enough to coach you and help in an emergency.
How many hours of supervised driving must a Michigan teen log before taking the driving skills test?
- A 30 hours, including 2 at night
- B 40 hours, including 10 at night
- C 50 hours, including 10 at night
- D 60 hours, including 15 at night
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C. 50 hours, including 10 at night
Before the driving skills test, a Level 1 teen must log at least 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night. Night hours matter because darkness makes hazards harder to see.