Free Michigan DMV Practice Test 2026 (MI)

Question 1

What does Michigan's Basic Speed Law mean?

Accepted Answer

You must drive at a "careful and prudent" speed in all driving conditions.

Answer

You must always drive at the posted speed limit.

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You must never drive over 55 mph.

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You must adjust your speed to match the flow of traffic.

Question 2

A "careful and prudent" speed means:

Accepted Answer

A speed that always allows you to stop within the clear distance ahead.

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A speed that is always 10 mph below the posted limit.

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A speed that is faster than the posted speed limit.

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A speed that is consistent with other drivers.

Question 3

Is it ever okay to drive faster than the posted speed limit?

Accepted Answer

No, never.

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Yes, if you are passing another vehicle.

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Yes, if it is during daylight hours.

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Yes, if everyone else is speeding.

Question 4

What should you do when encountering a work zone?

Accepted Answer

Watch for warning sign messages and obey them as directed.

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Maintain your speed to keep traffic flowing smoothly.

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Disregard the speed limit as long as workers are not present.

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Speed up to get through the zone quickly.

Question 5

What should you do while approaching merging lanes with other traffic?

Accepted Answer

Move at normal conditions and yield

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Speed up to be polite

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Maintain flow

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Stop in front of the cars

Question 6

You come to a bend on the road, must you slow down or maintain speed?

Accepted Answer

Slow down

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Speed up to maintain momentum

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Maintain

Answer

Its driver's preference.

Question 7

You must have an adequate reaction when approaching traffic or other things to avoid what?

Accepted Answer

Stopping distance

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Accidents

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High speeds

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Limited visibility

Question 8

How fast should drivers with CDL haul?

Accepted Answer

Follow specific regulation

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As fast as possible

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To have a long commute

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65 mph or faster

Question 9

What must you do when approaching road construction?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Be patient

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Be aware

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Be cautious

Question 10

When parking downhill on a street with a curb, you should turn your front wheels:

Accepted Answer

Towards the curb.

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Away from the curb.

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Straight ahead.

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It doesn't matter.

Question 11

When parking uphill on a street with a curb, you should turn your front wheels:

Accepted Answer

Away from the curb.

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Towards the curb.

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Straight ahead.

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It doesn't matter.

Question 12

When parking on a hill with NO curb, you should turn your front wheels:

Accepted Answer

So that the vehicle will not roll into traffic.

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Towards the center of the road.

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To the right.

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Straight ahead.

Question 13

When parallel parking, how far should you park from the curb?

Accepted Answer

No more than 6-12 inches.

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2 feet.

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3 feet.

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5 feet.

Question 14

Disability parking spaces are reserved for:

Accepted Answer

Vehicles with a disability license plate or placard, transporting a person with a qualifying disability, when the person is present.

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Anyone who is dropping off a person with a disability.

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Any vehicle displaying a disability license plate or placard.

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Vehicles transporting a disabled person, whether or not the person is present.

Question 15

What symbol will be displayed on van-accessible parking?

Accepted Answer

Disability and Wheel chair

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White Square

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Blue Square

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White rectangle

Question 16

True or False: Free parking is provided only to vehicles displaying a disability placard with a yellow free-parking sticker.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

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It depends on location

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None of the above

Question 17

Is the blue-striped area of the van-accessible parking space for the van, ok to park in?

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Maybe

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It depends on where you are parked

Answer

If you want

Question 18

How many feet you are required to be at of a Fire Hydrant?

Accepted Answer

15 feet

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5 feet

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10 feet

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20 feet

Question 19

What is the expected distance at a railroad?

Accepted Answer

50 ft

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15 ft

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20 ft

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30 ft

Question 20

What is the distance when parking and turning at intersections?

Accepted Answer

20 ft

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25 ft

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30 ft

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The parking can be right to the curve

Question 21

What is the maximum range in inches can a tire be when parking?

Accepted Answer

6 to 12

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4 to 8

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15 to 18

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20 to 24

Question 22

What should you do with the wheels at all times when parked?

Accepted Answer

Turned

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Straight

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It all depends

Answer

None

Question 23

The greatest danger in freeway driving is

Accepted Answer

Fatigue

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Other drivers

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Vehicle accidents

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Weather

Question 24

Why should you stop regularly?

Accepted Answer

If necessary, let someone else drive

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To text

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You can stretch your vehicle legs

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Stop to let people in and out

Question 25

What should be done if you lose traction?

Accepted Answer

Do not press accelerator

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Press hard and get the brakes engaged

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Tap the horn to avoid collision

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Pump the brakes

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