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,Only during an emergency—to text 9-1-1 or call law Under what circumstances may a driver (including a teen driver) legally use a mobile
enforcement, a health-care provider, the fire department, or device while driving?
another emergency service to report a medical emergency,
traffic crash, serious road hazard, fire, hazardous materials,
reckless/DUI driving, or a crime.
Teens with a GDL Level 1 or GDL Level 2 license. According to Kelsey's Law, which drivers are prohibited from making or receiving non-
emergency phone calls?
They may use GPS/navigation (without entering information by When may drivers with a GDL Level 3 (and all other drivers) legally use a mobile device
hand) or a voice-operated/hands-free device, with only a while driving?
single press, tap, or swipe to activate/deactivate a function or
select a contact/number.
All children younger than 8 years old or under 4 feet 9 inches Which children must ride in an approved child-safety seat or booster seat?
tall, in all seating positions.
In the rear seat if the vehicle has one. If all rear seats are Where must children younger than 4 years old ride in a vehicle?
occupied by children under 4, the child may ride in a child-
restraint system in the front seat.
Only if the front passenger air bag is deactivated. When may a child in a rear-facing child-restraint system ride in the front seat?
Anyone under 18 years old may not ride in the open bed of a Who is prohibited from riding in the open bed of a pickup truck, and at what speed does
pickup truck traveling more than 15 mph. the law apply?
It does not apply to vehicles used by farmers, construction What are the exceptions to this law?
workers, the military, parade participants, or authorized
emergency and rescue personnel.
When the child is younger than 6 years old and the time or Under Michigan law, when is it illegal to leave a child unattended in a vehicle?
circumstances create an unreasonable risk of harm or injury.
When the child is supervised by someone 13 years old or When is leaving a child under 6 in a vehicle not a violation of the law?
older who is not legally incapacitated.
At least 10 inches. How much space should drivers keep between the center of their breastbone and the
center of the steering wheel?
, Drive at a "careful and prudent" speed that allows them to What does Michigan's Basic Speed Law require drivers to do?
stop within the clear distance ahead.
No. The safe speed is never faster than the posted speed limit Can drivers legally drive faster than the posted speed limit if conditions are good?
and may need to be slower depending on conditions.
15 mph. What is the standard speed limit in mobile home parks and some municipal parks in
Michigan?
25 mph. What is the standard speed limit in platted subdivisions and condominium complexes in
Michigan?
45 mph. If it is not posted for 45 mph, the normal speed limit What is the speed limit in a Michigan work zone if it is posted?
for that area applies.
55 mph. Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit on streets not designated as freeways
and on all highways?
70 mph maximum and 55 mph minimum What are the maximum and minimum speed limits on Michigan freeways unless posted
otherwise?
School buses and trucks are limited to 65 mph on freeways What are the freeway speed restrictions for school buses and trucks?
with a 70 mph limit, and 55 mph on freeways with speed limits
lower than 70 mph.
Fines are doubled for all moving violations. What happens to fines for moving violations in Michigan work zones?
Three points. In a construction zone, how many points are assessed for speeding 10 mph or less over
the posted speed limit?
Four points. In a construction zone, how many points are assessed for speeding more than 10 mph but
not more than 15 mph over the posted speed limit?
Five points. In a construction zone, how many points are assessed for speeding more than 15 mph
over the posted speed limit?
A fine of up to $7,500 and imprisonment of up to 15 years. In a work zone, what are the maximum penalties if you cause injury or death to a person?
COMPREHENSIVE DRIVER KNOWLEDGE
TEST PREP, PRACTICE QUESTIONS,
CORRECT ANSWERS AND STUDY GUIDE
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep
,Only during an emergency—to text 9-1-1 or call law Under what circumstances may a driver (including a teen driver) legally use a mobile
enforcement, a health-care provider, the fire department, or device while driving?
another emergency service to report a medical emergency,
traffic crash, serious road hazard, fire, hazardous materials,
reckless/DUI driving, or a crime.
Teens with a GDL Level 1 or GDL Level 2 license. According to Kelsey's Law, which drivers are prohibited from making or receiving non-
emergency phone calls?
They may use GPS/navigation (without entering information by When may drivers with a GDL Level 3 (and all other drivers) legally use a mobile device
hand) or a voice-operated/hands-free device, with only a while driving?
single press, tap, or swipe to activate/deactivate a function or
select a contact/number.
All children younger than 8 years old or under 4 feet 9 inches Which children must ride in an approved child-safety seat or booster seat?
tall, in all seating positions.
In the rear seat if the vehicle has one. If all rear seats are Where must children younger than 4 years old ride in a vehicle?
occupied by children under 4, the child may ride in a child-
restraint system in the front seat.
Only if the front passenger air bag is deactivated. When may a child in a rear-facing child-restraint system ride in the front seat?
Anyone under 18 years old may not ride in the open bed of a Who is prohibited from riding in the open bed of a pickup truck, and at what speed does
pickup truck traveling more than 15 mph. the law apply?
It does not apply to vehicles used by farmers, construction What are the exceptions to this law?
workers, the military, parade participants, or authorized
emergency and rescue personnel.
When the child is younger than 6 years old and the time or Under Michigan law, when is it illegal to leave a child unattended in a vehicle?
circumstances create an unreasonable risk of harm or injury.
When the child is supervised by someone 13 years old or When is leaving a child under 6 in a vehicle not a violation of the law?
older who is not legally incapacitated.
At least 10 inches. How much space should drivers keep between the center of their breastbone and the
center of the steering wheel?
, Drive at a "careful and prudent" speed that allows them to What does Michigan's Basic Speed Law require drivers to do?
stop within the clear distance ahead.
No. The safe speed is never faster than the posted speed limit Can drivers legally drive faster than the posted speed limit if conditions are good?
and may need to be slower depending on conditions.
15 mph. What is the standard speed limit in mobile home parks and some municipal parks in
Michigan?
25 mph. What is the standard speed limit in platted subdivisions and condominium complexes in
Michigan?
45 mph. If it is not posted for 45 mph, the normal speed limit What is the speed limit in a Michigan work zone if it is posted?
for that area applies.
55 mph. Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit on streets not designated as freeways
and on all highways?
70 mph maximum and 55 mph minimum What are the maximum and minimum speed limits on Michigan freeways unless posted
otherwise?
School buses and trucks are limited to 65 mph on freeways What are the freeway speed restrictions for school buses and trucks?
with a 70 mph limit, and 55 mph on freeways with speed limits
lower than 70 mph.
Fines are doubled for all moving violations. What happens to fines for moving violations in Michigan work zones?
Three points. In a construction zone, how many points are assessed for speeding 10 mph or less over
the posted speed limit?
Four points. In a construction zone, how many points are assessed for speeding more than 10 mph but
not more than 15 mph over the posted speed limit?
Five points. In a construction zone, how many points are assessed for speeding more than 15 mph
over the posted speed limit?
A fine of up to $7,500 and imprisonment of up to 15 years. In a work zone, what are the maximum penalties if you cause injury or death to a person?
