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MI DRIVER'S LICENSE WRITTEN TEST
STUDY GUIDE| ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Passing on the right: - correct-answer - When two or more lanes of traffic are
moving in the same direction, passing other vehicles in either lane is allowed.
However, slower moving vehicles should always stay in the lane farthest to the
right except when preparing to make a left turn.
When driving in the right lane, passing another vehicle should be done cautiously
as the driver of the other vehicle may not see you and may turn into your path.
Passing on the right of another vehicle by crossing the solid white line that marks
the edge of the roadway is prohibited even if the shoulder is paved or a bike lane
is present. It is also illegal to use a right-turn lane for passing.
Passing parked vehicles: - correct-answer - When driving past parked vehicles,
watch for vehicles that may pull out in front of you. Look for clues, such as a
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person in the driver's seat, exhaust coming from a tailpipe, illuminated brake
lights, a flashing turn signal, illuminated backup lights, or at parallel parking areas,
a vehicle's front wheels turning out. Watch for a vehicle door being opened in
front of you. Also, watch for pedestrians or bicyclists trying to cross the road
between parked vehicles.
Passing vehicles in slow-moving traffic lanes: - correct-answer - In some areas
with a long or steep grade, a slow-moving traffic lane may be provided to allow
vehicles that are unable to maintain the speed limit to travel without blocking
traffic. These slower-moving vehicles should move into the designated traffic
lane, allowing other vehicles to pass them in the second lane.
Entrance ramp - correct-answer - Merges into an acceleration lane allowing you
to increase your speed to match freeway traffic speed.
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Freeway Driving - correct-answer - Signal and check for freeway traffic by using
the vehicle's rearview and side-view mirrors and quick glances over your
shoulder. Choose a safe space to enter and then merge into traffic, yielding the
right-of-way to vehicles on the freeway. Do not count on other drivers to let you
in.
On a two-lane freeway, drive in the right lane except when passing, exiting to the
left, allowing another vehicle to merge onto the freeway, when the lanes are fully
occupied with heavily congested traffic or when emergency vehicles or
construction workers are on the shoulder.
On a freeway with three or more lanes of travel in the same direction, you may
drive in any lane, however, if driving at or near the minimum speed limit, drivers
should stay in the lane with the slower moving traffic.
Merge signs are placed near freeway entrances to alert you to traffic entering the
freeway. Always watch for vehicles merging onto the freeway. Adjusting your
speed or moving safely into another lane will allow drivers to enter the freeway
smoothly and safely.
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Always watch for drivers who suddenly slow down when approaching an exit or
swerve into the exit lane unexpectedly.
Leaving a freeway: - correct-answer - Most freeway exits have a special
deceleration lane to slow down in when exiting the freeway. Look ahead for exit
ramp signs you want and the lane you must use. Check in front, behind and to the
side for traffic. Signal your intention early and then move into the proper lane.
Avoid slowing down on the freeway when exiting. Wait until you are fully in the
deceleration lane before reducing your speed and then slow down gradually.
Many ramps have sharp curves, so it is important to obey the posted exit ramp
speed limit.
If you miss your exit ramp, never back up, turn around or use a median crossover.
Instead, drive to the next exit. Get back on the freeway and return to the exit you
want. Never use the crossover lane in the median. It is only for emergency and
Michigan Department of Transportation vehicles.
MI DRIVER'S LICENSE WRITTEN TEST
STUDY GUIDE| ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Passing on the right: - correct-answer - When two or more lanes of traffic are
moving in the same direction, passing other vehicles in either lane is allowed.
However, slower moving vehicles should always stay in the lane farthest to the
right except when preparing to make a left turn.
When driving in the right lane, passing another vehicle should be done cautiously
as the driver of the other vehicle may not see you and may turn into your path.
Passing on the right of another vehicle by crossing the solid white line that marks
the edge of the roadway is prohibited even if the shoulder is paved or a bike lane
is present. It is also illegal to use a right-turn lane for passing.
Passing parked vehicles: - correct-answer - When driving past parked vehicles,
watch for vehicles that may pull out in front of you. Look for clues, such as a
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person in the driver's seat, exhaust coming from a tailpipe, illuminated brake
lights, a flashing turn signal, illuminated backup lights, or at parallel parking areas,
a vehicle's front wheels turning out. Watch for a vehicle door being opened in
front of you. Also, watch for pedestrians or bicyclists trying to cross the road
between parked vehicles.
Passing vehicles in slow-moving traffic lanes: - correct-answer - In some areas
with a long or steep grade, a slow-moving traffic lane may be provided to allow
vehicles that are unable to maintain the speed limit to travel without blocking
traffic. These slower-moving vehicles should move into the designated traffic
lane, allowing other vehicles to pass them in the second lane.
Entrance ramp - correct-answer - Merges into an acceleration lane allowing you
to increase your speed to match freeway traffic speed.
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Freeway Driving - correct-answer - Signal and check for freeway traffic by using
the vehicle's rearview and side-view mirrors and quick glances over your
shoulder. Choose a safe space to enter and then merge into traffic, yielding the
right-of-way to vehicles on the freeway. Do not count on other drivers to let you
in.
On a two-lane freeway, drive in the right lane except when passing, exiting to the
left, allowing another vehicle to merge onto the freeway, when the lanes are fully
occupied with heavily congested traffic or when emergency vehicles or
construction workers are on the shoulder.
On a freeway with three or more lanes of travel in the same direction, you may
drive in any lane, however, if driving at or near the minimum speed limit, drivers
should stay in the lane with the slower moving traffic.
Merge signs are placed near freeway entrances to alert you to traffic entering the
freeway. Always watch for vehicles merging onto the freeway. Adjusting your
speed or moving safely into another lane will allow drivers to enter the freeway
smoothly and safely.
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Always watch for drivers who suddenly slow down when approaching an exit or
swerve into the exit lane unexpectedly.
Leaving a freeway: - correct-answer - Most freeway exits have a special
deceleration lane to slow down in when exiting the freeway. Look ahead for exit
ramp signs you want and the lane you must use. Check in front, behind and to the
side for traffic. Signal your intention early and then move into the proper lane.
Avoid slowing down on the freeway when exiting. Wait until you are fully in the
deceleration lane before reducing your speed and then slow down gradually.
Many ramps have sharp curves, so it is important to obey the posted exit ramp
speed limit.
If you miss your exit ramp, never back up, turn around or use a median crossover.
Instead, drive to the next exit. Get back on the freeway and return to the exit you
want. Never use the crossover lane in the median. It is only for emergency and
Michigan Department of Transportation vehicles.
