Michigan permit test 2026: questions, passing score and retakes
Updated October 2026
Our simulator uses 50 questions and a passing target of 40/50. It combines the sets you can access. Practice questions are original educational examples, not the agency’s actual exam.
Test format
50questions in this practice exam
40/50passing target in this practice exam
What the test covers
We group the questions into eight topics, each with free practice questions and explanations:
Document requirements, fees, age rules and appointment booking differ by situation and change over time. Check them on the official SOS site before you go: michigan.gov.
Michigan adults aged 18 and over can take the knowledge test online or at a Secretary of State office. The office test is free; the published online convenience fee is $6.50. The online process requires a computer, keyboard, mouse and webcam. Passing results remain valid for one year. Adults then apply for a Temporary Instruction Permit and practice under supervision; the teen graduated-license route is separate. Our practice exam uses 50 questions with an 80% target.
Use the official checklist for identity, residency and any Social Security documentation applicable to your application.
If applying as a minor, check parent consent, education and supervised-driving requirements.
Check the current fee schedule and accepted payment methods on the agency website. Agency fees are separate from this practice website’s optional $4.99 purchase.
Check whether your knowledge test needs an appointment and whether online or third-party testing is available for your age.
Confirm the language and accommodation options for the real test. Translated practice questions do not guarantee a test in that language.