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Michigan practice permit test: question count and passing score
Updated October 2026
This page describes the Road Ready MI practice test — 50 questions, 40 correct to pass (80%). It is built to match the SOS written test format, but the SOS can change the real exam at any time. Confirm the current format on the SOS site before your test day.
Test format at a glance
What topics are covered?
The questions cover eight topic groups — road signs, right-of-way, speed limits, parking, seat belts, alcohol and drug rules, safe driving (following distance, weather, skids), and sharing the road with motorcycles and bicycles. State-specific questions test the local numbers: highway speed limit, BAC for under-21 drivers, minimum liability insurance, school-zone speed limits.
Retake rules
Retake rules are set by SOS and change over time — check the current rule on the SOS website before scheduling your next attempt.
Documents to bring
Document requirements are set by the SOS and vary by applicant. Use the SOS checklist as the source of truth — typically identity, Social Security number, residency proof and (when applicable) parental consent. The exact list and how many of each category you need is published on the SOS site.
How to prepare
- Read the official Michigan driver handbook on the SOS site.
- Work through the practice questions on Road Ready MI one topic at a time.
- Use the exam simulator to time yourself and build stamina.
- Re-read the explanation for any question you miss.
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