Michigan: Minor & Provisional Licensing Questions
11 real, verified Michigan driving-test questions on minor & provisional licensing, each with the correct answer and a full explanation below. Want to practice these interactively instead? Start a Minor & Provisional Licensing practice round.
1. In Michigan, how many moving-violation convictions within three years can bar a never-before-licensed applicant from getting a license?
Why: Michigan will not issue a license to a never-before-licensed applicant who has two or more moving-violation convictions on their record within the past three years.
2. In Michigan, how many hours of classroom instruction must Driver Education Segment 1 include?
Why: Michigan's Segment 1 driver education requires at least 24 hours of classroom instruction, plus 6 hours behind-the-wheel and 4 hours of observation, with a 70% minimum score on the Segment 1 state exam.
3. In Michigan, how many hours of supervised driving must a Level 1 Learner's License holder log before taking the driving skills test, and how many must be at night?
Why: Michigan requires a Level 1 permit holder to log at least 50 hours of supervised driving, including a minimum of 10 hours at night, before taking the driving skills test.
4. In Michigan, how long must a teen hold a Level 1 Learner's License before taking the driving skills test?
Why: Michigan requires a teen to hold a GDL Level 1 Learner's License for at least six months before taking the driving skills test.
5. In Michigan, how many days must a teen's driving record be free of violations, at-fault crashes, or suspensions before applying for a Level 2 Intermediate License?
Why: Michigan requires a clean driving record -- no violations, at-fault crashes, or suspensions -- for the 90 days immediately preceding a Level 2 Intermediate License application.
6. In Michigan, during what hours is an unsupervised Level 2 Intermediate License holder generally prohibited from driving?
Why: Michigan's Level 2 Intermediate License restricts driving between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless a supervising adult is present or the trip is to/from work or an authorized activity.
7. In Michigan, how many passengers under age 21 may an unsupervised Level 2 Intermediate License holder normally have in the vehicle?
Why: Michigan's Level 2 Intermediate License normally limits the driver to no more than one passenger under age 21, with exceptions for a supervising adult, immediate family, work, or an authorized activity.
8. In Michigan, under Kelsey's Law, may a GDL (under-18) driver use a cell phone while driving for a non-emergency reason?
Why: Michigan's Kelsey's Law bars GDL drivers from using a cell phone while driving except for genuine emergencies, with violations resulting in a civil infraction, fines, and/or community service.
9. In Michigan, how many consecutive violation-free months must a teen drive before qualifying for a Level 3 Full License?
Why: Michigan requires 12 consecutive months without a moving violation, at-fault crash, license suspension, or GDL restriction violation before a teen qualifies for a Level 3 Full License.
10. In Michigan, an applicant 18 or older who has never been licensed must practice with a licensed adult for at least how many days before the driving skills test?
Why: Michigan requires a never-before-licensed applicant age 18 or older to practice driving with a licensed adult for at least 30 days before taking the driving skills test.
11. In Michigan, what is the convenience fee for taking the written knowledge test online instead of at a Secretary of State office?
Why: Michigan charges a $6.50 convenience fee for taking the written knowledge test online rather than at a Secretary of State office, where it's free.
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