Michigan Permit Practice Test 2026: Segment 1 state exam
Free Michigan permit practice test: official facts from MDOS, questions written from the official What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133).
- 80 questions
- 70% pass mark
- $25 fee, GDL Level 1 Learner's License
- 14¾ minimum age
Adults 18 and older take a separate Secretary of State knowledge test (with a road sign test), whose question count and pass mark are not published.
- Facts checked October 13, 2026
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Official facts from MDOS
| Official exam name | Segment 1 state exam (teens, for the GDL Level 1 Learner's License)written driver knowledge test with road sign test (18 and older, for the Temporary Instruction Permit) |
|---|---|
| Run by | Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State) official page |
| Number of questions | 80 |
| Pass mark | 70% |
| Time limit | None published by MDOS |
| Fee | $25 — GDL Level 1 Learner's LicenseGDL Level 1 Learner's License: 'A licensing fee of $25 will be due.' The Segment 1 state exam is taken in the driver education course (course price set by the provider, not by the state). Adults 18+: knowledge test free at a Secretary of State office, $6.50 online (convenience + card fee); $25 TIP fee. |
| Minimum age | 14¾ |
| Where to book | MDOS test booking and locations (official site) |
The Michigan Segment 1 state exam (teens, for the GDL Level 1 Learner's License) has 80 questions; you need 70% to pass, per MDOS; questions come from the official What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133) (October 2025).
Source: Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State) official pages, checked October 13, 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | At a Secretary of State office with a parent or guardian: Segment 1 Certificate of Completion, proof of a valid Social Security number (or letter of ineligibility), proof of U.S. citizenship or legal presence, proof of identity, and proof of Michigan residency (form SOS-428); vision test and photo. Pre-apply when scheduling the office visit. |
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| Retake | Segment 1 state exam: no waiting period stated. Adult SOS knowledge test: 'Failure to get a passing score terminates the testing process and the applicant must reschedule to take the test again on a different day.' |
| Attempts | Segment 1 (MDOS Driver Education Curriculum Guide): a student below 70 percent 'may retake the test up to two times' (three attempts in all), using a different test version. Adult SOS knowledge test: no attempt cap stated; a passed test is valid for one year. |
| Languages | SOS: the knowledge test 'is available in English and a number of foreign languages, in both an audio and a written format'. Manual: 'Original driver's license tests are available in many foreign languages in electronic, paper, or audio formats'; foreign-language interpreters may be used on all written tests except CDL. Manual also published in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Dari, French, Pashto, Swahili and Vietnamese. No language information found for the Segment 1 state exam. |
| Road signs | US road signs as shown in What Every Driver Must Know; the adult SOS knowledge test 'includes a road sign test'. |
| Handbook | What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133) — October 2025 (SOS-133 Rev. 10/2025) read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 13, 2026 |
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Michigan Segment 1 state exam: common questions
How many questions are on the Michigan permit test?
The Michigan Segment 1 state exam has 80 questions, per MDOS.
What is the pass mark for the Michigan permit test?
You need 70% to pass, per MDOS.
Is the Michigan permit test hard?
You need 56 of 80 (70%) to pass, so in the official 80-question format you can get at most 24 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133) (October 2025) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the Michigan permit test cost?
$25 — GDL Level 1 Learner's License, per MDOS.
Is there a free Michigan permit practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Michigan Segment 1 state exam practice tests for 2026, each with 80 questions and the official pass mark of 56 of 80 (70%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Official handbook
Segment 1 state exam questions come from the official What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133). Read the What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133) on the official site.
Last updated October 13, 2026. Facts checked against Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State) official pages. This site is independent and is not run by MDOS.