Michigan Permit Test (Segment 1 / SOS Knowledge Test) — All Questions

5 questions

Signs, Signals & Road Markings

A red, eight-sided sign requires a driver to:

  • a.Make a complete stop✓
  • b.Slow down only
  • c.Yield to trucks only
  • d.Merge left

A red octagon is a STOP sign; you must stop completely at the stop line or crosswalk before proceeding when safe. (Michigan: What Every Driver Must Know, signs)

Signs, Signals & Road Markings

A yellow, diamond-shaped sign usually means:

  • a.A hospital is nearby
  • b.A one-way street
  • c.Warning of a hazard or change ahead✓
  • d.A posted speed limit

Yellow diamond signs are warning signs that alert you to hazards or road changes ahead. (Michigan: What Every Driver Must Know, warning signs)

Signs, Signals & Road Markings

A steady yellow traffic light means:

  • a.The signal is about to turn red; prepare to stop✓
  • b.Speed up to beat the red
  • c.The light is out of order
  • d.Stop and stay stopped

A steady yellow warns that the light is about to turn red, so stop if you can do so safely. (Michigan: What Every Driver Must Know, signals)

Signs, Signals & Road Markings

A single broken (dashed) white line between lanes means:

  • a.The road ends ahead
  • b.You may change lanes when it is safe✓
  • c.Traffic moves in opposite directions
  • d.Passing is never allowed

A broken white line separates lanes going the same direction and may be crossed to change lanes when it is safe. (Michigan: What Every Driver Must Know, pavement markings)

Signs, Signals & Road Markings

A solid white line along the edge of the road marks:

  • a.A passing zone
  • b.A bike-only lane in all cases
  • c.The center of the road
  • d.The right edge of the traffic lane✓

A solid white edge line marks the right boundary of the roadway to help keep you in your lane. (Michigan: What Every Driver Must Know, pavement markings)

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