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Free Michigan SOS Written Test Study Guide 2025

Average pass rate for driving tests in Michigan: 61%.
Average pass rate for this test: 70%.
Easy
Score distribution:
90-100=>0%
80-89=>0%
70-79=>66%
60-69=>34%
<60%=>0%
Avg. first-try score: 75%

In Michigan, the Secretary of State (SOS) oversees the licensing process and publishes the official Michigan Driver’s Manual (Michigan DMV Handbook (MI Driver's Manual) 2025). This resource helps aspiring drivers build their knowledge and prepare for the official knowledge test, a written exam consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions. To pass, you must score 70% or higher. As you begin your learning phase, you shouldn’t study driving theory only to achieve a passing score. During this time, you build the foundation of a lifelong skill. We’ll help you become a safe and responsible driver, but you must develop and consistently follow a daily study routine.

Our Michigan SOS Written Test Study Guide practice test includes 20 questions about road signs, safe driving practices, and traffic laws. It is designed to closely reflect the content and format of the official exam. This practice test is not timed, so you can take as long as you need to review each question before you select an answer.

Each question comes with immediate feedback, which is provided after you select an answer. If you choose incorrectly, you can learn from your mistake as soon as it occurs. We provide a detailed explanation that helps you understand the reasoning behind the correct answer. Turn every mistake into a learning opportunity and note this explanation down in a notebook or notebook app.

Tricky exam topics covered here:
Road Signs
Lane Lines & Markings
Traffic Lights
Free Michigan SOS Written Test Study Guide 2025
MI SOS driver's license
Based on the official MI Driver HandbookHandbook‑based (2025) + exam‑taker feedback
18 MI students practicing now
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Accuracy & authorship

Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher at Driving-Tests.org

Reviewed for legal and handbook accuracy:

Steven Litvintchouk

M.S., Chief Educational Researcher (ACES member)

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Andrei Zakhareuski, Co-founder & CEO at Driving-Tests.org

Test design and learning experience oversight:

Andrei Zakhareuski

Co-founder & CEO, Driving-Tests.org

How to use this practice test

  1. Start here. One of 4 free Michigan tests. Read explanations as you go.
  2. Cover more ground. All tests have different questions - no repeats.
  3. Finish strong. Try the Exam Simulator for a full-length run.

Why this works

  • Exam-like questions from the current handbook + real test-taker patterns. Explanations cite the manual.
  • AI Assistant explains tricky items in plain language.
  • Performance Insights show your weak topics and what to study next.
  • Challenge Bank™ saves your mistakes for targeted practice.

Actual SOS permit test: What to expect?

The Michigan permit test has 50 questions. You must get 40 correct (80%) to pass.
  • Where: Any Michigan SOS office (find locations)
  • Bring: ID + SSN + residency proof + permit/license fee (see checklist)
  • If you fail: Retake on a different day.
  • Commonly missed: basic vehicle maintenance and pre-drive checks, legal blood alcohol limits and DUI rules.
  • Ready to schedule? Book your MI SOS appointment

About the Michigan learner permit

The voice-over option is one of the most notable features of this practice test. Once activated, an artificial voice reads the questions and answer choices aloud. Whether studying in a distracting environment or preferring auditory learning, this feature can help you stay focused and retain more information.

Obtaining a learner’s license in Michigan is a major milestone. We know you’re eager to get behind the wheel of your favorite vehicle, but you must do so with the proper credentials. Our Michigan SOS Written Test Study Guide practice test can get you there faster by teaching you driving theory and helping you build the knowledge and confidence necessary to become a skilled driver.

We know what it takes to pass. And we’ve got the proof.

Driver’s Ed is - nobody wants to set foot inside the SOS. That’s why millions of learners trust us for simple, visual, effective prep.

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We are an officially recognized FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training provider and a proud partner to over 2,500 libraries. We work with safety organizations like GHSA and the National Safety Council to help create safer roads for everyone.

A smarter way to study

Challenge Bank™

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AI-powered feedback

Get smarter as you study. Our new AI-powered feedback provides detailed, question-level insights to help you understand the why behind each answer.

Interactive handbook

Go beyond the boring black-and-white manual. Our interactive handbook lets you read, listen with an MP3 audio version, or even chat with it to find the information you need, faster.