1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
All tests
/
 
 
 
 
 
Advertisement
Based on official Michigan exam questions

MI CDL General Knowledge Exam Simulator 2025

  • Perfect for first-time and renewal CDL/CLP applicants, and those adding endorsements.

Welcome to our Michigan CDL General Knowledge Exam Simulator. This intuitive tool can help you prepare for the official CDL General Knowledge (permit) test, which is a necessary step to obtain a commercial driver’s license. You must answer 50 multiple-choice questions and score at least 80% to pass. How well do you know pre-trip inspections, safe driving practices, traffic laws, and emergency procedures? When you’re out there delivering hazardous cargo on Michigan’s roads, even small mistakes can be disastrous. You must be professional at all times, as commercial driving involves a lot of responsibility. As you begin your learning phase, please dedicate at least several weeks to your studies. During this time, you should read the official Michigan commercial driver license handbook (Michigan CDL Handbook 2025) at least once. Use our other CDL practice tests to strengthen your knowledge, and when you’re ready, see if you can pass the official exam by practicing with our simulator.

To simulate the official testing experience, we recommend avoiding any external help. Cheating will not be tolerated at the DOS office, so there’s no point in creating a false sense of security with this simulator. Just like at the official exam, you will not receive any help or insight from our simulator. Instead, the questions you get wrong will be automatically added to your personal Challenge Bank™. Please visit this section to identify areas that need improvement and learn from your mistakes. We understand how difficult it is to master the various aspects of commercial driving theory. That is why we have omitted any timer from our simulator, allowing you to finish each session at your own pace. Read every question twice and only select an answer when you’re confident in your choice. There is no countdown to pressure you, but please keep in mind that the official exam will be timed.

Becoming a safe and responsible commercial driver requires time and effort. We’ll make this goal achievable for you, but you must adopt a smarter approach to studying this subject. Use our Michigan CDL General Knowledge Exam Simulator as the last step before going to the DOS office to take the official exam.

5 min to complete
Available in EN and ES
MI commercial driver's license
Real exam-style pitfalls you’ll practice:
Common Traps
Distractors
Trick Wording
Double Negatives
This test is a Premium member exclusive. You'll get

All 650 exam-like questions specific to Michigan

Interactive learning with AI personal tutor

Unique 360° Virtual Road Simulations

Get your money back if you don’t pass

Authored and curated by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S.

Chief Educational Researcher (ACES member)
Methodology & Editorial Policy
Last verified for accuracy: October 2025 (reviewed weekly)

What to expect on the actual MI permit test

50

questions

40

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

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

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

An Official & Trusted Partner in Driver Education

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™

Our trademarked system automatically saves questions you miss, creating personalized tests that target your weak spots until you’ve mastered the material.

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.

Ask AI Coach
Hi there! I'm Officer Frank