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Michigan permit test: construction zones, passing, lanes and freeways

Work zones and merging, passing on the left and right, lane use, changing lanes, entering and leaving freeways, fatigue and cruise control. 20 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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Rules to remember10 key construction zones, passing, lanes and freeways rulesShow the rules
  1. Fines are doubled for all moving violations in work zones, and speeding there also brings extra points. (p. 41)
  2. In a work zone, speeding 10 mph or less over the posted limit brings three points. (p. 41)
  3. Passing on the right is allowed on a one-way street with more than one lane, but never by driving on the shoulder. (p. 46)
  4. Do not pass within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing, even where the center line would otherwise allow it. (p. 46)
  5. When being passed, do not increase your speed or race the passing driver; let them complete the pass safely. (p. 46)
  6. You must return to your lane before you get within 200 feet of any oncoming vehicle. (p. 46)
  7. Avoid slowing on the freeway itself. (p. 75)
  8. If you miss your exit, never back up, turn around or use a median crossover; drive to the next exit and come back. (p. 75)
  9. The merging vehicle must yield to traffic on the freeway and adjust its speed and position to merge safely. (p. 75)
  10. Do not rely on coffee or stay-awake drugs; stop and take a 10-minute break at least every two hours. (p. 76)

Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.

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Sample construction zones, passing, lanes and freeways questions

  1. 1.You see a road agency maintenance truck with flashing green lights. What should you do?

    • AStop until the truck moves on
    • BSlow down and drive with caution
    • CPass it quickly to get clear
    • DPull onto the shoulder
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    ✓ B. Slow down and drive with caution

    Flashing green lights on a state or local maintenance vehicle mean road work is under way: slow down and drive with caution.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133) (October 2025), page 41

  2. 2.On a two-lane freeway, which lane should you normally drive in?

    • AThe left lane
    • BThe lane with less traffic
    • CEither lane equally
    • DThe right lane
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    ✓ D. The right lane

    On a two-lane freeway, drive in the right lane except when passing, exiting left, letting a vehicle merge, in heavy congestion, or when emergency vehicles or workers are on the shoulder.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133) (October 2025), page 75

  3. 3.You are caught going 8 mph over the posted limit in a construction zone. How many points are assessed?

    • A3 points
    • B4 points
    • C2 points
    • D5 points
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    ✓ A. 3 points

    In a work zone, speeding 10 mph or less over the posted limit brings three points.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133) (October 2025), page 41

  4. 4.The center line on your side is solid yellow, but the road ahead looks clear. May you pass the slow car in front?

    • ANo, do not pass here
    • BYes, if no car is coming
    • CYes, if you are quick
    • DOnly if you honk first
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    ✓ A. No, do not pass here

    A solid yellow line on your half of the road means no passing, even when the road ahead looks empty.

    Source: What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133) (October 2025), page 46