Michigan DMV Driver License Knowledge Test Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Michigan DMV Driver License Knowledge Test Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 Michigan DMV Driver License Knowledge Test terms across 10 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the Michigan DMV Driver License Knowledge Test Vocabulary Game
Traffic controls
Pavement markings
Lane use and intersections
Sharing the road
Occupant protection
Impaired driving
Learner rules
Distracted driving
Speed limits
Emergencies and special situations
Sources for these terms (12)
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 1 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Chapter 2A · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Chapter 2B · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 3 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 4 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Drunk Driving (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Bicycle Safety (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Seat Belt Safety: Buckle Up America (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Teen Driving (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 7 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133), October 2025 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Michigan Vehicle Code, MCL 257.625, Operating motor vehicle while intoxicated · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the Michigan Permit Test Exam
The Michigan driver license knowledge test is a 50-question, multiple-choice exam administered by the Michigan Secretary of State (SOS). It is split into a 25-question road sign section and a 25-question traffic rules section, and applicants must score 80% overall, including at least 20 of 25 on each section. The test is based on the official booklet 'What Every Driver Must Know' and must be passed before a Temporary Instruction Permit is issued. Teens under 18 take it as part of the Graduated Driver Licensing system, while adults 18 and older may take it at a branch office or online.
Exam sponsor: Michigan Secretary of State. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
50 questions
Time Limit
No fixed time limit; scheduled at a Secretary of State office or taken online
Passing Score
80% (40 out of 50 questions correct)
Exam / Certification Fees
No fee at a Secretary of State office; $6.50 convenience fee online
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Michigan Permit Test vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the Michigan Permit Test vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 Michigan Permit Test terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the Michigan Permit Test terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Michigan Secretary of State content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the Michigan permit test?
The Michigan knowledge test has 50 multiple-choice questions, split into a 25-question road sign section and a 25-question traffic rules section. You must score 80% overall, which means at least 40 correct answers, and at least 20 of 25 on each section. The test is based on the official booklet 'What Every Driver Must Know.'
What score do I need to pass the Michigan knowledge test?
You need to score 80% to pass, meaning at least 40 of the 50 questions correct. Because the test has two sections, you must also score at least 20 out of 25 on the road sign section and 20 out of 25 on the traffic rules section. If you pass one section but fail the other, you only retake the failed section.