Michigan Lanes & Turns practice test
Practice lane markings, turns, passing and merging: 41 questions based on the What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133), 13 of them on Michigan's own rules.
Key Michigan facts: Lanes & Turns
A Michigan Left is an indirect left turn made with a U-turn at a median crossover. Chapter 5, Michigan Lefts, p. 48 Traffic barred from a direct left turn continues past the intersection and turns left into the median crossover. Chapter 5, Michigan Lefts, p. 48 An unmarked median crossover should be treated as a single-lane crossover. Chapter 5, Michigan Lefts, p. 48 On an interstate or full-access controlled freeway, you must generally use the right-hand lane. Chapter 4, Lane usage, pp. 32-33 On a freeway with three or more lanes, you may use any lane, but stay with slower traffic if near the minimum speed. Chapter 7, Freeway driving, pp. 60-61 Sample Lanes & Turns questions
How should you treat an unmarked median crossover on a Michigan road?
As a place to park As a two-lane crossover As a single-lane crossover As closed to all cars Show the answer
As a single-lane crossover
Some are wide, but that room is for larger vehicles. Only markings such as arrows and ONLY lettering show two turning lanes.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133, Rev. 10/2025), Chapter 5, Michigan Lefts, p. 48
Why is extra caution needed when passing in the center lane of a Michigan three-lane road?
Approaching vehicles may move into it too It always ends at a stop sign It is reserved for trucks Its speed limit is 25 mph Show the answer
Approaching vehicles may move into it too
If you and an approaching vehicle enter the center lane together, a serious crash could happen. A lane marked for left turns only can't be used for passing.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133, Rev. 10/2025), Chapter 4, Passing on the left, pp. 31-32
When may a motorcycle use a Michigan HOV lane?
Only with a passenger Only outside peak hours Never At any time Show the answer
At any time
Motorcycles may use HOV lanes at any time, whatever the number of riders.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133, Rev. 10/2025), Chapter 7, Freeway driving, pp. 60-61
How is a left turn only center lane marked in Michigan?
Double white lines on both edges Broken yellow outer lines, solid white inner lines Solid white outer lines, broken white inner lines Solid yellow outer lines, broken yellow inner lines Show the answer
Solid yellow outer lines, broken yellow inner lines
Each outside edge has a solid yellow line, with broken yellow lines on the inside. Left turns can be made from either direction.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133, Rev. 10/2025), Chapter 5, Left turn only center lane, p. 48
When passing on a Michigan two-lane road, how far from an oncoming vehicle must you be back in your lane?
Before you get within 20 feet Before you get within 50 feet Before you get within 1 mile Before you get within 200 feet Show the answer
Before you get within 200 feet
Be back in your own lane before you come within 200 feet of any oncoming vehicle.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133, Rev. 10/2025), Chapter 4, Passing on the left, pp. 31-32
What is a Michigan Left?
A left turn on red from any lane A left turn from the far right lane A left turn across a double yellow line An indirect left turn using a median crossover Show the answer
An indirect left turn using a median crossover
Intersections with Michigan Lefts don't allow traditional left turns. Drivers go past or turn right, then make a U-turn at a crossover.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133, Rev. 10/2025), Chapter 5, Michigan Lefts, p. 48
At a Michigan Left, you can't turn left at the intersection. On the divided highway, what do you do?
Make a right, then cross the median at the intersection Turn left anyway from the center lane Go past it and turn left into the median crossover Back up to the last side street Show the answer
Go past it and turn left into the median crossover
Continue past the intersection and turn left into the crossover. When traffic clears, turn left and continue, or turn right at the road you wanted.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133, Rev. 10/2025), Chapter 5, Michigan Lefts, p. 48
On a Michigan interstate with only two lanes in your direction, which lane must you generally use?
The left-hand lane Any lane you like The middle lane The right-hand lane Show the answer
The right-hand lane
The right-hand lane is the rule. The left lane is for listed exceptions, such as congestion, bad weather or a hazard.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133, Rev. 10/2025), Chapter 4, Lane usage, pp. 32-33
May you use a Michigan bicycle lane to make a right turn?
Yes, if no cyclist is close Yes, at any intersection No, that is illegal Yes, if you signal first Show the answer
No, that is illegal
Bicycle lanes are reserved for bicyclists and can't be used for driving, passing, right turns, parking or pulling over.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133, Rev. 10/2025), Chapter 5, Bicycle lanes, p. 47
Which vehicles may use a median crossover on a Michigan freeway?
Any vehicle that missed its exit Trucks and buses only Emergency and MDOT vehicles only Any vehicle after signaling Show the answer
Emergency and MDOT vehicles only
If you miss your exit, drive to the next one instead of backing up, turning around or using the crossover.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133, Rev. 10/2025), Chapter 7, Leaving a freeway, p. 61
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We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133) (Revised October 2025 edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
DMV Decoded is an independent guide, not a government agency. This practice test is not connected to the Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State), and your actual test will have different questions. Study the handbook, and check the agency's website for current rules.
