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Michigan Permit Test Retake Rules (2026)

What the Michigan Secretary of State publishes:

Not published by Michigan Secretary of State — see the rules
Wait
Online test: up to 2 attempts per calendar day
Attempts
The fee is paid for each online attempt
Retest fee
Verified against official records from Michigan SOS — online testing for adults on September 30, 2026.
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Michigan exam specifications

Michigan Knowledge Exam Specifications

  • Road signs: Separate section

Official Michigan Secretary of State Examination Notes:

  • A multiple-choice knowledge test plus a road-sign test, both required before a Temporary Instruction Permit.
  • Adults 18+ can take the same test online; failing ends testing for that day.
  • A passed knowledge test stays valid for one year.

Official Failure Rules in Michigan

From the Michigan Secretary of State:

  • Attempt limits: Online test: up to 2 attempts per calendar day
  • Retest fees: The fee is paid for each online attempt

How Michigan Compares

  • In Michigan, the road-sign section is scored separately from the rest of the knowledge test — one of 7 states.
  • Unlike 26 states, Michigan publishes no waiting period.
  • The Michigan Secretary of State publishes attempt limits, as do 17 other states.
  • A retest fee is published in 13 states, Michigan included.

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Retake Questions for Michigan

Official Michigan Secretary of State documentation does not mandate a specific waiting period between attempts; confirm with your local office before scheduling.

Online test: up to 2 attempts per calendar day. Verify current rules with the Michigan Secretary of State before booking.

The fee is paid for each online attempt. Verify current rules with the Michigan Secretary of State before booking.

Passing score requirements are determined by the Michigan Secretary of State. Consult official What Every Driver Must Know guidelines for specific score thresholds.

Michigan scores road signs separately from the general knowledge section; failing that section fails the entire exam.

Study from the official What Every Driver Must Know, which supplies every Michigan question. Practice road signs on their own, since they are graded separately.