Passing on the right — Michigan Permit Test

Passing on the right on the Michigan permit test — 3 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

Passing on the right is allowed, but never by driving on the shoulder or off the road.

The shoulder is for emergencies and stopped cars, not a passing lane.

Passing a vehicle on the right is allowed but don’t drive on the shoulder or off the road to do so.

What Every Driver Must Know, p.32

You may pass on the right on a two-lane road when there is enough room and the vehicle you want to pass is turning left.

A car stopped to turn left leaves room on its right, and you can go around it safely.

When there is enough room on a two-lane road and the vehicle you want to pass is turning left.

What Every Driver Must Know, p.32

You may pass on the right on a one-way street with more than one lane, or on a roadway with two or more lanes in each direction.

With more than one lane going your way, a right-hand lane is a normal travel lane.

On a one-way street with more than one lane.

What Every Driver Must Know, p.32

On the test

Passing on the right is allowed, but where may you not drive to do it?

On the shoulder or off the road. The shoulder is for emergencies and stopped cars, not a passing lane. What Every Driver Must Know, p.32: “Passing a vehicle on the right is allowed but don’t drive on the shoulder or off the road to do so.”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against What Every Driver Must Know, published by the Michigan Department of State, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-10-03.