Turning — Michigan Permit Test

Turning on the Michigan permit test — 8 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

Always use your turn signal when turning.

A signal tells everyone around you what you are about to do before you do it.

Always use your turn signal when turning.

What Every Driver Must Know, p.33

Hand signals for left turn, right turn and stop are used today mainly by motorcyclists, scooter and moped riders, and bicyclists.

Riders of two-wheelers often have no turn signals, so drivers need to know the hand signals.

Today these hand signals are used primarily by motorcyclists, scooter and moped riders, and bicyclists.

What Every Driver Must Know, p.33

When making a right turn, follow the general curve of the curb and do not stray into other lanes.

Swinging wide on a right turn puts you in another lane's path.

Follow the general curve of the curb as you make your right turn. Do not stray into other lanes.

What Every Driver Must Know, p.34

When multiple turn lanes are present, complete your turn by entering the lane that corresponds to your turn lane.

Drifting into another lane while turning cuts off the driver turning beside you.

When multiple right-turn lanes are present, complete your turn by entering the lane that corresponds to your turn lane.

What Every Driver Must Know, p.34

Be aware that trucks and buses need more space to make a right turn.

A long vehicle's rear wheels cut inside the path of its front wheels on a turn.

Be aware that trucks and buses need more space to make a right turn.

What Every Driver Must Know, p.34

While waiting to turn left, keep your front wheels pointed straight ahead until you start your turn.

If you are hit from behind with your wheels turned, you get pushed into oncoming traffic.

Keep your front wheels pointed straight ahead until you start your turn.

What Every Driver Must Know, p.34

To change into the left lane, look for traffic behind you and on your left with a head check, turn on your left signal and move over carefully.

Mirrors miss part of the lane next to you, and a quick look over your shoulder catches what they miss.

Left lane: Look for traffic behind you and on your left with a head check, turn on your left-turn signal and carefully move into the left lane.

What Every Driver Must Know, p.34

Always look carefully for vehicles that may be hidden behind or alongside other vehicles, and take special care with motorcyclists, scooter riders and bicyclists.

A small vehicle can be completely hidden by a car beside it until it is right in front of you.

Always look carefully for vehicles that may be concealed behind or alongside other vehicles.

What Every Driver Must Know, p.34

On the test

When must you use your turn signal?

Every time you turn. A signal tells everyone around you what you are about to do before you do it. What Every Driver Must Know, p.33: “Always use your turn signal when turning.”

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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.