02-07-2025
Michigan Secretary of State now offering online driver's license testing for adults
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Eligible Michigan drivers now have the option to take the written driver's license knowledge test online.
The Michigan Secretary of State says this test can be completed on the State of Michigan's . Passing this test is the first step in obtaining a temporary instruction permit.
'Government should work for the people, meeting Michiganders where they are and providing convenient service that fits into their daily lives,' said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in a news release sent to 6 News.
'Since 2019, our department has more than doubled the number of services available online, and now most visitors to our branch offices are in and out in 20 minutes or less. The new online driver's license testing option is just the latest example of our work to make our services more accessible, efficient, and convenient for the people of Michigan.'
The online 'Know to Drive' driver's license test is the same one currently administered on computer kiosks at Michigan Secretary of State branch offices and is available in multiple languages.
Benson says the online exam includes a multiple-choice test and a road sign test. Eligible Michigan residents aged 18 and over are required to verify proof of identity with a Social Security number or proof of legal presence.
Michigan adults who pass the test and pay the online registration fee must visit a branch office to receive their operator's temporary instruction permit.
After obtaining their permit, the driver can practice driving under the supervision of a licensed adult and will be eligible to take the driving skills test after 30 days.
Michigan is the latest state to offer an online driver's license testing option, joining states like Ohio, Wisconsin, Colorado, and California.
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