Michigan supervised driving: 50 hours, 10 at night.

Everything a Michigan parent needs in one place — required practice hours, night-driving rules, permit age, and what the written test looks like — plus a free log that keeps the hours straight.

What Michigan actually requires

Requirements summarized from the official Michigan driver handbook.

The Michigan graduated licensing path

  1. Level 1 learner license — from age 14.75

    Requirements: Complete Segment 1 driver education and pass the knowledge and vision tests. Log 50 supervised hours, including 10 at night.

    Restrictions: A licensed parent, guardian, or designated adult 21+ must ride with you at all times.

  2. Level 2 intermediate license — from age 16

    Requirements: Hold Level 1 at least 6 months, complete Segment 2 driver education and the 50 logged hours, and pass the road skills test.

    Restrictions: No driving 10 p.m.-5 a.m. and no more than one passenger under 21, with limited exceptions for work, school, or when a parent rides along.

  3. Level 3 full license — from age 17

    Requirements: Hold Level 2 at least 6 months with a clean record and no at-fault crashes.

    Restrictions: None specific to age.

Michigan laws your teen will be tested on

Michigan: Click It or Ticket

Michigan police may stop a vehicle solely because someone is not buckled up. All front seat occupants must be belted, and younger passengers must be belted no matter where they sit.

Michigan's Basic Speed Law

In Michigan the legal speed is whatever is "careful and prudent" for conditions — never faster than the posted limit, and often slower. In most work zones the limit drops to 45 mph.

Michigan: no hand-held phones for anyone

Michigan bans hand-held phone use for every driver, including calls, texting, and reading. Emergencies such as reporting a crash are the only exceptions.

Michigan School Bus & Pedestrian Rules

Do not pass a school bus that has stopped to load or unload passengers while its red lights are flashing. Always yield to pedestrians, including those in marked crosswalks and children near or in a school-zone crosswalk when school is in session.

Michigan Move Over & Emergency Scenes

When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle, slow down at least 10 mph below the posted speed limit and move over one lane if traffic and conditions allow. If you cannot move over, proceed cautiously and leave as much space as possible.

Michigan Right-of-Way Rules

At a roundabout, yield to traffic approaching from the left, including bicyclists and pedestrians; vehicles already in the roundabout have the right of way. Stay right of the center island, avoid changing lanes, and signal when exiting.

A real Michigan practice question

If you are under age 21, when does your Michigan driver’s license expire?

A Michigan driver’s license issued to someone under age 21 expires on the license holder’s 21st birthday.

Michigan driving practice questions, answered

How many supervised driving hours does Michigan require?
Michigan requires 50 supervised driving hours, including 10 hours after dark.
What counts as a night driving hour in Michigan?
Driving between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. local time counts toward the 10-hour night requirement.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Michigan?
A Michigan learner's permit can be issued starting at age 14.75.
How many questions are on the Michigan written test?
The Michigan knowledge exam has 50 questions and requires 80% correct to pass.
Does NextDriver Prep have Michigan practice questions?
Yes — 61 practice questions written from the official Michigan driver handbook, with explanations for every answer.
How should we track the 50 hours?
Log each drive the same day it happens. NextDriver Prep's free log records date, duration, day/night split, and conditions, and totals your progress toward Michigan's 50 hours automatically.
Is the Michigan driving log free?
Yes. The supervised driving log is free forever, with no card required. The Family Plan adds lessons, coaching scripts, hazard training, and Kai the AI co-pilot.
Does NextDriver Prep submit our log to the state?
No. NextDriver Prep helps your family track and organize practice. The Michigan licensing agency decides permit and license eligibility.
What restrictions apply during the Level 1 learner license stage in Michigan?
A licensed parent, guardian, or designated adult 21+ must ride with you at all times.
What restrictions apply during the Level 2 intermediate license stage in Michigan?
No driving 10 p.m.-5 a.m. and no more than one passenger under 21, with limited exceptions for work, school, or when a parent rides along.
What restrictions apply during the Level 3 full license stage in Michigan?
None specific to age.

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