Tips for a Successful Road Test

Obtain and study the Driving Skills Test Study Guide. (You can download a PDF version from the State of Michigan here.)

Be sure to bring all the required documents. (See the sections below entitled “Things to Bring and Know”.) Make sure all numbers and information on your permit are legible. If they are not, please go to the Secretary of State and have a new one printed. If your driving log or proof of insurance is on a cell phone please screen shot all the pages or print out a hard copy. Not all cell phones have good service in Lawton.

Arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment.

Allow extra time for taking your test. Testing normally takes around one (1) hour.

The test vehicle should be one with which you are familiar and have used in your practice sessions.

Practice the maneuvers in the Driving Skills Test Study Guide. (Remember, you can download a PDF version from the State of Michigan here.) Maneuvers you may be tested on include left turns, yield signs, roundabouts and parallel parking.

Be sure the required safety equipment (such as seat belts, brake lights, headlights, airbags, and the braking system) is working on the vehicle you will be driving.