State Driving Test (Michigan) Questions
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Traction loss that is difficult to identify quickly ✔✔Hydroplane
Most common following distance 55 mph or less ✔✔3 seconds
Rumble strips alert driver
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State Driving Test (Michigan) Questions
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Traction loss that is difficult to identify quickly ✔✔Hydroplane
Most common following distance 55 mph or less ✔✔3 seconds
Rumble strips alert drivers of ✔✔Approaching hazard (or going off the road)
When being tailgated you need greater space in _____ of you ✔✔front
The best way to control consequences to avoid a collision is to ✔✔brake or accelerate quickly.
Aggressive drivers frequently ✔✔take risks.
When parallel parking when do you turn left? ✔✔When the front bumper clears the rear bumper.
The 4-Second Rule estimates ✔✔total stopping distance.
A thin layer of ice is called ✔✔black ice.
It takes _ seconds for your eyes to readjust from bright lights. ✔✔5
If you're tired, should you drive? ✔✔No.
Airbags are designed to be used with ✔✔seatbelts.
To pass a vehicle at 60 mph it takes __ seconds. ✔✔19
The advantage of the following at 3 seconds is ✔✔being able to see around the vehicle, being
able to pass the vehicle, etc.
What type of turn takes the longest to complete? ✔✔Right turn
What should you do if your brakes fail? ✔✔Pump the brakes, and then apply the emergency
brake.
What is the safest turnabout? ✔✔Backing into a driveway on the right.
Head restraints protect you from _____ collisions. ✔✔rear-end
Uncontrolled intersections are treated as a ✔✔yield.
______ indicate that your tires need to be replaced. ✔✔Wearbars
A stale green light is about to change to a _____ light. ✔✔yellow
You must stop no closer than ___ feet from a railroad crossing. ✔✔15
You must stop no closer than ___ feet from a school bus with its light flashing ✔✔20
Proper hand position for cars with airbags is ✔✔9 to 3 or 8 to 4.
_________ type drugs slow your body down. ✔✔Depressant
__ is the level for legal intoxication for alcohol. ✔✔.08
When a police officer has someone stopped on the highway you should ✔✔move to the left lane.
When is it best to deal with distractions? ✔✔Prior to driving.
How do you avoid missing your exit? ✔✔Plan ahead.
Rural roadways change often and ______ is most important. ✔✔speed control
Tire blowouts are treated like a ✔✔skid.
A point of conflict is ✔✔the point of which you meet something.
Night driving requires you to ✔✔drive at a safe speed at a distance that you can see.
A flashing X over a lane means ✔✔it is about to close.
Air turbulence and cross winds can ✔✔move you to another lane.
What is the meaning of a flashing red light? ✔✔Stop fully.
What is the meaning of a yellow flashing light? ✔✔Proceed with caution.
What is the Michigan's Basic Speed Law? ✔✔The safe speeds for conditions.
What is the minimum speed limit on the expressway? ✔✔55 mph
What is the meaning of a steady green arrow? ✔✔The lane can in turn in the direction of which
the arrow is pointing.
From what lane position should a left turn be made? ✔✔The furthest left lane.
The purpose of traffics signs are to ____, ____, & ______. ✔✔regulate, guide, warn
A solid yellow line on your side means ✔✔no passing.
A pennant shaped sign means ✔✔no passing.
A round sign means ✔✔railroad crossing.
Normally you signal __ feet before you turn. ✔✔100
You should signal ____ before turning in a country road. ✔✔1/4 mile
When backing your eyes should be ✔✔looking behind you.
How far can you leave a parked car from a curb? ✔✔1 foot.
If your car skids to the right, then you should steer ✔✔to the right.
What is the best braking method on ice? ✔✔Soft & slow.
Who has the right of way when making a left hand turn? ✔✔Oncoming traffic.
When driving in the right lane of the expressway you should expect ✔✔people entering and
exiting.
30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise your ____ should be turned on. ✔✔lights
There tends to be a lot of ice on ____ & ____. ✔✔bridges, overpasses
What is meant by 'implied consent?' ✔✔Taking a test for alcohol.
When should you abort a pass? ✔✔Prior to reaching the car.
If you are following a car on a gravel road, then you should increase ✔✔following distance.
What is 'minimizing?' ✔✔Reducing the risk of a situation; increasing following distance
What is meant by 'separate?' ✔✔Taking each hazard on the road one at a time.
What is meant by 'compromise?' ✔✔Leaving more space from the most dangerous hazard
without unnecessary risk from the others. [When separating isn't possible]
Dim your lights on oncoming traffic within __ feet. ✔✔500
True or False: You should slow down prior to turning. ✔✔True.
When the front wheels lock up, what do you lose control of? ✔✔Steering.
When you reach the crest of the hill, you should ✔✔reduce speed.
Why do trucks need more space in front of them when they drive? ✔✔They need more space to
stop.
Can you drive off the road to pass another vehicle? ✔✔No.
At 30 mph, how large of a gap would you need to cross the street? ✔✔2/3 of a block; 8 seconds
When you aim high in steering, you need to look how many seconds ahead? ✔✔20-30 seconds
What is it to judge relative distance of an object? ✔✔Depth perception
Approximately how many seconds are needed to prepare for a turn? ✔✔8-12 seconds
Whee would you find a Do Not Enter or Wrong Way sign? ✔✔At the exit of a freeway.
How long does it take to turn right and accelerate to 30 mph? ✔✔6 seconds
What is the normal following distance for most highways? ✔✔4 seconds
Pre-drive check should always include checking what 3 things? ✔✔Tires, lights, controls
This type of mirror shows a wider view than a flat mirror. ✔✔Convex mirror
Children under the age of _ are required to use an approved child safety seat. ✔✔8
Why do you need more space in front of you when following a large truck? ✔✔The truck's blind
spots
Before backing up, where do you always need to check? ✔✔Behind you
What is the speed limit in a business district? ✔✔25 mph
What is the speed limit in a park? ✔✔15 mph
To glance quickly and continually is known as ✔✔scanning.
Mileage marker signs on the highway are what colors? ✔✔Green & white
Following a car in the rain, what would indicate the risk of hydroplaning? ✔✔Water splashing
A selfish, bold, and pushy driver is known as an ______ driver. ✔✔aggressive
When you skid, you lose control of ___ and ___. ✔✔direction; speed
You should always leave at least a ____ between you and a parked car. ✔✔car door width
When should you turn your wheel when making a right turn? ✔✔At the curve line.
Steering too sharply in a lane change can cause you to ✔✔drive out of your lane.
A sign's shape tells us what about it? ✔✔The general meaning.
What time of day is it most difficult to stay alert? ✔✔Early afternoon
When a warning lights stays on after starting the car what does it mean? ✔✔The particular
system isn't working.
How can you deal with an aggressive driver? ✔✔Avoid eye-contact, get out of their way
What is it called when a driver loses control of their emotions? ✔✔Road rage
What is the speed limit in a round-about? ✔✔20 mph
In city traffic you should look at least ___ block ahead. ✔✔one
When should cruise control not be used? ✔✔Bad roads/weather, congested traffic
What modern device can cause a mental distraction when driving? ✔✔Cell phone
Which lane is used for entering/exiting on the expressway? ✔✔The weave lane
Searching in a regular sequence is known as ✔✔orderly visual search.
What does it mean to overdrive your headlights? ✔✔Driving too fast for the distance that your
headlights allow you to see.
When visibility from fog/rain is difficult, you should have ✔✔low beams.
A 1/2 second slower reaction ____ your risk of a crash. ✔✔doubles
Sudden, quick maneuvers on snow can cause a loss of ✔✔traction.
What type of drug can give you a false sense of alertness? ✔✔Stimulants.
What are the only vehicles allowed to do emergency crossovers on the expressway?
✔✔Emergency vehicles
When do you have the right of way? ✔✔When it is given.
What emotion is shown with a driver of road rage? ✔✔Anger.
What requires less of a gap to turn: Left or right? ✔✔Left.
Information signs are ___, guide ____, and park signs ____. [colors] ✔✔blue, green, brown
Where do you check for blind spots? ✔✔Over your shoulder
What makes a motorcycle difficult to see? ✔✔Its small size.
When should you use emergency flashers? ✔✔When you're broken down on the side of the road.
An exit on the expressway is shown by a ___ panel under the sign. ✔✔yellow
Drunk drivers perceive objects _____ than they really are. ✔✔farther away
The mostly likely cause for young drivers' distractions. ✔✔Other passengers.
These are used to guide you down the highway. ✔✔Reflectors.
Where should head restraints be positioned? ✔✔On the back of the head.
A school sign has how many sides? ✔✔5
Fatigue affects your ability to perceive ✔✔distance.
Marijuana can affect a driver's _____ & ______. ✔✔coordination; judgment
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