Michigan Driver's Education Practice Exam

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• An intersection with signals or signs to assign the right of way is described as what type of intersection?
• What is the main safety reason for leaving space when following a large slow-moving vehicle on a rural road?
• When you encounter a person riding a bicycle along the side of the road, drivers should
• When choosing the ramp to enter the expressway, which clue is helpful?
• Which of the following is part of the pre-drive checks important in winter weather?
• A traffic light has been green for some time. What is likely to happen next?
• Which of the following describes the correct action if you miss your highway exit?
• When a tire blowout occurs, the first thing you should do?
• During a skid, you typically lose control of what?
• While passing another vehicle on a two-way road, if the engine misses and speed decreases, what should you do?
• What should you do when driving at night?
• While driving in steady rain, what is a good indication that hydroplaning can occur?
• By law, a child less than 4 may be legally positioned in the front seat if
• The area you see around you is called your field of vision. Which of the following is closest to this term?
• Why should you regularly scan for motorcycles?
• How should you respond to an emergency vehicle with flashing lights on a road with two lanes?
• Which hand position is recommended when a vehicle has an airbag in the steering wheel?
• What is the rule for school buses' stopping on undivided highways?
• What is the correct action when approaching a roundabout?
• If you are tailgated, what is an appropriate response?
• U-turns in residential districts are legal under which condition?
• How should you respond to a tire blowout?
• When driving behind a large slow-moving vehicle on a rural road, you should:
• Why do heavy trucks leave large gaps in front of them?
• Which term describes the area around you that you can see while driving?
• If you are waiting to make a left turn at a traffic signal that does not have a dedicated turn signal, what is the best position of your wheels while you are partially in the intersection?
• What is the minimum legal tread depth for tires in Michigan?
• In a multi-lane roundabout, what should you do before entering?
• In a front-wheel-drive vehicle, a power skid occurs when the front tires do what?
• How should you handle phone use while driving?
• The process of searching critical areas of the traffic environment in a regular sequence is called what?
• When should you use your turn signals?
• When properly adjusted, head restraints provide the most protection when a vehicle:
• What does a red traffic light mean?
• Why must hazards be identified farther ahead when driving at faster speeds?
• What makes motorcycles harder to see on the road?
• When can a left or right turn be made from a lane other than the far left or far right lane?
• Sudden braking or swerving in traffic indicates the driver is not what?
• Strong emotions can cause a driver to fix their attention on a single event, which is an example of what?
• Tread worn down tires to the wear bars means your tires
• What is the legal BAC limit for drivers over 21 in Michigan?
• To reduce the risk of hydroplaning, you should...
• A construction zone is indicated by
• When driving 55 mph on a two-lane road and you want to pass, what must you ensure?
• The driver of a large truck has the most difficulty to the side and rear of their vehicle
• At a railroad crossing, when signals are active, what must you do?
• What does Michigan's zero-tolerance rule mean for drivers under 21?
• Which condition allows a turn from a lane not at the far edge?
• Which statement about adjusting outside mirrors is true?
• When you encounter large trucks on the expressway, you should:
• What should you do if you miss your highway exit?
• Which statement reflects why you should search farther ahead at higher speeds?
• At night, the best practice is to adjust your speed so you can stop within the distance illuminated by your headlights.
• If your vehicle's brakes fail you may be able to stop by
• During a right-hand turn, the path of the rear wheels is closest to which part of the curb?
• In city traffic, you should look a block ahead.
• A depressant drug affects the central nervous system by:
• Always search for motorcycles because
• On freezing, wet days, which surfaces are most likely to hide ice?
• When approaching a railroad crossing with guard rails lowered and lights flashing, you should
• Which sign is most important to observe when selecting an expressway ramp?
• The 4-second rule estimates what aspect of stopping distance?
• Are left turns on red allowed in Michigan?
• If the acceleration lane is short you need
• Hazard searching in driving mostly depends on which behavior?
• What should you do at an intersection without signals when a pedestrian is crossing?
• What is the Michigan law on texting while driving?
• How do you correctly navigate a roundabout?
• To make a right turn onto a two-way street, which lane should you start from if possible?
• On a slippery expressway, what minimum following distance is recommended?
• When driving at night, you should:
• If you must attend to a distraction while driving, what should you do?
• In a roundabout, which vehicles typically have the right of way?
• A double yellow line down the middle means
• When a vehicle is equipped with airbags the safest place for a child restraint is
• A flashing yellow arrow in the left turn lane indicates you may:
• If tire tread wears down to 2/32 of an inch, what should you do?
• What is the recommended following distance in wet conditions?
• What is the recommended action when visibility is severely reduced by fog?
• How should you park uphill with a curb?
• The stopping gap at an intersection varies based on
• Why should you not wear headphones while driving?
• Which statement about parking uphill with a curb is correct?
• The stopping gap at an intersection depends on
• When may you use the emergency crossovers?
• Tire tread worn to the wear bars means you should
• On a one-way street with parked vehicles on the left, where should you position your vehicle?
• You do not have to stop for a school bus under which condition?
• If an oncoming driver has their high beams on, what should you do?
• The BAC level at which a driver is legally intoxicated is which of the following?
• What is the rule about solid white lines on roadways?
• Emergency flashers will warn other drivers when
• When exiting a roadway, what signaling behavior is correct?
• Headlights must be used when you cannot see a pedestrian 500 feet ahead.
• How should you share the road with bicycles?
• To prevent skidding, you should
• To minimize the effect of glare from oncoming headlights at night, what should you do?
• If airbags are not in the proper operating position, what will occur?
• On a hill, you should
• If a child is riding a bike alongside the road, you should
• When visibility is poor and you cannot see a pedestrian ahead, which action is appropriate?
• Which is a safe response when tailgated?
• When you see a warning sign indicating a blind curve ahead, what is the recommended action?
• In a roundabout, which vehicles have the right of way?
• When driving through a highway work zone, what should you watch for?
• Which statement best describes Michigan's seat belt requirement?
• In wet conditions with reduced visibility from spray, which following distance is recommended?
• When you see a yield sign, which action best describes proper driving behavior?
• What is the legal BAC limit for drivers?
• If you must attend to a distraction while driving, what is a recommended safety approach?
• If a passing vehicle has to cut closely in front of you to avoid oncoming traffic, what should you do?
• Which pattern helps a driver monitor the traffic environment in a regular sequence?
• Which of the following is part of safe night driving practice?
• A driver loses control of their emotions and attempt to harm another driver. This is called:
• When passing a bicyclist, what minimum distance should you maintain?
• What does a no-passing sign indicate?
• On a one-way street with parked vehicles on the left, how far should you keep from the parked cars?
• Construction zone vehicles are typically described as which?
• A depressant drug
• Which action is recommended when approaching a blind curve warning sign?
• When hazard searching, which action best helps identify hazards quickly?
• When passing vehicles parked on the left, you should stay at a distance of about?
• Which term describes a driving style that is selfish, bold, and pushy?
• Is it legal to turn right on red in Michigan?
• How far ahead should you look for traffic signals in city traffic?
• When facing the high-beam light of oncoming traffic, where should you look?
• In a right turn, where will you the rear wheels track in relation to the front wheels
• What is the correct action at a crosswalk when pedestrians are crossing in the crosswalk and have the walk signal?
• When visibility becomes extremely difficult due to heavy rain, you should
• To avoid a side collision, you should:
• During night driving, why is windshield cleanliness important?
• A solid yellow line on one side and a broken line on the other means
• Where are the truck's blind spots most significant?
• What should you do in a road work zone?
• When a motorcyclist is passing your vehicle, you should...
• What is a recommended practice when driving near large trucks on the expressway?
• What is a good strategy to prevent road rage while driving?
• When driving in poor visibility, what lighting and visibility practices are recommended?
• Which action is NOT recommended when you experience a tire blowout?
• What makes motorcycles difficult to see and judge?
• What should you do at a railroad crossing with flashing lights?
• What color are guide or recreation signs?
• To help an entering vehicle on a right-hand ramp, you should
• If you are drowsy while driving, what is the safest action?
• When you compromise space...
• In a highway work zone, which hazard should you watch for primarily?
• A controlled intersection uses signals or signs to assign the right of way. True or False?
• At an intersection with no signals where two vehicles arrive at the same time, which statement best describes the right of way?
• At a railroad crossing, what should you do if the signals indicate you must stop?
• In poor weather, how should you adjust your following distance?
• Which color indicates a construction zone sign?
• Because it takes a few seconds for your eyes to adjust to darkness after glare, what should you do when approached by a car with bright headlights?
• What is Michigan's basic speed law?
• What is the basic approach when you see a yield sign?
• A yellow panel on an expressway indicates what?
• What does the term 'no-zones' refer to in trucking?
• When backing up to the left, the top of the wheel does what?
• When you enter traffic from a parking spot, what should you do?
• What should you routinely check before you drive?
• When should you use turn signals?
• What is the best advice for driving in heavy fog?
• Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction often have to use part of which lane to complete the turn?
• When making a turn, what sequence should you check traffic?
• Why is it important for following vehicles to keep space in front of a large truck?
• Why should you allow more space behind a large vehicle?
• If there is an airbag in the steering wheel, keep your hands at:
• Under Michigan's basic speed law, you should adjust your speed based on which factors?
• To help an entering vehicle on a right-hand expressway ramp, you should
• Which of the following is a reason to leave more space behind a large vehicle?
• When you are behind a school bus that has stopped outside city limits and its red flashers are on, you should:
• When exiting an expressway, what should you do?
• When roads are slippery, the recommended braking method is to
• When turning, what is the last thing you should check?
• To avoid a side collision, you should:
• If you must use a cellphone while driving, you should
• What is the meaning of solid white lines on the roadway?
• During a tire blowout, drivers should primarily maintain control by:
• When turning right onto a two-way street, from which lane should you start the turn?
• If you must leave the road at a high speed and there is no open space available, you should:
• At night, what is a good driving practice?
• In construction zones, construction vehicles are usually what?
• When a tire blow-out occurs, what is the first thing you do?
• What should you do in a school zone when lights are flashing?
• An advisory speed sign shows 35 mph on a curve. What does this indicate?
• On slippery roads, which action is recommended?
• On freezing, wet days, which roadways are most likely to hide ice?
• Unless otherwise posted, speed in a business district is
• Besides texting, what activities can distract you while driving?
• You have the right of way only if
• What steps should you take after a collision?
• On slippery expressways, what following distance is recommended?
• Which hand position is recommended when an airbag may deploy?
• What is the primary purpose of adjusting your outside mirrors?
• Left turns on red are allowed in Michigan from which scenario?
• Which statement about roundabouts is correct?
• Aggressive Driving is best described as which behavior?
• In a front-wheel power skid, what happens to the tires when you accelerate?
• At an uncontrolled intersection where two vehicles arrive at the same time, which vehicle has the right of way?
• The loss of traction most difficult to identify quickly is what?
• Alcohol or drug impairment affects driving by causing which of the following?
• What signal should you use to alert other drivers that you are stopped on the roadside?
• If you must use a phone while driving, what is the recommended approach?
• Which statement about headlights is correct?
• Red flashing signal means
• The 4 second rule is an estimate of
• When a large truck turning right may need to use the left lane, what is often necessary?
• You are driving on an icy two-way, four-lane street. You see a vehicle not equipped with anti-lock brakes. You should:
• What is the primary safety benefit of adjusting your outside mirrors?
• In a city with a green light but a pedestrian crosses you must
• The best way to prevent being involved in an emergency driving situation is
• During a skid, you lose control of which aspects?
• Which practice is effective for reducing road rage while driving?
• Strong emotions can cause you to fix your attention on one event. What does this illustrate?
• Which term describes a driver who becomes emotionally charged and attempts to harm another driver?
• If a traffic light has been green for a long time, what is likely to happen next?
• What is the proper technique for changing lanes safely?
• What action should you take if the accelerator sticks?
• Which statement about pedestrians is true in a city with traffic signals?
• What should you do when pedestrians are crossing in a crosswalk with a walk signal?
• On a sharp curve, when should you brake to slow down?
• Which of the following best describes the meaning of a line configuration that includes a solid line on one side and a broken line on the other?
• If you encounter a vehicle headed the wrong way on a one-way street, you should...