Michigan DMV Driving Test

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1. What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency (or 'panic') stops while driving in traffic? Drive in the right lane only. Drive slower than the flow of traffic. Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance. Honk your horn to make others aware of your presence.

2. When you are driving slowly in the freeway fast lane, blocking traffic which wishes to pass, you should: Change lanes to the right when it is safe to do so. Only change lanes when there are five or more vehicles behind you. Not change lanes when you are driving the speed limit. Turn your emergency lights on to signal other vehicles that they need to use another lane.

3. When driving, you should stay at least: 20 feet behind the vehicle in front of you. One car length for each 10 mph of speed behind the vehicle in front of you. Three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you. Five seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.

4. A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must: Drive carefully without stopping. Merge to the right. Slow down at the light. Stop before entering the intersection.

5. Where should you stop your vehicle when there is no limit line? At the corner. At the crosswalk. Just past the corner. At least 15 feet to the corner.

6. Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle Perception time. Reaction distance. Braking distance. Steering ability.

7. If you are driving and you find that nothing seems to help you stay awake, you should: Turn on your air-conditioner and drink coffee. Open your windows and turn up the radio. Pull off the road, park, remove your ignition key and rest. Drive faster so you can reach your destination quicker.

8. On multilane roads, the ____ lane is intended to be used for passing slower vehicles. Center. Leftmost. Shoulder. Rightmost.

9. All of the following are clues you should look for when passing by parked vehicles, except: Exhaust coming from a tailpipe. If there is a driver in the driver's seat. Whether the brake lights are on or off The brand of the vehicle.

10. What does a flashing yellow light mean Merging traffic. Proceed with caution. Pedestrian crossing. Come to a full stop.

11. At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and: Check your rearview mirror for cars tailgating. Go when the vehicle ahead of you goes. Look left first, then right, then left again. Look right first, then left, then right again.

12. When driving in bad weather, drivers should: Decrease the 'two-second' rule. None of the above. Increase the 'two-second' rule. Increase speed to reach final destination more quickly.

13. To turn right from a highway with two lanes in your direction, turn from: The lane closest to the center of the road. The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway. Either lane, depending on oncoming traffic. Either lane, depending on your speed.

14. If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must Slow down and proceed with caution. Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed. Cross the tracks at your own risk. Find an alternative route across tracks.

15. What should you do if an oncoming vehicle enters your lane? All of the answers are correct. Beep the horn to warn the other driver. Pull to the shoulder or off the road Quickly press the brakes.

16. This regulatory sign indicates

Two-way right turn lanes. Two-way merging traffic ahead. A two-way road ahead Two-way left turn lanes.

17. If there is a railroad crossing ahead and a mechanical signal warns you of an approaching train, you must: Stop and then proceed when safe. Slow down before crossing. Stop only if you see a train coming. Slow down, honk your horn and proceed through the crossing.

18. A driver may pass on the right of another vehicle in which of these situations? When entering a tunnel or bridge. When the motor vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn. When the motor vehicle ahead is making or about to make a right turn. When passing on a hill or curve.

19. What are the colors of the warning signs that indicate hazards ahead, such as curves in the road or narrow bridges? Black letters or symbols on a white background. Black letters or symbols on a yellow background. White letters or symbols on a blue background White letters or symbols on a green background.

20. Which of the following does not happen after drinking You calm down so you can concentrate. You are less alert. Your judgement of speed and distance is distorted Your reflexes and reaction time slow down.

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To operate a motorcycle in Michigan, you must have a motorcycle endorsement (CY) on your driver's license. Licenses are issued by the Secretary of State (SOS). You must be at least 16 and have a valid driver's license to apply for a motorcycle temporary instruction permit or motorcycle endorsement. Minors must have a valid level 2 or level 3 graduated driver license (GDL). A motorcycle permit or endorsement allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle permit, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge test, and pay the fees. To receive a motorcycle endorsement on your current Michigan driver's license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the driving test, and pay the fees. Additionally, applicants under the age of 18 must also complete a motorcycle safety course. Testing may be waived for applicants over the age of 18 who successfully complete an approved motorcycle safety course.

The tests are taken at your local SOS branch office. The motorcycle knowledge exam contains 25 questions on motorcycle safety and driving skills. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle rider skills test assesses your ability to operate a motorcycle safely. If you fail the motorcycle rider skills test twice, you will be required to take a motorcycle safety course before you can attempt the test again.