MI Permit Practice Test 25

All 20 questions in test 25

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1. 1. What view must you have before passing on the left on a Michigan two-lane highway?

   1. A clear, unobstructed view of the left lane ahead
   2. A view of only the vehicle you are passing
   3. A clear view for at least one car length
   4. A view blocked by a hill is acceptable
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   A clear, unobstructed view of the left lane ahead. Passing on the left demands a clear, unobstructed view of the opposing lane, with traffic far enough away for the distance and time the pass needs. Do not pass within one hundred feet of an intersection or railroad crossing, and do not pass when the view is blocked within one hundred feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel. Hills and curves that hide oncoming traffic also bar the move. Once alongside, do not cut back until the whole passed vehicle shows in your rearview mirror, and return well before closing within two hundred feet of oncoming traffic. Trailers need even more room to complete the maneuver safely.

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way, pedestrians and roundabouts

2. 2. On wet pavement, what does Michigan require a driver to allow for when stopping?

   1. Wet pavement requires less stopping time and space.
   2. Wet pavement requires more stopping time and space.
   3. Wet pavement has no effect on stopping distance.
   4. Wet pavement matters only when the speed limit is exceeded.
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   Wet pavement requires more stopping time and space.. Michigan warns that wet pavement requires more stopping time and space. “Wet pavement requires less stopping time and space” reverses the rule. “Wet pavement has no effect on stopping distance” denies the stated effect, while “Wet pavement matters only when the speed limit is exceeded” adds a condition not in the passage. Wet pavement changes the allowance needed for a smooth stop even when the driver is obeying the posted speed, so the needed response is to leave more time and room.

   Study this in the handbook: Bad weather, stopping distance and night driving

3. 3. How many points follow a Michigan conviction for manslaughter or negligent homicide involving a motor vehicle?

   1. Two points on the driving record
   2. Four points on the driving record
   3. Six points on the driving record
   4. Three points on the driving record
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   Six points on the driving record. Manslaughter, negligent homicide, or another felony involving a motor vehicle carries six points in Michigan, the highest bracket on the schedule. That weight reflects a death caused through driving, far beyond ordinary moving violations at two points. Points post only after conviction and stay for two years, yet the underlying conviction remains on the record much longer. A charge this serious also brings criminal penalties that dwarf the point count itself.

   Study this in the handbook: Your driving record, points and implied consent

4. 4. What standard does Michigan give for an officer's request for a chemical test?

   1. After a crash has occurred
   2. After a court issues an order
   3. When circumstances warrant a chemical test
   4. After the driver admits drinking alcohol
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   When circumstances warrant a chemical test. Michigan states that a police officer may request a chemical test if circumstances indicate that one is warranted. The standard is not limited to a crash, a court order, or an admission by the driver. Driving behavior, observations, or other circumstances may lead to the request. The question asks for the standard that permits the request, so the broad circumstance-based rule matters more than any one possible fact that could be present during a traffic encounter.

   Study this in the handbook: Your driving record, points and implied consent

5. 5. Which method does the Michigan manual say will deter deer from the roadway?

   1. Deer whistles mounted on the bumper
   2. Flashing high-beam headlights
   3. Honking the horn repeatedly
   4. None of these gimmicks work
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   None of these gimmicks work. Michigan warns drivers not to rely on gimmicks: deer whistles, flashing high beams and honking will not deter deer. The reliable defenses are to slow down, stay alert at dawn and dusk, watch for deer crossing signs, and expect more animals when you see one. A product on the bumper or a burst of light or sound does not override the animal's behavior. Keep both hands on the wheel, scan the shoulders, and brake firmly if a deer enters your path. Do not swerve into oncoming traffic to avoid it.

   Study this in the handbook: Crashes, deer and roadside emergencies

6. 6. In which conditions does Michigan say green maintenance lights provide enhanced visibility?

   1. Snowstorms and clouds of road dust
   2. Clear weather on a dry road
   3. A brightly lit indoor parking garage
   4. A sunny afternoon with no road dust
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   Snowstorms and clouds of road dust. Michigan explains that green maintenance lights are useful for enhanced visibility in inclement conditions such as snowstorms and clouds of road dust. The point is that green appears bright and remains easier to see when those conditions reduce visibility. Clear dry weather, a parking garage, and a sunny afternoon without dust do not describe the inclement conditions in the passage. When you see the lights on a state or local maintenance vehicle, slow down and drive carefully around the road work.

   Study this in the handbook: Speed limits and work zones

7. 7. Which mobile-device use does Michigan allow while a driver is operating on a public road?

   1. Enter a destination by hand while the vehicle is moving.
   2. Use a GPS or navigation feature without entering information by hand.
   3. Read and answer a text message while driving.
   4. Hold the phone to make a personal call.
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   Use a GPS or navigation feature without entering information by hand.. Michigan's general cell phone law allows a driver to use GPS or navigation when information is not entered by hand. Entering a destination by hand while moving violates that condition. Reading or answering a text and holding a phone for a personal call are prohibited uses, not exceptions. Set a route before moving or use navigation without hand entry. The permitted feature is defined by how the information is entered, not by the driver's reason for needing directions.

   Study this in the handbook: Phones, seat belts and child passengers

8. 8. Your car becomes disabled on a Michigan roadway. Where should you wait for help?

   1. Outside the car beside the traffic lane
   2. In front of the vehicle waving traffic around
   3. Stay inside with your seat belt fastened
   4. Walking along the freeway toward the next exit
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   Stay inside with your seat belt fastened. Pull as far off the traveled roadway as you can, switch on the four-way emergency lights, and stay inside the vehicle with your belt fastened. A trained professional with proper equipment should handle the disabled vehicle while you remain protected. Standing beside live traffic exposes you to the roadside emergency crashes Michigan warns about. If you must leave, move directly to a safe place far from traffic, and remember walking on a freeway is dangerous and illegal for pedestrians.

   Study this in the handbook: Crashes, deer and roadside emergencies

9. 9. When may a solo driver in a car use a Michigan High Occupancy Vehicle lane?

   1. Only when carrying two or more occupants
   2. Outside designated hours, when it is open to all motorists
   3. Only when traveling to a medical emergency
   4. Only when the regular lanes are fully stopped
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   Outside designated hours, when it is open to all motorists. High Occupancy Vehicle lanes open to every motorist outside their designated operating hours. Motorcycles may use these lanes at any time, but that exception does not extend to a solo driver in a car. During peak periods, the two-or-more-occupants rule controls entry, so a solo rush-hour trip belongs in the general lanes. Signs state the hours, and guessing wrong earns a ticket plus a risky merge back out. Read the panel before entering, and plan your exit early so you do not cut across lanes late.

   Study this in the handbook: Aggressive driving, intersections and freeways

10. 10. You feel tired during a long Michigan freeway trip. How often should you stop for a break at minimum?

    1. Take a 10-minute break at least every two hours
    2. Take a break only when you reach your destination
    3. Take a five-minute break every six hours of driving
    4. Take a break only after yawning three times
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    Take a 10-minute break at least every two hours. Stop for at least ten minutes every two hours when fatigue creeps in on a long drive. Coffee and stimulants cannot replace rest, and the steady hum of tires can hypnotize even alert drivers. Use the stop to walk, stretch, and reset your attention before merging back. If drowsiness returns quickly, find a motel or rest area and sleep rather than bargaining with your eyelids at speed.

    Study this in the handbook: Aggressive driving, intersections and freeways

11. 11. Which action does Michigan prohibit when a motorcyclist is traveling in your lane?

    1. Passing or driving beside the rider in the same lane
    2. Following the motorcyclist at four seconds distance
    3. Passing the motorcyclist by using an adjacent lane
    4. Checking your blind spot before changing lanes
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    Passing or driving beside the rider in the same lane. You may not drive beside a motorcyclist within the same lane or pass them using their lane space. Sharing the lane might look efficient in slow traffic, yet it leaves the rider no escape path when a door opens or debris appears. Use a full adjacent lane to pass when the law and conditions allow. Before moving over, check the blind spot where a small single headlight can hide among other lights.

    Study this in the handbook: Trucks, pedestrians, motorcycles and bicycles

12. 12. What does a Michigan Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon do at a crossing?

    1. It counts pedestrians waiting at the curb
    2. It replaces the crosswalk with a bridge signal
    3. It alerts drivers that pedestrians are present
    4. It records drivers who fail to stop
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    It alerts drivers that pedestrians are present. A Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon warns drivers that people are crossing at that location. It does more than count waiting walkers, since its signal sequence calls on traffic to respond. When the beacon activates, expect someone in or near the crosswalk even if you cannot spot them yet behind parked cars. Slow down, prepare to stop, and scan both curbs until you understand what triggered the device.

13. 13. Why should a Michigan driver avoid parking on the blue-striped area beside a van-accessible space?

    1. It is reserved for electric vehicle charging
    2. It marks the edge of a fire lane
    3. It marks a reserved loading zone for buses
    4. It blocks the wheelchair lift or ramp
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    It blocks the wheelchair lift or ramp. Van-accessible spaces are wider so a wheelchair lift or ramp can extend beside the vehicle. The blue-striped area is part of that access aisle, not an extra parking spot. Parking on the stripes can trap a person who uses a wheelchair or walker beside the car and prevent the lift from lowering. The striped area is not an electric vehicle bay, a bus loading zone or a fire lane, so those labels do not fit. Leave the aisle clear even when the lot is crowded. Treat the blue paint the same as the ramp and curb cuts nearby.

14. 14. When entering a Michigan freeway from an entrance ramp, who has the right of way?

    1. The merging driver, because the ramp is shorter
    2. Whichever vehicle reaches the merge point first
    3. Vehicles already traveling on the freeway
    4. The driver with the larger vehicle
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    Vehicles already traveling on the freeway. Traffic already on the freeway has the right of way when you enter from a ramp. Michigan puts the duty on the merging driver to yield the right of way to vehicles on the freeway and to adjust speed to fit into a gap. Being on the shorter ramp, arriving at the merge point first, or driving a larger vehicle does not create priority. Use the acceleration lane to match freeway speed, signal, check mirrors and look over your shoulder, then settle into a space. Never count on other drivers to let you in.

    Study this in the handbook: Aggressive driving, intersections and freeways

15. 15. Which parking choice does Michigan prohibit near a rural mailbox?

    1. Parking on the same side of the road as the box
    2. Parking within 20 feet of the rural mailbox
    3. Parking briefly with the engine still running
    4. Parking so that mail delivery is obstructed
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    Parking so that mail delivery is obstructed. Michigan's no-parking list includes parking so that you obstruct delivery of mail to a rural mailbox. The rule protects the mail carrier's access, not a fixed distance from the box. Parking on the same side, within 20 feet, or with the engine running is not automatically illegal; the test is whether the carrier can reach the box. Leave the approach clear, including the space a carrier needs to pull up and reach it. If you are unsure, park farther away rather than blocking the box.

16. 16. What does a Michigan clearance sign posted before a bridge tell drivers?

    1. The maximum height allowed under the bridge
    2. The width of the bridge's travel lanes
    3. The weight limit for vehicles crossing the bridge
    4. The distance to the next bridge
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    The maximum height allowed under the bridge. A clearance sign tells a driver the maximum height allowed under the bridge or other structure. It does not give the lane width, a vehicle weight limit, or the distance to another bridge. Compare the posted clearance with the full height of the vehicle, including cargo or equipment mounted above it, before entering. If the vehicle is too tall or the measurement is uncertain, use a route with more clearance rather than relying on an estimate at the structure.

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic sign shapes and colors

17. 17. What is prohibited when passing another vehicle on the right in Michigan?

    1. Driving on the shoulder or off the road to get by
    2. Passing on a one-way street with several lanes
    3. Passing at an intersection or point in the road specifically widened for passing
    4. Passing on a road with two lanes each way
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    Driving on the shoulder or off the road to get by. Passing on the right never permits a trip onto the shoulder or off the pavement. The shoulder tempts drivers when a left-turning car blocks the lane, yet loose gravel and hidden ditches make that shortcut dangerous. Stay on the traveled surface, and use the right side only where the roadway itself gives room, such as a multi-lane one-way street. If the pavement offers no space, wait behind the turning vehicle.

    Study this in the handbook: Passing, lane use and turns

18. 18. What do wide white arrows painted down the center of a Michigan traffic lane tell a driver?

    1. Where the lane ends at the next block
    2. How far ahead the next signal is
    3. Whether parking is allowed beside the travel lane
    4. Which movements are permitted from that lane
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    Which movements are permitted from that lane. A directional arrow is painted down the middle of a lane to show what a driver may do from that position, such as turn right or continue straight. It does not mark the lane's end, measure the distance to a signal, or say anything about parking beside the lane. If you are in a lane whose arrow points right, a straight movement from that lane is illegal even when the light is green. The practical cue is to read the arrows well before the intersection, choose the lane that matches your intended movement, and avoid changing lanes inside the solid lines near the stop line.

    Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings and traffic signals

19. 19. While waiting to turn left, how should you hold your front wheels?

    1. Turned fully left so you can go quickly
    2. Pointed straight ahead until you begin the turn
    3. Turned right toward the curb
    4. Angled halfway toward the turn
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    Pointed straight ahead until you begin the turn. Keep the front wheels pointing straight ahead while you wait for a gap, and turn them only when you actually start moving. Wheels cocked left feel ready, yet a tap from behind would push your car into opposing traffic. Straight wheels mean a rear impact shoves you forward in your own lane instead. Make that your habit at every left turn: wait straight, watch mirrors, then steer once the path opens.

    Study this in the handbook: Passing, lane use and turns

20. 20. What must a driver do when leaving a Michigan roundabout at an exit?

    1. Speed up before the pedestrian crossing
    2. Use the turn signal to indicate the exit
    3. Stop inside the circle before exiting
    4. Turn off all signals inside the roundabout
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    Use the turn signal to indicate the exit. Signal your exit so drivers waiting to enter and people crossing at the exit know where you are going. Accelerating before the pedestrian crossing is backwards, since walkers step out right where you leave the circle. Keep a slow pace, switch the signal on as you pass the exit before yours, and check for anyone on foot. That small warning helps entering drivers judge whether they can merge in behind you.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way, pedestrians and roundabouts