Michigan Basic Driver Improvement
Course (BDIC) Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the main benefit of Michigan BDIC? - CORRECT ANSWERPrevents eligible ticket points
from being added to your driving record and keeps the ticket from being reported to insurance
Do you still have to pay your ticket after taking BDIC? - CORRECT ANSWERYes
How long do you usually have to complete BDIC? - CORRECT ANSWER60 days
How many hours of instruction does BDIC require? - CORRECT ANSWERAt least 4 hours
How many points is reckless driving in Michigan? - CORRECT ANSWER6 points
How many points is OWI/DUI in Michigan? - CORRECT ANSWER6 points
How many points is speeding 1-10 mph over the limit? - CORRECT ANSWER2 points
How many points is speeding 11-15 mph over the limit? - CORRECT ANSWER3 points
How many points is speeding 16+ mph over the limit? - CORRECT ANSWER4 points
How many points is running a stop sign or red light? - CORRECT ANSWER3 points
What is defensive driving? - CORRECT ANSWERAnticipating hazards before they become
emergencies
How far ahead should drivers scan the road? - CORRECT ANSWER12-15 seconds ahead
What is the recommended following distance in ideal conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER3 seconds
, When should following distance increase? - CORRECT ANSWERIn rain, snow, fog, traffic, or low
visibility
What is the purpose of the 3-second rule? - CORRECT ANSWERTo maintain a safe following
distance
What are examples of aggressive driving? - CORRECT ANSWERTailgating, speeding, weaving
through traffic, road rage, cutting people off
What are examples of distracted driving? - CORRECT ANSWERTexting, eating, GPS use, phone use,
grooming
Why is speeding dangerous? - CORRECT ANSWERIt reduces reaction time and increases stopping
distance and crash severity
What are the three parts of stopping distance? - CORRECT ANSWERPerception distance, reaction
distance, and braking distance
What happens to braking distance as speed increases? - CORRECT ANSWERIt increases
dramatically
Should drivers always drive the posted speed limit in bad weather? - CORRECT ANSWERNo,
drivers should slow down for conditions
Why are work zones dangerous? - CORRECT ANSWERWorkers, narrowed lanes, and changing
traffic patterns increase risk
How does alcohol affect driving? - CORRECT ANSWERIt slows reaction time and impairs judgment
and coordination
Can prescription drugs affect driving ability? - CORRECT ANSWERYes
Should you drive after using marijuana or other impairing drugs? - CORRECT ANSWERNo
Course (BDIC) Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the main benefit of Michigan BDIC? - CORRECT ANSWERPrevents eligible ticket points
from being added to your driving record and keeps the ticket from being reported to insurance
Do you still have to pay your ticket after taking BDIC? - CORRECT ANSWERYes
How long do you usually have to complete BDIC? - CORRECT ANSWER60 days
How many hours of instruction does BDIC require? - CORRECT ANSWERAt least 4 hours
How many points is reckless driving in Michigan? - CORRECT ANSWER6 points
How many points is OWI/DUI in Michigan? - CORRECT ANSWER6 points
How many points is speeding 1-10 mph over the limit? - CORRECT ANSWER2 points
How many points is speeding 11-15 mph over the limit? - CORRECT ANSWER3 points
How many points is speeding 16+ mph over the limit? - CORRECT ANSWER4 points
How many points is running a stop sign or red light? - CORRECT ANSWER3 points
What is defensive driving? - CORRECT ANSWERAnticipating hazards before they become
emergencies
How far ahead should drivers scan the road? - CORRECT ANSWER12-15 seconds ahead
What is the recommended following distance in ideal conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER3 seconds
, When should following distance increase? - CORRECT ANSWERIn rain, snow, fog, traffic, or low
visibility
What is the purpose of the 3-second rule? - CORRECT ANSWERTo maintain a safe following
distance
What are examples of aggressive driving? - CORRECT ANSWERTailgating, speeding, weaving
through traffic, road rage, cutting people off
What are examples of distracted driving? - CORRECT ANSWERTexting, eating, GPS use, phone use,
grooming
Why is speeding dangerous? - CORRECT ANSWERIt reduces reaction time and increases stopping
distance and crash severity
What are the three parts of stopping distance? - CORRECT ANSWERPerception distance, reaction
distance, and braking distance
What happens to braking distance as speed increases? - CORRECT ANSWERIt increases
dramatically
Should drivers always drive the posted speed limit in bad weather? - CORRECT ANSWERNo,
drivers should slow down for conditions
Why are work zones dangerous? - CORRECT ANSWERWorkers, narrowed lanes, and changing
traffic patterns increase risk
How does alcohol affect driving? - CORRECT ANSWERIt slows reaction time and impairs judgment
and coordination
Can prescription drugs affect driving ability? - CORRECT ANSWERYes
Should you drive after using marijuana or other impairing drugs? - CORRECT ANSWERNo
