STATE DRIVING TEST (MICHIGAN)
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Traction loss that is difficult to identify quickly - ANS--Hydroplane
Most common following distance 55 mph or less - ANS--3 seconds
Rumble strips alert drivers of - ANS--Approaching hazard (or going off the road)
When being tailgated you need greater space in _____ of you - ANS--front
The best way to control consequences to avoid a collision is to - ANS--brake or
accelerate quickly.
Aggressive drivers frequently - ANS--take risks.
When parallel parking when do you turn left? - ANS--When the front bumper clears the
rear bumper.
The 4-Second Rule estimates - ANS--total stopping distance.
A thin layer of ice is called - ANS--black ice.
It takes _ seconds for your eyes to readjust from bright lights. - ANS--5
If you're tired, should you drive? - ANS--No.
Airbags are designed to be used with - ANS--seatbelts.
To pass a vehicle at 60 mph it takes __ seconds. - ANS--19
The advantage of the following at 3 seconds is - ANS--being able to see around the
vehicle, being able to pass the vehicle, etc.
What type of turn takes the longest to complete? - ANS--Right turn
What should you do if your brakes fail? - ANS--Pump the brakes, and then apply the
emergency brake.
What is the safest turnabout? - ANS--Backing into a driveway on the right.
, Head restraints protect you from _____ collisions. - ANS--rear-end
Uncontrolled intersections are treated as a - ANS--yield.
______ indicate that your tires need to be replaced. - ANS--Wearbars
A stale green light is about to change to a _____ light. - ANS--yellow
You must stop no closer than ___ feet from a railroad crossing. - ANS--15
You must stop no closer than ___ feet from a school bus with its light flashing - ANS--20
Proper hand position for cars with airbags is - ANS--9 to 3 or 8 to 4.
_________ type drugs slow your body down. - ANS--Depressant
__ is the level for legal intoxication for alcohol. - ANS--.08
When a police officer has someone stopped on the highway you should - ANS--move to
the left lane.
When is it best to deal with distractions? - ANS--Prior to driving.
How do you avoid missing your exit? - ANS--Plan ahead.
Rural roadways change often and ______ is most important. - ANS--speed control
Tire blowouts are treated like a - ANS--skid.
A point of conflict is - ANS--the point of which you meet something.
Night driving requires you to - ANS--drive at a safe speed at a distance that you can
see.
A flashing X over a lane means - ANS--it is about to close.
Air turbulence and cross winds can - ANS--move you to another lane.
What is the meaning of a flashing red light? - ANS--Stop fully.
What is the meaning of a yellow flashing light? - ANS--Proceed with caution.
What is the Michigan's Basic Speed Law? - ANS--The safe speeds for conditions.
What is the minimum speed limit on the expressway? - ANS--55 mph
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Traction loss that is difficult to identify quickly - ANS--Hydroplane
Most common following distance 55 mph or less - ANS--3 seconds
Rumble strips alert drivers of - ANS--Approaching hazard (or going off the road)
When being tailgated you need greater space in _____ of you - ANS--front
The best way to control consequences to avoid a collision is to - ANS--brake or
accelerate quickly.
Aggressive drivers frequently - ANS--take risks.
When parallel parking when do you turn left? - ANS--When the front bumper clears the
rear bumper.
The 4-Second Rule estimates - ANS--total stopping distance.
A thin layer of ice is called - ANS--black ice.
It takes _ seconds for your eyes to readjust from bright lights. - ANS--5
If you're tired, should you drive? - ANS--No.
Airbags are designed to be used with - ANS--seatbelts.
To pass a vehicle at 60 mph it takes __ seconds. - ANS--19
The advantage of the following at 3 seconds is - ANS--being able to see around the
vehicle, being able to pass the vehicle, etc.
What type of turn takes the longest to complete? - ANS--Right turn
What should you do if your brakes fail? - ANS--Pump the brakes, and then apply the
emergency brake.
What is the safest turnabout? - ANS--Backing into a driveway on the right.
, Head restraints protect you from _____ collisions. - ANS--rear-end
Uncontrolled intersections are treated as a - ANS--yield.
______ indicate that your tires need to be replaced. - ANS--Wearbars
A stale green light is about to change to a _____ light. - ANS--yellow
You must stop no closer than ___ feet from a railroad crossing. - ANS--15
You must stop no closer than ___ feet from a school bus with its light flashing - ANS--20
Proper hand position for cars with airbags is - ANS--9 to 3 or 8 to 4.
_________ type drugs slow your body down. - ANS--Depressant
__ is the level for legal intoxication for alcohol. - ANS--.08
When a police officer has someone stopped on the highway you should - ANS--move to
the left lane.
When is it best to deal with distractions? - ANS--Prior to driving.
How do you avoid missing your exit? - ANS--Plan ahead.
Rural roadways change often and ______ is most important. - ANS--speed control
Tire blowouts are treated like a - ANS--skid.
A point of conflict is - ANS--the point of which you meet something.
Night driving requires you to - ANS--drive at a safe speed at a distance that you can
see.
A flashing X over a lane means - ANS--it is about to close.
Air turbulence and cross winds can - ANS--move you to another lane.
What is the meaning of a flashing red light? - ANS--Stop fully.
What is the meaning of a yellow flashing light? - ANS--Proceed with caution.
What is the Michigan's Basic Speed Law? - ANS--The safe speeds for conditions.
What is the minimum speed limit on the expressway? - ANS--55 mph
