Michigan Basic Driver Improvement Complete
Exam Study Questions with Expert Graded A+
Answers | Brand New Version
1. What is the main benefit of Michigan BDIC? - ANSWER Prevents eligible
ticket points from being added to your driving record and keeps the ticket
from being reported to insurance
2. Do you still have to pay your ticket after taking BDIC? - ANSWER Yes
3. How long do you usually have to complete BDIC? - ANSWER 60 days
4. Why are motorcycles harder to see? - ANSWER They are smaller and
easier to miss in blind spots
5. How much space should drivers give bicycles when passing? - ANSWER
At least 3 feet
6. When must drivers yield to pedestrians? - ANSWER At crosswalks and
intersections
7. Why should drivers avoid truck blind spots? - ANSWER Truck drivers may
not be able to see nearby vehicles
8. Why do large trucks need more space? - ANSWER They have longer
stopping distances and wider turns
,9. What should drivers do in rain? - ANSWER Reduce speed and increase
following distance
10.Why are bridges dangerous in winter? - ANSWER They freeze before
normal roads
11.What is black ice? - ANSWER Thin, hard-to-see ice on the roadway
12.What should drivers do in fog? - ANSWER Use low beams and reduce
speed
13.Should drivers use high beams in fog? - ANSWER No
14.What should you do if your vehicle hydroplanes? - ANSWER Ease off the
accelerator and steer gently
15.What should you do during a tire blowout? - ANSWER Hold the wheel
firmly, ease off the gas, and slow gradually
16.What are regulatory signs? - ANSWER Signs that tell drivers what they
must or must not do
17.What are examples of regulatory signs? - ANSWER STOP, YIELD,
SPEED LIMIT, DO NOT ENTER
18.What color are most warning signs? - ANSWER Yellow or orange
,19.What do warning signs do? - ANSWER Warn drivers about hazards or
changing road conditions
20.What do guide signs provide? - ANSWER Route, destination, and service
information
21.What does a red traffic light mean? - ANSWER Stop
22.What does a yellow traffic light mean? - ANSWER Prepare to stop
23.What does a green traffic light mean? - ANSWER Proceed if safe
24.When can drivers turn right on red? - ANSWER After stopping completely
and yielding, unless prohibited
25.What should drivers do at a flashing red light? - ANSWER Stop completely
and proceed when safe
26.Why are seat belts important? - ANSWER They greatly reduce injury risk
27.How many hours of instruction does BDIC require? - ANSWER At least 4
hours
28.How many points is reckless driving in Michigan? - ANSWER 6 points
29.How many points is OWI/DUI in Michigan? - ANSWER 6 points
, 30.How many points is speeding 1-10 mph over the limit? - ANSWER 2 points
31.How many points is speeding 11-15 mph over the limit? - ANSWER 3
points
32.How many points is speeding 16+ mph over the limit? - ANSWER 4 points
33.How many points is running a stop sign or red light? - ANSWER 3 points
34.What is defensive driving? - ANSWER Anticipating hazards before they
become emergencies
35.How far ahead should drivers scan the road? - ANSWER 12-15 seconds
ahead
36.What is the recommended following distance in ideal conditions? -
ANSWER 3 seconds
37.When should following distance increase? - ANSWER In rain, snow, fog,
traffic, or low visibility
38.What is the purpose of the 3-second rule? - ANSWER To maintain a safe
following distance
39.What are examples of aggressive driving? - ANSWER Tailgating, speeding,
weaving through traffic, road rage, cutting people off
40.What are examples of distracted driving? - ANSWER Texting, eating, GPS
use, phone use, grooming
Exam Study Questions with Expert Graded A+
Answers | Brand New Version
1. What is the main benefit of Michigan BDIC? - ANSWER Prevents eligible
ticket points from being added to your driving record and keeps the ticket
from being reported to insurance
2. Do you still have to pay your ticket after taking BDIC? - ANSWER Yes
3. How long do you usually have to complete BDIC? - ANSWER 60 days
4. Why are motorcycles harder to see? - ANSWER They are smaller and
easier to miss in blind spots
5. How much space should drivers give bicycles when passing? - ANSWER
At least 3 feet
6. When must drivers yield to pedestrians? - ANSWER At crosswalks and
intersections
7. Why should drivers avoid truck blind spots? - ANSWER Truck drivers may
not be able to see nearby vehicles
8. Why do large trucks need more space? - ANSWER They have longer
stopping distances and wider turns
,9. What should drivers do in rain? - ANSWER Reduce speed and increase
following distance
10.Why are bridges dangerous in winter? - ANSWER They freeze before
normal roads
11.What is black ice? - ANSWER Thin, hard-to-see ice on the roadway
12.What should drivers do in fog? - ANSWER Use low beams and reduce
speed
13.Should drivers use high beams in fog? - ANSWER No
14.What should you do if your vehicle hydroplanes? - ANSWER Ease off the
accelerator and steer gently
15.What should you do during a tire blowout? - ANSWER Hold the wheel
firmly, ease off the gas, and slow gradually
16.What are regulatory signs? - ANSWER Signs that tell drivers what they
must or must not do
17.What are examples of regulatory signs? - ANSWER STOP, YIELD,
SPEED LIMIT, DO NOT ENTER
18.What color are most warning signs? - ANSWER Yellow or orange
,19.What do warning signs do? - ANSWER Warn drivers about hazards or
changing road conditions
20.What do guide signs provide? - ANSWER Route, destination, and service
information
21.What does a red traffic light mean? - ANSWER Stop
22.What does a yellow traffic light mean? - ANSWER Prepare to stop
23.What does a green traffic light mean? - ANSWER Proceed if safe
24.When can drivers turn right on red? - ANSWER After stopping completely
and yielding, unless prohibited
25.What should drivers do at a flashing red light? - ANSWER Stop completely
and proceed when safe
26.Why are seat belts important? - ANSWER They greatly reduce injury risk
27.How many hours of instruction does BDIC require? - ANSWER At least 4
hours
28.How many points is reckless driving in Michigan? - ANSWER 6 points
29.How many points is OWI/DUI in Michigan? - ANSWER 6 points
, 30.How many points is speeding 1-10 mph over the limit? - ANSWER 2 points
31.How many points is speeding 11-15 mph over the limit? - ANSWER 3
points
32.How many points is speeding 16+ mph over the limit? - ANSWER 4 points
33.How many points is running a stop sign or red light? - ANSWER 3 points
34.What is defensive driving? - ANSWER Anticipating hazards before they
become emergencies
35.How far ahead should drivers scan the road? - ANSWER 12-15 seconds
ahead
36.What is the recommended following distance in ideal conditions? -
ANSWER 3 seconds
37.When should following distance increase? - ANSWER In rain, snow, fog,
traffic, or low visibility
38.What is the purpose of the 3-second rule? - ANSWER To maintain a safe
following distance
39.What are examples of aggressive driving? - ANSWER Tailgating, speeding,
weaving through traffic, road rage, cutting people off
40.What are examples of distracted driving? - ANSWER Texting, eating, GPS
use, phone use, grooming
