Segment 1 Test Review – Michigan Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Segment 1 Test Review – Michigan Questions and Answers 100% Pass What sign means the road ahead is closed to traffic in your direction? "Do Not Enter" sign A construction zone sign is what color? Orange The purpose of traffic signs are to: Regulate, warn, and guide Before turning, your last visual check should be where? In the direction you intend to travel. When turning left at an intersection, why is it important to keep your wheels straight when partially into the intersection? If you get struck from behind, your vehicle will not go into oncoming traffic. A three-light traffic signal (for left turns) is placed in the left lane. What does each light mean? Red - do not go. Flashing red - STOP before entering intersection, then roll up. Yellow blinking - go when clear with caution. Yellow - prepare to stop. Green - look and go (you have right of way). A four-light traffic signal (for left turns) is placed in the left lane. What does each light mean? Red arrow - do not go. The other lights will assist you in turning. Can you ever turn left at a red light. Yes, if you are turning onto a one-way street. Traffic must be clear, and there must not be signs prohibiting the turn. Before making a right turn, where should you check? Left, right, then left again. What lane should you turn into when making a right turn from a two-way street? The closest right lane to the curb. When turning right, the rear tires tend to track: Closer to the curb. You may turn right from another lane only if: A sign or signal permits the turn. How fast should a moving turn be? About 10-12 mph. What direction do roundabouts go? Counter-clockwise. When should you enter a roundabout? When there is an adequate gap in traffic. What signs will you most likely see at a roundabout? Yield signs. Michigan Basic Speed Law states: "You must drive at a 'careful and prudent' speed in all driving conditions. What is the speed limit for mobile home parks, or roads adjacent to parks? 15 mph. Why should you need to identify hazards quicker when driving fast? You reach the hazard faster. Solid white lines between traffic lanes mean what? They discourage passing. What is a solid white line on the edge of the road (right side) called? Fog line. Passing on the right is prohibited. Broken yellow lines mean? Passing is allowed when safe. Solid double white lines mean? (Ex: Freeway ramp) Crossing is prohibited. Double yellow lines mean? No passing. U-turns and turning left across are allowed. What does a diamond-shape lane line mean? This lane is used by HOVs (High-Occupancy Vehicles). Ex: carpools. Why are changing lanes and passing similar? The driver's view is easily blocked. You need to make a visual check over your shoulder to your left or right to do what (before passing/lane changes)? Check your blind spot. What should you do before even attempting to pass or lane change? Check rear-veiw mirrors to make sure the car behind you isn't trying to pass you. What does SMOG stand for when passing/lane changing? Signal, Mirrors, Over shoulder, Go! What should you do on a country road if there is a slow-moving vehicle in front of you? Leave enough space between them and you so that you can see the road. Utility lines, mailboxes, and reflectors give clues to what? Driveways What is very important in rural driving? Determining a safe speed. (Max. 55 mph) On curves and hills, an advisory speed of 35 means: This is the fastest recommended speed in ideal conditions. On a sharp curve, what should you do? Where will your vehicle tend to go? Slow down. Car tends to go on the outside of the curve. Driving up a crest of a hill, reduce speed, and move the vehicle to what side of the road? The right half. Where do you turn your wheels towards when parking downhill? The right (towards the curb). When parking on a hill, what does CLUP mean? Curb Left Uphill Parking. (When parking uphill, turn your wheels to the left - away from the curb) Why is passing dangerous? Your view is easily blocked. The final decision whether to pass or not is made when? Just prior to reaching the vehicle you're going to pass. If you decide to pass, how fast should you go (assuming the car you are passing is not at or above speed limit)? About 10 mph faster than the car you're passing. You should not pass if you cannot complete the pass before a: "No Passing Zone" sign. If passing a bicycle, you may need to slow down and: Let any oncoming vehicles pass you first. If a vehicle is making a left turn and is in front of you, can you pass them on the right? Yes, as long as there is another lane, or there is extra room on your right side so long as you do not leave the paved portion of the road. When is it safe to return to your lane upon passing? When you see the headlights of the car you just passed in your rear-view mirror. What should you do if a vehicle cuts too close in front of you when trying to pass? Slow down and check the right shoulder. If on a 3-lane highway, and you are being passed to your right and left, what lane should you probably move to? The right lane. What are the min & max freeway speed limits? Min: 55 mph Max: 70 mph What are median crossover lanes and who uses them? Lanes for emergency vehicles to use in case of collision or emergency. How can you tell which way a freeway is going, just by looking at the number of the freeway? Odd numbered: north and south Even: east and west Who has the right of way on a freeway? The cars that are already on the freeway, NOT people who are merging on. Some entrances come from the left. Why is this an issue? Because traffic in the left lane is at a higher speed. To merge, search ahead, checking your blind spot and find a _______ in traffic. gap When merging, what is an ideal speed? At or near freeway speed (basically the speed other traffic is going). Unless it is heavily congested, 55 to 70 mph. When traveling in the far right lane, what will you encounter that could be potentially dangerous? Merging traffic. On a wet or slippery freeway, what is a safe following distance? 4 seconds. What is a potential reason to make a lane change? Allowing a vehicle to merge onto the freeway. When driving on a highway, what could move you into another lane? Strong crosswind gusts. Search for your exit _______. early If a ramp is blocked by traffic.... Drive on until the next exit. At night, the distance you can see is limited to your: Headlights. If a driver leaves their brights on: Either: flash your headlights once, or look to the right of the road (at the fog line). Michigan law requires that headlights be on: 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise. When driving at night, use your low beams when oncoming cars are within how many feet of your car? 500. In fog/rain use your: Low beams. Try not to drive until fog or rain has ______. lifted When driving in the rain, what can occur that is hard to detect? Hydroplaning - loss of traction. When in rain, steering, braking, and acceleration should.... Be done with steady pressure. Do not use cruise control if roads are: Slippery from rain/snow. If you must strike an oncoming object, try to strike a soft object rather than a: Large, fixed object, if there is no space available. To avoid a side collision: Accelerate or brake quickly. When braking for an emergency stop with ABS... Slam fully on brakes. When a vehicle skids, you lose control of... Direction and speed. In a front-wheel power skid, what happens when you accelerate. Your tires spin - do not press the gas! If a tire failure should occur, what should you do? Maintain speed and grip the steering wheel firmly. When the temp light gauge comes on (engine overheating), what should you do? Pull over, open hood, and let the engine cool before checking anything.