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State Driving Test (Michigan) Questions and
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.
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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
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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.
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State Driving Test (Michigan) Questions and
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.
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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
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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.
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