Michigan Driver's Training Level 1 Practice Test

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• You are driving in the right lane of an icy, two-way, four-lane street when you see a vehicle in your lane is stopped. Your vehicle is not equipped with antilock brakes. You should:
• When getting ready to exit from an expressway, you should:
• On a two-lane road, the speed difference when passing another vehicle should be at least:
• You are driving in steady rain. A good indication that __________ can occur is when the vehicle in front of you creates water splashes.
• Which statement about pedestrians using a white cane or guide dog is true?
• If there is no sign or signal at an intersection, you should:
• Headlights usage: When visibility is reduced, you should:
• Which is an example of a guide sign?
• Which sign shape is used to indicate a no passing zone?
• Your most important decisions will involve how to manage available time and space and ______ risk.
• Which of the following is a sign of drowsy driving?
• When driving, it is best to have a space of at least ____ feet on both sides of your vehicle.
• If you are approaching an intersection where a tractor-trailer is turning right, you should expect
• If you notice your eyes closing or drifting off while driving, the safest action is to:
• If you are at a red light turning green but other vehicles are still in the intersection, what should you do before entering the intersection?
• When checking blind spots before a lane change, which action should you perform in addition to using your mirrors?
• You are driving on a city street with green light; a pedestrian begins to cross ahead of you. You:
• Why should you allow more space in front when following large trucks?
• When following a large truck, you should be able to see the truck's mirrors in your rear-view mirror. If you cannot see them, you are likely:
• If you miss your exit on an expressway, you should
• In an urban setting, how far ahead should you signal before making a right turn?
• The best way to control consequences if you cannot avoid a collision is to brake and steer so you will collide:
• Seat belt requirements: In Michigan, when should seat belts be worn?
• This diamond-shaped marking in a driving lane means:
• What is the main value of making a head check to the left or right before changing lanes?
• When preparing to make a right turn, in addition to signaling 3-4 seconds ahead, what is recommended?
• Why do truck drivers maintain extra space in front of their vehicle?
• You are driving with a row of parked cars on your right and oncoming vehicles on your left. You should drive:
• What color are guide signs?
• You are planning to cross or turn at an intersection. Do not enter:
• Implied consent laws are designed to penalize drivers for refusal to:
• When passing a vehicle on a two-way, two-lane road, you should return to the right side of the road when you can see _________.
• If you approach a blind curve you should:
• In unavoidable collisions, which action best aligns with the recommended strategy?
• Passing on the right of another vehicle by crossing the solid white line that marks the edge of the roadway is generally illegal.
• Which statement about black ice is true?
• When two vehicles at an uncontrolled intersection from different streets arrive at the same time, the driver on the __________ shall yield to the driver on the __________.
• If the vehicle ahead of you appears to be distracted, you should:
• According to Michigan law, 'operating while intoxicated' means:
• What is the primary reason for keeping extra space in front of large trucks?
• When choosing the ramp to enter the expressway, which of the following is an important clue?
• When you are approaching a school bus stopped off the roadway with its hazard warning lights flashing, you should pass
• When driving down a steep downgrade, you should:
• You are stopped at a red light. You have checked the intersection to see that it is clear of vehicles and pedestrians. Unless a sign tells you not to, you may then:
• If you see a pedestrian with a white cane or a guide dog waiting to cross at a corner, you should pull up to the crosswalk and stop so the person can hear your ________.
• When you are behind a school bus that has stopped outside the city limits with its red flashers on, you must stop how far from the bus?
• An advisory speed sign posted just before a curve shows 35 mph. What does this sign mean?
• When you miss your exit on an expressway, you should
• If you must leave the roadway at a high speed and no open space is available, you should:
• In urban driving, a pedestrian may appear unexpectedly when approaching which scenario?
• If you are continually being passed on the right and left while driving in the center lane at the speed limit, you should:
• Which statement describes the primary purpose of a crumple zone?
• The area you can see around you is called which of the following?
• A pennant-shaped sign indicates which of the following?
• The loss of traction most difficult to identify quickly is:
• Which term describes the area you can see around you while driving?
• Hand-over-hand steering involves pushing the steering wheel down with one hand while your other hand ______ over to pull the wheel farther down.
• On a two-way street with a red light, the cross street is a one-way street going left, you may turn left when the traffic and pedestrians are not present, and there is no sign preventing a turn on red.
• Before turning left onto a two-way street, your last check should be to the:
• When backing out of an angled parking space on a street with two-way traffic, you should look over which shoulder?
• Safe following distance on dry pavement is typically:
• Construction vehicles around construction zones are usually:
• If you encounter a vehicle headed the wrong way on a one-way street, you should ___________, ___________, and __________.
• When approaching loose gravel on the road, you should __________ speed before the gravel.
• Which component is directly responsible for absorbing energy by deforming during a crash?
• Head restraints provide the most protection when a vehicle is struck from the:
• In a multi-lane roundabout, when should you change lanes?
• Which of the following is a proper use of your mirrors during a turn?
• Without anti-lock brakes, you must learn to ______ braking.
• In very foggy conditions, you should
• When backing out of a driveway, you should:
• What color are regulatory signs?
• When driving in traffic at night on a dimly lit street, you should:
• At intersections without crosswalks, which statement is true about pedestrians?
• In a right turn, the rear wheels will track closer to the curb in relation to the front wheels.
• The purpose of a regulatory sign is to:
• Which braking technique should be used when the vehicle lacks anti-lock brakes?
• True or False: The correct technique when backing up is to steer the car in the opposite direction that you want the back of the car to move.
• A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection means:
• Rumble strips are used to alert drivers they are leaving the roadway.
• When traffic is slow and heavy and you must cross railroad tracks before reaching the oncoming intersection, you should stop before the tracks until there is room to completely clear traffic.
• Which statement accurately describes backing up technique?
• Which is an example of a warning sign?
• Where is the best place to adjust your speed to safely drive through a curve?
• When is it appropriate to pass another vehicle?
• In fog, which headlights should you turn on after slowing down
• Which braking approach is recommended on icy roads?
• Which statement correctly describes a diamond-shaped marking in a driving lane?
• While driving on open highways, you should:
• Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction typically
• A motorcycle's smaller size makes it difficult for vehicle drivers to judge a motorcycle's:
• This sign means:
• Which is an example of a regulatory sign?
• A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles next to the broken line may pass if clear.
• If the driver ahead of you is distracted, you should:
• Which color is used on warning signs?
• What is black ice?
• True or False: You should yield to pedestrians using a white cane or guide dog at all times.
• When visibility is limited, the safest practice is to:
• To slow or stop gradually on ice, use __________ on the brakes.
• Approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns yellow. What action should you take?
• The rule used to estimate your total stopping distance under ideal conditions is the:
• Rumble strips that are placed on the side of roadways are to alert drivers they are:
• Motorcycle operators:
• What color are warning signs?
• When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic signal without a dedicated turn light, the best position is to wait partially in the intersection with your wheels straight.
• A mile marker sign is an example of which sign type?
• ________ will warn other drivers that your vehicle is stopped and cannot be moved on or near the shoulder.
• What is the minimum distance you should stop from a railroad crossing when a train is approaching?
• Head restraints, when properly adjusted, provide the most protection in which scenario?
• If a stopped vehicle is in your lane and you do not have ABS, what should you do?
• When driving a vehicle with airbags, you are safest when seated ______ inches away from the steering wheel.
• Under normal driving conditions, the following distance at 55 mph on the expressway should be a minimum of how many seconds?
• Onto crest of a hill on a two-lane road, where should you position your vehicle?
• Which sign is not a warning sign?
• Determining safe speed is the:
• Which type of sign regulates traffic flow and rules?
• If you encounter a vehicle headed the wrong way on a one-way street, you should slow, steer right, and sound horn.
• If the rear end of your vehicle skids to the left due to a sudden change in direction, your first action should be:
• In a front wheel skid, your:
• Since it takes a few seconds for your eyes to adjust to darkness after glare, what should you do?
• What should you do when you hear emergency vehicle sirens approaching from behind?
• Which scenario is associated with hydroplaning?
• When you are in an urban area and approaching a situation where a pedestrian may appear because of a stopped vehicle, what should you do?
• When checking blind spots before changing lanes, which practice is recommended?
• When parked at a curb, which direction should you approach to enter the vehicle?
• You are driving at night on a dimly lit city street with your high beam headlights on. You must dim your lights when you are within 500 feet of:
• Broken white lines on a highway indicate:
• Passing on the right of another vehicle by crossing the solid white line that marks the edge of the roadway:
• When can a left or right turn be made from a lane other than the far left or far right lane?
• To plan for a turn, you should be in the correct lane about a block before the turn.
• Which measure helps prevent interior windshield fogging during humidity or rain?
• At night, when facing an oncoming vehicle that does not use low-beam headlights, what is a recommended way to reduce glare?
• When entering an expressway, which factor is important for choosing a ramp?
• You should not pass if:
• You must use your headlights when there is not enough light to see pedestrians or vehicles clearly at a distance of how many feet?
• Motorcycles:
• The single biggest cause of crashes is:
• When driving at night, you should keep your speed such that you can stop
• When following a vehicle, you should maintain a safe following distance by:
• If you are in the center lane at the speed limit and others repeatedly pass you on both sides, what should you do?
• When you have a tire blowout, you should first:
• In a rear-wheel skid, your:
• After making a turn, you should:
• Which speed limit applies to a highway lane that is closed for construction, unless otherwise posted?
• Who has the right of way at an intersection with no crosswalks?
• At an uncontrolled intersection, who has the right of way?
• A tractor-trailer turning right at an intersection is prone to
• The vehicle safety technology that compares where a driver is steering the vehicle with where the vehicle is actually going is called:
• How can you keep the inside of your vehicle's windows clear after you have cleared them in humidity or rainy conditions?
• Back out of an angled parking space on a two-way street, you should look over which shoulder?
• If you double the speed of your vehicle, you what happens to the energy in a crash?
• How far should a driver look ahead to identify potential problems?
• You should turn your front wheel away from the curb when you park:
• The first thing you should do before deciding to pass on a two-lane road is:
• To maintain a safe following distance under normal conditions, you should keep at least a two-second gap.
• Under normal driving conditions, your following distance when traveling at 55 mph on the expressway should be a minimum of:
• When you are following a motorcyclist, you should:
• When should you yield your legal right of way?
• When driving behind a large, slow-moving vehicle on a rural road, you should
• If you must stop suddenly and your vehicle is not equipped with ABS, you should:
• If another vehicle cuts in front of you closely to avoid a collision with oncoming traffic, you should slow down and check ahead toward which area?
• The best way to prevent skidding on a slippery road surface is to:
• When you are first in line and the light turns green, you should check the areas to the left, right, and front of your vehicle before moving ahead.
• At what speed should you pass another vehicle going in the same direction on a two-lane roadway?
• If you are being tailgated, the safest action is to:
• If a school bus stopped outside the city limits has its red flashers on, you must stop at least how many feet behind the bus?
• If an emergency vehicle is approaching in heavy traffic, if possible you should move to the right edge of the road and stop.
• Which statement about turning left on red from a two-way street onto a one-way street is true?
• Which type of sign is typically green with white lettering?
• When a motorcycle is passing your vehicle, you should maintain your speed and land position.
• What does ESP do?
• If you are following a large, slow-moving vehicle on a rural road, you should
• Which lane position is safest when there are parked cars on your right and oncoming traffic on your left?
• When driving at night, you should adjust your speed so you can stop
• What should you do at an intersection with a flashing yellow signal light?
• What is a safe practice to reduce the risk of drowsy driving?
• When driving on slippery roads, you should:
• The best way to keep from getting involved in emergency driving situations is to:
• Under the Move Over Law on an expressway, if you cannot safely change lanes away from an incident or parked emergency vehicle, you must
• Which of the following best describes why motorcycles can be difficult for other drivers to judge in traffic?
• Which statement describes how strong emotions can affect your driving?
• After passing a vehicle on a two-way, two-lane road, you should re-enter the right side of the road when you can see the passed vehicle's:
• Which of the following is a guide sign?
• Before entering an intersection at a green light, what must you do if there are other vehicles in the intersection?
• When driving on a one-way street past vehicles parked on the left, you should position your vehicle to the right portion of your lane.
• True/False: Inertia is the primary reason that safety belts are important to a driver in a crash.
• In city driving, you should check traffic signals at least how far ahead?
• A flashing yellow turn arrow tells you that oncoming through traffic has a:
• Inertia is the primary reason seat belts are important to a driver in a crash.
• Guide signs are typically what colors?
• A "Stop" sign is an example of which sign category?
• When a motorcycle is passing your vehicle, you should maintain your_________ and _________.
• In a multi-lane roundabout, when is it safest to change lanes if you plan to exit soon?
• You should increase your following distance when the vehicle ahead is
• In city driving, how far ahead should you check traffic signals?
• In Michigan, you may turn right on red after stopping unless prohibited by sign.
• When you approach an uncontrolled intersection and a pedestrian has entered the intersection, you must:
• Which driving habit best reduces the chance of getting into emergency driving situations by detecting hazards early?
• If you cannot safely merge onto a heavily trafficked expressway, what is an acceptable action?
• If a passing vehicle has to cut closely in front of you to avoid oncoming traffic, you should slow down and check _____ ahead.
• Your outside mirrors should be adjusted in a way that the ______ are reduced.
• What does ESP stand for?
• To steer straight forward, you should:
• When following a vehicle that blocks your view of the road ahead, it is best to:
• Which statement about operating while intoxicated is correct?
• If the oncoming driver at night fails to use low-beam headlights, you can attempt to reduce glare by:
• ____________ is a term that describes the area of the vehicle that is engineered to absorb energy in a crash.
• For a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line, which side may pass if clear?
• What is the speed limit in a mobile home park or on roads adjacent to parks?
• When preparing to make a 3 point turnaround, you should:
• Most cold medications can make a person __________ while driving.
• Which statement best describes how sleep debt can be overcome?
• If a driver is about to be stuck from the rear by another vehicle, you should:
• Detecting potentially threatening objects or conditions in traffic mostly depends on which type of search?
• When stopped for a red signal at an intersection you should:
• In driving practice, the SEE framework stands for which words?
• If you choose to leave the road to avoid a hazard or emergency, you should keep in mind that:
• When driving a vehicle with air bags, you are safest when seated:
• The statement 'The rule used to estimate stopping distance under ideal conditions is the 4-second rule' is:
• Why should you stay out of the open space to the right of a tractor-trailer?
• When merging onto an expressway, you should be driving:
• In the far right lane of an expressway, you should expect