Comprehensive Drivers Training Study Material

When should you use idle acceleration?

when parking

When is the best time to adjust your speed for a curve?

before entering the curve

After passing a vehicle, how do you know when it is safe to return to your lane?

when you see the vehicle's front bumper in your rearview mirror

Which of the following is a technique for controlled braking?

"Squeeze" the brake pedal

On the freeway, what should you do before exiting?

Maintain speed until reaching the deceleration lane

Which of the following techniques is the best to control the consequences of an imminent collision?

Sideswipe the object

What is the purpose of a regulatory sign?

To tell drivers what they may or may not do

Why do most crashed happen in fog?

high speed and inadequate visibility

Do shoulders tend to have more or less traction than the paved roadway?

less

When is passing on the right allowed?

When the paved road specifically allows it

What is the first thing you should consider before passing on a two-lane road?

If it is safe and legal

Which of your basic senses is the most important behind the wheel?

sight

Regarding vehicles technology, it is important to understand:

functionality and limitations of the technology

A properly adjusted head restraint should be behind:

the middle of your head

How should you prepare to make a three-point turnaround?

By pulling to the right and stopping

In Michigan, why are you required to carry proof of auto insurance?

To prove you are financially responsible

What should you do if a driver cuts too closely in front of you?

Slow down and check the shoulder

Before exiting your vehicle, where should you look for traffic?

In your mirrors and over your shoulder

What purpose do emergency flashers serve?

They alert of a problem

Which lane position should you use when driving by parked vehicles on your right?

left

Which is a technique for detecting threats?

Using an organized, aggressive search pattern

A safety belt will provide you with the most protection when:

you sit straight up

When should you choose to cross a road?

When you don't interfere to cross a road?

Black ice is dangerous because:

it cannot be seen

When can you pass the driver in front of you?

When there's an adequate gap in oncoming traffic

Which is a benefit of Michigan Lefts?

They are safe and efficient

What is the purpose of a flashing yellow arrow light?

Allow drivers to slow down and turn if its clear

In which way can you attempt to stop your vehicle if your brakes fail?

By engaging the parking brake

Which of the following is an indication that you have made a significant error while driving?

When safety or assisting technology activates

In the Vehicle, children under 6 years old should be supervised by:

Someone 13 years old or older

After stopping at a stop sign, which way should you look?

Left, Right, Left

Which of the following is a technique for controlled braking?

Use the muscles in your toes and ankles

Enhanced mirrors reduce:

the degree in which you turn your head.

When should you adjust your mirror?

After adjusting your seat

Will TPMS always notify you when your vehicles tire pressure is a bit low?

no

Your vehicle is parked at a curb. From which direction should you approach and enter your vehicle?

Front

You are driving on a highway with three lanes traveling in the same direction. How should you pass the large vehicle driving in the middle lane?

quickly - on the left

In which type of tire blowout might you feel a strong pull toward the blowout?

Front tire blowout

What does PDA stand for?

Perceive, Decide, Act

What does peripheral vision give you send of?

your speed

When do you have the right of way?

When other drivers give it to you

Your light just turned green but some vehicles are still in the intersection. What should you do?

Wait then go

You are about to cross through an intersection when suddenly the light turns yellow. What should you do?

Stop if you can do so safely.

Which of the following is an accurate description of your field of view?

The entire area of the roadway and surrounding area (that you can see)

In which terms are right of way laws written?

Who must yield the right of way

Which is the best way to avoid emergency situation?

Constantly search your surroundings

Which of the following traffic signs is an example of a regulatory sign?

Speed limit

Managing space wisely allows you to:

see and be seen

The Move Over Law required that drivers:

change lanes or slow down

Why shouldn't you brake and turn at the same time?

Your tires will become overloaded

When should you change lanes in a roundabout?

before entering

What is the speed limit of mobile home parks (and some of the surrounding areas).

15 MPH

What can you do to reduce the chanced of hydroplaning?

Drive at slower speeds

At a traffic stop, where should your hands be when the police officer approaches?

Visible to the police officer

How should you change lanes?

Check, signal, check, go

A pedestrian with a white Caine or guide dog is crossing the intersection. What should you do?

Ensure the pedestrian can hear your engine

You are waiting to make a left turn. Which wheel and lane position should you take?

wheels straight/partially in the intersection

When backing, what should you do to see clearly behind you?

Look behind you (turn around)

It is harder to recover from an error on real road to:

higher speed and more narrow roads

What does Kelseys Law ban?

Cell phone use

What do yellow lines indicate?

Traffic moving in two directions

Which of the following are the most common crashes that occur in construction zones?

rear-end crashes

What does ESC stand for?

Electronic Stability Control

What do overhead flashing yellow lights on a school bus indicate?

The bus will stop soon

Is it safe or smart to engage cruise control when the weather is not ideal?

no

Which of the following are indication to the location of a driveway (in the country)?

Utility lines, mailboxes, and reflectors

You are about to cross an intersection with a green light but see a funeral procession coming from the left. What should you do?

Do not proceed

A properly adjusted head restraint will provide you with there most protection when:

struck from the rear

What could you be charged with if you've consumed alcohol, are under 21 years old and walking home?

MIP (Minor in Possession)

How should you approach a farm vehicle?

By adjusting your speed and position

Proper tread depth can:

shorten a vehicles stopping distance

In which manner should you drive near a motercyclist?

Maintain your speed and position

When exiting the vehicle, which occupants should use the Dutch Reach?

All occupants

Which is the safest way to turn your vehicle around?

Backing into a driveway on the right.

What is the main reason for collisions happen at curves?

High speed

How should you search when driving an open roadways?

Search areas farther ahead

When driving in snow, how can you reduce your risk?

by making non-aggressive maneuvers

Which is an indication that the road surface has changed?

You feel your tires vibrate

On the freeway, which is an indication of lane shifts or lane closures?

Construction zones

How should you treat a traffic light that isn't working?

Stop first, go when safe

Your listened driving coach (on a L1L) must be:

21 years old or older

What should you do at a flashing red light?

Stop, check, go when it is clear

What possession do implied consent laws serve?

To penalize drivers for refusing a blood or BAC test

Which part of the weight of your vehicle shift when you accelerate?

towards the rear

Which part of the vehicle might some say is the most important part?

the tires

Who issues and regulates your drivers license?

The state you live in

What is the speed limit of a residential areas?

25 MPH

Perception time is:

the time it takes for you perceive

What is the purple of the open space to the right of a tractor-trailer while turning?

For the driver to complete the wide turn

You are stopped at a T-intersection. Which way should you look before turning?

Left, right, left

What are the benefits of a roundabout?

A decrease in injuries and fatalities.

Which of the following is a technique for driving straight forward?

look toward your intended path of travel

What should you do when approaching an unprotected RRXing?

Slow down, search, listen

If your headlights fail, you should:

Engage the dimmer switch, turn on emergency flashers, and pull over when safe

Where should you look when you are blind by another vehicles headlights?

Toward the right edge of your lane

What is field of vision?

The area you can see around you

When are you not required to stop for a school bus?

On the opposite side of a divided highway

How does the lane departure warning system work?

With a sensor or camera

Which of the following is an accurate description of "line of sight"?

An imaginary line that extends to a point of focus

When of the following is a technique for steering while backing up (in REVERSE)?

Steer in the direction you want to go