MI Driver's Test

Most cars have at least two blind spots or areas around them that you cannot see in your mirror located where?

To the left rear and right rear of the vehicle.

Michigan's Basic Speed Law means what?

You must drive at a "careful and prudent" speed in all driving conditions. You must drive at a speed that always allows you to stop within the clear distance ahead.

15 mph

In mobile home parks and some municipal parks.

25 mph

In platted subdivisions (showing boundaries,streets, easements and other features of surveyed lots) and condominium complexes. Watch for signs when driving through business districts, county, state and federal parks, on roads adjacent to parks and playgrounds, and in school zones as posted speed limits vary.

45 mph

In a work zone if posted. If a work zone is not posted for 45 mph, then the speed limit is the normal speed limit for that area.

55 mph

Unless otherwise posted, on all streets that are not designated freeways and on all highways.

70 mph maximum/55 mph minimum

On all freeways unless posted otherwise. School buses and trucks are restricted to 60 mph. On freeways with speed limits less than 70 mph, school buses and trucks are restricted to 55 mph.

What following distance is required?

Three- to four-second.

Look down the road how long?

12 Seconds.

Right turn signaling

Left arm and hand bent up.

Left turn signaling

Left arm and hand straight out.

Slow down / stop signaling

Left arm and hand bent down.

What to do as you approach an intersection?

Check for oncoming and cross traffic, other highway users, signals, signs and pavement markings, the condition of the roadway and areas of limited visibility.

What are "hidden vehicles"?

Traffic may be hidden by larger vehicles that are traveling in the same direction. Be alert for these when crossing multiple lanes.

When to yield the right-of-way at all intersections?

When turning, check the road you are turning onto and yield to pedestrians and other vehicles present.

Yield the right-of-way to vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians in the intersection

At intersections without any signals or signs, or at

intersections with all stop signs:

Yield to the driver on the right if you reach the intersection at the same time as another vehicle. Yield to any vehicle that reaches an intersection before you.

At a "T" intersection without any signals or signs, yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians on the through road.

You must stop and yield the right-of-way when entering a highway from an alley, private road or driveway.

Right-of-way at traffic signals:

When turning left at a traffic signal, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and oncoming traffic.

Right-of-way at stop or yield signs:

Yield the right-of-way to any vehicle or pedestrian in the intersection and cross traffic that is not required to stop.

When turning left at a stop or yield sign, yield the right-of-way to cross traffic and pedestrians. Yield to the first vehicle from the opposite side that is going straight or turning right. Then, you may turn left so long as cross traffic and pedestrians are still clear.

Other reasons to yield:

You must yield when directed by a uniformed law

enforcement officer and when directed by flag people at

construction sites.

You must yield for vehicles in a funeral procession.

You must yield to emergency vehicles, approaching from

any direction or, if stopped, when their lights are flashing.

Time is critical in an emergency situation. Pulling over and

allowing emergency vehicles to reach their destinations as

quickly and safely as possible may save a life.

You also must yield whenever you are approaching or

passing a stopped waste collection, utility service or road

maintenance vehicle with its lights flashing.

Right turn on red:

Unless a sign tells you "no turn on red," you may turn right at a red light after coming to a complete stop.

You must yield to pedestrians and approaching traffic. Make sure to look to your left, front and right before starting your turn. Then turn carefully.

Left turn on red:

Unless a sign tells you "no turn on red," you may turn left on a red light when entering a one-way street from another one-way street, but you must first stop and yield to cross traffic.

You also may make a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street with traffic going in the same direction as the turn, but first yield to pedestrians, cross traffic and approaching traffic.

If there is nothing posted, keep the following points in mind:

When turning right onto a multiple lane road, you are required to turn into the lane closest to the right-hand curb or road side.

When turning left onto a multiple lane road, you are required to turn into the lane that is just to the right of the center line of the roadway.

When turning left onto a multiple lane one-way road, turn into the lane closest to the left-hand curb or road side.

When multiple turn lanes are present, complete your turn by entering the lane that corresponds to the lane you are leaving. Be alert for drivers next to you who may cross into other lanes as they turn.

Roundabouts

A circular intersection where entering traffic yields to vehicles traveling counterclockwise around a central island. Vehicles entering from each leg of the intersection must yield to the traffic already in the roundabout, which is coming from the left. Vehicles exit the roundabout by making a right turn onto the desired road.

Approaching the roundabout:

Slow down as you approach the roundabout.

Look for roadside signs and pavement markings to direct you into the correct lane before entering the roundabout.

As you approach the yield line, look to your left before proceeding into the roundabout.

When an appropriate gap in traffic appears, enter the roundabout and merge with the flow of the other vehicles.

Never make a left turn to enter a roundabout - this will place you in front of oncoming traffic.

Traveling in a roundabout:

Always stay to the right of the center island.

Vehicles within the roundabout have the right of way.

Do not stop within a roundabout unless it is the only way to safely avoid a collision or other danger.

If an emergency vehicle is heard or seen approaching, do not stop. Exit the roundabout, pull over to the right and stop, allowing the emergency vehicle to pass.

Avoid changing lanes in a multiple-lane roundabout. Move into the lane you need before entering the roundabout.

Give special consideration to trucks, trailers, and other large vehicles. Avoid passing or driving next to large vehicles, as they may need more than one lane to navigate through the

roundabout.

Refrain from passing other vehicles, bicycles and mopeds.

When entering or exiting a roundabout, watch for pedestrians crossing the street.

Exiting the roundabout:

Maintain a slow speed.

Indicate your exit by using your turn signal.

Do not accelerate until you are beyond the pedestrian

crossing at the exit.

Passing

When passing other vehicles, always check your rearview and side-view mirrors for any overtaking traffic.

Use your turn signal to indicate your intentions.

Check blind spots by turning your head to see if you can safely move from your lane without interfering with traffic.

It is illegal to exceed the speed limit or use the shoulder of the road to pass.

When about to pass a vehicle on a divided highway, move into the passing lane well before passing.