michigan segment 1 exam

your ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends mostly on:

searching for hazards in advance

when driving behind a large, slow-moving vehicle on a rural road, you should:

leave enough space so it does not block your view of potential dangers

you must stop at the intersection ahead. just before the intersection, you have to cross railroad tracks. you should stop:

before you cross the railroad tracks when you don't have room to completely cross

a traffic-control officer's signal:

is the only one to follow regardless of traffic signals

if a bicycle rider near you is a child, you should expect them to:

do anything and adjust your speed and distance from the hazard

at a roundabout, you will most likely see a:

yield sign

you should turn your front wheel away from the curb when you park:

facing uphill

a flashing yellow arrow in the left turn lane:

allows drivers to slow down and turn if the intersection is clear

when a traffic signal isn't working at an intersection, you should:

treat it as an open or uncontrolled, or as if you have a yield sign

on an expressway, the "move over law" requires drivers to:

slow down, proceed with caution

michigan law requires you to have your headlights on:

30 mins after sunset and 30 mins before sunrise

Right of way laws are written:

In terms of who must yield the right of way

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business district is:

25mph

When merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway

you may pass a vehicle on the right if the:

vehicle ahead is making a left turn and you do not have to leave a paved lane to pass

the best way to control consequences if you cannot avoid a collision is to:

control brake and steer to collide at an angle with the object

The driver of a large truck has the most difficulty seeing:

to the sides and rear of their vehicle

the purpose of traffic signs are to:

regulate, warn, guide

a flashing red traffic signal at an intersection means:

stop before entering

when a vehicle hits a fixed object like a tree, what is the most important factor in determining how hard it hits the tree?

speed of the vehicle

under normal driving conditions, your following distance when traveling at 65mph on the expressway should be how many seconds?

4 seconds

Medicines used to treat the common cold

Often make you sleepy and thus should not be used while driving

implied consent means:

you have given your consent to be tested for alcohol in your blood

determining safe speed is the

most important decision in rural driving

when a vehicle is equipped with air bags, the safest position for any child is in the

middle of the back seat

when approaching a person crossing the street who is using a white cane to beat their guide dog, you should

stop and yield the right of way

name the zones of your car designed to collapse at different rates, reducing the risk to passengers in the event of a crash, spreading the force over a wider area

crumple

who has the right of way at an intersection with no crosswalks?

pedestrians always have the right of way

The exit ramp you want is entirely blocked by traffic, you should:

use the next exit ramp

always search for motorcycles before changing lanes because they:

are smaller making them harder to see

you are driving on a city street and have a green light. a pedestrian begins to cross the street ahead of you. you must:

stop regardless of the signal light

if you must attend to a distraction while driving:

increase your following distance

when going downhill, a large truck with white smoke underneath is rapidly approaching you from behind. you should:

pull off the road as far as possible

when preparing to make a right turn, besides signaling 3-4 seconds in advance, you should:

tap your break pedal to flash your break lights

when driving in city traffic, how far ahead should you check traffic signals?

at least a block ahead

if you enter an expressway entrance ramp that you do not want, you should

continue into express way and use next exit

before making a right turn at an intersection from a stop, you should look:

left, right, left

when a tire blowout occurs the first thing you should do is:

consentrate on controlling steering

a yellow pennant shape sign means:

no passing zone

you can get a little better traction on wet roads by driving:

in the tire tracks of the vehicle ahead

when planning for a turn in heavy city traffic, you should prepare to get into the proper lane ___________ in advance.

2-3 blocks

sudden braking or swerving in traffic indicates that the driver is:

not searching far enough ahead

you are on a two-way street and have a red light. the cross street is a one-way street going left, and you want to turn. you may turn left:

when traffic and pedestrians are not present and there is no sign preventing a turn on red

when you are looking far and near and side to side you are:

searching

if there is an air bag in your vehicle's steering wheel, it is best to keep your hands:

on 9 and 3 OR 8 and 4

you are driving in a steady rain. a good indication that hydroplaning can occur is when:

the vehicle infront of you creates water splashes

if you don't have room to squeeze by an oncoming vehicle on a narrow street, you should

pull over and wait behind parked vehicles

each time you drive, make a routine pre-driving check of:

tires, lights, and controls

when driving past vehicles parked on the right, you should position your vehicle:

to the left portion of your lane

if you are backing up and want the rear of the vehicle to go left, turn the

top of the steering wheel left

to make a right turn, you should start your turn in the furthest right- hand lane and end in the

lane closest to the right curb

a broken yellow line means:

passing allowed when it is safe

you should not pass if:

you cannot complete the pass before a no- passing zone

which of these is the proper way to change lanes?

check mirrors and blind spots, signal, check again, then change lanes

you must use your headlights when there is not enough light to see pedestrians and vehicles clearly at a distance of:

500 feet

the best time to take a short break is

before you get tired or feel drowsey

you are driving through a highway work zone. you should:

lower your speed anytime you see a highway worker

when measuring a following distance under normal driving conditions, the 3 second following distance is:

safe for dry conditions under 45mph

a large truck is traveling in the middle lane of three lanes of traffic, going in the same direction. you want to pass, it is best to pass:

quickly on the left and more ahead of it

if the head restraint is adjusted properly, it should:

be behind the middle of the persons head

if you must stop suddenly and your car is not equipped with ABS, you should:

pivot your foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal and press firmly, stopping just short of locking the wheels

when facing the high beam of oncoming traffic, which action is best?

look to the right edge of your lane

your vehicle's outside mirrors should be adjusted in a way that:

the blind spots are reduced

___ is the primary reason that safety belts are important to a driver in a crash

inertia

when you are behind a school bus that has stopped outside the city limits with its red flashers on, you must stop at least 20 feet from the bus then

wait until the bus turns off it's red flashers

when you identify a potential hazard, you must

decide what to do

when a motorcyclist is passing your vehicle, you should

maintain speed and lane position

DO NOT ENTER

road ahead is closed to traffic in your direction

a thin sheet of invisible ice on the roadway is called:

black ice

what should you do at an intersection with a flashing yellow signal light?

slow down and be prepared to yield

which of the following is NOT a principle of controlling the consequences of a vehicle crash?

hit an approaching vehicle rather than a stationary object

when your vehicle skids, you lose control of:

direction and speed

when approaching an expressway entrance ramp on your right, you can make it easier for vehicles entering the expressway by:

moving one lane to the left

if you experience sudden brake failure while driving, you should:

rapidly pump the brake

before turning left onto a two way street, your last check should be to the:

left

since it takes a few seconds for your eyes to adjust to darkness after being exposed to glare:

glance to the right and down while being approached by a car with bright headlights

what is the best advice for drivers when a heavy fog occurs?

try not to drive until the fog has lifted

to prevent skidding on a slippery road:

steer and brake smoothly and gradually

if a driver is about to be struck from the rear by another vehicle, you should:

be ready to apply the brakes so as not to be pushed into another vehicle.

this is the best way to keep from getting involved in emergency driving situations:

continually search for hazards

the 4 second rule is an estimate of your

total stopping distance

as you make a right turn at an intersection from a stop, you should look:

left right left

operating while intoxicated means a driver has:

a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher

if your car is about to be struck from the rear by another vehicle you should:

be ready to brake so as not to be pushed into another vehicle

how close to the curb should your car be when parallel parked?

12inches or closer

you want to pass a large vehicle in the middle lane of theee lanes. it is best to pass:

quickly on the left and move ahead of it

a flashing red light is the same as a:

stop sign

before a left turn, your last check should be to the:

left

traffic signs are there to:

regulate, warn, and guide

your emergency flashers warn others that:

your vehicle is stopped on or near the road

you should yield to a pedestrian using a white cane to beat their guide dog:

at all times

everytime you drive, you should make a pre-driving check of:

tires, lights, and controls

If you must leave the roadway at a high speed and no open space is available, you should:

steer for something soft

when can a turn be made from a lane other than the far left or far right? when:

pavement markings and signs permitting such movement

if you are backing and want the rear of the car to go left, turn the:

top of the wheel to the left

motorcycles are:

difficult to see in traffic

in a rear wheel skid, your vehicle will:

move sideways without any steering input

to make a right turn in an urban setting, signal your intention at least _____________ ahead of the turn

100ft or half a block

when a motorcycle passes your vehicle:

maintain speed and lane position

with regard to driving after taking medicine, be sure to:

read label on the medicine to see if it has side effects that will affect your driving