Drivers' Training - Segment 1 Test (State of Michigan)

True or False:

If the head restraint is adjusted properly, it should be behind the middle of the person's head.

True

Head restrains, when properly adjusted, provide the most protection when a vehicle is stuck from the...

rear

True or False:

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

True

What is an advantage of using the enhanced mirror setting?

Head or shoulder turn is greatly reduced

A driver's field of vision should include...

The entire area of the highway and surroundings you can see

What is true regarding mirrors?

Drivers should glance at their mirrors often when driving

When starting a vehicle with a push button start, ____ before pushing the start button

put your foot on the brake

Emergency flashes will warn other drivers...

of a problem

When accelerating, it is important to know...

No two vehicles accelerate exactly alike

In Michigan, a driver's license is issued by the state and owned by the...

state

What mirror gives you the best picture of what is happening behind you?

Rearview mirror

What is the most important part of your vehicle?

The tires

While on a Level 1 license, what age must your licensed driving coach be?

21 or over

What is an appropriate use of the horn?

To warn others of potential danger

Serving as proof that a driver is financially responsible and can pay for damages resulting from a crash, Michigan requires that all drivers carry...

proof of insurance

You do not have to stop for an emergency vehicle that is...

traveling on the other side of a divided roadway where the road is separated by a barrier

How should you approach farm machinery in the roadway?

Adjust your speed and position

How can you reduce risk while driving through a construction zone?

Reduce your speed, stay alert, and minimize directions

Lane departure warning systems work by reading the lane lines on the road with a ____ or a radar

camera

What is the dead pedal?

A footrest on the floor where you place your left foot while driving

If the red parking brake light is on, what does this indicate?

your parking brake is activated

If you are backing up and want the rear of the vehicle to go left, be aware that the front of the vehicle...

swings in the opposite direction

Before exiting your vehicle, ensure that children under ____ exit the vehicle or are supervised by someone 13 or older

6

On a school bus, overhead yellow lights indicate...

The red lights will soon flash, and you should prepare to stop

You check your tire tread depth using a...

quarter

Any time a safety or driver assistance technology is activated, it can be a sign that...

you have made a significant driving error

Safety belts provide maximum protection when you are seated...

straight up with your back firmly against the seat

If you're not familiar with the vehicle's instrument panel...

refer to the vehicle's owner's manual

A key factor in effective braking is using your foot to control the brake pressure with your...

toes and ankles

What is the zero tolerance law in michigan?

Zero alcohol while operating a motor vehicle

What documents are you required to show during a traffic stop?

License, registration, and insurance

If the left turn crash avoidance system detects a potential collision, it may prevent the crash by...

applying the brakes of giving an audible warning

True or False:

When backing a vehicle, you should see clearly in the direction your vehicle is coming. The best way to do this is by turning your head and shoulders and looking backwards

True

The instant you observe a conflict ahead, you should...

check your mirrors

The distance your vehicle travels from the time the eyes see a hazard to the time the brain knows it's a hazard is called...

perception distance

When preparing to make a 3-pt. turnaround, you should...

pull to the right and stop

When following a vehicle that blocks your view of the road ahead, it is best to...

follow at a greater distance than usual

The best way to keep from getting involved in emergency driving situations is to...

sound your horn

If a passing vehicle has to cut closely in front of you to avoid oncoming traffic, you should slow down and check your _______ ahead

right shoulder

When two vehicles at an uncontrolled intersection from different streets arrive at the same time, the driver on the __(1)__ shall yield to the driver on the __(2)__

1. left

2. right

To make a left turn from a one-way street to a two-way street, you should turn from the far _____ lane.

left

Yielding the right of way means...

letting the other person go first

You shoulder enter a roundabout when there is an adequate gap in...

traffic

You should stop no closer than _______ feet from a railroad crossing if a train is approaching.

15

If you reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the person on your left, you have the right of way

True

A flashing yellow arrow in the left turn lane...

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

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

25 mph

A broken yellow line means that passing is allowed when it is...

clear

Yellow lines separate traffic moving in...

opposite directions

In rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are there is to...

turn on your low-beam headlights

If the oncoming driver at nights fails to use low-beam headlights, you can attempt to reduce glare by...

frequently looking to the right edge of the road

Motorcycle operators...

Have the right to use a full traffic lane

True or False:

You must yield to a pedestrian using a white can or guide dog at all times.

True

You are coming towards an intersection. You see a semi-truck coming to the intersection from the left about to turn right. You should expect the semi-truck to...

turn wide and use part of your lane to complete its turn

The driver of a large truck will have the most difficulty seeing what sides of the truck?

Sides and rear

What are the steps of the proper procedure for exiting a freeway?

1. Verify the type of exit

2. Check exit ramp for advisory speed/curve; check mirrors/blind spots, activate signal

3. Maintain speed, recheck mirrors/blind spots, aim and steer smoothly into deceleration lane. Apply brakes, steer into center of exit ramp, cancel signal, maintain a proper space cushion even on acceleration ramps

(all of the above)

True or False:

If the exit ramp that you want to use is entirely blocked by traffic, you should use the next exit ramp

True

True or False:

When driving in the far-right lane of an expressway, you should expect merging vehicles at entrance ramps

True

PDA stands for...

percieve, decide, act

The "Dutch Reach" provides a systematic way for a driver to ensure safety of ____ before they exit the vehicle

a bicyclist

The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends mostly on...

searching for hazards in advance

A safe and prudent speed for driving in clear, dry conditions is...

the posted speed limit

What type of vision gives you a sense of what speed you are travelling?

Peripheral vision

To search the entire traffic scene, a driver needs to pay attention to the areas to...

the front, rear, and sides of the vehicles

Increasing the speed of your vehicle means you also need to increase your...

following distance

What is the importance of making a blind spot check to the left or right before changing lines?

It covers areas not visible in the inside rearview mirror

When crossing a road, you should select a gap that is large enough so other road users...

will not need to slow or steer around you

Unless otherwise marked, a Michigan Left has how many turns lanes?

One

Where should you stop your vehicle at an intersection controlled only by a stop sign?

Before your vehicle enters the intersection

To steer a vehicle smoothly and precisely, look...

toward your intended path of travel

When making a right turn at an intersection onto a two-way street, you should...

turn from the lane closest to the right curb unless the turn is allowed from other lanes

A parked car is on your right. What lane position should you move to?

Left of center

When you turn, the weight of your vehicle...

Shifts to the opposite side as the direction of your turn

If you must leave the roadway at high speed with no open space to travel, choose to hit a small object with...

a glancing blow/sideswipe

How much space should you give bicyclists when you pass them?

At least 3 feet

The overwhelming majority of crashes are the result of...

human errors

If you feel a vibration of the tires through the steering wheel, that may be an indicator that the...

roadway surface has changed

How should you hold the steering wheel in an off-road recovery situation?

Both hands on the wheel with a firm grip

When roads are slippery, you should avoid making fast...

turns and stops

The primary problem associated with front wheel lock-up when braking on a slick surface is the inability to...

steer the vehicle

On freezing, wet days, roadways on bridges and overpasses are most likely to hide...

areas of ice

When you have a tire blowout, you should first...

Grip the steering wheel firmly

Implied consent laws are designed to penalize drivers for refusal to...

take a breath or blood alcohol concentrated test

The closer you pass by an object the _______ your speed should be

slower

When pulled over, where should your hands be?

Visible to the officer

What challenges does city driving have?

There is limited visibility due to buildings, traffic, etc.

On a rural road, it is more difficult to recover from an error because:

speeds are higher and the roads are narrower

Most shoulders have ___ traction than the paved roadway, which can make off-road situations dangerous.

about the same

If you experience a vehicle breakdown, what is the top priority?

pulling off the roadway as soon as safely possible

If you experience a vehicle breakdown, how can you help other roadway users safely see you?

Turn on the hazard lights

The Move Over Laws require that drivers ________________ when they encounter emergency vehicle roadside activity:

change lanes or slow down

What benefits do roundabouts offer?

There is a reduction in serious injury and fatal crashes

How can you reduce sun glare while driving?

Keep the windshield and windows clean

When it's raining, your choice of speed should be influenced most by the:

amount of traction

You may turn right from a lane other than the far right lane:

when there is a sign or marking permitting the turn

If your vehicle starts to lose traction on the roadway, you should:

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes

A traffic-control officer's signal:

is the only one to follow, regardless of traffic signals

Sudden braking or swerving in traffic indicates that the drive is...

Not searching far enough ahead

Most collisions occur at curves because...

speed on the approach is too great

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

facing uphill