Kelsey Megley - Michigan Drivers Training Segment 1 (Parts 1 and 2)

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

Pull over and wait behind a parked vehicle

What is the main value of making a head check to the left or right before changing lanes?

It covers areas not visible in the rearview mirrors

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 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

When traveling on a two lane roadway and an emergency vehicle is approaching, you should:

Move to the right edge of the road and stop

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

When you encounter large trucks on the expressway, you should:

Avoid driving between two trucks

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

25 mph

You want to back out of an angled parking space on a street with two-way traffic. You should always back out slowly and look:

Over your right shoulder

The following vehicles have the right-of-way at a roundabout:

Vehicles in all circulating lanes

Right of way laws are written:

In terms of who must yield the right of way

To make sure that a motorcycle is not in your blind spot, before changing lanes you should:

Glance over your shoulder

When approaching loose gravel on the roadway, you should:

Reduce speed before the gravel

Rumble strips are placed across the road to alert drivers they are:

Driving off the traveled portion of the roadway

A traffic control officers signal:

is the only one to follow, regardless of traffic signals

You are at a red traffic signal. The traffic light turns green, but there are still other vehicles in the intersection. You should:

Wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering

On a rural road, utility lines, mailboxes, and reflectors give clues to the location of:

Driveways

Which of the following is true regarding mirrors?

Driver's should be checking mirrors often while driving

A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection means:

Stop before entering

Air bags are designed to:

Be used with safety belts

Your vehicle is in a traffic emergency and may collide with another vehicle if you do not take action. Which of these is a good rule to remember at such a time?

You can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop

When driving down a steep downgrade, you should:

Control your speed and check your mirrors

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

The first thing you should do before deciding to pass, on a two way road is:

Make sure it's legal and the left lane is clear of oncoming traffic

At what speed should you pass another vehicle going in the same direction on a two-lane roadway?

At least 10 MPH faster than the other vehicle without exceeding the speed limit

_____ zones and side impact panels protect occupants by allowing structures to collapse at different rates, reducing the risk of penetration into the passenger compartment or spreading forces over a wider area.

to crumple

When you have a tire blowout, you should first:

Grip the steering wheel firmly

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

To the left portion of your lane

When approaching a crosswalk where a blind pedestrian is waiting to cross, you must stop:

At the crosswalk and wait for the pedestrian to cross the street.

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

Where there is a sign permitting you to turn

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

Slow down and be prepared to yield

Why should you stay out of open space to the right of a tractor trailer at an intersection?

Trucks make very wide right turns

When driving at night, you should:

Adjust your speed to keep your stopping distance within your sight distance

When choosing the ramp to enter the expressway, which of the following is an important clue?

Do not enter signs and wrong way signs at the ramp

Before moving a vehicle in reverse, you should:

Check to see that the area behind the vehicle is clear

When turning at an intersection from a stop, the size of the gap depends on:

The speed of the cross traffic

The 4 second rule is an estimate of:

Your total stopping distance

When another driver is tailgating your vehicle, it is best to allow a greater space area to the:

front of your vehicle

When passing a large truck, do not cut in front of the truck too quickly because:

You may not provide an adequate stopping distance for the truck

When merging onto the freeway you should be driving:

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

A body at rest tends to remain at rest is defined as:

inertia

Before turning left, it's important to:

Yield to oncoming vehicles

While driving in an urban area, a pedestrian may appear unexpectedly when you approach a:

Stopped vehicle

If you must attend to a distraction while driving:

Increase your following distance

You have the right of way only:

When other drivers give it to you

How far ahead should a driver look ahead of the vehicle to identify potential problems?

20 seconds or more

Guide signs provide:

information

The exit ramp you want to use is entirely blocked by traffic. You should:

use the next exit ramp

When a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped ahead on your side of the road, you must:

Stop until the lights stop flashing

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

When pavement markings and signs permit such movement

When you are following a motorcyclist, you should:

Increase your following distance

The best way to prevent skidding on a slippery road surface is:

steer and brake smoothly and gradually

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

Glance to the right and down when being approached by a car with bright headlights

SEE stands for:

Search, Evaluate, Execute

You're driving in steady rain. A good indication that hydroplaning can occur when:

The vehicle in front of you creates water splashes

If you are continually being passed on the right and left while driving in the center lane at the speed limit, you should:

move to the right lane

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

continually search for hazards

When roads are slippery, you should:

Avoid making fast turns and fast stops

In a rear-wheel skid your:

Vehicle moves sideways without any additional steering input

When properly adjusted, head restraints provide the most protection when a vehicle:

is struck in the rear

One effect of fatigue is:

Misjudgment of speed and distance

When approaching a railroad crossing that has gates lowered with signals flashing and bells ringing, you should:

stop and wait till gates are raised, signal stop, bells stop ringing.

When all or part of a highway traffic lane is closed for construction, maintenance, or surveying, the speed limit is:

45 mph unless otherwise posted

Sadness distracts you from driving by:

Disconnecting you from reality

Yellow lines separate:

Traffic moving in opposite directions on a two-way road

When it becomes extremely difficult to see because of heavy rain, you should:

pull off the road until the rain stops

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

left, right, and left again

Implied consent

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

If an oncoming driver at night fails to use low-beam headlights, you can attempt to reduce glare by:

Frequently looking to the right edge of the road

What action should you take first if the accelerator sticks and you need to stop quickly?

Apply the brakes and shift to neutral

A yellow pennant shape sign means:

no passing zone

If you must stop suddenly and your vehicle 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 wheels

Drivers of large trucks often travel with a lot of space in front of their vehicle. This extra space is needed for:

The truck driver to use for stopping the vehicle

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

tires, lights, and controls

You approach an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns yellow. You should:

Stop before entering the intersection if you can do so safely

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

It's very foggy. You should slow down, turn on your windshield wipers, and you:

Low beam headlights

You are the first in line when the light turns green, what should you do before you begin to move ahead?

Check to the ares in front, left, and right

To turn right from a one-way street, you:

Should position your vehicle in the right lane

You have reached an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has right of way?

You because you're on the right

When exiting the expressway:

Search early for your exit

If the left tire blows out while you are driving, your vehicle will...

pull sharply to the left

A flashing yellow light turn arrow tells you oncoming through traffic has a:

Green light

Most collisions occur at curves because...

speed on the approach is too great

A body at rest tends to stay at rest is defined as:

inertia

when braking for an emergency stop, you should:

Apply full brakes

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

When there is a sign or marking permitting the turn

Before turning left on a two way street, your last check should be to the:

Left

What's the first thing to consider when thinking about making a u turn?

Is the u turn legal

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

Facing uphill

If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or other service animal or carrying a white cane at an intersection, you must:

Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

The first precaution to take with regards to driving after taking medicine is to:

Read the label on the medicine to see if you have a side effect that will effect your driving

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

Lower your speed anytime you see a highway worker

A law enforcement officer with his vehicles emergency flashing lights on has stopped a vehicle on the right side of he expressway. You should:

Move at least one lane to the left

When driving at night, you should use your low beams when an oncoming vehicle is within:

500 ft

_______ ______________ is a term that describes an area of the vehicle that is engineered to absorb energy in a crash

The crumple zone

When you are approaching a school bus stopped off the Roadway with its yellow hazard warning lights flashing, you should:

pass the bus with caution

Emergency flashers warn other drivers:

Your vehicle is on or near the roadway

Two vehicles approach and uncontrolled intersection at about the same time, who must yield?

The driver on the left yeilds to the driver on the right

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