Michigan drivers training test

What does SEE stand for?

Search, Evaluate, Execute

sleep debt

being drowsy and needing sleep

What does BAC stand for?

blood alcohol concentration

what does OWI stand for?

operating while intoxicated

what does ABS stand for?

Anti-lock Braking System

What is hydroplaning?

When tires ride up on a film of water which causes the inability to steer

when driving down a steep downgrade, you should never...?

shift to neutral

Rumble strips that are placed on the side of roadways are to alert drivers they are...?

Driving off the traveled portion of the roadway

you are driving in the right lane of an icy, two-way, four-lane street when you see a vehicle in your lane is stopped. Your vehicle is not equipped with antilock brakes. You should...

Brake softly and clear the lane by steering to an open space

on a rural road, utility lines, mailboxes and reflectors gift clues to the location of...

driveways

Motorcycles...

Are difficult to see in traffic

If the acceleration lane is short, you will need

A longer gap to enter traffic

a construction zone is indicated by

an orange sign

convex mirrors...

Show a wider area than flat mirrors show

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

When there is a sign or marking permitting the turn

when you use a cell phone while you ate driving, you should..

pull off the roadway

children under the age of __________
and less than 4'9 must be properly secured in a child restraint system

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which of the following distractions is most likely to cause a young driver to crash

Other young passengers

if your vehicle starts to lose traction on the roadway, you should...

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes

in order to avoid conflicts when traffic is heavy in the right lane, you should use the...

center lane

on rural roadways, conditions...

can change abruptly

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

Slow down and be prepared to yield

at a roundabout, you will see...

a yield sign

The vehicle safety technology called (ESP) stands for...

Electronic Stability Program

According to the Michigan law, "operating while intoxicated" means...

A driver has a blood alcohol content of .08 or more

broken white lines...

separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction

determining safe speed is the...

Most important decision in rural driving

It can take up to ___ for your eyes to adjust to darkness after being exposed to glare.

5 seconds

a traffic-control officer's signal...

is the only one to follow, regardless of traffic signals.

if there is an airbag in your vehicle steering wheel, keep your hands at the...

9 and 3 or 8 and 4 o'clock positions

how can you keep the inside of your vehicles windows clear after you have cleared them in any humidity or rainy conditions?

use the defroster or air conditioner

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 speeding

What does searching for hazards in traffic depend on most?

moving eyes quickly from place to place

which of these is the proper way to signal to change lanes?

Signal early, and change lanes slowly and smoothly

when approaching and expressway entrance ramp on your right, you can make it easier for the vehicles entering the expressway you are on by...

moving one lane to your left

when joining traffic by turning left, the gap to the left should be...

Less than when turning right

which of the following is a good thing to remember so you will not become involved in a road rage incident?

Give other driver's the benefit of the doubt

you you approaching uncontrolled intersection. You should treat it as though which sign is present?

A yield sign

When driving on a highway, sudden strong cross wind gusts...

Can move a vehicle sideways into another lane

changing lanes and passing vehicles are similar task because...

The drivers view is easily blocked

when driving past vehicles parked on the left,
it is best to have a space of at least ____ feet to the left side of your vehicle

4

A ____-second gap is needed, to both the left in the right when you were crossing a two-lane roadway.

6

This diamond-shaped marking in a driving lane means...

The lane is reserved for a specific group of users

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

treat the intersection as open or uncontrolled.

wandering, disconnected thoughts while you are driving are usually a sign of...

lack of sleep

when a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped on your side of the road, you must...

Stop until the lights stop flashing

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

left, right, and left again

joining traffic when turning right takes...

a larger gap than crossing the intersection

Your anti-lock braking system is not working. You should...

Drive normal, but get the system serviced soon

A weave lane on a freeway is very dangerous because...

it is both an entrance and exit lane

sudden breaking or swerving in traffic indicates that the driver is...

not searching far enough ahead

if you are traveling 60 mph and wish to pass a vehicle going 55 mph, you need at least ____ seconds to pass the other vehicle.

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Most collisions occur at curves because...

speed on the approach is too great

when parallel parking on the right between two vehicles, turn the wheel sharply to the left when...

your front bumper is even with the front vehicle's rear bumper

if you encounter a vehicle headed the wrong way on a one-way street, you should...

Slow, steer right, and sound your horn

under normal driving conditions, your following distance when traveling at 55 mph on the expressway should be...

A minimum of 4 seconds

when driving on gravel and following another vehicle, you should...

Reduce speed and allow the vehicle to move farther away

One effect of fatigue is

Misjudgment of speed and distance

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

pedestrians always have the right away.

to make sure that a motorcycle is not in your Blindspot spot, before changing lanes you should...

Glance over your shoulder

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

Facing uphill

you should turn your front wheel towards the curb when you park...

facing downhill

you are driving on a clear night in an area with a few street lights on. If you cannot see well through your headlights, which of these actions would help?

use your highbeams when legal and keep your interior light off

when the brake system warning light stays on after you've shifted to drive, you should...

check to make sure the parking brake is released

if your vehicles breaks fail completely, you may be able to stop safely by...

Slowly applying the parking break

before turning left onto a 2 Way St., your last check should be to the...

Left

when turning the last place you look is always...

the way you turn

searching for visual clues changes according to the driving environment. While driving on open highways, you should...

Search areas farther ahead than in the city

When stopped for a red signal at an intersection you should...

check traffic and pedestrians before moving after the light turns green

depth perception is the ability to..

Judge the relative distance of objects

you are driving and want to get onto interstate 75. What color will the sign be identifying I-75?

Red, white, and blue

The imaginary line that extends from a drivers eyes to a point of focus is a...

line of sight

when you compromise space, you...

give as much space as possible to the greater hazard

The purpose of traffic signs are...

to regulate, to warn, and to guide

traffic is traveling at 30 mph. When turning right at an intersection to join this traffic, a ____-second gap to the left is needed.

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

use the next exit ramp

you are planning to cross or turn at a intersection. Do not enter...

Unless complete passage through is available

when going uphill, more engine power will be needed for a vehicle to overcome the effects of...

gravity

which of the following statements best describes how "sleep debt" can be overcome?

Sleep debt can only be paid off by sleeping

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

when pavement markings and signs permit such movement.

A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the don't walk signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal changes to green. You should...

wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.

due to a sudden change in direction, the rear end of your vehicles skids the left. your first action should be...

ease off the break or accelerator

The technique for reducing risk from a hazard by putting more distance between you and the hazard is called...

minimizing

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

Check for DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY signs at the ramp.

which of the following is an important factor regarding alcohol and driving

After only one drink, a person's driving ability can be affected

To help stay alert while driving, you should:

Take short breaks before you are drowsy

You must yield at the right of way to an emergency vehicle by...

Driving to the right edge of the road and stopping

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

20-30 seconds

A three-second following distant permits a driver to break out of problems at speeds under...

45

which of the following is a way to control your emotions as they affect driving?

Expect other drivers to make mistakes

after making a turn, you should...

check your rearview mirror

When properly seated, the top of the steering wheel should be...

No higher than your shoulders

you should not pass if...

You cannot complete the pass before a no-passing zone

always search for motorcycles before changing lanes because...

Their smaller size makes them harder to see

you can get a little better traction and wet roads by driving...

In the tire tracks of the vehicle ahead

as you approach an uncontrolled intersection, you identify a pedestrian who has entered the intersection. You must...

let the pedestrian go first

if you want to pass a bicycle on a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching...

Slow down and let the vehicle pass, then pass the bicyclist

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

The vehicle in front of you creates water splashes

under normal driving conditions, your stopping distance at night should be...

Within the range of your headlights

The first thing you should do before deciding to pass on a two-lane road is...

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