Michigan Permit Test

illegal bodily alcohol content

0.08 or greater/0.17 or greater

illegal BAC under 21

0.02

What's the size of a can of beer, glass of wine, and shot of whiskey that all contain the same amount of alcohol?

beer: 12 oz can, wine: 5 oz glass, whiskey: 1.5 oz shot

What types of medicines cause drowsiness?

cold medicine, allergy medicine, and pain relievers

What does PBT stand for?

preliminary breath test

What's Michigan's implied consent law?

drivers must give consent to the pbt

What color are regulatory signs?

red

What color are warning signs?

yellow

What does a slow moving vehicle sign look like?

red triangle

fastest speed of a slow moving vehicle?

25 mph

Odd numbers

north and south

Even numbers

east and west

broken white lines for?

traffic lanes going in the same direction

solid white lines

mark the edge of the road, separate lanes of traffic going in the same direction (passing is discouraged)

broken yellow lines

indicate where it is safe to pass

solid double yellow lines

traffic lanes going in different directions where passing is not allowed

Where should you stop near a railroad crossing?

No more than 50 feet away and no less that 15 feet away

What's the speed limit in construction?

45 mph

What does a diamond in a lane mean?

restricted or reserved

two areas around your vehicle you can't see in your mirrors?

blindspots

speed limit in mobile home parks

15 mph

speed limit in subdivisions and condo complexes

25 mph

Minimum freeway speed

55 mph

Maximum freeway speed

70 mph

freeway speed for buses and trucks

60 mph

How far down the road should you look?

12-15 seconds

How far ahead should you signal?

100 feet

hand arm signal for right turn

left arm and hand bent up

hand arm signal for left turn

left arm and hand straight out

hand arm signal for slow or stop

left arm and hand bent down

What's the danger of motorcycles on the road?

they're small

What's the speed when traveling though a roundabout?

20 mph or less (and yield sign present)

Who has the right of way at a roundabout?

vehicles within the roundabout

How close/far away should you park to a curb?

Within 12 inches

What is the Move Over Law?

Requires drivers to move over when an emergency or authorized vehicle is coming

What do the red flashing school bus lights mean?

prepare to stop at least 20 ft away from the school bus

What do the yellow hazard lights on a school bus mean?

proceed with caution

At what speed can you hydroplane?

30 mph

What should you do when driving in fog?

Use low beam lights

When should your headlights be turned on?

when there's not enough daylight to see people and cars at 500 ft

Where should you look if an oncoming vehicle doesn't dim their headlights?

right edge of the road

Why is a weave lane dangerous?

It's both an entrance and an exit

What are rumble strips on the side of the road for?

to wake you up

What are rumble strips across the road for?

to indicate a change in road conditions

What does SEEIT stand for?

search, evaluate, execute, in time

When should you signal in a city?

2 blocks ahead

When should you signal on the open road?

1/4-1/2 miles ahead

How often should you look in your mirrors?

Every 3-5 seconds

What should your total stopping distance be?

4 seconds

What is minimizing?

reducing risks from a hazard by putting more distance between yourself and the hazard

What can trucks cause on the road?

wind turbulence

Where should you turn your wheels when facing uphill?

away from the curb

Where should you turn your wheels when facing downhill?

toward the curb

average reaction time for all drivers

3/4 of a second

perception distance

distance you travel when you spot a hazard and your brain knows it's a hazard

reaction distance

distance you travel to take your foot off the accelerator and place it on the brake.

braking distance

the distance you travel from the time the brakes take hold until you stop

what does no zone mean

blind spots around big trucks