Question 1 of 80 Turning, passing and lanes
You are in a lane with a straight-only arrow but want to turn right. What should you do?
A A. Signal and turn right from your laneB B. Go straight and find another wayC C. Cut across the next lane at the cornerD D. Back up and move into the right lane
Question 2 of 80 Speed and following distance (Michigan)
On a Michigan freeway with a 70 mph limit, what is the top speed for school buses and trucks?
A A. 55 mphB B. 60 mphC C. 65 mphD D. 70 mph
Question 3 of 80 Sharing the road (Michigan)
In Michigan, what speed should you slow to when following a horse and rider or a horse-drawn buggy?
A A. 5 to 10 mphB B. 15 to 20 mphC C. 25 to 30 mphD D. 35 to 40 mph
Question 4 of 80 Speed and following distance
When you are stopped behind another car, how much space should you leave?
A A. Enough to see its rear tires touch the roadB B. About one foot, so no one can cut inC C. None; pull right up to its bumperD D. Enough room to fit two more cars
Question 5 of 80 Safe driving and hazards
The back of your car starts to skid. What should you do?
A A. Ease off the gas and steer where you want to goB B. Brake hard and hold the wheel very stillC C. Speed up to pull out of itD D. Steer the other way as hard as you can
Question 6 of 80 Alcohol, drugs and penalties (Michigan)
How long do points stay on a Michigan driving record?
A A. Two years from the convictionB B. One year from the convictionC C. Three years from the convictionD D. Five years from the conviction
Question 7 of 80 Speed and following distance (Michigan)
In good conditions, what following distance does the Michigan manual say is required?
A A. 1 to 2 secondsB B. 3 to 4 secondsC C. 5 to 6 secondsD D. 8 to 10 seconds
Question 8 of 80 Signals and pavement markings
What do two broken yellow lines side by side usually mark?
A A. A lane whose direction changes at set timesB B. A no-passing zone for both directionsC C. A bike lane on the side of the roadD D. A two-way left-turn lane in the center
Question 9 of 80 Road signs
A round yellow sign is used to warn of:
A A. A railroad crossing aheadB B. A traffic circle just aheadC C. A sharp curve to the rightD D. A stop sign ahead
Question 10 of 80 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
Some cold medicines warn they may cause drowsiness. What does this mean for driving?
A A. They have no effect on drivingB B. They help you stay alertC C. They can make driving unsafeD D. They are only a problem at night
Question 11 of 80 Sharing the road
You are turning right and a cyclist is riding in the bike lane next to you. What should you do?
A A. Let the cyclist pass, then turnB B. Turn in front of the cyclistC C. Honk, then make your turnD D. Speed up so you turn first
Question 12 of 80 Parking and stopping (Michigan)
In Michigan, what is the farthest your parked car may be from the curb?
A A. 12 inchesB B. 18 inchesC C. 24 inchesD D. 36 inches
Question 13 of 80 Parking and stopping
How should you back out of an angled parking space?
A A. Quickly, before other cars comeB B. Using only your side mirrorsC C. Slowly, looking all around youD D. With your horn held down
Question 14 of 80 Speed and following distance
You are driving on snow or ice. What should you do?
A A. Go much slower and leave a lot more spaceB B. Drive at your usual speed but brake earlyC C. Brake hard now and then to test the roadD D. Follow close behind the car ahead
Question 15 of 80 Safe driving and hazards
Why should you keep your windshield clean?
A A. Dirt and glare make it harder to seeB B. It helps the car go a little fasterC C. It helps you save some fuelD D. It only makes the car look nice
Question 16 of 80 Right of way
At a four-way stop, another driver waves you on, but it is their turn. What is the safest thing to do?
A A. Go at once, since they waved you onB B. Wave back and refuse to move at allC C. Look for other traffic, then goD D. Honk to make them go first instead
Question 17 of 80 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
What is the only thing that sobers up a person who has been drinking?
A A. Black coffeeB B. A cold showerC C. TimeD D. Fresh air
Question 18 of 80 Road signs
What does this sign warn you about?
A A. A yield sign is coming upB B. A stop sign is coming upC C. Your lane is about to endD D. A school zone starts soon
Question 19 of 80 Licensing and insurance (Michigan)
How long is a Michigan temporary instruction permit (TIP) valid?
A A. 30 daysB B. 90 daysC C. 180 daysD D. 365 days
Question 20 of 80 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
Which drinks hold about the same amount of alcohol?
A A. A 12 oz beer, a 5 oz glass of wine, and a 1.5 oz shotB B. A 12 oz beer, a 12 oz glass of wine, and a 5 oz shotC C. A 5 oz beer, a 12 oz glass of wine, and a 1.5 oz shotD D. A 12 oz beer and a 12 oz glass of wine
Question 21 of 80 Right of way
You are at a stop sign and want to turn left. Cross traffic does not stop. What do you need before you go?
A A. A gap in traffic from the left onlyB B. A safe gap in traffic from both waysC C. A gap in traffic from the right onlyD D. A wave from another driver
Question 22 of 80 Signals and pavement markings
What must you do at a steady red traffic light?
A A. Slow down and go if the road is clearB B. Stop only if cars are crossingC C. Go if you are turning leftD D. Stop and wait behind the stop line
Question 23 of 80 Sharing the road
A car is stopped ahead with people getting out of it near a crosswalk. What should you do?
A A. Speed up to pass it quicklyB B. Honk as you pass the carC C. Slow down and watch for peopleD D. Drive in the oncoming lane
Question 24 of 80 Safe driving and hazards
You need to make a phone call while driving. What is the safest choice?
A A. Pull over to a safe place firstB B. Call while stopped at a lightC C. Hold the phone low, out of sightD D. Call only on short trips
Question 25 of 80 Road signs
A sign says "REDUCED SPEED AHEAD". What should you do?
A A. Speed up before the limit changesB B. Get ready to slow down to a lower limitC C. Stop at the next sign and waitD D. Move over to the left lane at once
Question 26 of 80 Speed and following distance (Michigan)
Some Michigan work zones limit speed to 45 mph only while workers are present. When no workers are there, what limit applies?
A A. 45 mph at all timesB B. The normally posted limitC C. 35 mph until the zone endsD D. 25 mph at all times
Question 27 of 80 Sharing the road
Why should you be careful when a motorcycle's turn signal is on?
A A. It may not turn off on its ownB B. It means the rider is in troubleC C. It always means the rider will stopD D. It means you may pass on the right
Question 28 of 80 Right of way (Michigan)
In Michigan, how far behind a moving emergency vehicle with flashing lights and siren must you stay?
A A. At least 100 feetB B. At least 200 feetC C. At least 300 feetD D. At least 500 feet
Question 29 of 80 Emergencies and equipment
Your right wheels drift off the edge of the pavement. What should you do?
A A. Jerk the wheel back right awayB B. Brake hard while still on the edgeC C. Ease off the gas and steer back gentlyD D. Speed up to climb back onto the road
Question 30 of 80 Parking and stopping
How should you drive in a parking lot?
A A. At the speed limit of the streetB B. Straight across empty spacesC C. With your high beams onD D. Slowly, watching for people
Question 31 of 80 Road signs
What does this white X-shaped sign mark?
A A. A four-way crossroadB B. A railroad crossingC C. A hospital zoneD D. A closed road ahead
Question 32 of 80 Signals and pavement markings
A traffic light shows a steady red light and a green arrow pointing right. What may you do?
A A. Turn right with care, yielding to people crossingB B. Go straight once cross traffic clearsC C. Turn left after a full stopD D. Nothing until the red light turns green
Question 33 of 80 Turning, passing and lanes (Michigan)
On a Michigan interstate, which of these lets you drive in the left lane instead of the right lane?
A A. You are driving faster than 65 mphB B. You have two or more people in the carC C. It is between midnight and 6 a.m.D D. No traffic is right ahead of or behind you in it
Question 34 of 80 Speed and following distance
You are driving in a neighborhood with homes and parks. What should you do?
A A. Drive at the speed you would on a highwayB B. Use your horn often to warn childrenC C. Keep your speed low and watch for childrenD D. Stay in the middle of the road
Question 35 of 80 Right of way
A green light lets you go straight, but a car is still turning left in front of you from the last light. What should you do?
A A. Go, since your light is green nowB B. Let it finish its turn before you goC C. Honk so it hurries out of the wayD D. Drive around the back of it
Question 36 of 80 Road signs
What should you expect after this sign?
A A. Oncoming traffic with no median between youB B. A median that will split the two directionsC C. A road that becomes one-wayD D. Two lanes going your way merging into one
Question 37 of 80 Road signs
You see this sign facing you. What does it mean?
A A. You are driving against trafficB B. You took a wrong turn but may keep goingC C. The road ahead has a sharp curveD D. You are on a road that has no exit
Question 38 of 80 Signals and pavement markings
Arrows painted in your lane show:
A A. Where you may park along the curbB B. Where people on foot may crossC C. Which way traffic in that lane may goD D. The speed limit for that lane
Question 39 of 80 Road signs
A sign shaped like a triangle with one point facing down means:
A A. StopB B. No passing zoneC C. YieldD D. Road work ahead
Question 40 of 80 Turning, passing and lanes
On a highway with several lanes, which lane should slower traffic use?
A A. The left laneB B. The right laneC C. The middle laneD D. The shoulder
Question 41 of 80 Road signs
Most diamond-shaped signs:
A A. Tell you a law that you must obeyB B. Warn you of a hazard or change aheadC C. Show the way to a city or townD D. List services such as food and fuel
Question 42 of 80 Safe driving and hazards
A deer suddenly jumps onto the road in front of you. What is usually safest?
A A. Swerve hard into the next laneB B. Speed up to get past it before it movesC C. Brake firmly and stay in your laneD D. Swerve onto the shoulder to miss it
Question 43 of 80 Right of way
When you enter a roundabout, who has the right-of-way?
A A. Traffic entering the roundaboutB B. The largest vehicle, such as a truckC C. Traffic already in the roundaboutD D. The driver on the right
Question 44 of 80 Parking and stopping (Michigan)
In Michigan, how close to the nearest rail of a railroad crossing may you park?
A A. No closer than 50 feetB B. No closer than 10 feetC C. No closer than 20 feetD D. No closer than 100 feet
Question 45 of 80 Turning, passing and lanes
Why should you not swing wide when you make a right turn?
A A. It wears out your tires fasterB B. Others may think you are turning leftC C. Wide turns are only allowed for trucksD D. It makes the turn take much longer
Question 46 of 80 Turning, passing and lanes
Before you change lanes, how should you check your blind spot?
A A. Look in the rear-view mirror onlyB B. Turn your head and look over your shoulderC C. Watch the car in front of you closelyD D. Look in your side mirror one more time
Question 47 of 80 Road signs
A sign says "DEAD END" or "NO OUTLET". What does it tell you?
A A. The road is closed for repairsB B. You must turn around right nowC C. The road is for local buses and taxis onlyD D. The road does not connect to another road
Question 48 of 80 Road signs (Michigan)
According to the Michigan manual, what does a fluorescent pink sign warn you about?
A A. A school or bicycle crossingB B. A park or place of interestC C. An incident or unplanned eventD D. A gas station or rest area
Question 49 of 80 Signals and pavement markings
A center lane is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line on each side. What is it for?
A A. Passing slow traffic on a two-lane roadB B. Buses, taxis and carpools onlyC C. Left turns by traffic from both directionsD D. Parking for short stops and deliveries
Question 50 of 80 Speed and following distance
You see brake lights far ahead on the highway. What should you do?
A A. Speed up to close the gap to themB B. Brake hard right away to be safeC C. Ease off the gas and get ready to slowD D. Change lanes at once without looking
Question 51 of 80 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
You are in a crash. Is it legal to drive away without stopping?
A A. Yes, if no one is hurtB B. Yes, if it was not your faultC C. Yes, if the damage is smallD D. No, you must stop
Question 52 of 80 Safe driving and hazards
Why is texting while driving so dangerous?
A A. It drains your phone battery fasterB B. It is only dangerous when driving at nightC C. It is only a problem on busy highwaysD D. It takes your eyes and mind off the road
Question 53 of 80 Speed and following distance
Why should you not use cruise control on wet or icy roads?
A A. It uses too much fuel in the rainB B. It turns off your lights and wipersC C. You may lose control if the tires slipD D. It makes the brakes lock up at once
Question 54 of 80 Safe driving and hazards (Michigan)
In Michigan, it is illegal to leave a child under what age alone in a vehicle when that poses an unreasonable risk?
A A. 4 years oldB B. 6 years oldC C. 10 years oldD D. 12 years old
Question 55 of 80 Road signs
What should you do when you see this sign?
A A. Stop right next to this signB B. Slow down and get ready to stopC C. Speed up before the light changesD D. Move over to the left lane
Question 56 of 80 Safe driving and hazards
What is an "escape route" when driving?
A A. Open space you can steer intoB B. A quick road out of the cityC C. An exit ramp off a highwayD D. A lane for emergency vehicles
Question 57 of 80 Speed and following distance (Michigan)
Unless posted otherwise, what is the minimum speed limit on a Michigan freeway?
A A. 35 mphB B. 40 mphC C. 45 mphD D. 55 mph
Question 58 of 80 Turning, passing and lanes
Where should you not pass on a two-lane road?
A A. On a long straight stretchB B. Where the yellow line is broken on your sideC C. On a road with a clear view aheadD D. Near a hill, curve, or intersection
Question 59 of 80 Road signs
What lies ahead when you see this sign?
A A. A slippery road surfaceB B. A steep hill aheadC C. A series of curvesD D. A narrow bridge
Question 60 of 80 Right of way
At a corner with no painted lines, is there a crosswalk?
A A. Yes, there is usually an unmarked crosswalkB B. No, a crosswalk must always be paintedC C. Only if there is a traffic light thereD D. Only near a school or a park
Question 61 of 80 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
What kinds of tests are covered by implied consent laws?
A A. Only breath tests at the roadsideB B. Only eye and balance testsC C. Only tests done at a hospitalD D. Breath, blood, or urine tests
Question 62 of 80 Alcohol, drugs and penalties (Michigan)
In Michigan, penalties for driving under the influence of marijuana can include up to how many days in jail?
A A. 30 daysB B. 60 daysC C. 93 daysD D. 180 days
Question 63 of 80 Signals and pavement markings
What does a steady green light mean?
A A. Go at once, since green means you have the roadB B. Stop first and then go when it is clearC C. Go if the way is clear, yielding as neededD D. Only turns are allowed until the light changes
Question 64 of 80 Parking and stopping
How should you start to parallel park?
A A. Pull up beside the car in front of the spaceB B. Back straight into the space from behind itC C. Drive in nose first and then straighten outD D. Stop behind the space and wait for a gap
Question 65 of 80 Speed and following distance
How does higher speed affect what you can see?
A A. Your side vision narrowsB B. Your side vision widensC C. You see more detail at the sidesD D. It has no effect
Question 66 of 80 Speed and following distance (Michigan)
Unless a sign says otherwise, what is the speed limit on a Michigan road that is not a freeway?
A A. 45 mphB B. 55 mphC C. 65 mphD D. 70 mph
Question 67 of 80 Road signs
What does this sign warn you about?
A A. People may be crossing the road aheadB B. A school bus stop is just ahead on the rightC C. Cars are not allowed in a park aheadD D. The sidewalk ahead is closed
Question 68 of 80 Signals and pavement markings
A bicycle symbol with two V-shaped chevrons above it is painted in the middle of a traffic lane. What does it tell you?
A A. The lane is closed to cars at all timesB B. Bikes may use the full lane, so expect them in itC C. Bikes must ride on the sidewalk hereD D. The lane is a parking area for bikes
Question 69 of 80 Sharing the road
Why might a motorcyclist suddenly change position in their lane?
A A. To show you they are about to turnB B. To ask you to pass them on the rightC C. Because they want to race other carsD D. To avoid hazards like potholes or gravel
Question 70 of 80 Road signs
What does this sign tell you about the road?
A A. You must turn the way the arrow pointsB B. The road ahead bends the way the arrow pointsC C. All traffic moves the way the arrow pointsD D. You may pass only on the side of the arrow
Question 71 of 80 Turning, passing and lanes (Michigan)
According to the Michigan manual, how should you treat a median crossover with no lane markings?
A A. As a single-lane crossoverB B. As a two-lane crossoverC C. As a place to parkD D. As a truck-only lane
Question 72 of 80 Licensing and insurance (Michigan)
Who may supervise a Michigan teen with a Level 1 Learner's License?
A A. Any licensed driver 18 or olderB B. A licensed parent, guardian or adult 21 or olderC C. Any passenger 16 or olderD D. A licensed brother or sister of any age
Question 73 of 80 Turning, passing and lanes
In what order should you change lanes?
A A. Move over first, then signal and checkB B. Check your mirrors, move over, then signalC C. Signal, check mirrors and blind spot, then moveD D. Signal and move over at the same time
Question 74 of 80 Emergencies and equipment (Michigan)
Your car is stuck on Michigan tracks, no train is in sight, and the signals are off. After everyone gets out, whom do you call first?
A A. The number on the blue railroad signB B. A tow truck from the nearest townC C. The Secretary of State officeD D. Your insurance company
Question 75 of 80 Licensing and insurance (Michigan)
You have just moved to Michigan. When must you title and register your vehicle there?
A A. Within 30 daysB B. Right awayC C. Within 90 daysD D. Within one year
Question 76 of 80 Road signs
Signs that are taller than they are wide, in white with black letters, usually:
A A. Warn of a hazard aheadB B. Show the way to placesC C. Give a rule you must obeyD D. Point out parks and sights
Question 77 of 80 Right of way
You are at a crosswalk and a child runs out after a ball. What should you do?
A A. Swerve around the child and keep goingB B. Honk and keep going at the same speedC C. Stop and expect more children to followD D. Speed up to pass before more come
Question 78 of 80 Safe driving and hazards
Strong winds are blowing across the road. What should you do?
A A. Slow down and grip the wheel firmlyB B. Speed up to get through it fasterC C. Drive on the shoulder until it stopsD D. Follow a truck closely for cover
Question 79 of 80 Turning, passing and lanes
You are pulling away from the curb. What should you do first?
A A. Signal and check for trafficB B. Pull out quickly before cars comeC C. Honk your horn to warn othersD D. Turn on your hazard lights
Question 80 of 80 Licensing and insurance (Michigan)
A driver licensed in which of these countries may convert to a Michigan license without the written test, TIP or skills test?
A A. GermanyB B. MexicoC C. FranceD D. Japan
Answer each question to see the explanation. Keyboard: A–D or 1–4 to answer, N next, P previous.
