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Michigan Secretary of State permit practice test 2

25 questions written from the What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133), covering parking, road signs, signals and pavement markings, licensing laws and penalties, alcohol and drugs and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.

25 questions
  1. Question 1Parking downhill next to a curb, which way should your front wheels point?

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    A: Toward the curb. Turn the wheels toward the curb when parking downhill, and away from the curb when parking uphill. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Parking on a hill, page 37.

  2. Question 2In Michigan's list of sign shapes, what does a vertical rectangle usually indicate?

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    D: Law (regulatory). A vertical rectangle indicates a law or regulatory sign; a horizontal rectangle gives directions. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Traffic signs, page 41.

  3. Question 3What do solid white 'fog lines' mark?

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    C: The right edge of the road. Solid white lines mark the right edge of the road and help you stay on the road at night or in bad weather. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Solid white lines, page 46.

  4. Question 4A Michigan CDL holder aged 18 to 20 may:

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    B: Drive commercial vehicles only within Michigan. CDL drivers aged 18-21 may drive commercial vehicles only in Michigan. You must be 21 to cross state lines or haul placarded hazardous materials. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Michigan licenses, designators and endorsements, page 2.

  5. Question 5How many points are assessed for refusing a chemical alcohol test after arrest in Michigan?

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    D: 6. Refusing a chemical alcohol test is a six-point violation. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Michigan's point system, page 14.

  6. Question 6What is the fine for a second or later hand-held phone violation in Michigan?

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    C: $250. Subsequent hand-held phone violations bring a $250 fine. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Distracted driving, page 23.

  7. Question 7What is the standard speed limit in Michigan platted subdivisions and condominium complexes?

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    C: 25 mph. Platted subdivisions and condominium complexes have a standard limit of 25 mph. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Speed limits, page 26.

  8. Question 8On a Michigan interstate, when may you drive in the left lane other than to pass?

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    C: When there is no traffic immediately behind or in front of you in the left lane, or for congestion, weather or hazards. You must drive in the right lane, except for congestion, weather, an obstacle, yielding to emergency or construction vehicles, or when no traffic is immediately behind or in front of you in the left lane. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Lane usage, page 33.

  9. Question 9How far behind a moving emergency vehicle with lights and siren must you stay?

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    D: 500 feet. Stay at least 500 feet behind any moving emergency vehicle with flashing lights and siren, and never pass it unless directed. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Emergency vehicles, page 28.

  10. Question 10When there are multiple right-turn lanes, how should you finish your turn?

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    C: Enter the lane that corresponds to your turn lane. With multiple turn lanes, finish your turn in the lane that corresponds to the lane you turned from, so you don't cut off other traffic. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Right turns, page 34.

  11. Question 11At a T-intersection with no signs or signals, who has the right of way?

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    D: Vehicles on the through road. At a T-intersection without signals or signs, yield to vehicles on the through road. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Right of way at intersections, page 30.

  12. Question 12Another vehicle is passing you. What should you do?

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    D: Don't increase your speed; let them complete the pass. When being passed, don't speed up or race the other driver; let them finish safely. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Passing on the left, page 32.

  13. Question 13Traffic is backed up near a railroad crossing. How much space must there be beyond the far rail before you cross?

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    D: Enough to completely clear the far side of the tracks by at least 6 feet. Never cross unless there is room for your vehicle to completely clear the far side of the tracks by at least 6 feet. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Trains and vehicles DO NOT MIX: Grade crossing safety tips, page 36.

  14. Question 14Your car is stuck on the tracks but no train is coming and the signals aren't activated. After getting everyone out, whom should you call first?

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    C: The railroad's emergency number on the blue Emergency Notification Sign. Call the railroad's emergency number on the blue ENS sign, give the crossing ID number so the railroad can slow or stop trains, then call 911. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): If you are stuck on the tracks, page 36.

  15. Question 15Parking uphill next to a curb, which way should your front wheels point?

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    C: Away from the curb. When parking uphill with a curb, turn the wheels away from the curb. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Parking on a hill, page 37.

  16. Question 16What does a pentagon-shaped (five-sided) sign mean?

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    B: School. A pentagon marks a school zone or school crossing. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Traffic signs, page 41.

  17. Question 17What does a double solid white line between same-direction lanes mean?

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    C: Driving in the same direction is permitted on both sides, but crossing it is prohibited. A double solid white line separates same-direction travel paths, and crossing it is prohibited. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Double solid white lines, page 46.

  18. Question 18Who may operate a moped on Michigan roads with a valid operator's or chauffeur's license?

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    D: Any holder of a valid operator's or chauffeur's license. A valid operator's or chauffeur's license may be used to operate a moped. Unlicensed teens 15 or older can get a moped license with parental approval. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Michigan licenses, designators and endorsements, page 2.

  19. Question 19How many points does Michigan assess when a driver under 21 refuses a Preliminary Breath Test?

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    A: 2. Refusing a Preliminary Breath Test by anyone younger than 21 is a two-point violation. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Michigan's point system, page 14.

  20. Question 20According to the Michigan manual, how far does a car at 65 mph travel in the quarter second it takes your brain to shift attention between tasks?

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    C: 24 feet. In the roughly quarter second it takes to shift attention, a car at 65 mph covers 24 feet. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Distracted driving, page 23.

  21. Question 21Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit on Michigan highways and streets that are not freeways?

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    C: 55 mph. Unless otherwise posted, the limit is 55 mph on all highways and streets that are not freeways. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Speed limits, page 26.

  22. Question 22There is a paved cut-through in the median with no signs prohibiting its use. May you turn left through it?

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    B: Yes. If a road's cut-through is paved and no signs prohibit it, you may use it to make a left turn. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Lane usage, page 33.

  23. Question 23How far from a school bus with flashing red overhead lights must you stop in Michigan?

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    B: At least 20 feet. Stop at least 20 feet from a school bus with flashing red overhead lights and stay stopped until the lights go off or the bus moves on. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): School buses, page 28.

  24. Question 24Entering a Michigan roundabout, whom must you yield to?

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    B: Traffic approaching from the left, including bicyclists and pedestrians. Entering traffic yields to vehicles approaching from the left in the roundabout, including bicyclists and pedestrians. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Roundabouts, page 35.

  25. Question 25Which of these has right of way over a Michigan funeral procession?

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    B: A fire truck. Funeral processions have the right of way over all vehicles except fire trucks, ambulances and police vehicles. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Right of way and funerals, page 31.

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