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Michigan Secretary of State permit practice test 3

25 questions written from the What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133), covering following and passing, hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies, parking, road signs and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.

25 questions
  1. Question 1When is passing on the right allowed in Michigan?

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    C: On a one-way street with more than one lane. Passing on the right is allowed, without using the shoulder, on one-way streets with more than one lane, on roads with two or more lanes each way, when a vehicle is turning left, or where the road is widened for passing. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Passing on the right, page 32.

  2. Question 2How should you cross railroad tracks when there is snow on the road?

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    C: With enough speed to avoid getting stuck. With snow on the road, cross the tracks with enough speed to avoid getting stuck, and avoid changing gears while crossing. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Trains and vehicles DO NOT MIX: Grade crossing safety tips, page 36.

  3. Question 3An oncoming vehicle is in your lane. Which way should you try to escape?

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    B: To the right edge of the road. Tap the horn, brake hard without locking the wheels, and look for an escape route on the right. Avoid going left, since the other driver may return to their lane. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): If an oncoming vehicle is in your lane, page 62.

  4. Question 4When starting to parallel park, how far should you be from the parked vehicle ahead of your space?

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    C: 2-5 feet. Pull alongside the vehicle parked ahead of your space with 2-5 feet between the two vehicles. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Parallel parking, page 37.

  5. Question 5What does a pennant-shaped sign mean?

    yellow and black pennant road sign
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    C: Warning: no passing zone. The pennant is a warning sign marking a no-passing zone. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Traffic signs, page 41.

  6. Question 6Where should you stop your vehicle at a crosswalk?

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    A: Behind the crosswalk line. Stop your vehicle behind the crosswalk line. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Crosswalk lines, page 46.

  7. Question 7What is the minimum age for an unlicensed teen to apply for a Michigan moped license with parental approval?

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    B: 15. Unlicensed teens 15 or older may apply for a moped license with parental approval and must pass vision, written knowledge and traffic sign tests. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Michigan licenses, designators and endorsements, page 2.

  8. Question 8Which contains the same amount of alcohol as a 12-ounce can of beer?

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    A: A 5-ounce glass of wine. A 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine and a 1.5-ounce shot of whiskey contain the same amount of alcohol. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Alcohol and drugs, page 14.

  9. Question 9When may a Michigan driver use a phone in hand to call 9-1-1?

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    A: To report a medical emergency, crash, serious road hazard, crime, or a reckless or impaired driver. Emergency exceptions let any driver, including teens, use a device to contact 9-1-1 or emergency services to report a crash, medical emergency, hazard, crime, or a reckless or impaired driver. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Cell phone use prohibited for all drivers – including teens, page 24.

  10. Question 10What are the standard maximum and minimum speeds on Michigan freeways unless posted otherwise?

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    B: 70 maximum / 55 minimum. Freeways have a 70 mph maximum and 55 mph minimum unless posted otherwise. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Speed limits, page 26.

  11. Question 11Which of these is NOT allowed on a Michigan freeway?

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    D: A moped. Pedestrians, motorcycles of 124cc or less, mopeds, bicycles, ATVs and slow-moving vehicles are not allowed on freeways. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Freeway driving, page 60.

  12. Question 12When don't you need to stop for a Michigan school bus with flashing red lights?

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    A: When it is on the other side of a highway divided by a barrier such as a median or island. You need not stop for a bus on the other side of a highway divided by a barrier such as a concrete or grass median, island or other structure. Same-side traffic must stop. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): School buses, page 28.

  13. Question 13You are in a roundabout and hear an emergency vehicle approaching. What should you do?

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    D: Leave at the nearest exit, pull over to the right and stop. Don't stop in the roundabout. Leave at the nearest exit, pull to the right and stop to let the emergency vehicle pass. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Roundabouts, page 35.

  14. Question 14Must Michigan drivers pull over when they see a funeral procession?

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    C: No, but cutting through the procession is a civil infraction. Drivers aren't required to pull over for a funeral procession, but cutting through one is a civil infraction. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Right of way and funerals, page 31.

  15. Question 15Within how many feet of an intersection or railroad crossing is passing prohibited in Michigan?

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    B: 100 feet. Don't pass within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing, or when your view is blocked within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): When passing is prohibited, page 32.

  16. Question 16Which vehicles must stop at a railroad crossing even when there is no stop sign or signal, unless marked otherwise?

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    D: School buses, vehicles carrying passengers for hire, gasoline trucks and hazardous-materials vehicles. School buses, passenger-for-hire vehicles, gasoline trucks and other hazardous-materials vehicles must stop and check for trains. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Railroad crossings, page 36.

  17. Question 17Your vehicle begins skidding. What is the first thing to do?

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    D: Take your foot off the accelerator. Take your foot off the accelerator, turn the wheels only enough to point where you want to go, and be ready for a secondary skid the other way. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): If your vehicle begins skidding, page 63.

  18. Question 18How far from the curb may your vehicle be when parked in Michigan?

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    B: No more than 12 inches. Never park more than 12 inches from the curb. The manual's parallel parking steps say 6-12 inches. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Parking violations, page 38.

  19. Question 19What does a round sign indicate?

    yellow and black circle road sign
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    D: Railroad crossing ahead. A round sign warns of a railroad crossing ahead. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Traffic signs, page 41.

  20. Question 20There is no stop line or crosswalk at an intersection. Where should you stop?

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    A: Before entering the intersection. With no stop line or crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection and make sure you can see traffic from all directions. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Stop lines, page 46.

  21. Question 21What endorsement is required to operate a motorcycle in Michigan?

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    C: CY endorsement. A CY endorsement is required to ride a motorcycle on Michigan roads. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Michigan licenses, designators and endorsements, page 2.

  22. Question 22What is the only thing that sobers a person up?

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    A: Time. Coffee, cold showers, exercise and fresh air don't work. Only time sobers you up. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Alcohol and drugs, page 15.

  23. Question 23Under Michigan law, who must wear a seat belt?

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    C: All front-seat occupants and all passengers under 16 in any seat. Michigan requires all front-seat occupants, including the driver, and all passengers under 16 in any seating position to be buckled. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Buckle up, it's the law!, page 25.

  24. Question 24On a Michigan freeway with a 70 mph limit, what is the speed limit for trucks and school buses?

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    C: 65 mph. School buses and trucks are restricted to 65 mph on 70 mph freeways, and to 55 mph on freeways posted below 70. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Speed limits, page 26.

  25. Question 25On a Michigan freeway with three or more lanes in your direction, which lane may you use?

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    C: Any lane, but stay with slower traffic if near the minimum speed. With three or more lanes in one direction you may drive in any lane, but stay in the slower lane if you are near the minimum speed. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Freeway driving, page 61.

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