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Michigan Secretary of State permit practice test 4

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

25 questions
  1. Question 1A school bus is flashing its YELLOW overhead lights. What should you do?

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    B: Be prepared to stop. Flashing yellow overhead lights mean be prepared to stop. Flashing yellow hazard lights mean proceed with caution, and red overhead lights mean stop. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): School bus signals, page 29.

  2. Question 2You miss your exit in a roundabout. What should you do?

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    D: Drive around the roundabout to your exit again. If you miss your exit, keep a slow speed and go around the roundabout again. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Roundabouts, page 35.

  3. Question 3Your light is green but a pedestrian is still in the crosswalk. What must you do?

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    D: Yield to the pedestrian. You must yield to a pedestrian in the crosswalk even if your light is green. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Right of way and pedestrians, page 31.

  4. Question 4What following distance does the Michigan manual say is required in normal conditions?

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    C: 3-4 seconds. A 3- to 4-second following distance is required, increased to 6 seconds or more at higher speeds or in bad conditions. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Stopping distances, page 64.

  5. Question 5At an active railroad crossing, the train has passed. When may you go?

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    C: When the gates are up, signals and bells have stopped, and all tracks are clear. Don't proceed until the gates are raised, signals stop flashing, bells stop ringing, and you are sure all tracks are clear. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Active railroad crossing control systems, page 36.

  6. Question 6After correcting a skid, what should you be prepared for?

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    A: A secondary skid in the opposite direction. Be prepared for a secondary skid in the opposite direction; again turn the wheels where you want to go, then straighten. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): If your vehicle begins skidding, page 63.

  7. Question 7How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Michigan?

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    B: No closer than 15 feet. Never park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Parking violations, page 38.

  8. Question 8What does a blue sign indicate?

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    A: Services and hospitality. Blue signs show services and hospitality, such as gas, food and lodging. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Traffic sign colors, page 42.

  9. Question 9What does a single broken yellow center line mean on a two-way road?

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    A: You may pass if it is safe. A single broken yellow line usually marks the center of a two-way road where you may pass if it is safe. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Broken yellow lines, page 47.

  10. Question 10How can you tell a Michigan driver's license is REAL ID compliant?

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    B: It has a star in a gold circle or a star in an image of Michigan in the upper right corner. A REAL ID-compliant Michigan card has a star in a gold circle or a star in an image of Michigan in the upper right corner. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Michigan and REAL ID, page 3.

  11. Question 11In Michigan, a first drug conviction (even if you weren't driving) leads to what license action?

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    B: A six-month suspension. With no prior drug violations, your license is suspended for six months, with no restricted license for the first 30 days. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Alcohol and drugs, page 15.

  12. Question 12Until what age or height must Michigan children ride in a car seat or booster seat?

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    D: Age 8 or 4 feet 9 inches tall, whichever comes first. Children must ride in a car seat or booster until they are 8 or 4 feet 9 inches tall, whichever comes first. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Protecting children and teens, page 25.

  13. Question 13Unless a different limit is posted, what is the speed limit in most Michigan construction, maintenance or surveying work zones?

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    C: 45 mph. For most construction, maintenance or surveying activities, the work zone limit is 45 mph unless posted differently. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Construction zones, page 27.

  14. Question 14Who may use a Michigan HOV lane during its hours of operation?

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    B: Vehicles with two or more occupants, and motorcycles at any time. During operating hours, vehicles need two or more occupants. Outside those hours HOV lanes are open to all, and motorcycles may use them at any time. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Freeway driving, page 61.

  15. Question 15How do fines for failing to stop for a school bus compare with normal moving-violation fines in Michigan?

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    C: Double. Fines for failing to stop for a school bus are double the normal amount for a moving violation. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): School buses, page 28.

  16. Question 16What is a 'Michigan Left'?

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    C: An indirect left turn: drive straight through or turn right, then make a U-turn at a median crossover. Michigan Lefts prohibit direct left turns at the intersection; you go straight or turn right, then U-turn at a median crossover. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Michigan Lefts, page 48.

  17. Question 17You are approaching a YIELD sign. What should you do?

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    B: Slow down, check for traffic and be prepared to stop. At a YIELD sign, slow down, check for traffic and be prepared to stop. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Be prepared to yield, page 30.

  18. Question 18At higher speeds or in bad conditions, how much may you need to increase your following distance?

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    B: To 6 seconds or more. Increase your following distance up to 6 seconds or more when speeds rise or conditions are poor. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Stopping distances, page 64.

  19. Question 19When are roads most slippery after it starts to rain?

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    B: During the first half hour. Roads are most slippery during the first half hour of rain because oil from vehicles hasn't been washed away yet. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Rain and fog, page 62.

  20. Question 20Generally, what is the safest thing to do in a roadside emergency?

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    D: Stay in your car with your seat belt buckled until help arrives. Generally, the safest thing is to stay in your car with your seat belt buckled until help arrives. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Emergency situations, page 64.

  21. Question 21How close to a fire or crash scene may you park in Michigan?

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    A: No closer than 500 feet. Never park within 500 feet of a fire or a crash. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Parking violations, page 38.

  22. Question 22What does a fluorescent pink sign indicate in Michigan?

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    A: An incident, emergency or unplanned event. Fluorescent pink signs are used for incidents, emergencies or unplanned events. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Traffic sign colors, page 42.

  23. Question 23What does a double solid yellow line down the middle of a two-lane road mean?

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    A: Passing is not allowed in either direction. A double solid yellow line means no passing in either direction, though you may cross it to turn into a driveway, crossroad or parking spot. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Solid yellow lines, page 47.

  24. Question 24A new Michigan resident holds a valid license from another U.S. state, Canada, Germany or South Korea. What is usually required to get a Michigan license?

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    A: Converting it without the written knowledge test, TIP or driving skills test. Licenses from another U.S. state, Canada, Germany or the Republic of Korea may be converted without the written knowledge test, TIP or driving skills test. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Moved to Michigan from another state or country, page 3.

  25. Question 25With one or more prior drug convictions in seven years, how long is a Michigan license suspended for a new drug conviction?

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    A: One year. One or more prior drug convictions in seven years means a one-year suspension, with no restricted license for the first 60 days. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Alcohol and drugs, page 15.

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