Michigan Secretary of State permit practice test 7
25 questions written from the What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133), covering signals and pavement markings, licensing laws and penalties, alcohol and drugs, safe and defensive driving, lanes, highways and freeways and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1Can you drive through a store parking lot to avoid a traffic signal in Michigan?
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C: No, it is illegal. It is illegal to drive across public or private property, such as a parking lot, to avoid a traffic-control device. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Traffic signals, page 49.
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Question 2How many classroom hours does Michigan Driver Education Segment 1 require?
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D: At least 24 hours. Segment 1 requires at least 24 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours behind the wheel and 4 hours of observation. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Under 18 – Graduated Driver Licensing, page 4.
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Question 3Your friend has been drinking and wants to drive home. What does the Michigan manual recommend?
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D: Don't let them drive; find a sober driver or taxi, or take their keys. Don't let them drive. Find a designated driver, call a taxi, or take their keys and offer a place to sleep if necessary. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Alcohol and drugs, page 15.
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Question 4How much space does the Michigan manual recommend between the center of your breastbone and the steering wheel?
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C: At least 10 inches. Sit with at least 10 inches between the center of your breastbone and the center of the steering wheel. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Air bags, page 26.
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Question 5Is weaving from lane to lane to speed through traffic legal in Michigan?
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D: No, it is illegal. Weaving from lane to lane to speed through traffic is illegal. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Lane usage, page 33.
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Question 6Why should you stop behind the white stop line when a truck is turning right at the intersection?
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B: The truck may swing wide and could hit you if you stop past the line. Trucks swing wide to make right turns. If you stop past the line, the truck may not be able to complete its turn without hitting you. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Commercial vehicles, page 53.
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Question 7Fog becomes so thick you cannot see at all. What should you do?
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C: Pull off the road, turn on your four-way flashers and wait for it to lift. In fog use low beams. If you can't see at all, pull off the road, turn on the flashers, and wait for the fog to lift. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Rain and fog, page 63.
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Question 8Why should you never turn the ignition to 'lock' while the vehicle is moving?
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C: The steering will lock and you will lose control. Turning the ignition to lock while moving locks the steering, causing loss of control. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Do not take risks, page 66.
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Question 9Who is responsible for parking tickets on an illegally parked leased vehicle in Michigan?
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B: The person leasing it. The owner of an illegally parked vehicle is responsible for tickets, but if the vehicle is leased, the person leasing it is responsible. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Parking violations, page 38.
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Question 10Which vehicles may legally use a freeway median crossover marked AUTHORIZED VEHICLES ONLY?
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C: Law enforcement, emergency or maintenance vehicles. Only law enforcement, emergency or maintenance vehicles may use emergency crossovers. Other drivers should go to the next exit and re-enter the freeway. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Traffic sign challenge answers, page 44.
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Question 11According to the Michigan manual, what must you do at a steady yellow light?
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C: Stop; if you can't stop safely, drive cautiously through without speeding up. You are required to stop on yellow. If you can't stop safely, don't speed up; drive cautiously through. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Traffic signals, page 49.
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Question 12With a Level 1 Learner's License, who must be in the front seat with you?
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C: A licensed parent, guardian or designated licensed adult aged 21 or older. Level 1 drivers may drive only with a licensed parent, guardian or designated licensed adult aged 21 or older in the front seat next to them. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Under 18 – Graduated Driver Licensing, page 5.
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Question 13According to NHTSA estimates cited in the Michigan manual, what share of traffic fatalities is caused by aggressive driving behaviors?
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D: About 66 percent. NHTSA has estimated that 66 percent of traffic fatalities are caused by aggressive driving behaviors. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Aggressive driving, page 59.
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Question 14When passing a truck, when is it safe to pull back in front of it?
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C: When you can see the entire cab in your rearview mirror. Make sure you can see the entire cab of the truck in your rearview mirror before signaling and pulling back in. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Passing a commercial vehicle safely, page 54.
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Question 15In cold weather, which freezes before the rest of the road?
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D: Bridges and underpasses. In cold weather, bridges and underpasses freeze before the road does. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Bad weather, page 62.
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Question 16A carjacker demands your vehicle. What does the Michigan manual advise?
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D: Give it up without a fight and get a good description. If a carjacker wants the vehicle, give it up without a fight. A car can be replaced; stay calm and get a good description. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): If you are approached or threatened while in your car, page 67.
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Question 17Why must you not park on the blue-striped area next to a van-accessible space?
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A: It gives room for a wheelchair lift or ramp. Van-accessible spaces are wider to make room for a wheelchair lift and ramp; parking on the blue stripes can trap a person with a disability. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Van-accessible disability parking, page 38.
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Question 18You see a WRONG WAY sign. What does it mean?
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D: You have entered a lane of oncoming traffic; get out the safest and quickest way. WRONG WAY means you have entered a lane of oncoming traffic. Get out of it the safest and quickest way possible. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Traffic sign challenge answers, page 44.
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Question 19On a 5-section 'doghouse' signal, what does a green arrow mean?
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B: Protected turn: oncoming or conflicting traffic is stopped. With the green arrow lit, turning drivers have a protected turn because conflicting traffic is stopped. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): The 5-section-head signal, page 49.
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Question 20How much supervised driving must be logged before starting Michigan Driver Education Segment 2?
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C: At least 30 hours, including 2 at night. Segment 2 requires a log of at least 30 hours of supervised driving, including at least 2 at night, and holding the Level 1 license for at least three consecutive months. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Under 18 – Graduated Driver Licensing, page 5.
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Question 21You're in the left lane passing slower traffic and a car is tailgating you. What should you do?
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A: Move back to the right lane when safe and let them by. Move back into the right lane when safe and let faster traffic go ahead. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Are you an aggressive driver?, page 60.
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Question 22What lights should you use when following a truck or bus at night?
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D: Low beams. For visibility and safety at night, use your low beams when following a truck or bus. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Commercial vehicles, page 53.
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Question 23Your car with full anti-lock brakes starts to slide on ice during hard braking. What should you do?
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A: Keep firm brake pressure and steer. With full anti-lock brakes, keep the brake pressure on and steer. Vibrations are normal. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Ice, snow and other slippery conditions, page 63.
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Question 24Your car becomes disabled on the road. What should you do?
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B: Pull as far off the road as possible, turn on four-way flashers and stay inside with your seat belt fastened. Pull as far off the roadway as possible, turn on four-way flashers, and stay inside with your seat belt fastened. Walking on the freeway is dangerous and illegal. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): If your car becomes disabled, page 67.
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Question 25When may you park in a disability parking space?
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A: When you or your passenger has a qualifying disability and the vehicle displays a disability plate or placard. You or your passenger must have a qualifying disability and you must have a disability plate or placard. Never use it if the person with the disability isn't with you. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Disability parking, page 38.
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