Michigan Secretary of State permit practice test 8
25 questions written from the What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133), covering road signs, signals and pavement markings, licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving, sharing the road and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1The slow-moving vehicle emblem (orange triangle) is used on vehicles that don't go faster than:
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B: 25 mph. The orange triangle is mounted on vehicles that don't go faster than 25 mph, such as Amish buggies and farm combines. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Traffic sign challenge answers, page 44.
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Question 2What does a flashing yellow arrow for left turns mean?
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A: Turn left only when oncoming traffic, which has a green light, is clear and no pedestrians or cyclists are crossing. A flashing yellow arrow allows a left turn after yielding to oncoming traffic with a green light and to pedestrians and bicyclists. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Flashing yellow arrow left-turn signal head, page 50.
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Question 3How much supervised driving must a Michigan teen log before taking the driving skills test?
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C: 50 hours, including 10 at night. Before the driving skills test, a teen needs at least 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Under 18 – Graduated Driver Licensing, page 5.
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Question 4An aggressive driver confronts you. What should you do?
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C: Try to get out of the way, avoid eye contact, ignore gestures, and call police if safe. Get out of the way, avoid eye contact, ignore gestures or verbal attacks, and report the driver to police if safe. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Are you an aggressive driver?, page 60.
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Question 5Why should you never cross behind a truck that is backing up?
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A: Most trailers are about 8.5 feet wide and can hide your car from the driver. Most trailers are eight and a half feet wide and can hide a car from the truck driver's view. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Commercial vehicles, page 53.
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Question 6When must headlights be on in Michigan?
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A: From one half-hour after sunset to one half-hour before sunrise, and when visibility is reduced. Headlights must be on from a half-hour after sunset to a half-hour before sunrise and at other times when visibility is reduced. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Driving at night, page 64.
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Question 7Is leaving the scene of a crash you were involved in legal in Michigan if no one seems hurt?
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B: No, it is against the law and punishable by fines, jail or both. If you are involved in a crash, don't drive away. Leaving the scene is illegal, and penalties increase with alcohol, injuries or deaths. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Crashes, page 65.
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Question 8Which of these is a legal place to park in Michigan?
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C: In a marked space on the right side of a two-way street, within 12 inches of the curb. Parking at transit stops, in bike lanes or double-parked is prohibited; park with the flow of traffic within 12 inches of the curb. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Parking violations, page 39.
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Question 9What does a BRIDGE ICES BEFORE ROAD sign warn of?
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D: A bridge may be icy even if the road is clear. It cautions that a bridge can be icy even when the road is clear. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Traffic sign challenge answers, page 44.
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Question 10A solid yellow arrow appears as you approach the intersection. What should you do?
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C: Stop; if already in the intersection with no conflicting traffic, you may finish the turn. A solid yellow arrow warns the turn signal is about to turn red. If approaching, stop; if already in the intersection with no conflicting traffic, finish the turn. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Flashing yellow arrow left-turn signal head, page 50.
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Question 11How long must a teen hold a Level 1 Learner's License before taking the driving skills test or getting a Level 2 license?
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C: Six months. You must hold the Level 1 Learner's License for at least six months, and be at least 16 for the Level 2 license. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Under 18 – Graduated Driver Licensing, page 5.
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Question 12To fight freeway fatigue, how often does the Michigan manual suggest a break?
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B: A 10-minute break at least every two hours. If you feel tired, stop and take a 10-minute break at least every two hours. Don't rely on coffee or stay-awake drugs. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Freeway fatigue, page 61.
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Question 13A truck or bus is passing you in the rain. What should you do?
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A: Slow down and turn on your wipers before it passes. Slow down when a truck or bus passes, especially in bad weather, and start your wipers before it passes because of tire spray. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Passing a commercial vehicle safely, page 54.
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Question 14Headlights must be on whenever you can't clearly see people and vehicles at what distance?
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C: 500 feet. Headlights must be on any time there isn't enough daylight to see people and vehicles clearly at 500 feet. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Driving at night, page 64.
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Question 15What does a yellow sign with an arrow curving sharply left, then right mean?
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C: Road curves sharply left, then right. This warning sign means the road bends sharply to the left and then back to the right, so slow down before you reach it. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Traffic sign challenge answers, page 45.
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Question 16What does a flashing red light mean?
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A: Come to a full stop; proceed when the road is clear. A flashing red light means stop completely, then proceed when the road is clear. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Flashing red light, page 50.
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Question 17For how many days before applying for a Level 2 Intermediate License must a teen have no violations, at-fault crashes or suspensions?
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C: 90 days. There must be no violations, at-fault crashes or suspensions for the 90 days before applying for the Level 2 license. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Under 18 – Graduated Driver Licensing, page 5.
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Question 18What cancels a cruise control setting?
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B: Pressing the brake pedal. Accelerating does not cancel cruise control; pressing the brake pedal does. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Cruise control, page 62.
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Question 19Which of these is NOT considered a slow-moving vehicle in Michigan?
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A: A golf cart. Slow-moving vehicles can't go faster than 25 mph, such as buggies, farm machinery and construction equipment. Four-wheelers and golf carts are not considered slow-moving vehicles. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Slow-moving vehicles, page 54.
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Question 20Within what distance of an oncoming vehicle is it illegal to use or flash high beams in Michigan?
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C: 500 feet. It is illegal to use or flash high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle. Also dim them for pedestrians and cyclists. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Driving at night, page 64.
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Question 21What does a sign showing a short road joining yours from the right mean?
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B: Side road ahead; watch for traffic entering from the right. A side road ahead sign warns that a road intersects from the right; watch for traffic. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Traffic sign challenge answers, page 45.
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Question 22What does a flashing yellow light mean?
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C: Proceed carefully through the intersection, scanning traffic in both directions. Proceed carefully through the intersection, scanning traffic in both directions. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Flashing yellow light, page 50.
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Question 23During what hours may a Michigan Level 2 Intermediate driver not drive without an exception (such as a supervising adult or work)?
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D: 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.. Level 2 drivers may not drive between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless with a parent, guardian or designated adult 21+, or driving for work or an authorized activity. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Under 18 – Graduated Driver Licensing, page 5.
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Question 24When is using cruise control not recommended?
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D: In heavy traffic or on roads slippery from rain, snow or ice. Don't use cruise control in heavy traffic, near many ramps, or on slippery roads. It is best in rural areas with little traffic. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Cruise control, page 62.
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Question 25When following a horse-drawn buggy, what speed and distance does the Michigan manual recommend?
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D: 15-20 mph and at least 20 feet. Reduce speed to 15-20 mph and keep at least 20 feet behind a horse and rider or buggy. Never honk or rev your engine. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Slow-moving vehicles, page 54.
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