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Michigan Secretary of State permit practice test 9

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

25 questions
  1. Question 1An oncoming driver doesn't dim their high beams. Where should you look?

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    C: At the right edge of the road ahead. Keep your eyes on the right edge of the road ahead; looking into the glare can blind you for several seconds. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Driving at night, page 64.

  2. Question 2A LANE ENDS MERGE LEFT sign means:

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    D: The right lane is ending; merge left and yield to traffic in the left lane. The right lane is ending, so merge left and yield to traffic already in the left lane. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Traffic sign challenge answers, page 45.

  3. Question 3The pedestrian WALK signal starts flashing while a pedestrian is in the crosswalk. What should the pedestrian do?

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    A: Complete the crossing. Pedestrians already in the crosswalk when the signal starts flashing should complete their crossing. Drivers must always yield to pedestrians. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Pedestrian signals, page 50.

  4. Question 4How many passengers under age 21 may a Level 2 Intermediate driver carry, unless an exception applies?

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    B: One. A Level 2 driver may not have more than one passenger under 21 unless a supervising adult 21+ is present, the passengers are immediate family, or the trip is for work or an authorized activity. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Under 18 – Graduated Driver Licensing, page 5.

  5. Question 5How should you brake hard in a vehicle WITHOUT anti-lock brakes?

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    D: Brake just hard enough not to lock the wheels; if they lock, release and reapply. Without ABS, use threshold braking: brake just short of locking the wheels; if they lock, release and reapply. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Braking, page 63.

  6. Question 6A vehicle ahead in the next lane has stopped for a pedestrian. What should you do?

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    C: Never pass it; stop and wait. Never pass a vehicle that has stopped for a pedestrian; the pedestrian may be hidden from your view. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Pedestrians, page 54.

  7. Question 7Is it legal to drive with only your parking lights on when headlights are required?

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    B: No, it is illegal. It is illegal to use only parking lights when headlights are required. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Driving at night, page 64.

  8. Question 8What does the TWO-WAY TRAFFIC sign tell you?

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    D: Two-way traffic begins; keep to the right. Two-way traffic begins ahead; keep to the right. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Traffic sign challenge answers, page 45.

  9. Question 9What does Michigan's Kelsey's Law prohibit?

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    D: Teen drivers with a Level 1 or 2 license using a cell phone while driving, except in emergencies. Kelsey's Law prohibits Level 1 and Level 2 GDL drivers from using a phone while driving, except for emergencies. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Under 18 – Graduated Driver Licensing, page 5.

  10. Question 10With anti-lock brakes in an emergency stop, how should you brake?

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    B: Apply hard, firm pressure from the start and hold it until stopped. With ABS, apply hard, firm pressure from the start and keep it until you stop. Pulsations are normal. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Braking, page 63.

  11. Question 11What must you do for a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog?

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    C: Stop or yield the right of way. The law requires you to stop or yield to a pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog. Avoid honking or revving, which covers audible cues. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Pedestrians, page 55.

  12. Question 12About how many vehicle-deer crashes happen in Michigan each year?

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    C: About 60,000. About 60,000 vehicle-deer crashes happen in Michigan each year, and as many as half may go unreported. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Vehicle – deer crashes, page 65.

  13. Question 13What should drivers, especially of large trucks, do when they see a HILL sign showing a steep downgrade?

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    A: Make sure their brakes work and gear down if necessary. A steep downslope is ahead. Make sure your brakes are working and gear down if necessary. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Traffic sign challenge answers, page 45.

  14. Question 14What must a driver do to move to a Michigan Level 3 Full License?

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    D: Be at least 17, hold Level 2 for 6 months, and drive 12 consecutive months without a moving violation, at-fault crash, suspension or GDL violation. Level 3 requires being at least 17, holding Level 2 for six months, and 12 consecutive months without a moving violation, at-fault crash, suspension or GDL violation. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Under 18 – Graduated Driver Licensing, page 5.

  15. Question 15How far ahead does the Michigan manual say you should look down the road?

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    C: 20-30 seconds. Look 20-30 seconds down the road to spot hazards early and avoid last-second reactions. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Stopping distances, page 64.

  16. Question 16How much following distance should you leave behind a motorcycle, scooter or bicycle?

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    C: At least 3 or 4 seconds. Leave at least 3 or 4 seconds behind a motorcyclist, scooter operator or bicyclist; they can often stop shorter and may swerve suddenly. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Motorcycles, scooters, mopeds and bicycles, page 55.

  17. Question 17You see one deer cross the road ahead. What should you expect?

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    A: More deer nearby, because they travel in groups. Slow down if you see one deer; deer often travel in groups, so others are probably nearby. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Your best defense against deer, page 65.

  18. Question 18What does the color red mean on a traffic sign?

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    D: Stop, prohibited or forbidden. Red means stop, prohibited or forbidden. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Traffic sign colors, page 42.

  19. Question 19How long is a Michigan temporary instruction permit (TIP) valid?

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    D: 180 days. A TIP is valid for 180 days. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Temporary instruction permit, page 7.

  20. Question 20How should you adjust the outside mirrors to minimize blind spots?

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    B: To see the edges of your vehicle from a normal seated position, or use the lean method to barely show the rear edge. Adjust the outside mirrors to just see the edges of your vehicle. The alternative lean method shows the car's rear edge barely, which further reduces blind spots. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Before starting the engine, page 66.

  21. Question 21Is it legal in Michigan to drive beside a motorcyclist in the same lane?

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    A: No, it is illegal to drive beside or pass a motorcyclist in the same lane. It is illegal to drive beside a motorcyclist or pass them in the same lane. Use an adjacent lane when legal and safe. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Specifically about motorcyclists, page 56.

  22. Question 22When are deer most active and drivers should be especially alert?

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    C: At dawn and dusk. Be especially alert for deer at dawn and dusk, and in fall and spring. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Your best defense against deer, page 65.

  23. Question 23What does a yellow sign generally mean?

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    D: Caution or general warning. Yellow means caution or a general warning. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Traffic sign colors, page 42.

  24. Question 24An adult with a new TIP must practice driving for at least how long before the driving skills test?

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    C: 30 days. You must complete at least 30 days of practice driving on a TIP before taking the driving skills test. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): Temporary instruction permit, page 7.

  25. Question 25An officer pulls you over at night. What should you do?

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    A: Stay in the car with your seat belt on, turn on the interior light, open the window and keep your hands on the wheel. Stay in the car belted, turn on interior lights at dusk or dark, open the window, keep hands empty and visible on the wheel, and get documents only when asked. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133): If you are pulled over, page 67.

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