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Michigan Permit Test: Emergencies Practice Questions
Skids, breakdowns, brake failure and what to do after a problem.
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Question 1
Your vehicle is stuck on the tracks and the gates are activated. What should you do?
Stay inside with your seat belt on and keep trying to start the engine
Stay inside and wait
Immediately get everyone out and far from the tracks, then call 911
Try to push the car off
Correct answer: Immediately get everyone out and far from the tracks, then call 911
If gates are activated or a train is approaching, immediately get everyone out and as far away as possible, then call 911.
Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws
Question 2
An oncoming vehicle is in your lane. Where should you look for an escape route?
To the left, into the oncoming lane
In the oncoming lane
On the right edge of the road
Behind you
Correct answer: On the right edge of the road
Tap the horn, brake hard, look for an escape route to the right; avoid going left since the other driver may return to their lane.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations
Question 3
Your vehicle begins skidding. What should you do first?
Take your foot off the accelerator
Shift to park
Brake hard and hold the pedal down
Turn the wheel sharply opposite
Correct answer: Take your foot off the accelerator
Take your foot off the gas, turn the front wheels only enough to point where you want to go, and be ready for a secondary skid.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations
Question 4
After a skid, what should you be prepared for?
The brakes overheating
The air bag deploying
The engine stalling and the power steering failing
A secondary skid in the opposite direction
Correct answer: 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.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations
Question 5
Your brakes got wet driving through deep water. What should you do?
Brake hard several times at highway speed to heat them up before driving on
Slow down and gently push the brake pedal until they work properly
Brake hard at high speed
Turn off the engine
Correct answer: Slow down and gently push the brake pedal until they work properly
Test wet brakes—they may pull or not hold—then slow down and gently press the pedal until they work properly.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations
Question 6
A flooded road is blocked by safety barricades. What should you do?
Move the barricades
Drive around them slowly if the water looks shallow
Do not drive around them; find another route
Drive through quickly
Correct answer: Do not drive around them; find another route
Never drive around barricades at a flooded road; there may be debris, power lines, or a washed-out road.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations
Question 7
Fog becomes so thick you cannot see at all. What should you do?
Speed up to get through
Stop in your lane
Use your high beams so you can see farther ahead
Pull off the road, turn on four-way flashers and wait
Correct answer: Pull off the road, turn on four-way flashers and wait
Drive slowly with low beams in fog; if you can't see at all, pull off the road, use four-way flashers and wait.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations
Question 8
If your car becomes disabled, what does the Michigan manual recommend?
Fix it in the lane
Pull far off the road, turn on flashers and stay inside with your belt fastened
Stand behind the car to warn traffic while you wait for the tow truck to come out
Walk along the freeway for help
Correct answer: Pull far off the road, turn on flashers and stay inside with your belt fastened
Pull as far off the road as possible, activate four-way lights and stay inside with your seat belt fastened.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations
Question 9
A deer crash seems unavoidable. What should you do?
Flash your high beams
Don't veer; brake firmly and stay in your lane
Speed up
Swerve around the deer into the next lane or onto the shoulder
Correct answer: Don't veer; brake firmly and stay in your lane
Don't veer for deer: stay in your lane, brake firmly, hold the wheel with both hands and come to a controlled stop.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations
Question 10
Do deer whistles or flashing high beams reliably deter deer?
Only at night
Yes, always
Only in fall
No
Correct answer: No
Do not rely on gimmicks: deer whistles, flashing high beams or honking will not deter deer.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations
Question 11
You see one deer cross the road. Why should you slow down?
The deer will come back across the road in a moment
It is the law
To take a photo
Deer often travel in groups; others are likely nearby
Correct answer: Deer often travel in groups; others are likely nearby
Slow down if you see one deer; they frequently travel in groups.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations
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