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Michigan Permit Test: Safe Driving Practice Questions
Following distance, headlights, seat belts and distractions.
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Question 1
Who must wear seat belts under Michigan law?
Only the driver
Everyone in the front seat, and all passengers under 16 in any seat
Everyone, but only on freeways
Only the driver and front passenger; rear passengers of any age are exempt
Correct answer: Everyone in the front seat, and all passengers under 16 in any seat
All front-seat occupants (including the driver) and all passengers under 16 in all seating positions must be buckled.
Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws
Question 2
May an officer stop a vehicle in Michigan just because occupants aren't buckled?
Only at night
No, only with another violation
Yes
Only for children
Correct answer: Yes
Under Click It or Ticket, an officer may stop a vehicle if the driver and occupants are not properly buckled up.
Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws
Question 3
How should a seat belt be worn?
Shoulder belt across the middle of the chest, lap belt low across the hips
Lap belt across the stomach
Shoulder belt under the arm
Shoulder belt tucked behind the back, lap belt snug across the stomach for comfort
Correct answer: Shoulder belt across the middle of the chest, lap belt low across the hips
Shoulder belt across the middle of the chest away from the neck, with the lap belt low across the hips below the stomach.
Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws
Question 4
How much space should drivers keep between their breastbone and the steering wheel?
At least 10 inches
No set amount
At least 2 inches
At least 24 inches
Correct answer: At least 10 inches
It's recommended to sit with at least 10 inches between the center of the breastbone and the center of the steering wheel.
Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws
Question 5
What is the fine for a first offense of using a hand-held phone while driving in Michigan?
$100 ($250 for later violations)
$25 for a first offense, with no points
$500
No fine, a warning
Correct answer: $100 ($250 for later violations)
Hand-held phone use is illegal; the fine is $100 for a first offense and $250 for subsequent violations.
Source: Chapter 2: Your Driving Record
Question 6
Under Michigan's general cell phone law, which use is allowed while driving?
Posting to social media at stops
Holding the phone to read texts while stopped at a red light or in traffic
A mounted device in hands-free mode, activated with a single tap
Watching a video
Correct answer: A mounted device in hands-free mode, activated with a single tap
All drivers may not hold or use a device, but hands-free/voice mode and single-tap activation of a mounted device are allowed.
Source: Chapter 2: Your Driving Record
Question 7
At 65 mph, how far does a car travel in the quarter second it takes to shift attention between tasks?
6 feet
100 feet
2 feet
24 feet
Correct answer: 24 feet
In the estimated quarter second the brain needs to switch tasks, a car at 65 mph covers 24 feet.
Source: Chapter 2: Your Driving Record
Question 8
According to NHTSA estimates cited in the manual, what share of traffic fatalities is caused by aggressive driving behaviors?
25 percent
66 percent
10 percent
90 percent
Correct answer: 66 percent
NHTSA has estimated that 66 percent of all traffic fatalities are caused by aggressive driving behaviors.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations
Question 9
If another driver tailgates you, what does the manual recommend?
Gesture at them
Pull over and let them pass
Brake suddenly to warn them
Speed up
Correct answer: Pull over and let them pass
If others tailgate you, pull over and let them pass; it's better to have unsafe drivers in front where you can see them.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations
Question 10
If confronted by an aggressive driver, what should you do?
Make eye contact and wave so they know you saw them
Get out of the way, avoid eye contact and ignore gestures
Follow them
Block their lane
Correct answer: Get out of the way, avoid eye contact and ignore gestures
Attempt to get out of the way, avoid eye contact and ignore gestures; call police if safe.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations
Question 11
Your view at an intersection is blocked by trees, buildings or snow piles. What should you do?
Back up and take another road
Edge forward slowly until you can see past the obstruction
Honk and go
Speed through quickly before any cross traffic appears
Correct answer: Edge forward slowly until you can see past the obstruction
Edge forward slowly until you can see past whatever is blocking your view, then proceed with care.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations
Question 12
On long freeway trips, how often should you take a break?
Never; keep going
A 10-minute break at least every two hours
Only when fueling
Only when you need fuel, about every 6 hours
Correct answer: A 10-minute break at least every two hours
Don't rely on coffee or stay-awake drugs; take a 10-minute break at least every two hours.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations
Question 13
When is using cruise control not recommended?
In heavy traffic or when roads are slippery
At the speed limit
On dry, empty rural highways with light traffic
On rural roads
Correct answer: In heavy traffic or when roads are slippery
Cruise control suits rural areas with light traffic; it's not recommended in heavy traffic, near many ramps or on slippery roads.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations
Question 14
When is pavement most slippery after rain begins?
Only after the rain stops
Only at night
During the first half hour of rain
After the rain has been falling steadily for two hours
Correct answer: During the first half hour of rain
Roads are most slippery during the first half hour because oil from vehicles hasn't been washed away; double your following distance.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations
Question 15
What following distance does the Michigan manual require on dry or wet pavement as a general rule?
2 seconds, no matter the speed or road conditions
One car length per 20 mph
2 seconds
3 to 4 seconds, up to 6 or more in adverse conditions
Correct answer: 3 to 4 seconds, up to 6 or more in adverse conditions
A 3- to 4-second following distance is required; increase to 6 seconds or more at higher speeds or in adverse conditions.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations
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