It makes no difference which lights you use.

Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.

Look both ways as you cross the intersection.

Always come to a full stop at the intersection.

The road that you are on intersects with a divided highway.

You are approaching a T intersection.

You are on an overpass above a divided highway.

Michigan Car Driving Permit Test-17 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

You are driving along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should:

Keep driving until you see the vehicle.
Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street.
Slow down. Don't stop until you see it.
Speed up and turn at the next intersection.

Q.2

When passing on a multilane highway:

Be sure the passing lane is clear.
Pass only on the right.
Watch for oncoming traffic.
There is no need to signal.

Q.3

The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:

Keep your tires properly maintained.
Slow down when roads are wet or slushy.
Watch out for standing water or puddles.
All of the above.

Q.4

This sign is a:

Service sign.
Regulatory sign.
Warning sign.
Stop sign.

Q.5

When driving in fog:

Use your parking lights.
Use your low beams.
Use your high beams.
It makes no difference which lights you use.

Q.6

A telltale sign of a drunk driver is:

They are weaving between lanes.
They are driving more slowly than the normal traffic flow.
They are making quick and sudden stops.
All of the above.

Q.7

When turning or changing lanes, you must:

Always signal your intentions, even when no visible traffic is present.
Signal only if there is visible traffic.
Signal only when driving at night.
Signal only when driving in heavy traffic at night.

Q.8

You cannot pass safely on a two-way, two-lane street unless:

You are able to clearly see the road ahead.
You can return to your lane before meeting oncoming traffic.
Your vehicle is capable of the speed necessary to pass.
All of the above.

Q.9

How do you check your blind spots?

By looking in your side mirrors.
By turning your head and looking over your shoulders.
By looking in your rearview mirror.
By staring straight ahead.

Q.10

Which of the following statements is true?

A sudden change in weather calls for a change in driving.
You should slow down when driving in rain and fog.
Be particularly aware of vehicles coming up behind you in inclement weather.
All of the above.

Q.11

This sign means:

Cattle crossing.
Two-way left turn.
Left turn yield on green.
One-way.

Q.12

Larger vehicles have:

Larger blind spots.
Smaller blind spots.
No blind spots.
The same blind spots as smaller vehicles.

Q.13

Stress can affect your driving by:

Lowing your ability to focus on driving.
Decreasing your chances of an accident.
Causing you to fall asleep at the wheel.
Making you more aware of others around you.

Q.14

A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Q.15

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:

Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.
Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.
May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
Have the right-of-way and may expect oncoming traffic to stop for them.

Q.16

Drivers should always look down the road ____ ahead of their vehicle.

10 seconds
12 seconds
Five seconds
Three seconds

Q.17

Traffic signs and pavement markings:

Must always be obeyed.
Are merely suggestions.
Must be followed only when there is other traffic.
Must be followed only when a police officer is present.

Q.18

You may exceed the speed limit:

When passing another vehicle.
At no time.
Where no police officers are present.
On country roads.

Q.19

This sign shows one type of:

Intersection.
Road curve.
Right turn.
Lane change.

Q.20

This sign means:

Stop sign ahead.
Lane closed ahead.
Railroad crossing ahead.
Traffic signal ahead.

Q.21

Railroad crossings should always be considered:

Safe to cross, as it is unlikely that a train will be coming.
Dangerous.
Safe locations to park a car.
A place where it is required to stop

Q.22

When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:

Cross the tracks immediately and as quickly as possible.
Always stop before crossing the tracks.
Prepare to yield to any train at the crossing.
Speed up to beat any oncoming train.

Q.23

This sign means:

Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.
Look both ways as you cross the intersection.
Always come to a full stop at the intersection.
Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Q.24

This sign means:

You must turn left or right.
You are approaching a T intersection.
The road that you are on intersects with a divided highway.
You are on an overpass above a divided highway.

Q.25

Roads become very slippery:

When it has been raining for an hour or more.
The day after it rains.
For the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rainstorm.
Right after the rain has stopped.

Q.26

When a funeral procession is present, ____ has the right-of-way.

Another driver
A pedestrian
The funeral procession
A bicyclist

Q.27

A good defensive driver:

Drives slowly at all times.
Looks out for the actions of other drivers.
Travels at a constant speed.
Only drives in familiar areas.

Q.28

When you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should:

Stop immediately and let the vehicle pass.
Drive as far toward the right side of the road as is safe and stop.
Proceed slowly and permit the vehicle to pass.
Keep moving slowly, staying to the right side of the road.

Q.29

You should be cautious when passing a bicycle because:

You are moving faster than the bicycle.
The bicycle always has the right-of-way.
Oncoming traffic may not see you pull out to pass the bicycle.
The cyclist may have to swerve into traffic to avoid an object on the road.

Q.30

A flashing yellow light at an intersection means that you should:

Slow down and proceed with care.
Continue normally through the intersection.
Stop and proceed when a green light appears.
Stop and proceed when the way is clear.

Q.31

Drinking alcohol and driving is:

A minor traffic safety problem.
A serious traffic safety problem.
Safe if you have only had a few drinks.
Only dangerous to the driver who drinks.

Q.32

This sign means:

Heavy traffic ahead.
Do not enter.
Railroad crossing.
Yield.

Q.33

If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.
Stop on the first railroad track and watch for another train.
Go through as soon as the train passes.
Go through when one of the tracks is free.

Q.34

What are the colors of signs that tell you the distance to the next exit on a highway?

Yellow with black letters
Black with white letters
Red with white letters
Green with white letters

Q.35

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on streets that are not designated highways, freeways, or subdivision roads is:

25 mph.
35 mph.
45 mph.
55 mph.

Q.36

You should honk your horn when you:

Are traveling through an intersection.
Are passing a bicyclist.
See a child who is about to run into the street.
Are parallel parking.

Q.37

You may pass another vehicle if the line dividing your lane from the lane you wish to enter is a ____ line.

Broken white
Double solid yellow
Solid yellow
Solid white

Q.38

If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:

Follow the directions given by the crossing guard.
Copy what surrounding traffic is doing, despite the crossing guard's instructions.
Assume the guard is not supposed to be directing traffic.
Follow rules that would be in place if no children were present.

Q.39

This road sign means:

No passing zone.
Winding road.
Pedestrian crossing.
Low ground railroad crossing.

Q.40

To reduce the effects of headlight glare at night, you should look:

Straight ahead.
Over your shoulder.
At the center of the road
To the right edge of the road.

Q.41

At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:

Always stop before entering the intersection.
Yield just to the traffic on the right.
Yield just to the traffic on the left.
Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic.

Q.42

This sign means:

Stop ahead.
Buggy warning.
Limited parking.
Do not block intersection.

Q.43

Which of the following best ensures your safety and the safety of those around you when you are backing your vehicle?

Honk your horn right before shifting into reverse.
Check behind the vehicle before you get into the driver's seat.
Check your rearview mirrors to see what is behind you.
Turn up the car radio before backing up to get the attention of anyone who may be around you.

Q.44

When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:

Drive through the intersection if there is no crossing traffic.
Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.
Stop if a police officer is nearby.
Treat the light like a stop sign.

Q.45

Roads freeze quickly when they are:

Flat.
Curvy.
In the sun.
Shaded.

Q.46

Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:

Just before changing lanes.
At any time.
After changing lanes.
Early enough for others to know your plans.

Q.47

When should drivers use their parking brake?

Every time they park.
Only when parking on an incline.
Only when parked in a driveway.
Never.

Q.48

If you see this sign above your lane, you:

May not exit the freeway.
May either continue through the interchange or exit the freeway from your current lane.
May stay in your lane and continue through the interchange.
Must exit the freeway, if you stay in your current lane.

Q.49

You are turning onto a two-lane road divided by a broken yellow line. You know immediately that:

You are on a two-way road.
You are on a one-way road.
The road is under repair.
You must stay to the left of the broken yellow lines.

Q.50

When approaching a railroad crossing, you should:

Slow down.
Look for a train.
Be ready to stop.
All of the above.

You are driving along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should:

When passing on a multilane highway:

The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:

This sign is a:

When driving in fog:

A telltale sign of a drunk driver is:

When turning or changing lanes, you must:

You cannot pass safely on a two-way, two-lane street unless:

How do you check your blind spots?

Which of the following statements is true?

This sign means:

Larger vehicles have:

Stress can affect your driving by:

A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:

Drivers should always look down the road ____ ahead of their vehicle.

Traffic signs and pavement markings:

You may exceed the speed limit:

This sign shows one type of:

This sign means:

Railroad crossings should always be considered:

When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:

This sign means:

This sign means:

Roads become very slippery:

When a funeral procession is present, ____ has the right-of-way.

A good defensive driver:

When you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should:

You should be cautious when passing a bicycle because:

A flashing yellow light at an intersection means that you should:

Drinking alcohol and driving is:

This sign means:

If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

What are the colors of signs that tell you the distance to the next exit on a highway?

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on streets that are not designated highways, freeways, or subdivision roads is:

You should honk your horn when you:

You may pass another vehicle if the line dividing your lane from the lane you wish to enter is a ____ line.

If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:

This road sign means:

To reduce the effects of headlight glare at night, you should look:

At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:

This sign means:

Which of the following best ensures your safety and the safety of those around you when you are backing your vehicle?

When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:

Roads freeze quickly when they are:

Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:

When should drivers use their parking brake?

If you see this sign above your lane, you:

You are turning onto a two-lane road divided by a broken yellow line. You know immediately that:

When approaching a railroad crossing, you should:

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