Michigan DMV Drivers Written Test | DMV Practice Car Test 15

Car Test 15

1.While backing, you should:

Rely only on your mirrors.

Flash your lights.

Open your door to see if it is safe to proceed.

Turn your head and look through the rear window.

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2.A solid white 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.

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3.Yellow-green signs indicate:

School zones.

Hospitals.

Speed limits.

Railroad crossings.

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4.If your wheels drop off the pavement and onto the shoulder of the road, you should:

Brake hard and turn sharply back onto the pavement.

Stop your car on the edge of the road.

Slow down and very carefully turn back onto the pavement.

Maintain your speed and turn sharply back onto the pavement.

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5.Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:

Vehicles in the roundabout.

Bicyclists in the roundabout.

Pedestrians in the roundabout.

All of the above.

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6.When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road, drivers should:

Pump the brakes.

Press and hold the brake pedal.

Press and hold the gas pedal.

Lightly tap the brakes.

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7.You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that:

The truck may be traveling at a speed slower than the posted speed limit.

You may not be able to safely pass the truck.

You may not be able to legally pass the truck.

All of the above.

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8.A “No stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:

Long enough to unload packages.

To avoid conflict with other traffic.

To discharge passengers.

For less than five minutes.

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9.The faster the speed of your vehicle, the longer it takes to stop when you must react to other drivers' unexpected movements.

TRUE

FALSE

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10.This road sign means:

Parking spaces are reserved for people with disabled parking permits.

A circular intersection is ahead.

Traffic in the lane must turn in the direction of the arrow.

Lanes are reserved for buses and vehicles with a driver and one or more passengers.

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11.Don’t follow other cars too closely because:

You may not see the road between the cars.

You may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly.

You may not see the vehicle's turn signals.

You may not see the other vehicle’s brake lights.

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12.To help relieve fatigue on a long trip, it is a good idea to:

Stop and rest every two hours.

Do arm exercises every hour.

Drive with one eye open at a time.

Change feet on the gas pedal.

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13.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.

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14.Which of the following commonly causes traffic accidents?

Inattentive driving

Excessive speed under the driving conditions

Following other vehicles too closely

All of the above

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15.A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:

Slow down at the light.

Drive carefully without stopping.

Merge to the right.

Stop before entering the intersection.

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16.A speed limit is:

The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under dangerous conditions.

The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions.

The suggested speed to travel on a road under ideal conditions.

None of the above.

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17.A driver can legally pass on the right side of another vehicle:

If the vehicle is waiting to turn left and there is an available passing lane.

Even if it means driving off the pavement.

On a narrow bridge.

At any time.

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18.____ limit your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.

Only a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit can

Alcohol does not

Even the smallest amount of alcohol can

Only a blood alcohol level greater than 0.05 percent can

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19.When may you proceed through an intersection that has a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk?

After slowing down to verify that there is no cross traffic

After coming to a complete stop and verifying that it is safe to proceed

After you have stopped at least 20 feet prior to the intersection

After slowing down to a speed of 10 mph

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20.If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.

Your horn

Your headlights

Hand signals

Your emergency flashers

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21.Which of the following about winter driving is not true?

Winter is the most difficult driving season.

Checking your vehicle's antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels is especially important during the winter.

Using cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do.

It is best to use snow tires on your vehicle.

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22.When changing lanes on a highway, you should:

Signal a lane change.

Check your rearview and outside mirrors.

Check your blind spot by glancing over your shoulder.

All of the above.

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23.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.

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24.Talking or texting on a cell phone while driving will not significantly increase your chances being involved in a crash.

TRUE

FALSE

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25.When you need to change lanes, it is important to:

Signal your intentions ahead of the lane change.

Check your blind spot.

Make sure the lane is clear before entering.

All of the above.

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26.Motorists should maintain a safe operating distance when driving near a cyclist.

TRUE

FALSE

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27.If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?

Tomato juice and lime

Hot coffee

Fresh air

Only time

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28.When parking your vehicle downhill on a two-way street:

Turn your wheels to the right.

Turn your wheels to the left.

Keep your wheels pointed straight ahead.

Leave your transmission in neutral.

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29.You may drive around the gates at a railroad crossing:

When the train has passed.

Under no circumstances.

When the lights have stopped flashing.

When other drivers drive around the gates.

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30.The consumption of alcohol while taking drugs can:

Decrease the effects of the drugs and alcohol.

Increase the effects of both the drugs and alcohol.

Help cure your illness.

Improve your driving ability.

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31.This sign shows one type of:

Right turn.

T-Intersection.

Lane change.

Road curve.

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32.This sign is used to warn drivers about:

Upcoming intersections.

Road construction.

An upcoming curve in the road.

Changes in traffic lanes.

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33.If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

Sit in your car and wait for help.

Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.

Sound your horn at passing motorists.

Flash your headlights at oncoming traffic.

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34.Seat belts must be used by:

Only the driver.

Only adult passengers.

Only child passengers.

All of a vehicle's occupants.

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35.A diamond-shaped sign is a:

Road hazard sign.

Interstate route sign.

School crossing sign.

Speed limit sign.

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36.Pentagonal signs indicate:

No passing zones.

School zones.

Speed limits.

Railroad crossings.

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37.You experience an incident at work that has left you feeling angry. When you get to your car, you should:

Play the radio loudly so you won’t think about it.

Drive fast on the interstate to let off steam.

Take a few minutes to cool off before you begin your drive home.

Stop at your favorite bar and have a few drinks before driving home.

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38.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.

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39.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.

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40.A diamond-shaped sign:

Warns of existing or possible hazards.

Alerts drivers to school zones.

Alerts drivers to public recreation areas.

Alerts drivers to upcoming food and gas locations.

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41.When approaching a steady 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 only if a police officer is nearby.

Come to a complete stop.

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42.Your blind spot is the area of the road:

You cannot see without moving your head.

Directly behind your vehicle.

You see in your rearview mirror.

You see in your side mirror.

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43.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.

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44.A bicyclist who doesn’t obey traffic laws:

Is in the right because bicyclists don’t have to obey traffic laws.

Can be ticketed.

Will always receive a warning from law enforcement.

Will have their bicycle impounded.

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45.You must not drive your vehicle at a speed greater than:

The maximum speed limit.

A speed that is faster than is reasonable and prudent.

A speed that is safe for existing conditions.

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

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Car Test 15

1.While backing, you should:

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2.A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

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3.Yellow-green signs indicate:

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4.If your wheels drop off the pavement and onto the shoulder of the road, you should:

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5.Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:

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6.When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road, drivers should:

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7.You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that:

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8.A “No stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:

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9.The faster the speed of your vehicle, the longer it takes to stop when you must react to other drivers' unexpected movements.

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10.This road sign means:

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11.Don’t follow other cars too closely because:

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12.To help relieve fatigue on a long trip, it is a good idea to:

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

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14.Which of the following commonly causes traffic accidents?

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15.A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:

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16.A speed limit is:

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17.A driver can legally pass on the right side of another vehicle:

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18.____ limit your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.

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19.When may you proceed through an intersection that has a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk?

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20.If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.

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21.Which of the following about winter driving is not true?

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22.When changing lanes on a highway, you should:

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23.When passing on a multilane highway:

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24.Talking or texting on a cell phone while driving will not significantly increase your chances being involved in a crash.

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25.When you need to change lanes, it is important to:

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26.Motorists should maintain a safe operating distance when driving near a cyclist.

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