Michigan DMV Drivers Written Test | DMV Practice Car Test 17

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1.The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

Turn left.

Turn right.

Come to a stop.

Go straight ahead.

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2.Cell phones can be a serious source of driver distractions.

True

False

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3.When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

Use your bright lights until the other vehicle dims theirs.

Flash your lights on and off to warn the other driver.

Dim your lights and then speed up to pass quickly.

Look toward the right side of the road.

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4.Your ability to stop is affected by:

Signal lights.

Other cars on the road.

The time of day.

The condition of the road.

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5.Drivers may park in the handicap parking access aisles located directly beside handicap parking stalls.

True

False

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6.If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:

Go to the next exit.

Make a U-turn through the median.

Pull onto the shoulder and back your car to the exit.

Flag down a police officer for an escort back to your exit.

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7.If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

Overcorrect.

Turn your steering wheel into traffic.

Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go.

Release the steering wheel.

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8.When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:

Turn your wheels to the left.

Turn your wheels to the right.

Pull up even with the car in front of your desired parking space.

Back slowly.

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9.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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10.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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11.What does a lane use control signal with a flashing yellow X indicate?

The signal is about to change to a red X.

The signal is about to change to a green arrow.

Drivers may use this lane only to make a left turn.

Drivers may drive slowly in this lane.

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12.Two solid yellow lines on the pavement mean:

Passing is allowed for drivers from both directions.

Passing is not allowed.

Passing is allowed if you are at the top a hill.

Passing is allowed during daylight only.

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13.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.

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14.A yellow light that flashes on and off means:

Stop and look for other vehicles, then go if there is no traffic.

Stop and wait for a green light.

Speed up to clear the intersection quickly.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

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15.Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot when:

Pulling toward or away from a curb.

Turning left or right.

Changing lanes.

All of the above.

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16.You notice that the driver in the vehicle ahead of you is driving with one hand and talking to a passenger. You should:

Give the vehicle extra space.

Know that the driver in the vehicle ahead is reducing their safety margin by being an inattentive driver.

Avoid following the driver's example.

All of the above.

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17.If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:

The largest vehicle has the right-of-way.

The car on the left has the right-of-way.

The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right.

The car on the right shall yield to the car on the left.

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18.From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:

Red, green, yellow.

Green, red, yellow.

Green, yellow, red.

Red, yellow, green.

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19.You are involved in an accident. You should:

Stop immediately.

Help the injured.

Call the police.

All of the above.

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20.Every motor vehicle in the state of Minnesota is required to be covered by liability insurance.

True

False

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21.The presence of double solid yellow lines means you may pass another vehicle from either direction.

TRUE

FALSE

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22.When driving at night, using only your parking lights is unlawful.

True

False

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23.You may only have blue lights, flashing lights, or strobe lights on your vehicle if it is an authorized maintenance or emergency vehicle.

True

False

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24.When is it permissible to text while driving?

At any time when the driver is under age 18.

At any time when the driver is age 18 or older.

If the driver can send the text without looking at their phone.

Only in emergencies.

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25.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.

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26.This sign means:

Lane shifting.

Low clearance.

Two-way traffic.

Added lane.

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27.If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:

Quickly cut across traffic to make your turn.

Make a U-turn to go back to the exit.

Continue driving and use the next exit.

Put your vehicle in reverse to go back to the exit.

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28.Which of the following is a safe way to drive through a curve?

Slow down as you enter, speed up as you exit.

Maintain a constant speed throughout the curve.

Speed up as you enter, slow down as you exit.

Stay near the right edge of your lane.

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29.It is best to keep a space cushion:

Only in back of your vehicle.

Only on the left and right sides of your vehicle.

Only in front of the vehicle.

On all sides of the vehicle.

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30.Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are divided by ____ lines.

White

Red

Black

Yellow

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31.You may not park within ____ of a crosswalk.

40 feet

20 feet

10 feet

Five feet

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32.A double solid 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.

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33.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

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34.Certain highway signs contain information about hazardous conditions. Such signs are known as:

Regulatory signs.

Warning signs.

Information signs.

Guide signs.

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35.You must pull over to the edge of the road and allow an emergency vehicle to pass:

Regardless of your direction.

Only if it is following you.

Only if it is approaching you from the opposite direction.

None of the above.

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36.Airbags give you full protection during a crash.

True

False

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37.Signaling your intentions before turning, changing lanes, or driving away from a curb:

Is necessary only if other traffic is present.

Is a good driving habit and is required by law.

Is necessary only during the maneuver, not before.

Is not necessary if the maneuver is done slowly.

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38.Passing is prohibited:

On hills and curves.

At intersections.

At railroad crossings.

All of the above.

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39.The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment:

Is less pronounced when consuming beer instead of wine.

Is less pronounced when consuming wine instead of beer.

Is most pronounced when consuming hard ciders and mixed drinks.

Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream.

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40.When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates:

You have the right-of-way and do not need to check for trains.

You may pass slower drivers while crossing the track.

You need to make sure there is space for your vehicle to get all the way across the tracks without stopping.

All of the above

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41.How can you help prevent rear-end collisions?

Avoid sudden stops.

Before stopping, check your mirrors and blind spots for traffic.

Release the gas pedal and let your vehicle slow before applying the brakes.

All of the above.

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42.While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:

Jerk the steering wheel to force the vehicle back onto the pavement.

Speed up and steer back onto the pavement gradually.

Slam on your brakes and stop.

Slow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed.

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43.Diamond symbols on pavement markings and signs indicate:

School zones.

Carpool lanes.

Construction areas.

Hospitals.

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44.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.

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45.As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action is to:

Speed up to beat the red light.

Apply the brakes sharply to stop.

Be prepared to stop in the center of the intersection.

Be prepared to stop before the intersection.

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1.The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

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2.Cell phones can be a serious source of driver distractions.

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3.When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

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4.Your ability to stop is affected by:

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5.Drivers may park in the handicap parking access aisles located directly beside handicap parking stalls.

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6.If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:

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7.If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

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8.When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:

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

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10.The consumption of alcohol while taking drugs can:

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11.What does a lane use control signal with a flashing yellow X indicate?

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12.Two solid yellow lines on the pavement mean:

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13.A good defensive driver:

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14.A yellow light that flashes on and off means:

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15.Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot when:

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16.You notice that the driver in the vehicle ahead of you is driving with one hand and talking to a passenger. You should:

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17.If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:

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18.From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:

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