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1
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What does a red arrow mean?

A

You must stop and you cannot go in the direction of th arrow (until it turns to a green light or arrow)

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What line separates two lanes traveling in the same direction?

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A white line

*If it is a broken line you may cross it to pass or change lanes

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If a new Michigan driver has an alcohol related or another violation or at fault accident and accumulates 9 or more points with in two years of being released from probation he or she will have to …

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Undergo a reexamination

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What must you do when you pass an emergency vehicle parked on the side of the road with its lights flashing?

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Leave a vacant lane next to the emergency vehicle if possible if not then slow down

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If a new Michigan driver on probation is convicted of multiple moving violations he or she will be …

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Contacted by the department of state

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6
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What is the DRF (Driver Responsibly Fee) for drunk driver or operating while intoxicated

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$ 1,000

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What’s the minimum amount of points required before a fee is assessed?

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7 points

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8
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How long do points placed on your driving record remain there for?

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2 Years from the date of conviction

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9
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How many feet should you leave while passing a bicycle?

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3 feet

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10
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What are no-zones?

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Areas around trucks and other large vehicles in which cars may disappear into blind spots

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11
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With suspension a $___ reinstatement fee is required before the license is restored

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$125

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12
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Drivers convicted of a categorie 2 offense are assessed a DRF of $____, $___, $____ or $___ and for how long?

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$150
$200
$500
or
$1,000
for two consecutive years
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13
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What is the DRF for reckless driving?

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$500

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14
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DRF for 7 points is?

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$100

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15
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What are some examples of a category 1 offense?

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Moving violations such as

  • Speeding
  • Improper turns
  • Following to closely
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16
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When parking next to a curb uphill which way should you point your front wheels?

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Away from the curb

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17
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What does a triangular orange sign on the rear of a vehicle mean?

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The vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph

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18
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If you get 12 or more points on your driving record you’ll have to pay a DRF of $___

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$350

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19
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On multilane roads the ____ lane is intended to be used for passing slower vehicles

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Left most lane

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20
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Flashing yellow lights mostly on tow trucks and slow moving vehicles warns other drivers too …

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Slow down

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21
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When are you legally required to dim your lights?

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When you are with-in 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle

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22
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When driving at night …

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Drive with-in range of your headlights

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23
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When you see flashing green lights on a local or state maintains vehicle you must …

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Slow down and drive with caution

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24
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What should you do if a tire blows out?

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Grasp the steering wheel firmly

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25
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What is the hand signal for a left turn?

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Left arm and hand straight out

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26
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An ambulance approaching with its flashing lights what must you do?

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Pull over no matter what direction you are traveling in

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27
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Speed limit on all freeways is ___

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Lowest: 55 mph
Highest: 70 pmh

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28
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Hand signal for slow or stop?

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Left arm and hand bent down

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29
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You are not allowed to park with-in ____ feet of a railroad crossing

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No less than 15 feet and no more than 50 feet

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30
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If a driver is convicted of running a stop sign __ points will be added to his or her driving record

A

3

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31
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Unless otherwise posted what is the speed limit on all streets that are not designated freeways or highways

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55 mph

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32
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If you are under the age 21 it is illegal for you to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of ___%

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0.02% or higher

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33
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If you get ___ or more points in two years you may have to undergo a drivers reexamination

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12 points

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34
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When you exit a high-speed two-lane roadway try not to _____ if you have traffic flowing you

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Slow down too suddenly

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35
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What must you do at a flashing yellow traffic signal

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Slow down and proceed with caution

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36
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Are you allowed to turn left at a red light?

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Yes but only when turning onto a one-way street

Unless a no turn on red signal is posted

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37
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What is the speed limit for subdivisions?

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25 mph

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38
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A single broken yellow line usually marks the center line of a two-way roadway where…

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A vehicle may pass if it is safe to do so

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39
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On a four-lane divided roadway or a one-way road a solid yellow line usually marks …

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The left edge of the pavement

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40
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Vehicles entering a highway from an entrance ramp must yield the right-of-way to …

A

All traffic already on the highway

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41
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Speed limit for mobile homes and some municipal parks is what?

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15 mph

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42
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For a conviction for OWI (operation while intoxicated) the DRF is what?

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$1,000

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43
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What is consider to be a safe driving practice?

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Defensive driving

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44
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A DRF of $200 will be charged for which conviction?

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Failure to provide proof of insurance

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45
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Work zone speed limit is …

A

45 mph

*If not posted for 45 mph then speed limit is the normal speed limit for that area

46
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You must signal at least ___ feet before you turn

A

100 feet

47
Q

When exiting a freeway you should first enter …

A

A deceleration lane

48
Q

You must ___ for a school bus with its red lights flashing on the opposite side of the road

A

Stop

49
Q

Maintain a ___ following distance

A

3-4 second following distance

50
Q

What is the hand signal for a right turn?

A

Left arm and hand bent up

51
Q

In roundabouts you must always travel in a _____ direction

A

Counter-clockwise Direction

52
Q

Are you allowed to turn right at a red signal?

A

Yes, but only after coming to a complete stop and yielding to traffic and pedestrians

53
Q

When approaching a round-about you should always …

A

Decrease your speed

54
Q

When approaching an uncontrolled intersection a driver should…

A

Be prepared to stop

55
Q

You are stopped in a line of vehicles waiting at a stop sign. If there is no cross traffic after the vehicles ahead have passed through the intersection you must…

A

Stop at the stop sign or stop line again before proceeding

56
Q

When backing up what should you do to ensure the safety of you and others?

A

Check behind the vehicle before you get into the drivers seat

57
Q

Guide signs are ___ signs that provide directional & mileage information to drivers

A

Green signs

58
Q

What does a solid red arrow mean?

A

Has the same meaning as a circular red traffic light

59
Q

What is a safe way to drive through a curve?

A

Slow down while entering & speed up while exiting

60
Q

Your tires become less effective as you drive faster on a wet road-way True or False?

A

True

61
Q

A transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main road-way following a stop you must …

A

Yield

62
Q

If you are stopped by a police officer you should …

A

Stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel & wait for the officer to approach you

63
Q

You are driving along a street and hear sirens, you cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle you should …

A

Pull to the curb and look to see if its on your street

64
Q

When changing lanes you should …

A

Always check your blind spots

65
Q

You are coming to an intersection with a flashing yellow light you should …

A

Drive carefully through the intersection

66
Q

What color are the pavement markings that separate traffic lanes moving in the opposite direction?

A

Yellow

67
Q

If a green arrow turns into a solid green light you …

A

May still turn but you must yield to oncoming traffic

68
Q

Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by what color lines?

A

White

69
Q

You are driving on a highway divided by two solid yellow lines you may …

A

Cross these lines only to make a left turn into an alley, private road, or driveway

70
Q

An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights where should you look?

A

To the right side of the road

71
Q

A driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle True or False?

A

True

72
Q

When two vehicles arrive to an intersection at the same time which one has the right of way when no signs or signals indicate rules?

A

The car approaching from the right

73
Q

If two vehicles arrive to a four way stop at the same time …

A

The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right

74
Q

The effect that alcohol has on you reflexes and judgment …

A

Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream

75
Q

A solid white line down the center of a two way road indicates …

A

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass

76
Q

____ Greatly increases stopping distances and severity of crashes

A

High speeds

77
Q

Round signs indicate …

A

Upcoming railroad crossings

78
Q

What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?

A

Slow down and prepare to stop

79
Q

When may you cross double solid lines?

A

To turn into a driveway

80
Q

On long trips you can prevent drowsiness by …

A

Stopping at regular intervals for a rest

81
Q

Hydroplaning is usually caused by …

A

Exessive speed

82
Q

Which light indicates that you should slow down & be proceed with caution at an intersection?

A

A flashing yellow light

83
Q

You body gets rid of approximately …

A

One alcoholic drink an hour

84
Q

A yellow and black diamond shaped sign …

A

Warns you about conditions on or near the road

85
Q

A double solid yellow line down the center of a two lane road indicates …

A

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass

86
Q

What is the most common color for warning signs?

A

Yellow

87
Q

To help prevent crashes you should …

A

Communicate with other road drivers

88
Q

You may not park with-in ____ feet of a fire hydrant

A

15 feet

89
Q

At an intersection with a stop sign you should stop and …

A

Look left first then right then left again

90
Q

What traffic signal gives you the right-of-way when turning left?

A

A green arrow pointing left

91
Q

From top to bottom what is the proper order for traffic lights?

A

Red, Yellow, Greena

92
Q

What does a Yield sign mean?

A

Slow down, be prepared to stop and if necessary yield the right-of-way

93
Q

Roads freeze quickly when they are …

A

Shaded

94
Q

A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as …

A

A stop sign

95
Q

You must yield to other drivers when …

A

Entering a street from a garage or alley

96
Q

When you come to an intersection with a flashing red light you must …

A

Stop at the intersection then proceed as traffic allows

97
Q

When approaching an uncontrolled intersection a driver should …

A

Be prepared to yield

98
Q

A “no stopping” sign means that unless directed to do so by a police officer you may stop only …

A

To avoid conflict with other traffic

99
Q

To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road you must …

A

Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic

100
Q

Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with what traffic light?

A

A flashing red light

101
Q

A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means …

A

Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary

102
Q

When making a turn you must ___ your speed

A

Reduce

103
Q

A leaking exhaust system can …

A

Make you drowsy while driving

104
Q

What does a “no standing” sign mean?

A

You may stop temporarily only to pick-up or discharge passengers

105
Q

You want to turn left at an intersection the light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy you should …

A

Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear

106
Q

What do some highways use to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning

A

White arrows in the middle of the lanes

107
Q

A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road means …

A

Lanes are moving in the same direction an drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so

108
Q

When a vehicle with Anti-lock braking system starts to lose traction on a slippery road drivers should …

A

Press and hold the brake pedal

109
Q

Allow a larger cushion space than usual when stopping …

A

On an incline

110
Q

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow drivers …

A

May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

111
Q

What does an arrow painted on the pavement mean?

A

Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow while following directions indicated by traffic signals

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