Drivers Test Flashcards

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What does a red arrow mean?

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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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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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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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How many feet should you leave while passing a bicycle?

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3 feet

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

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$125

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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When driving at night …

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Drive with-in range of your headlights

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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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What should you do if a tire blows out?

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Grasp the steering wheel firmly

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What is the hand signal for a left turn?
Left arm and hand straight out
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An ambulance approaching with its flashing lights what must you do?
Pull over no matter what direction you are traveling in
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Speed limit on all freeways is ___
Lowest: 55 mph Highest: 70 pmh
28
Hand signal for slow or stop?
Left arm and hand bent down
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You are not allowed to park with-in ____ feet of a railroad crossing
No less than 15 feet and no more than 50 feet
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If a driver is convicted of running a stop sign __ points will be added to his or her driving record
3
31
Unless otherwise posted what is the speed limit on all streets that are not designated freeways or highways
55 mph
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If you are under the age 21 it is illegal for you to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of ___%
0.02% or higher
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If you get ___ or more points in two years you may have to undergo a drivers reexamination
12 points
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When you exit a high-speed two-lane roadway try not to _____ if you have traffic flowing you
Slow down too suddenly
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What must you do at a flashing yellow traffic signal
Slow down and proceed with caution
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Are you allowed to turn left at a red light?
Yes but only when turning onto a one-way street | Unless a no turn on red signal is posted
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What is the speed limit for subdivisions?
25 mph
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A single broken yellow line usually marks the center line of a two-way roadway where...
A vehicle may pass if it is safe to do so
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On a four-lane divided roadway or a one-way road a solid yellow line usually marks ...
The left edge of the pavement
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Vehicles entering a highway from an entrance ramp must yield the right-of-way to ...
All traffic already on the highway
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Speed limit for mobile homes and some municipal parks is what?
15 mph
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For a conviction for OWI (operation while intoxicated) the DRF is what?
$1,000
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What is consider to be a safe driving practice?
Defensive driving
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A DRF of $200 will be charged for which conviction?
Failure to provide proof of insurance
45
Work zone speed limit is ...
45 mph | *If not posted for 45 mph then speed limit is the normal speed limit for that area
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You must signal at least ___ feet before you turn
100 feet
47
When exiting a freeway you should first enter ...
A deceleration lane
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You must ___ for a school bus with its red lights flashing on the opposite side of the road
Stop
49
Maintain a ___ following distance
3-4 second following distance
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What is the hand signal for a right turn?
Left arm and hand bent up
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In roundabouts you must always travel in a _____ direction
Counter-clockwise Direction
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Are you allowed to turn right at a red signal?
Yes, but only after coming to a complete stop and yielding to traffic and pedestrians
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When approaching a round-about you should always ...
Decrease your speed
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When approaching an uncontrolled intersection a driver should...
Be prepared to stop
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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...
Stop at the stop sign or stop line again before proceeding
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When backing up what should you do to ensure the safety of you and others?
Check behind the vehicle before you get into the drivers seat
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Guide signs are ___ signs that provide directional & mileage information to drivers
Green signs
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What does a solid red arrow mean?
Has the same meaning as a circular red traffic light
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What is a safe way to drive through a curve?
Slow down while entering & speed up while exiting
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Your tires become less effective as you drive faster on a wet road-way True or False?
True
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A transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main road-way following a stop you must ...
Yield
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If you are stopped by a police officer you should ...
Stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel & wait for the officer to approach you
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You are driving along a street and hear sirens, you cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle you should ...
Pull to the curb and look to see if its on your street
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When changing lanes you should ...
Always check your blind spots
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You are coming to an intersection with a flashing yellow light you should ...
Drive carefully through the intersection
66
What color are the pavement markings that separate traffic lanes moving in the opposite direction?
Yellow
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If a green arrow turns into a solid green light you ...
May still turn but you must yield to oncoming traffic
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Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by what color lines?
White
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You are driving on a highway divided by two solid yellow lines you may ...
Cross these lines only to make a left turn into an alley, private road, or driveway
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An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights where should you look?
To the right side of the road
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A driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle True or False?
True
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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?
The car approaching from the right
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If two vehicles arrive to a four way stop at the same time ...
The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right
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The effect that alcohol has on you reflexes and judgment ...
Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream
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A solid white line down the center of a two way road indicates ...
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass
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____ Greatly increases stopping distances and severity of crashes
High speeds
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Round signs indicate ...
Upcoming railroad crossings
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What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?
Slow down and prepare to stop
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When may you cross double solid lines?
To turn into a driveway
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On long trips you can prevent drowsiness by ...
Stopping at regular intervals for a rest
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Hydroplaning is usually caused by ...
Exessive speed
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Which light indicates that you should slow down & be proceed with caution at an intersection?
A flashing yellow light
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You body gets rid of approximately ...
One alcoholic drink an hour
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A yellow and black diamond shaped sign ...
Warns you about conditions on or near the road
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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
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What is the most common color for warning signs?
Yellow
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To help prevent crashes you should ...
Communicate with other road drivers
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You may not park with-in ____ feet of a fire hydrant
15 feet
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At an intersection with a stop sign you should stop and ...
Look left first then right then left again
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What traffic signal gives you the right-of-way when turning left?
A green arrow pointing left
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From top to bottom what is the proper order for traffic lights?
Red, Yellow, Greena
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What does a Yield sign mean?
Slow down, be prepared to stop and if necessary yield the right-of-way
93
Roads freeze quickly when they are ...
Shaded
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A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as ...
A stop sign
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You must yield to other drivers when ...
Entering a street from a garage or alley
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When you come to an intersection with a flashing red light you must ...
Stop at the intersection then proceed as traffic allows
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When approaching an uncontrolled intersection a driver should ...
Be prepared to yield
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A "no stopping" sign means that unless directed to do so by a police officer you may stop only ...
To avoid conflict with other traffic
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To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road you must ...
Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic
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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 flashing red light
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A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means ...
Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary
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When making a turn you must ___ your speed
Reduce
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A leaking exhaust system can ...
Make you drowsy while driving
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What does a "no standing" sign mean?
You may stop temporarily only to pick-up or discharge passengers
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You want to turn left at an intersection the light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy you should ...
Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear
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What do some highways use to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning
White arrows in the middle of the lanes
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A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road means ...
Lanes are moving in the same direction an drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so
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When a vehicle with Anti-lock braking system starts to lose traction on a slippery road drivers should ...
Press and hold the brake pedal
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Allow a larger cushion space than usual when stopping ...
On an incline
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When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow drivers ...
May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
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What does an arrow painted on the pavement mean?
Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow while following directions indicated by traffic signals