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1
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When a traffic signal isn’t working at an intersection, you should…

A

Come to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe

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It is night. A vehicle coming toward you has its high beam headlights on which makes it hard to see the road ahead, you should look…

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Ahead toward the right edge of your lane

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A large truck is traveling in the middle lane of three lanes of traffic going in the same direction. You want to pass, it is best to pass…

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Quickly on the left and move ahead of it

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If you must stop suddenly and your vehicle is not equipped with ABS, you should:

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Pivot your foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal and press firmly, stopping just short of locking the wheels

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5
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When you use cell phone while you are driving, you should:

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Pull off the roadway

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6
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When merging into an expressway, you should be driving:

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At or near the same speed as the expressway traffic

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7
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When stopped for red signal at an intersection, you should:

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Check traffic and before moving after the light turns green

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8
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At what speed should you pass another vehicle going in the same direction on a 2-lane roadway?

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At least 10 MPH faster than the other vehicle without exceeding the speed limit.

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9
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When can a left or right turn be made from a lane other than far left or right lane?

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When pavement markings and signs permit such movement.

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10
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A traffic signal changes to yellow as you approach an intersection. In most cases, what action should you take?

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Make every reasonable effort to stop safely

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11
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When preparing to make a 3- pt. Turn around, you should:

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Wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering

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12
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If you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or white can waiting to cross at a corner, you should:

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Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

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13
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If you must leave the roadway at a high speed and no open space is available, you should:

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Steer for something soft

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14
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When approaching loose gravel on the roadway, you should:

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Reduce speed before the gravel

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15
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When one of the following is an advantage of using the enhanced mirror setting?

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Head or shoulder turn is greatly reduced

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16
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The following vehicles have the right-of-way at a roundabout:

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Vehicles in a circulating lanes

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17
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After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:

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You see the headlights of the vehicle you pass in your rear view mirror

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18
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If the air bags not in proper operating condition:

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The warning light will stay on

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19
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Determining safe speed is the:

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Most important decision in rural driving

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20
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If you approach an intersection without stop signs or signals, you:

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Should slow and yield to pedestrians and other traffic that arrives at the intersection before you

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21
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Rumble stripes that are placed on the side of roadways are too alert drivers when they are:

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Driving off the traveled portion of the roadway

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22
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In rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let the other drivers know you are there is to turn on:

A

Your low-beam headlights

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23
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When following a vehicle that blocks your view of the road ahead, it is best to:

A

Follow a greater distance

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24
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A school sign is:

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Yellow green with 5 sides

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25
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You should turn your front wheel away from the curb when you park:

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Facing uphill

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26
Q

Lane-use lights indicate:

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Which lane you can use at any given time

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27
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You are driving home on a two-lane road, an oncoming driver drifts into your lane and is headed straight for you. Which is a good rule to remember?

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You can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop.

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28
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Children under the age of ——- and less than 4 feet 9 inches in height must be properly secured in a child restraint system.

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8

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29
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What is the main vale of making a head check to the left or right before changing lanes?

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It covers areas not visible in the rear view mirror

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30
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When you identify a potential hazard, you must:

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Decide what to do

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31
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The vehicle safety technology that compares when a driver is steering the vehicle with where the vehicle is actually going is called:

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Electrical stability program

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32
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To turn right from one-way street, you:

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Should position your vehicle in the right lane

33
Q

Most collision occur at curves because:

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Speed on the approach is too great.

34
Q

Michigan law requires you to have your headlights on ——-:

A

30 min after sunset until 30 min before sunrise

35
Q

When driving in city traffic, how far ahead should you check traffic, signals?

A

At least a block ahead

36
Q

In order to avoid conflicts when traffic is heavy in the right lane, you should use the:

A

Center lane

37
Q

When getting ready to exit from an expressway, you should:

A

Maintain your speed until reaching the declaration lane

38
Q

When getting ready to exit from an expressway, you should:

A

Maintain your speed until reaching the declaration lane

39
Q

The purpose of traffic signs are:

A

To regulate, to warn, to guide

40
Q

You are approaching an intersection. The light for your direction is green. You notice the pedestrian signal on the other side of the intersection just changed to “dont walk.” Which one of the following is true?

A

The signal for traffic in your direction will soon turn yellow

41
Q

When you are behind a school bus that has stopped outside the city limits with its red flashers on, you must:

A

Stop at least 20 feet from the bus and wait until the bus turns off it’s Red flasher

42
Q

The single biggest causes of crashes is:

A

Drivers running into things they can’t see

43
Q

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in subdivision is:

A

25 MPH

44
Q

Always search for motorcycles before changing lanes because:

A

Their smaller size makes them harder to see

45
Q

If your vehicle is skidding, you should:

A

Turn the wheels in the direction you want to go

46
Q

Some expressway entrances come in from the left instead of the usual right. Why do these present special problems.

A

Left lane is usually reserved for the highest speed traffic

47
Q

When driving past vehicles parked on the right, you should position your vehicle:

A

To the left portion of your lane

48
Q

You are driving 55 MPH on a two-lane highway, with one lane in each direction, and want to pass the vehicle ahead of you. To pass safely, you need to:

A

Have a large enough gap in the oncoming traffic

49
Q

Medicine used to treat the common cold:

A

Often make you sleepy and thus should not be used while driving

50
Q

When may you use emergency crossover on expressway?

A

You are never allowed to use the crossover.

51
Q

When traffic is slow and heavy and you must cross railroad tracks before reaching the upcoming intersection, you should:

A

Wait until you completely cross the tracks before proceeding.

52
Q

If you don’t have room to squeeze by an oncoming vehicle on a narrow street, you should:

A

Pull over and wait behind parked vehicles

53
Q

Perception distance is the distance your vehicle travels from the time:

A

The eyes see hazard to the time the brain knows it is a hazard.

54
Q

The driver of a large truck will have he most difficulty seeing:

A

To the sides and rear of his vehicle

55
Q

The loss of traction most difficult to identify quickly is:

A

Hydro planing

56
Q

Yellow lines separate:

A

Traffic moving in opposite directions on a tow-way road

57
Q

You are driving at night on a dimly lit street with your high beam headlights on. You must dim your lights when you are within 500 feet of…

A

An Oncoming vehicle

58
Q

Before turning left, it is important to:

A

Yield to oncoming traffic

59
Q

You are driving in a steady rain. A good indication that hydroplaning can occur is when:

A

The vehicle in front of you created water splashes

60
Q

Implied consent laws are designed to:

A

Penalize drivers for refusal to take a breath or blood alcohol concentration test

61
Q

——- is the primary reason that safety belts are important to a driver in a crash.

A

Inertia

62
Q

When should you yield your legal right of way?

A

When it helps prevent crashes

63
Q

You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle by:

A

Driving to the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed

64
Q

When making a right turn in an urban setting you should signal your intention to turn at least ——- ahead of the turn.

A

100 feet or 1/2 a block

65
Q

If you double the speed of your vehicle, you —— the energy in a crash.

A

Quadruple

66
Q

The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends mostly on:

A

Searching for hazards in advance

67
Q

In a rear-wheel skid your:

A

Vehicle moves sideways without any additional steering input.

68
Q

When measuring a following distance under normal driving conditions, the 3-second following distance is:

A

Safe for dry conditions under 45 MPH

69
Q

Each time you drive , make a routine predriving check of:

A

Tires, lights, and controls

70
Q

When all or part of a highway traffic lane is closed for construction, maintenance, or surveying, the speed limit is:

A

45 MPH, unless posted otherwise

71
Q

Fatigue affects your ability to:

A

Perceive or respond to hazards

72
Q

Driving on the expressway requires the driver to search:

A

At least 20-30 seconds ahead

73
Q

On freezing, wet days which of the following roadways is most likely to hide spots of ice?

A

Roadways on bridges and overpasses

74
Q

If there is an airbag in your vehicles steering wheel, it is best to keep your hands at the:

A

9 & 3 and 8 & 4 ‘ o’clock positions

75
Q

When a motorcyclist is passing your vehicle, you should:

A

Maintain speed and lane positions

76
Q

When tire blowout occurs, the first thing you should do is:

A

Concentrate on controlling the steering

77
Q

To avoid a collision with a vehicle coming towards you at a right angle, you should:

A

Brake and accelerate quickly

78
Q

When making a right turn at an intersection onto a 2- way street, you should:

A

Turn from the lane closer to the right curb unless the turn is allowed from other lanes.

79
Q

What action should you take first if the accelerator sticks and you need to stop quickly?

A

Apply the brakes and shift to neutral

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