Michigan DMV practice test 1

1. What should a driver do if visibility at an intersection is blocked by trees, buildings, or snow?

1. Stop completely and wait for the obstruction to move
2. Honk the horn to alert other drivers
3. Edge forward slowly until you can see past the obstruction
4. Change lanes immediately to find a better view

2. What is the minimum distance a driver must stop from a school bus when its red overhead lights are flashing?

1. 10 feet
2. 20 feet
3. 30 feet
4. 50 feet

3. What does a brown-colored sign, such as the one for Yellowstone National Park, inform drivers about?

1. The location of a cultural or recreational place of interest.
2. The nearest gas station for refueling.
3. The speed limit for the upcoming stretch of road.
4. The location of a school crossing zone.

4. When navigating a roundabout, how should a driver handle an emergency vehicle approaching from behind?

1. Stop immediately in the current lane to allow the vehicle to pass.
2. Leave the roundabout at the nearest exit, pull over to the right, and stop.
3. Change lanes to the left to create space for the emergency vehicle.
4. Accelerate quickly to clear the intersection before the vehicle arrives.

5. What is the standard speed limit in mobile home parks and some municipal parks?

1. 15 mph
2. 25 mph
3. 55 mph
4. No specific limit

6. What is the minimum age a student must be to apply for Segment 1 of driver education?

1. 14 years old
2. 14 years, 8 months old
3. 15 years old
4. 16 years old

7. What must a new Michigan resident do immediately regarding their vehicle?

1. Title and register the vehicle at a Secretary of State office
2. Keep the previous state's title indefinitely
3. Wait until the next annual renewal to register
4. Transfer the license plate without a title

8. If a traffic signal is not working and there are no officers present, how should drivers determine who proceeds first if they arrive at the intersection simultaneously?

1. The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
2. The driver on the right yields to the driver on the left.
3. Both drivers must stop completely and wait for a police officer.
4. The larger vehicle has the right of way regardless of position.

9. In which situation is passing on the right allowed?

1. On a one-way street with more than one lane
2. When the vehicle ahead is turning right
3. On a two-lane highway with no other traffic
4. When the shoulder is wide enough for a car

10. What is the primary purpose of a driver reexamination as described in the handbook?

1. To discuss driving performance and determine appropriate licensing controls to reduce risk.
2. To collect fees for license renewal and update address information.
3. To issue a new photograph for the driver's license.
4. To automatically renew the driver's license without testing.

11. According to the Michigan Vehicle Code, how long do points remain on a driver's record after a conviction?

1. One year
2. Two years
3. Three years
4. Five years

12. What is the correct procedure for retrieving your license, registration, and insurance card during a traffic stop?

1. Take them out only when the officer asks for them and announce their location beforehand.
2. Hand them to the officer immediately upon stopping without speaking.
3. Keep them in your pocket and show them only if asked twice.
4. Place them on the dashboard before the officer approaches.

13. What action is recommended if there are no barricades in place at a flooded road?

1. Drive through quickly to avoid getting stuck.
2. Consider finding an alternate route.
3. Wait for the water level to drop before proceeding.
4. Use high-beam headlights to see through the water.

14. Under what condition is it NOT necessary to stop for a school bus stopped on the other side of the highway?

1. When the bus is loading students.
2. When the highway is divided by a barrier such as a concrete median, grass median, island, or other structures.
3. When the bus has its amber lights flashing.
4. When there are no other cars behind the bus.

15. What is the minimum number of occupants required in a vehicle to use a High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane during peak hours?

1. One occupant
2. Two occupants
3. Three occupants
4. Four occupants

16. What pavement markings indicate that both lanes of a multi-lane Michigan Left may be used to turn?

1. Solid white lines only.
2. Broken white lines only.
3. Arrows, ONLY lettering, and white solid lines.
4. Yellow center lines and stop bars.

17. How many valid driver’s licenses is a driver allowed to hold at one time under Michigan law?

1. Only one
2. Two
3. Three
4. As many as needed

18. What action is required when approaching a 'Slow-Moving Vehicle' marked by an orange triangle?

1. Drive with caution around the vehicle.
2. Stop immediately and wait for the vehicle to move.
3. Change lanes to the right to bypass the vehicle quickly.
4. Ignore the vehicle as it does not affect highway traffic.

19. When is a driver permitted to pass a bicyclist in a designated no-passing zone?

1. Only if the bicyclist is stopped
2. As long as it is safe to do so
3. Never, regardless of conditions
4. Only if the bicyclist signals first

20. What is the recommended maximum speed when exiting a highway?

1. Should not exceed 25 mph
2. Should not exceed 35 mph
3. Should not exceed 45 mph
4. Should not exceed 55 mph