Michigan DMV practice test 8

1. What is the required action when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle?

1. Make sure it is safe to pass before pulling out around the emergency vehicle.
2. Stop immediately in the right lane regardless of traffic behind you.
3. Drive against the flow of traffic to bypass the vehicle quickly.
4. Ignore the vehicle if you are in a construction zone.

2. Which vehicles have priority over a funeral procession?

1. Fire trucks, ambulances and police vehicles
2. School buses and public transit vehicles
3. Motorcycles and bicycles
4. Commercial trucks and delivery vans

3. What is the requirement for entering or leaving controlled-access roads?

1. You may enter from any paved cut-through
2. You must enter or leave only at designated and posted entrances and exits
3. You must yield to pedestrians before entering
4. You may cross median strips if there is no traffic

4. Which of the following is a valid exception to the rule that drivers must stay in the right-hand lane?

1. Weaving from lane to lane to speed through traffic
2. Driving against the flow of traffic on a one-way street
3. Making a left turn into or from an alley, private road or driveway
4. Using the left lane on a multi-lane highway with no traffic behind you

5. Which of the following is a stated reason why passing is prohibited?

1. You are approaching a hill or curve that prevents you from seeing oncoming traffic clearly.
2. You are driving on a one-way street with two lanes.
3. You are making a left turn into a private road.
4. You are yielding to pedestrians at a crosswalk.

6. How does the point system used for a driver's record relate to insurance rates?

1. The point system is separate from the points assigned by an insurance company to determine your rate.
2. Insurance companies use the exact same point values as the state for all calculations.
3. Points on the driving record automatically lower insurance premiums.
4. Insurance rates are determined solely by the number of years the license has been held.

7. Which of the following is a requirement for parking in a disability parking space?

1. The driver must be over age 65
2. The vehicle must be electric
3. You or your passenger must have a qualifying disability
4. The vehicle must display a yellow free-parking sticker for all disability spaces

8. How should a driver position their front wheels when preparing to make a left turn?

1. Point them slightly to the left to guide the turn.
2. Keep them pointed straight ahead until starting the turn.
3. Turn them fully to the right to counterbalance the vehicle.
4. Keep them angled toward the curb to shorten the turning radius.

9. Under what condition are High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes open to all motorists?

1. During rush hour
2. When there are two occupants
3. Outside of designated hours
4. When driving a motorcycle

10. What does a lit green arrow on a 5-section-head signal indicate for turning drivers?

1. You have a protected turn and conflicting traffic is stopped.
2. You must yield to oncoming traffic before turning.
3. The signal is about to turn red, so proceed with caution.
4. You must stop behind the crosswalk before proceeding.

11. Which violation is assigned six points on a Michigan driving record?

1. Operating while intoxicated or operating with any presence of a Schedule 1 drug or cocaine.
2. Careless driving.
3. Disobeying a traffic signal or stop sign.
4. Six to 10 mph over the legal speed limit.

12. What must a driver do when approaching a stopped waste collection vehicle with its lights flashing?

1. Pass at high speed to minimize delay
2. Proceed with caution and be ready to yield
3. Stop completely for five minutes
4. Change lanes without checking mirrors

13. What action is required when approaching an intersection with a malfunctioning traffic signal?

1. Proceed without stopping if the way looks clear.
2. Come to a complete stop and yield to vehicles already at the intersection.
3. Speed up to clear the intersection before the light changes.
4. Wait for a police officer to direct traffic.

14. What is the correct procedure if a driver misses their intended exit while traveling in a roundabout?

1. Stop immediately in the lane
2. Reverse back to the missed exit
3. Drive around the roundabout to the exit again
4. Exit immediately to the right

15. What action must a driver take when encountering a flashing red light?

1. Proceed carefully through the intersection.
2. Come to a full stop and proceed when the road is clear.
3. Stop only if pedestrians are present.
4. Slow down and yield to cross traffic without stopping.

16. If a driver has no prior drug violations, how long is their driver's license suspended for a drug conviction?

1. 30 days
2. Six months
3. One year
4. Two years

17. When is it permissible to complete a left turn if the signal changes to a solid yellow arrow?

1. Only if you have not yet entered the intersection.
2. If you are already within the intersection and there is no conflicting traffic.
3. Only if the pedestrian signal shows a walking person.
4. If you are approaching the intersection but have not stopped.

18. When driving in the right lane on an expressway, when should you move into the left lane?

1. Traffic is heavy but moving steadily.
2. The weather is bad and roads are slippery.
3. Traffic is slow in your lane and cars are in the left lane.
4. Traffic is light and cars are merging onto the expressway from the right.

19. When entering a roundabout, from which direction must a driver yield to traffic?

1. From the right
2. From the left
3. From the opposite side
4. No yielding is required

20. Which component is stated as not being designed to function as a brake?

1. The transmission.
2. The parking brake.
3. The foot brake.
4. The emergency brake.