Michigan DMV practice test 9

1. When returning to your lane after passing another vehicle, what is the minimum distance you must maintain from any oncoming vehicles?

1. 100 feet
2. 200 feet
3. 300 feet
4. 50 feet

2. What should a driver do if they hit a deer?

1. Ignore the crash if the damage is under $1,000.
2. Report it to local law enforcement, the county sheriff’s office, Michigan State Police, or the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
3. Leave the scene immediately to avoid blocking traffic.
4. Wait for the deer to recover before moving the vehicle.

3. What action must a driver take at a railroad crossing equipped with a stop sign, even if no train is visible?

1. Proceed slowly without stopping if the track appears clear.
2. Stop whether or not a train is in sight.
3. Only stop if the flashing lights are active.
4. Yield to pedestrians but do not stop for the train.

4. How should a driver apply brakes in a vehicle equipped with anti-lock brakes during extreme conditions?

1. Apply hard, firm pressure from the start and maintain it until stopped.
2. Pump the brake pedal rapidly to prevent the wheels from locking.
3. Apply gentle pressure and release repeatedly to feel the road surface.
4. Wait until the vehicle slows naturally before applying any pressure.

5. When approaching a YIELD sign, what is the correct procedure?

1. Stop completely even if no traffic is present
2. Slow down, check for traffic, and be prepared to stop
3. Accelerate to merge quickly ahead of traffic
4. Honk your horn to claim the right of way

6. What should a driver do regarding their lane position when encountering a deer?

1. Stay in your lane.
2. Veer slightly to avoid the animal.
3. Stop immediately in the middle of the road.
4. Accelerate quickly to pass before the deer moves.

7. When approaching a sign indicating that the right lane is ending, what specific action must the driver take?

1. Merge left and yield right of way to traffic in the left lane.
2. Stop completely before merging into the left lane.
3. Merge right into the shoulder to allow traffic to pass.
4. Maintain speed in the right lane until the lane physically ends.

8. Which vehicles are required to stop at a railroad crossing even if there is no stop sign or signal?

1. School buses and vehicles carrying hazardous materials
2. Only private passenger cars
3. Motorcycles and bicycles
4. Commercial delivery vans

9. According to the handbook, in which direction does traffic travel around the central island of a roundabout?

1. Clockwise
2. Counterclockwise
3. Straight through
4. Randomly based on lane choice

10. What is the specific threshold for property damage that requires notifying the police after a crash?

1. Exceeding $1,000
2. Exceeding $500
3. Any amount of damage
4. Exceeding $2,100

11. What is the correct action if oncoming drivers do not dim their headlights?

1. Look directly into the headlights to judge distance.
2. Keep your eyes on the right edge of the road ahead.
3. Turn off your headlights to reduce glare.
4. Increase your speed to pass the vehicle quickly.

12. According to Michigan's child passenger safety law, until what criteria must children be properly buckled up in a car seat or booster seat?

1. Until they are 10 years old.
2. Until they reach age 8 or are 4 feet, 9 inches tall.
3. Until they are 6 years old.
4. Until they are 5 feet tall.

13. What is the recommended distance between the center of a driver's breastbone and the center of the steering wheel?

1. At least 5 inches
2. Exactly 8 inches
3. At least 10 inches
4. Exactly 12 inches

14. According to Michigan's seat belt laws, which passengers are required to be buckled up in all seating positions?

1. Only the driver and front seat passengers
2. All passengers younger than age 16
3. Only passengers under age 8
4. Only passengers in the back seat

15. What is the maximum distance a vehicle should be from the curb when parked?

1. More than 12 inches
2. Exactly 24 inches
3. Exactly 36 inches
4. Exactly 48 inches

16. How long must a teen hold their Level 1 Learner's License before applying for the Level 2 Intermediate License?

1. Three consecutive months
2. Six months
3. One year
4. Two years

17. What is the recommended action for handling maps or navigation systems when driving alone?

1. Hold the map in your lap while driving
2. Plot out destination routes in advance
3. Use voice commands exclusively
4. Stop the car every few miles to check the map

18. When parking uphill with a curb, how should you position your wheels?

1. Turn wheels away from the curb.
2. Turn wheels toward the curb.
3. Keep wheels straight.
4. Turn wheels toward the center of the road.

19. What should you do if you are driving slowly in the left lane and someone tailgates you?

1. Maintain your speed to ensure you are not speeding.
2. Move back into the right-hand lane when it is safe to do so.
3. Accelerate quickly to create distance from the tailgater.
4. Stop immediately to let the tailgater pass.

20. How far ahead should a driver look down the road to spot potential hazards according to the defensive driving technique described?

1. 5-10 seconds
2. 20-30 seconds
3. 45-60 seconds
4. Only at intersections