Study set for Michigan's driver’s test Questions & Answers

Study set for Michigan's driver’s test Questions & Answers This sign means: A) do not enter this road B) you are going in the wrong direction C) the road is closed B) you are going in the wrong direction This sign means: A) divided highway begins B) divided highway ends C) keep right of obstruction C) keep right of obstruction Who can park in this reserved parking spot? A) A handicapped person with a drivers license B) A handicapped person with a special license plate or permit C) A person with a broken leg B) A handicapped person with a special license Mirror usage facts - Any time speed or adjustments are necessary, the driver must consider the location, size and speed of vehicles to the sides/and or rears. - Mirror usage is intended to assist in detection, not gathering detail. - (side note) mirror checks can answer three important questions; Are there vehicles present? If yes, what is the/there location? If yes, what is the size and relative speed of detected vehicles? Mirror usage when stopping - When you (a driver) prepares to slow or stop, the drivers eyes should scan first to the rear view mirror. Flash the break lights to alert any following driver. Direct your attention to the rear view mirror until two cars have stopped behind the vehicle. (Don't have to know all that) - As you are directions your attention you should not stare into the rear view mirror instead use short, quick glances. -Also allow for extra space ahead, increasing ability to steer Mirror usage when turning - When the driver prepares to turn, mirrors should be checked before any change of speed or positions; you do this to have control over the rear and side space, the enable assessment. - The driver should assess the space to the rear as soon as the turn is completed, and then asses the space to the front. Mirror usage when changing lanes - When a driver is attempting to change lanes, mirrors should be checked before any change of speed or position is made to enable assessment and control of the rear and side space. - Also important to check over the shoulder in the mirror blind spots as well. Checking mirror blind areas Regular side rear view mirrors cannot show all the objects around you, even when angled out an additional 12 to 16 degrees (enchanted setting), you still need to make a mirror blind spot check; it involves making quick eye movement over the shoulder to the left or the right in the direction of intended vehicle movement. Traditional mirror settings - Outside mirrors are set so the driver can see the back edges of the vehicle. - May be more appropriate for trucks, vans and SUV type vehicles when towing or backing into tight areas. - Passenger vehicles side view mirrors are not designed for backing the vehicle. Enchanted mirror setting - Reduces blind spots. - Inside mirror becomes primary mirror for the view to the rear. - Outside mirrors should be adjusted to reduce blind spots and to provide maximum visibility to the side and rear on both sides of the vehicle. - To the left side mirror, the driver must rest their head against the closed window and set the mirror to barley show the rear edge of the vehicle. - To set the right side mirror, the driver should lean to the right so their head is directly below the rear view mirror or above the center console. The mirror should be adjusted the same way as the left side, so that the edge of the right side of your vehicle can barley be seen. - The driver will not see left and right sides of the vehicle when glancing the outside mirrors; however, this adjustment adds 12 to 16 degrees additional viewing area to each side of the vehicle. Work Zone - Highly functional areas where any type of work occurs. - An area where roadwork takes place and may involved lane closures, detours, and moving equipment. - Highway work zones are set up according to the type of road and the work to be done on the road. - The work zone can be long or short term and can exist at any time of the year, but most commonly in the summer Work zone danger facts - Work zones on U.S highways have become increasingly dangerous places for both workers and drivers. - Approximately 35,000 people per year are injured as a result of motor vehicle crashes in work zones. - When approaching work zones you should watch out for cones, barrels, signs, large vehicles, or workers in brightly colored vests to warn you, and direct you where to go. (Also dust can be a hazard). - All temporary signs in work zones have a orange background and black letters or symbols, and tell you what to do, how soon you will encounter the work zone and the speed limit through the work zone. Safety tips in work zones As a driver, you should learn and abide by the following safety tips for driving in work zones 1). Watch the traffic around you and be prepared to react by reducing your speed, obeying signs and floggers, and r following distance 2). Do not become oblivious to work zone signs when the work is long term or widespread, and be aware that traffic patterns in work zones can change daily including lane shifts and alternating lane closures. 3). Merge as soon as possible. Motorists can help maintain traffic flow and posted speeds by moving to the appropriate lane at FIRST NOTICE of an approaching work zone. 4). Use extreme caution when driving through a work zone at night whether workers are present or not. 5). Adjust your lane position away from the side where workers and equipment are located when possible. 6). Some work zones, such as line painting, road latching and mowing are mobile. Just because you do not see the workers immediately after you see the warning sign does not mean they are not out there. Observe the posted signs until you see the one that says "End Road Work." Construction Vehicles These are found at or nearby construction sites. They are very large and loud. Proceed with caution around them. Many construction vehicles start out slowly and because of heavy loads they haul, acceleration takes longer (same as deceleration, just like a semi). Remember the following in order to drive safely around construction vehicles: 1. Do not tailgate 2. Driver may not see you in his side mirrors 3. Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and any construction vehicle(s). If a construction vehicle is following: 1. Keep checking in the rear view mirror 2. Do not stop quickly unless necessary 3. Remember construction vehicles need A LOT of braking distance. S.E.E Space Management System S.E.E = Space Management System 1. The three steps of SEE are: a. SEARCH for objects or conditions - Look for other roadway users or conditions in or adjacent to the projected path of travel that could increase the level of risk. b. EVALUATE the projected path ahead for alternate paths of travel - Check to the sides and rear for speed and lane position options and make predictions as to what other drivers may do. c. EXECUTE appropriate adjustment(s) - Change speed, change position and/or communicate. Search To be a safe driver, you must know what is happening around your must look ahead, to the sides and behind the vehicle. While your intended travel path is your main area of focus, searching the roadside gives you additional traffic clues. Keeping your eyes active helps you resist distractions, reduces in attention and prevents a fixed stare. Search Ahead - The distance you look ahead is your visual lead. This is an area 20 to 30 seconds from the front of the vehicle. Having a good visual lead and using good searching skills helps you see changes in your travel path and identify alternative paths of travel. - To develop a visual lead, pick out a fixed roadside object well ahead and begin counting, "one-thousand-and-one-one-thousand-and two, etc., until you reach the object. The number of second you have control is the number of seconds ahead that you were looking. - Searching helps you see problems ahead that may cause you to change speed or roadway position when searching ahead you should look for road and surface characteristics, traffic control markings and devices, and other roadway users. This will help you identify potential dangerous situations in your path of travel. Search: Search to the sides - Concentrating on any one object or situation interferes with your ability to secrecy other potentially dangerous conditions. You should search to the side to make sure other roadway users will not cross you travel pass. You must make a conscious effort to maintain wide-ranging eye movements. - Before entering a intersection, look to the front, left, right and left again for approaching vehicles and pedestrians. - Make sure the travel path is clear beyond the intersection before entering so you will not block it if you have to stop in a line of traffic. Search: Look behind you - Developing skills to check traffic behind you will help avoid collisions when conditions change suddenly. - Check your rear view and side mirrors to see if anyone is following you too closely, approaching fast or preparing to pass. - Look over you left or right shoulder to check a blind spot, the areas around the vehicle that you cannot see from the driver's position or any of you mirrors. - Use your mirrors to check behind your hen you slow down. Evaluating Once you have identified the hazards(s), the next step is to quickly determine if they could affect you. Ask yourself "what if?" Think about how hazards can interact to create risks for you. Anticipate potential problems and have a plan to reduce or eliminate the risk. Think about the dangers around your vehicle and what adjustments you must make within speed or lane position to maintain your safety. You must leave yourself time to react if a dangerous situation occurs. As soon as you identify an object, condition or area blocked vision that could cause a problem, you must decide what to do. You should choose the action that involves the lowest possible level of risk. What actions will make the situation more manageable? Maybe you should change your speed or position, increase you visibility or sound a warning. You must combine several of these actions for good risk management. Evaluating: Potential and critical risks - Many driving driving situations offer limited choices, so sometimes deciding what action to take is simple, such as when encountering highway control devices and design features, you either conform (comply with the rules) to them or ignore them and accept the consequences. - Other more complex traffic situations may call for more difficult decisions that require you to make critical judgments about you speed and path of travel. You must decide what to do and when. Drivers face increased risk because of roadway conditions, their own actions, the actions of other users or vehicle malfunctions. Your most important decisions will involve how to manage available time and space to minimize risk. Evaluating: Selecting the best path of travel - One of your tasks as a driver is to identify your intended path of travel, defined as the space into which you can safely drive your vehicle with lowest possible risk. Selecting a path of travel is a continual process of deciding which options are best. Depending on your circumstances, the shoulder of the roadway may be sometimes the best choice. When selecting your path of travel ask yourself: -Which path offers maximum visibility? -Which path provides clear space ahead? -Which path provides the clearest space of the side? -Which path provides the smoothest flow of traffic? -Which path provides the best? Executing To create more space and minimize any harm form hazards you should: 1. Adjust your speed by accelerating, slowing or stopping. 2. Adjust your position and/or direction 3. Communicate your presence and intentions with lights and/or horn. Executing: Adjusting your speed - A reasonable and proper speed for any set of conditions is one that provides the driver a safe path of travel. The ideal speed provides time and space to brake or steer to a safe alternative path 4 to 8 seconds ahead if an emergency develops. - If you drive too fast for conditions, then you will not be able to stay on your intended path of travel or stop in time to avoid crashing. - Traveling to fast for conditions also makes it difficult for other drivers and pedestrians to predict your actions. - Decelerate — At times the action you take will be to decelerate. The amount of braking needed will vary with the situation. Always check behind you before decelerating or braking in any manner. - Accelerate — Other times the action you take will be to accelerate. For example, when another vehicle is about to hit you from the side or from behind and there is room to the front to get out of danger. Executing: Adjusting your position and/or direction - In order to change your position within your lane, you will steer to the right or left. A greater change of direction might require a lane change. When you decide to steer away from possible conflict, execute just the right amount of steering input. - Over steering can cause you to lose control of your vehicle, especially at higher speeds. Higher speeds also require more space for the maneuver, but very minimal steering. Under steering can also present a problem. Try to steer just enough to avoid conflict without making jerky or sudden movements. - Drivers who keep a proper space cushions around their vehicle usually have an escape path to steer into, thus reducing the risks. Executing: Communicating your intentions - Crashes often happen because one driver does not see another driver, or when one driver does something the other driver does not expect. It is important that you let other roadway users know where you are and what you plan to do. When you do communicate, you must do it early enough so other users understand your intentions. Drivers use signaling devices to send most messages. However the communication is performed, it should involve eye-to-eye contact for best results. - Communicate by using the following: - Headlights- Always use you headlights, even during the day, to help other roadway users to see your vehicle more clearly. - Brake lights and taillights- Your brake lights come on when you apply the breaks and inform other drivers that you are slowing or stopping. - Turn signals- Communicate to other users when and which way you are turning. - Hazards flashers (4-way)- Warns other users of a problem or increase awareness of the presence of a vehicle. - Reverse lights- White back-up lights let others know you are backing up. - Horn- Your vehicle's horn can get other users attention if they do not see you. Ws#1: 6. In a multiple lane roundabout, you should change lanes before or after entering? Before Ws#1 11. Head restraints, when properly adjusted, provide the most protection when a vehicle is struck from the: A) Front. B). Side C). Rear C) Rear Ws#1 16. Inertia is the primary reason that safety belts are important to a driver in a crash. True or False True Ws#1 21. ............ will warn other driver that you vehicle is stopped and cannot be moved on or near the shoulder. A) Standing behind your car waving a handkerchief B) Four-Way emergency flashers C) Your brake lights on B) Four-Way emergency flashers Ws#1 22. Your vehicles outside mirror should be adjusted in a way that the ................. are reduced. Blind spots Ws#1 23. When driving a vehicle with airbags, you are safest when seated ....... inches away from the steering wheel. 10 inches away Ws#1 26. I'm driving, it is best to have a space of at least ...... feet on both sides of your vehicle. 4 so 8 in total Ws#1 29. The purpose of a regulatory sign is to: A) Control the movement of traffic B) Warn of hazards ahead C) Give information about paces of interest A) Control the movement of traffic Ws#1 38. The speed limit for a mobile home park, or on some roads adjacent to parks, is: A) 15mph B) 25 mph C) 45 mph A) 15 mph Ws#1 40. when you are first in line in the light turns green, you should check the areas to the ..................... , .................... and ........................ of your vehicle before moving ahead. Left, right and left Ws#1 51. A pennant-shaped sign means No passing zone Ws#1 60. When all or part of a highway traffic lane is closed for construction, maintenance, or surveying, the speed limit is .................., unless otherwise posted. 45 mph Ws#1 70. Solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles next to the broken line .................... . May pass if clear and safe. A) Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the rail road crossing ahead. Ws#1 72. This sign means: A) Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the rail road crossing ahead. B) Stop here form a train. C) Dig here for buried treasure. Ws#1 81. A flashing yellow turn arrow tells you i'm coming through traffic as a: A) Green light B) Solid red light C) Flashing red light A) Green light Rumble strips that are placed on the side of roadways are to alert drivers they are: A. Approaching a stop sign B. Driving over the speed limit C. Driving off the traveled portion of the roadway D. Crossing over into oncoming traffics lane. C. Driving off the traveled portion of the roadway You are driving in the right lane of an icy, two - Way, 4 - Lane Street when you see your vehicle in your lane is stopped. Your vehicle is not equipped with antilock brakes. You should: A. Brake softly and clear the lane by steering into an open space B. Brake hard and clear the lane by steering to the left C. Shift to a lower gear and clear the lane by steering to the left D. Brake hard and try to hit the vehicle with the side of your car A. Brake softly and clear the lane by steering into an open space Motorcycles: A. Are required to have their headlights on when they are on the highway. B. Are difficult to see in traffic C. Are like pedestrians and always have the right of way. D. Must drive in the right lane B. Are difficult to see in traffic If the acceleration lane is short, you will need: A. More clear space ahead of your vehicle B. A longer gap to enter traffic C. A shorter gap to enter traffic D. A fast vehicle B. A longer gap to enter traffic If your vehicle starts to lose traction on the roadway, you should: A. Steer for an open area B. Slow down and gradually apply the breaks C. Apply the breaks firmly to prevent your vehicle from sliding D. Drive at a constant speed to gain better traction B. Slow down and gradually apply the brakes. What should you do at an intersection with a flashing yellow signal light? A. Stop before crossing the intersection B. Maintain your speed, but watch for other vehicles C. Slow down and be prepared to yield D. Yield to vehicles on your right. C. Slow down and be prepared to yield According to the Michigan law, "operating while intoxicated" means: A. A drive has a blood alcohol content of .02. B. A driver had taken preliminary breath test. C. A driver has a blood alcohol content of .04 or less. D. A driver has a blood alcohol content of .08 or more. D. A driver has a blood alcohol content of .08 or more. Broken white lines: A. Indicate a pedestrian cross walk. B. Separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. C. Warn of a railroad crossing ahead. D. Tell you where to stop. B. Separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. Determining safe is the: A. Least understood factor in rural driving B. Easiest decision in rural driving C. Most important decision in rural driving D. Reason for speedometers C. Most important decision in rural driving How can you keep the inside of your vehicles windows clear after you have cleared them in humidity or rainy conditions? A. Use the defroster or air conditioning B. Wipe the windows with a cloth C. Partially open the driver side window D. Use a squeegee A. Use the defroster or air conditioning At what speed should you pass another vehicle going in the same direction on a two - lane roadway? A. Within 5 mph of the other vehicle B. Slightly higher than the speed limit C. 25 mph faster than the other vehicle D. At least 10 mph faster than the other vehicle D. At least 10 mph faster than the other vehicle When driving on a highway, sudden strong crosswind gusts: A. Can move a vehicle sideways into another lane B. Will cause the roadway to freeze C. Do not affect a vehicle as much as a strong heat wind D. A,ways cause severe dust problems A. Can move a vehicle sideways into another lane This diamond-shaped marking in a driving lane means: A. Right turns are illegal B. The lane is reserved for a specific group of users C. The lane will be ending shortly D. Stop ahead B. The lane is reserved for a specific group of users Who has the right away at an intersection with no crosswalks? A. Pedestrians always have the right of way. B. Pedestrians, but only with the green WALK signal C. Vehicles, but they should slow down and be prepared to stop D. Bicyclists A. Pedestrians always have the right of way You should turn your front wheel away from the curb when you park: A. On the left side of the road B. Facing uphill C. On a level road D. Facing down hill D. Facing downhill Before turning left onto a two way street, you last check should be to the: A. Rear B. Right C. Road across from you D. Left B. Right Searching for visual clues changes according to the driving environment. While driving on open highways, you should: A. Use your rearview and outside mirrors less B. Search areas closer than two seconds from you vehicle C. Check your blind spots every 10-15 seconds D. Search areas farther ahead than in the city C. Check your blind spots every 10-15 seconds When stopped for a red signal at an intersection you should: A. Check rear zone before moving after the light turns green B. Count to three before going C. Check traffic and pedestrians before moving after the light turns green D. Begin moving immediately when the light turns green C. Check traffic and pedestrians before moving after the light turns green You are planning to cross or turn at an intersection. Do not enter: A. If the traffic signal is stale green B. Without taking time to stop, look, and listen C. If the light is about to turn yellow D. Unless complete passage through is available D. Unless complete passage through is available Which of the following statements best describes how "sleep debt" can be overcome? A. Sleep debt can only be paid off by sleeping B. Turn up the radio and turn on the air conditioner C. Willpower and non-sleep aids can overcome sleep debt D. Sleep debt will go away by itself over a period of time A. Sleep debt can only be laid off by sleeping When can a left or a right turn be made from allowing other than the far left or right lane? A. When there is no oncoming traffic or pedestrians B. When pavement markings and signs permit such movement C. When there is no traffic in the adjacent lanes D. Anytime provides you signal first B. When pavement markings and signs permit such movement Due to a sudden change in direction, the rear end of your vehicle skids to the left. Your first action should be: A. Turn the steering wheel to the left B. Break lightly C. Increase your speed D. Ease off the break or accelerator D. Ease off the break or accelerator As you approach an uncontrolled intersection, you identify a pedestrian who has entered the intersection. You must: A. Yield only if pedestrian is in crosswalk B. Go around the pedestrian C. Flash your headlights D. Let the pedestrian go first D. Let the pedestrian go first Under normal driving conditions, your stopping distance at night should be: A. Within range of your headlights B. 500 ft C. Within 3 seconds in front of your present position D. 150 ft A. Within range of your headlights The first thing you should do before deciding to pass on a two-lane road is: A. Check mirrors for traffic behind you B. Stay close to the vehicle ahead of you C. Check your blind spot D. Make sure it is legal and the left lane is clear of oncoming traffic D. Make sure it is legal and the left lane is clear of oncoming traffic When driving in traffic at night on a dimly lit street, you should: A. Turn on your highbeam headlights to better see the vehicles ahead of you B. Turn on high density fog lamps instead of headlights C. Use you parking lights D. Drive slow enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights D. Drive slow enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights What is the mean value of making a head check to the left or right before changing lanes? A.It is easier than checking the inside rearview mirror B. It is quicker than checking the side mirror settings C. You don't need to check the mirrors D. It covers areas not visible in the rearview mirrors D. It covers areas not visible in the rearview mirrors Passing on the right of another vehicle by crossing the solid white line that marks the edge of the roadway: A. Is OK if the vehicle ahead is turn left B. Is prohibited C. Is Pk if there are two or more lanes traveling in your direction S. None of the above B. Is prohibited When should you yield your legal right of way? A. When it helps prevent crashes B. To oncoming traffic when turning right C. Never, it confuses other drivers D. At uncontrolled intersections A. When it helps prevent crashes You are stopped at a red light. You have checked the intersection to see that it is clear of vehicles and pedestrians. Unless a sign tells you not to, you may then: A. Go straight or turn right B. Go straight ahead C. Turn right D. Turn left C. Turn right When merging onto an expressway, you should be driving: A. Faster than the cars on the expressway B. Slightly slower than the expressway traffic C. At the legal expressway limit D. At or near the same speed as the expressway traffic D. At or near the same speed as the expressway traffic You are driving at night on a dimly lit city street with your high beam headlights on. You must dim your lights when you are within 500 feet of: A. A traffic signal B. A controlled intersection C. An area where there are street lights D. An oncoming vehicle D. An oncoming vehicle When parked at a curb, which direction should you approach to enter the vehicle? A. From the right side B. It doesn't matter C. From the front D. Front the rear C. From the front When getting ready to exit from an expressway, you should: A. Pump your brakes to alert other drivers you will exit B. Maintain your speed until reaching the deceleration lane C. Slow down before entering the deceleration lane D. Signal after entering the deceleration lane B. Maintain your speed until reaching the deceleration lane (never ever slow down on highways)