Michigan DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

When must you yield to other drivers?

Accepted Answer

When entering a street from a garage, alley, or driveway.

Answer

When your traffic signal is a green arrow.

Answer

Only when signs indicate.

Question 2

To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, where should you glance?

Accepted Answer

Over your left shoulder

Answer

At your rearview mirror

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At your side mirror

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Over your right shoulder

Question 3

What should a driver do when encountering a steady yellow traffic light?

Accepted Answer

Slow to a stop unless already in the intersection.

Answer

Accelerate to avoid a red light.

Answer

Continue as they have the right-of-way.

Question 4

Why must drivers be particularly alert to motorcycles?

Accepted Answer

They are more difficult to see than cars

Answer

Motorcyclists are less skilled than other drivers

Answer

They rarely use headlights

Question 5

What do orange-colored road signs typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

Construction

Answer

The start of a no passing zone.

Answer

A school zone is ahead.

Question 6

Which statement about speed is true?

Accepted Answer

Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.

Answer

Speeding can be safe in light traffic.

Answer

Speeding is not dangerous if you are a skilled driver.

Question 7

If a tire blows out while you are driving, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Hold the steering wheel firmly

Answer

Brake hard immediately.

Answer

Accelerate to stabilize the car.

Question 8

When approaching a railroad crossing, under which condition must you always stop?

Accepted Answer

If a stop sign is posted

Answer

If a crossing gate is lowered

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If the crossing lights are flashing

Question 9

How far before a turn should you signal under normal driving conditions?

Accepted Answer

At least 100 feet before the turn

Answer

20 feet before the turn

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As soon as you see the turn

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50 feet before the turn

Question 10

Which traffic light indicates you should slow down and proceed with caution through an intersection?

Accepted Answer

A flashing yellow light.

Answer

A flashing red light (stop, then proceed when safe).

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A solid yellow light (prepare to stop if safe to do so).

Question 11

When parking downhill on a two-way street, how should you turn your wheels?

Accepted Answer

Turn them toward the curb (to the right).

Answer

Turn them to the left.

Answer

Keep them straight ahead.

Question 12

When merging onto a freeway, what is the best practice?

Accepted Answer

Accelerate on the ramp to match freeway speed and merge safely

Answer

Proceed slowly until there's an opening

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Stop at the end of the ramp and wait

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Turn on hazard lights until merged

Question 13

What affects your ability to stop quickly?

Accepted Answer

Road conditions like wet or slippery surfaces.

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Signal lights.

Answer

The time of day.

Question 14

What helps conserve gasoline while driving?

Accepted Answer

Slowing down gradually to avoid unnecessary braking

Answer

Sitting in drive with the car running

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Accelerating quickly from stops

Question 15

If your accelerator sticks while driving, what is the recommended action?

Accepted Answer

Shift to neutral and apply steady braking while steering to safety

Answer

Shift to park immediately

Answer

Reach down and try to lift the pedal

Answer

Turn off the ignition while moving

Question 16

Orange-colored road signs typically indicate what?

Accepted Answer

Work zones.

Answer

Regulatory requirements.

Answer

School zones.

Question 17

Lack of sleep affects driving ability similarly to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Being under the influence of alcohol.

Answer

Being angry while driving.

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Taking amphetamines.

Question 18

Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit on state highways?

Accepted Answer

55 mph.

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25 mph.

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35 mph.

Question 19

Which statement about a work zone is true?

Accepted Answer

It may be moving or stationary and requires extra caution.

Answer

It is marked with black and white signs.

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It does not require drivers to slow down.

Question 20

If another vehicle is about to hit you, what should you do to alert them?

Accepted Answer

Sound your horn to warn them.

Answer

Wave your arms wildly.

Answer

Turn off your lights.

Question 1 of 20

When must you yield to other drivers?