Michigan DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

To reduce the effects of oncoming headlight glare at night, where should you direct your gaze?

Accepted Answer

Toward the right edge of the road ahead.

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Directly at the oncoming headlights.

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Over your shoulder.

Question 2

Which is the best way to prevent alcohol-related crashes?

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Decide before you start drinking that you will not drive.

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Call a taxi.

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Simply say, \

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if someone offers you a drink.

Question 3

What is the safest practice for children riding in a vehicle?

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They must be properly restrained in appropriate child seats or seat belts

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They may be held by a strong adult

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They may stand in the back of the vehicle

Question 4

What color pavement markings separate lanes traveling in opposite directions?

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Yellow

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White

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Red

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Brown

Question 5

What is the minimum age to apply for a Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Level 1 Learner's License in Michigan?

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14 years, 9 months

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15 years

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15 years, 6 months

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16 years

Question 6

When stopped in a travel lane on the roadway, what is allowed?

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You may not stop in a travel lane for any reason.

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You may stop to drop off passengers.

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You may stop to look up an address briefly.

Question 7

If an approaching train is near enough to be a danger, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed.

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Slow down and proceed with caution.

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Cross at your own risk if no signals are present.

Question 8

When you encounter a flashing red traffic light at an intersection, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop, then proceed when the way is clear.

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Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection.

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Stop and wait for a flashing green light.

Question 9

When entering the street from a driveway, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop and proceed only when there are no pedestrians or vehicles approaching.

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Drive slowly and expect approaching vehicles to yield.

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Sound your horn to warn pedestrians and vehicles.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Slow to a stop unless already in the intersection.

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Accelerate to avoid a red light.

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Continue as they have the right-of-way.

Question 11

If two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time, who must yield?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right

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The vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left

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Drivers should use hand motions to decide

Question 12

Under Michigan GDL Level 2 rules, drivers under age 18 are prohibited from driving during which nighttime hours?

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10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

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11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

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12:00 midnight to 5:00 a.m.

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9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Question 13

Does the type of alcoholic beverage (beer, wine, liquor) change how alcohol affects your reflexes and judgment?

Accepted Answer

No — impairment depends on how much alcohol is in your bloodstream

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Yes — beer impairs less than wine

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Yes — wine impairs less than beer

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Only mixed drinks cause strong effects

Question 14

When parallel parking, how close should your vehicle be to the curb?

Accepted Answer

Within 12 inches of the curb.

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Within 18 inches of the curb.

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Within 24 inches of the curb.

Question 15

Under Michigan law, who must wear a seat belt?

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The driver, any front-seat passenger, and any child under age 16

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Only the driver

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Only passengers in the back seat

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Only children under 8

Question 16

Which factor does not affect vehicle stopping distance?

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The time of day.

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Your reaction time.

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The condition of your vehicle's brakes.

Question 17

Under Michigan GDL Level 2 rules, how many passengers under age 21 are allowed in the vehicle without adult supervision?

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Only one passenger under age 21 (unless they are immediate family members)

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Up to two passengers under age 21

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No passengers under age 21 at all

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Up to three passengers under age 21

Question 18

Signaling before turning, changing lanes, or leaving a curb is:

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A good driving habit and required by law.

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Necessary only if other traffic is present.

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Necessary only during the maneuver itself.

Question 19

When is it appropriate to honk your horn?

Accepted Answer

To warn another road user — for example, if a child is about to run into the street.

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When traveling through an intersection.

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When passing a bicyclist.

Question 20

Under Michigan's Kelsey's Law, what cell phone restrictions apply to teens driving with a GDL Level 1 or Level 2 license?

Accepted Answer

They are prohibited from using a cell phone while driving for any reason, except for emergencies.

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They may use hands-free devices only.

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They are allowed to use phones for navigation only.

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There are no restrictions if they are over 16.

Question 1 of 20

To reduce the effects of oncoming headlight glare at night, where should you direct your gaze?