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You must have a valid driver's license or driving permit to operate a motor vehicle on public streets and highways in Michigan. As part of the examination process, you will be given a vision test to determine if your vision meets minimum standards. The Michigan DMV written test is designed to check your knowledge of road signs, road rules, traffic laws and safe driving practices. Everything you need to know is covered in the Michigan Driver's Manual. The DMV knowledge test consists of 50 questions. To pass the MI DMV written test, you must score 76% or higher (at least 38 correct answers).
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Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:
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Decreases blood alcohol content.
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Can multiply the effects of the alcohol.
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Has no effect on blood alcohol content.
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Increases blood alcohol content.
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If a driver's left arm and hand are extended downward, it means the driver plans to:
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Stop.
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Turn left.
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Get out of the vehicle.
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Turn right.
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When other drivers around you are acting in anger, you should:
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Distance yourself from the situation.
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Avoid making eye contact.
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Slow down or move over safely.
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All of the above.
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Vehicles displaying a diamond-shaped sign indicating a hazardous load:
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Must stop before crossing railroad tracks.
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Are not allowed to exceed 40 MPH.
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Have the right-of-way in all intersections.
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Are not allowed to drive on freeways.
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Drivers should always be looking:
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At the left lane.
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At the road signs behind them.
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Directly in front of their vehicle.
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Beside, ahead and to the rear of their vehicle.
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When entering traffic from a private driveway:
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You have the right-of-way over other vehicles.
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Wait for the flagger to stop the traffic on the main road.
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Yield to all vehicles on the main road.
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Always wait for the traffic light to turn green.
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Unless prohibited by a sign, drivers may make a left turn on red:
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Except in school zones.
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From a one-way road to a one-way road.
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From a two-way road to a one-way road.
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All of the above.
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To avoid panic stops, you should:
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Scan the road ahead for hazards.
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Pump your brakes to make sure they work.
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Drive with your window down.
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Ignore early signs of potential hazards and only apply the brakes when the situation requires an abrupt stop.
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9.
This road sign means:
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Pass only in the right lane.
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Cars in right lane must slow down.
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No left turn.
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Merging traffic ahead.
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A fluorescent or reflective orange and red triangle displayed on the rear of vehicle means:
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Construction zone ahead.
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The vehicle has the right of way.
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Slow moving vehicle.
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School zone ahead.
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