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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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A single dashed yellow line means:
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You may pass when it is safe to do so.
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You are not allowed to pass until you see a single dashed white line.
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The lane next to you is traveling in the same direction.
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Passing is not allowed.
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When approaching a crosswalk where a blind pedestrian is waiting to cross, you must stop:
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At the crosswalk and wait for the pedestrian to cross the street.
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Only if you see the pedestrian already in the crosswalk.
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More than five feet from the crosswalk so the pedestrian will not be distracted by the sound of the engine.
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At the crosswalk and then tell the pedestrian when to cross the street.
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3.
What do pennant-shaped signs indicate?
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School Zone.
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Slow Moving Vehicle.
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No Passing Zone.
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Railroad Advance Warning.
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4.
Drivers should never park within ___ feet of a fire hydrant.
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25
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20
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15
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50
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5.
Zero tolerance is:
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How many times you can exceed the posted speed limit.
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A law that makes it illegal for youth under 21 to drive with a blood alcohol content of .02 or higher.
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A police officer asking you to take a blood alcohol test.
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None of the above.
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6.
When passing another vehicle, you should:
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Give your signal before you move into the left lane.
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Stay on the left side of the road until you come within 50 feet of any vehicle coming from the opposite direction.
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Return to the right side of the road before you can see the tires of the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror.
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All of the above.
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7.
If you are about to make a left turn:
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You should start your turn from a center turn lane.
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You should start your turn from the very left lane at the intersection.
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You should start your turn from a lane marked with a left turn arrow.
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All of the above.
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8.
Drivers must obey instructions from school crossing guards:
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Only in front of a school.
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At all times.
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Only when children are present.
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During school hours only.
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What should you do when preparing to turn right on a roadway with a bike lane?
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Cross the bike lane and then yield to any bicyclist in the bike lane.
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Check for and yield to bicyclists coming from the opposite direction.
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Signal your turn and yield to any bicyclist in the bike lane.
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All of the above.
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10.
Defensive drivers:
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Always travel at a constant speed.
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Drive slower than other drivers.
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Look out for the actions of other drivers.
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Only drive in residential areas.
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