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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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Roads with double solid yellow lines in the center indicate that passing is:
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Allowed in both directions.
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Not allowed in either direction.
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Allowed only in your direction of travel.
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None of the above.
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If an approaching driver does not dim the headlights, you should:
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Look toward the right edge of your lane and avoid looking directly into the bright lights.
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Look toward the left to help avoid the glare of the oncoming headlights.
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Switch to daytime lights.
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Flash your headlights to low beam for a second, then return to high beam.
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This road sign means:
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Drivers are about to enter a one way street the wrong way.
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Drivers may proceed if the way is clear.
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U-turns are prohibited.
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All of the above.
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Braking distance is affected by:
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The speed your vehicle is traveling.
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Pavement conditions.
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The condition of your brakes and tires.
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All of the above.
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When a stop is required at an intersection with no stop line or crosswalk:
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Drivers are not required to stop.
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Drivers should stop at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before actually entering the roadway.
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Drivers are required to slow down to make sure crossing traffic is clear.
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Drivers should stop only at a place where the driver can see at least 100 feet on either side.
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Drivers encountering a funeral procession must:
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Join the funeral procession.
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Turn on their headlights and hazard lights.
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Drive between vehicles in the funeral procession.
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Yield the right of way to all vehicles in the procession.
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7.
A triangular shape:
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Indicates a railroad crossing.
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Is used for yield signs.
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Is used exclusively for stop signs.
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Indicates a Passing Zone.
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You want to pass a bicyclist riding on the right edge of your lane. You:
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May not pass the bicyclist for any reason.
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Must not squeeze past the bicyclist.
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Must honk your horn before passing the bicyclist.
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All of the above.
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When driving in icy or snowy conditions, to avoid crashes drivers should:
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Add extra weight to the vehicle to improve traction.
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Engage 4 wheel drive on the vehicle.
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Get off the highway as quickly as possible.
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Reduce speed and increase following distance.
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The term "No-Zone" is used to describe:
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The blind spots around a truck or bus.
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A railroad crossing with no signals.
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A school zone where standard vehicles cannot enter.
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A limited-access roadway.
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