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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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To safely back their vehicle, drivers should NOT:
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Check their vehicle before they get in.
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Back slowly.
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Tap their horn before backing up.
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Look over their right shoulder as they back up.
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When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:
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Stop exactly where you are.
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Slow down and keep moving in your lane.
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Speed up and take the nearest exit.
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Pull to the curb and stop.
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3.
Double solid lines on the roadway mean:
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Tou cannot go across the lines except to turn left to enter or leave the highway.
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You cannot pass.
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You cannot change lanes.
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All of the above.
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If you cannot stop safely at a yellow traffic light, you should:
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Accelerate to clear the intersection before the light turns red.
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Stop your vehicle before entering the intersection.
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Enter the intersection with caution and continue across.
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Stop your vehicle in the intersection, then back up carefully.
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In a vehicle with an active passenger air bag, a rear-facing child safety seat must be placed:
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In the back seat.
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In either the front or back seat.
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In the front seat.
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It doesn't matter.
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When you approach a stop line, you should:
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Stop at the stop line.
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Stop after the stop line, but before the stop sign or traffic signal.
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Only if there are pedestrians crossing the intersection.
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Stop in the crosswalk.
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If you see a “Lane Closed Ahead” sign you should:
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Merge into the correct lane when it is safe.
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Make a U-turn. You are on the wrong side of the road.
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Speed to the end of the closed lane and try to get into the other lane.
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None of the above.
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8.
You may drive faster than the posted speed limit:
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When you're running late and need to make up time.
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Under no circumstances.
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When your lane is empty.
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When passing another vehicle, as long as it is safe to do so.
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9.
The driver in the picture is using hand signals to show that he is about to:
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Turn right.
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Turn left.
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Slow down or stop.
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Yield to oncoming vehicles.
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10.
Which of the following best describes a slow moving vehicle sign?
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A square yellow sign.
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A triangular orange sign.
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A round yellow sign.
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A diamond-shaped orange sign.
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