Michigan SOS Permit: Driving Maneuvers Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.

When two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time, the car on the left must yield.

Not quite. The answer is wait until the way is clear before you pull into traffic.

When preparing to leave a parallel parking space, you should look over your shoulder as well as in your mirrors. Then wait until the way is clear before you pull into traffic. You should indicate your intention by signaling, enter into traffic in the nearest lane, and remain in that lane until it is safe to change into another lane.

Not quite. The answer is twelve seconds ahead.

You should always look ahead of your vehicle at least 12 seconds' worth of travel time. Twelve seconds may not seem like much, but remember that at 60 mph, your vehicle will travel 1,056 feet in 12 seconds.

Not quite. The answer is shifting your eyes from one area of the road to another.

Expressway driving may cause highway hypnosis, a condition of drowsiness or unawareness induced by monotony, the sounds of the wind and the tires on the pavement, and the steady hum of the engine. Try to prevent the condition by shifting your eyes from one area of the roadway to another and focusing them upon various objects near and far, left and right. Talking on a cell phone or changing lanes frequently is dangerous.

Not quite. The answer is go faster or turn left.

On a road with three or more lanes going in one direction, the left lane is used by drivers who want to go faster, pass, or turn left.

Not quite. The answer is turn off your cell phone until you reach your destination.

A distraction is still a distraction, even on a straightaway or an empty road. Do not eat, drink, smoke, text, read, or have difficult conversations while driving. If possible, turn off your phone and keep it off until you are done driving for the day.

Not quite. The answer is move into the lane you need before entering the roundabout.

When approaching a roundabout, look for roadside signs and pavement markings to direct you into the correct lane before entering. Slow down and stay to the right of the roundabout’s center island. As you approach the yield line, look to your left. When an appropriate gap in traffic appears, enter the roundabout and merge with the flow of the other vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is field of vision.

Your field of vision is the area that you can see without turning your head.

Not quite. The answer is look at least one block ahead.

You should always look ahead of your vehicle at least 12 seconds' worth of travel time. In city traffic, it's approximately one block ahead.

Not quite. The answer is parking is not allowed.

This is a regulatory "No Parking" sign. Parking at the sign is not allowed.

Not quite. The answer is Never

Driving on the shoulder to pass another vehicle is prohibited.

Not quite. The answer is You are allowed to go straight or turn left.

This regulatory sign means that you may turn left or go straight.

Not quite. The answer is D) 10 inches from the curb

You must not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, on a bridge, or on the sidewalk. You are allowed to parallel park up to 12 inches from the curb as long as you don't obstruct the flow of traffic.

Source: Never Park, Parking Violations, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws, What Every Driver Must Know

Not quite. The answer is total stopping distance.

Your stopping distance can be affected by fatigue, how well you pay attention, the type and weight of your vehicle, the condition of your tires and brakes, the type of road surface and the weather. To estimate how much time and space you have for stopping on either dry or wet pavement, follow this general rule. A 3- to 4-second following distance is required. When speeds are increased, or during adverse driving conditions, increase your following distance up to 6 seconds or more if necessary.

Not quite. The answer is exercise their eyes

Highway hypnosis or dizziness when driving is caused by the monotony of road and traffic, the hum of wind, tires, and the sound of engine. Drivers can avoid highway hypnosis by constantly moving their eyes and watching the traffic and highway signs around them.

Not quite. The answer is pull over and take a nap.

If you find yourself becoming sleepy while driving, you should pull over and get some rest.

Not quite. The answer is when making a left turn at a green arrow pointing left.

When entering a roundabout, you must yield the right-of-way to drivers already in the roundabout and obey all traffic signs. You must also yield the right-of-way to other vehicles when merging and when entering a highway from an alley. A green arrow allows you to turn in that direction. This is known as a "protected turn" because oncoming vehicles are stopped at a red light while the green arrow is lit for you.

Not quite. The answer is hand and arm extended outward.

When you want to make a turn, be sure your intentions are known to other drivers. Signals should be continued until you are ready to make the actual turn. The correct hand signal to indicate a left turn is hand and arm extended outward.

Not quite. The answer is in all of the above situations.

On a freeway with two lanes in each direction, drive in the right lane except when passing, exiting to the left, or allowing another vehicle to merge onto the freeway. If driving at or near the minimum speed limit, stay in the lane with the slower traffic.

Not quite. The answer is signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder

When you are parallel parked on the right side of a street, you must signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder for approaching traffic before you pull out into traffic. If you are parallel parked on the left side of a one-way street, signal a right turn and look over your right shoulder for approaching traffic before you pull out into traffic.