Michigan SOS Permit: Emergencies Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is gently applying the parking brake.

If your brake pedal suddenly sinks all the way to the floor, take your foot off the gas pedal and try pumping the brake pedal to build up brake pressure. If that doesn't work, shift into a lower gear (even if your vehicle has an automatic transmission) to slow your car down. You can also try applying your emergency or parking brake, but apply it gently so you won't lock the brakes and throw your car into a skid. Lastly, you can turn off the engine. However, if your vehicle has power steering, you will lose power assist when the engine stops, which will make your vehicle harder to steer.

Not quite. The answer is Pull over, no matter which direction you are traveling in.

You must pull over when an emergency vehicle approaches you with its flashing lights or siren on, no matter which direction the emergency vehicle is traveling in. However, if you are in the middle of an intersection when the emergency vehicle approaches, do not stop in the intersection. Instead, proceed through the intersection and then immediately pull over.

Source: Emergency Vehicles, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws, What Every Driver Must Know

Not quite. The answer is drive within the range of your headlights.

Nighttime driving is hazardous because your visibility is reduced. You should be able to stop within the clear distance you can see ahead. When driving at night, it is critical to drive within the range of your headlights.

Not quite. The answer is 500 feet.

Nighttime driving is hazardous because your visibility is reduced. Headlights must be turned on one half-hour after sunset until one half-hour before sunrise and at other times when visibility is reduced. Use your low beams when it is foggy, raining or snowing during the day. Headlights must be on any time there is not enough daylight to see people and vehicles clearly at 500 feet. It is illegal to use only parking lights when headlights are required.

Not quite. The answer is Parking within 12 inches of the curb

You're actually supposed to park within 12 inches of the curb. If your parked car is stuck way out in a travel lane, it may interfere with traffic.

Not quite. The answer is the lap belt and shoulder belt

You are more likely to survive a car crash if you use the lap and shoulder belts together. The lap belt should be adjusted to fit snugly across your hipbones or upper thighs. It should never be positioned across your abdomen or the soft part of your stomach. The shoulder belt should be fitted snugly across your chest and the middle of your shoulder.

Not quite. The answer is Your front wheels spin when you accelerate

To avoid a power skid you should accelerate smoothly and gradually. Losses of traction can happen at any time, even cruising down a straight road.

Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.

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 Low beams

You should not use high beams when driving behind other vehicles. The reflection of bright lights in a rear-view mirror can distract the driver.

Not quite. The answer is Stop and let the pedestrian cross.

Before turning on a red light, you must stop and yield to all vehicles and pedestrians.

Source: Right of way and pedestrians, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws, What Every Driver Must Know

Not quite. The answer is Yes, you must signal for at least 100 feet before you turn.

You are required to signal for at least 100 feet before you turn or change lanes. At higher speeds, you should signal for an even longer distance. You must always signal even if you don't see pedestrians or other vehicles around. The vehicle you don’t see could be the most dangerous.

Source: Turning, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws, What Every Driver Must Know

Not quite. The answer is stop and yield the right-of-way.

You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.

A driver under the influence of alcohol is more likely to drive too fast or too slowly, change lanes frequently, and fail to dim the headlights. Even more crucially, a drunk driver may be less alert in an emergency and may take too long to brake. Such mistakes may endanger the driver and others.

Not quite. The answer is hydroplaning.

Up to 30 mph, most tires will channel water away from the tire like the way a windshield wiper cleans the windshield. As your speed increases, however, the tires won't be able to channel the water as well. Your tires may start to lose contact with the road and ride over the water like a set of water skis, which can cause a skid. This is called hydroplaning. It is more likely if your tires are worn or tire pressures are low.

Not quite. The answer is Pre-loosening the lid of your coffee cup

Before starting your trip, you should set up your cab just as you like it, but eating and drinking should be done at rest stops.

Not quite. The answer is text messaging and talking on the phone.

Anything that draws your attention away from the road can distract you. Some examples of distractions while driving are text messaging, talking on the phone, dealing with children, and lighting a cigarette.

Not quite. The answer is three- to four-second

You must maintain a three-to four-second following distance to reduce the chance of colliding with the vehicle ahead of you.

Not quite. The answer is you should replace your tires.

The wear bars are located at the bottom of the tread grooves in several locations around the tire. When these bars become visibly flush with the adjacent ribs, the tire has no more than 2/32" of tread remaining. This is a visible indication for when you should replace your tires.

Not quite. The answer is watch for exit ramp signs.

Most freeway exits have a special deceleration lane to slow down in when exiting the freeway. Watch for exit ramp signs that indicate which lane to use when exiting the freeway. Make sure to check for traffic and use your turn signal to let other drivers know that you are moving over into the exit-ramp lane. Avoid slowing down on a freeway when exiting. Wait until you are fully in the deceleration lane before reducing your speed and then slow down gradually. Many ramps have sharp curves, so it is important to obey the posted exit ramp speed limit.

Not quite. The answer is until they are 8 years old or younger.

Children are to be properly buckled up in a car seat or booster seat until they are 8 years old or 4 feet 9 inches tall. Children must ride in a safety seat until they reach the age requirement or the height requirement, whichever comes first.

Source: Protecting children and teens, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws, What Every Driver Must Know