Michigan SOS Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Consuming even one drink can impair your ability to drive, slow your reaction time, dull your concentration and cause visual problems.

Consuming even one drink can impair your ability to drive, slow your reaction time, dull your concentration and cause visual problems. Many people mistakenly believe that coffee, a cold shower, exercise or fresh air can sober them up. The only thing that sobers you up is time. Never ride with anyone who has been drinking or using drugs. If necessary, take away a person’s car keys and offer him or her a place to sleep. Michigan law requires driver’s license suspensions for drug convictions, even if you were not driving at the time of the offense.

Source: Alcohol and drugs, Chapter 2: Your Driving Record, What Every Driver Must Know

Not quite. The answer is 0.08%

It is illegal for you to drive when your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or higher. However, if you are under 21 years of age, it is illegal for you to drive with any amount of alcohol in your body except for that consumed at religious ceremonies.

Source: Substance Abuse and Driving, Michigan Department of State, http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1627_8665-24488—,00.html

Not quite. The answer is any or all of the above

If you are convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may receive any of the following penalties: license suspension, severe fines, and community service.

Not quite. The answer is Vehicles must not turn around at the sign.

A red circle and diagonal red slash mean "no." This sign means that vehicles must not make a U-turn here.

Not quite. The answer is they are not looking far enough ahead.

Look down the road 12 seconds. This rule means always look ahead of the vehicle about 12 seconds worth of travel time down the road. Drive defensively and stay alert to what others around you are doing. Increase your following distance at night, during bad weather, rush hour, during maneuvers such as lane changes and when approaching intersections.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Medical conditions, multiple traffic accidents, violation of license restrictions, or other circumstances may cause the Department of State to have the driver reexamined.

Source: Driver Reexaminations, Chapter 2: Your Driving Record, What Every Driver Must Know

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

You must also be aware of potential distractions and impairments: 1) Alcohol, drugs, and even some medications can degrade your driving abilities. 2) Listening to extremely loud music or using devices such as cell phones, GPS, and intercoms can also affect your focus when driving. 3) Adjusting electronic controls and features of your vehicle can be distracting and quickly degrade your ability to scan for hazards and react to them. 4) Emotional and physical states such as fatigue, anger, illness, stress, and fear can also impair your driving skills.

Not quite. The answer is 2

If you are convicted of driving with an open container of an alcoholic beverage in your vehicle, two points will be added to your driving record.

Source: Michigan's Point System, Chapter 2: Your Driving Record, What Every Driver Must Know

Not quite. The answer is Type of alcohol

Type of alcohol does not affect blood alcohol concentration. Standard servings of each type of alcohol all contain the same amount.

Not quite. The answer is can make you focused on one event.

Strong emotions can affect your ability to drive safely. If you are exhausted, sleep-deprived, worried, ill, nervous, frightened, angry, or depressed, either stop driving until you feel better or let someone else drive.

Not quite. The answer is there are intersections, pedestrians, motorcycles, mopeds and bicycles.

Freeways are our safest roads. Traffic flows in the same direction. There are no stops or intersections. Pedestrians, small motorcycles of 124 cc or less, mopeds, bicycles, all-terrain vehicles and slow-moving vehicles are not allowed on freeways.

Not quite. The answer is The date of conviction

Points for a moving violation will remain on your driving record for two years from the date on which you were convicted of the violation.

Source: Michigan's Point System, Chapter 2: Your Driving Record, What Every Driver Must Know

Not quite. The answer is (a) your driving is visibly impaired

In any US state, you can be charged with driving under the influence (or whatever the equivalent term is in that state) if your driving is visibly impaired by any substance. However, there is still debate over what minimum blood tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) level should be considered evidence of driving under the influence. As of 2023, 14 states enforce zero tolerance of blood THC even for adult drivers. Five states have set numerical limits on blood THC; typically, 5 nanograms or more per milliliter of blood constitutes being under the influence. Other states have no policies on blood THC.

Not quite. The answer is Pull over and wait for the fog to lift.

When driving in fog, use your low-beam headlights and fog lights. However, if fog closes in completely and visibility is reduced to near zero, pull as far off the road as possible and stop. Turn on the four-way emergency flashers and wait for the fog to lift.

Not quite. The answer is parent or guardian.

If a driver under the age of 18 violates the terms of the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program (such as by driving unsupervised when he or she is not allowed to), the Secretary of State's office will send a written notification to his or her parent or guardian.

Source: MI Comp L § 257.310e

Not quite. The answer is Only if the doctor says it won't affect safe driving

Many prescription and over the counter medications can make you drowsy. Only take medications while driving if the doctor informs you they won't affect safe driving ability.

Not quite. The answer is Bicycles and motorcycles move slower and stop slower than expected.

Motorcycles are smaller and harder to see than cars. They can move and stop faster than expected.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

It is illegal for a minor between the ages of fifteen and twenty-one to be in possession of alcohol, consuming alcohol, attempting to purchase or purchasing alcohol, or having a BAC of 0.02% or greater.

Not quite. The answer is Sleep

Stimulants, exercise, and music can help keep you awake, but the best remedy for drowsiness is sleep. If you're getting 9 hours of sleep and still feel tired, consult a physician.

Not quite. The answer is No-Zones

Don't hang out in a No-Zone! No-Zones are large areas around trucks and other large vehicles in which cars may disappear into blind spots or get so close that they restrict the truck driver's ability to stop or maneuver safely. No-Zones greatly increase the likelihood of a crash.