2024 Michigan Permit Test 10
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Michigan. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Michigan please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/michigan/car.
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8. During normal weather and traffic conditions, keep a minimum following distance of:
Explanation
The more distance between your vehicle and others, the more time you have to react to possible hazards. Keep a minimum following distance of three to four seconds during normal weather and traffic conditions. Increase your following distance during unusual weather or traffic conditions.
9. Defensive driving is:
Explanation
Defensive driving is using safe driving strategies to prevent crashes. This means that you alter your driving to fit the weather conditions, the way you feel, and the actions of other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
10. Certain highway signs require drivers to obey an indicated instruction. Such signs are known as:
Explanation
Regulatory signs require drivers to obey an indicated instruction. Failure to comply is subject to penalty.
11. Which of the following commonly causes traffic accidents?
Explanation
Driving too fast for conditions is a major cause of motor vehicle crashes. Being inattentive to surroundings can cause a driver to collide with other vehicles. Most rear-end collisions are caused by drivers following other vehicles too closely.
12. When you need to change lanes, it is important to:
Explanation
Always signal for an appropriate amount of time before making a lane change or exiting a freeway. Before you make any move to the right or left, quickly turn your head and look over your shoulder to see if your blind spot is clear.
13. Drivers who have consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel:
Explanation
Alcohol is a depressant that negatively affects judgment, vision, concentration, understanding of reality, and reaction time. It is never safe to consume alcohol in any amount before getting behind the wheel of a car.
14. What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?
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