MI Driver's License Written Test Study Guide

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Questions and Answers

Where are the blind spots located on most cars?

To the left rear and right rear of the vehicle.

What does Michigan's Basic Speed Law mean?

You must drive at a 'careful and prudent' speed in all driving conditions and within the clear distance ahead.

What is the speed limit in mobile home parks and some municipal parks?

25 mph

45 mph

55 mph

15 mph (correct)

What is the speed limit in platted subdivisions and condominium complexes?

25 mph Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed limit in work zones if posted?

45 mph Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum speed limit on freeways?

55 mph minimum/70 mph maximum Signup and view all the answers

What following distance is required?

Three- to four-second. Signup and view all the answers

How long should you look down the road?

12 seconds. Signup and view all the answers

What is the signal for a right turn?

Left arm and hand bent up. Signup and view all the answers

What is the signal for a left turn?

Left arm and hand straight out. Signup and view all the answers

What is the signal for slowing down or stopping?

Left arm and hand bent down. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do as you approach an intersection?

Check for oncoming and cross traffic, other highway users, signals, signs, and pavement markings. Signup and view all the answers

What are 'hidden vehicles'?

Traffic may be hidden by larger vehicles traveling in the same direction. Signup and view all the answers

When should you yield the right-of-way at intersections?

When turning, check the road you are turning onto and yield to pedestrians and other vehicles. Signup and view all the answers

At intersections without signals or signs, what should you do?

Yield to the driver on the right if you reach the intersection at the same time. Signup and view all the answers

What should you yield the right-of-way to at traffic signals?

Pedestrians and oncoming traffic when turning left. Signup and view all the answers

What should you yield to at stop or yield signs?

Any vehicle or pedestrian in the intersection and cross traffic. Signup and view all the answers

What are other reasons to yield?

When directed by law enforcement, for funeral processions, and emergency vehicles. Signup and view all the answers

What can you do at a red light unless otherwise posted?

You may turn right after coming to a complete stop. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Blind Spots

Blind spots are areas around vehicles that are not visible in mirrors.
Typically located to the left rear and right rear of the vehicle.

Basic Speed Law

Requires driving at a "careful and prudent" speed in all conditions.
Must be able to stop within clear distance ahead.

Speed Limits

15 mph: In mobile home parks and certain municipal parks.
25 mph: In platted subdivisions, condominium complexes, and watch for varying speed limits in business districts, parks, and school zones.
45 mph: In work zones if posted; otherwise, normal speed limit applies.
55 mph: On non-freeway streets and highways unless otherwise posted.
70 mph max / 55 mph min: On freeways; school buses and trucks are restricted to 60 mph.

Safe Following Distance

Maintain a three- to four-second following distance from the vehicle ahead.

Road Scanning

Look down the road ahead for 12 seconds to anticipate traffic and hazards.

Turn Signaling

Right turn: Left arm bent up.
Left turn: Left arm straight out.
Slow down/stop: Left arm bent down.

Intersections

Check for oncoming traffic, signals, signs, and road conditions as you approach.
Hidden vehicles can be obscured by larger vehicles in multi-lane scenarios.

Right-of-Way Rules

Yield when turning at intersections, giving way to pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection.
At unsignaled intersections, yield to the driver on the right if you arrive simultaneously and to vehicles reaching the intersection first.
At T-intersections without signals, yield to vehicles on the through road.

Traffic Signals

When turning left at a traffic signal, yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic.

Stop or Yield Signs

Yield to vehicles and pedestrians in the intersection and to cross traffic that doesn’t have to stop.
When turning left, yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

Additional Yielding Situations

Yield to uniformed law enforcement officers, flag persons at construction sites, vehicles in funeral processions, and emergency vehicles.
Be especially cautious around stopped waste collection, utility, or maintenance vehicles with flashing lights.

Turning on Red

Right turn on red is allowed unless "no turn on red" is posted; complete stop required and yield to pedestrians and traffic.
Left turn on red is permitted only from a one-way street onto another one-way street, after stopping and yielding.

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Prepare for the Michigan Driver's License written test with this comprehensive study guide. The flashcards cover essential driving rules, safety regulations, and blind spots, ensuring you understand vital concepts for safe driving. Test your knowledge and gain confidence before taking the exam.