What Every Driver Must Know Flashcards

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Who needs a driver's license?

Anyone who is a legal resident of the state.

How many driver's licenses are you allowed to have?

One

If you are 18 and older, how many pieces of identification do you need to apply for a license?

Four: proof of social security number, U.S. citizenship, identity document, and Michigan residency.

How many tests are you required to pass in order to get your Levels 1 Learner's License?

Three: vision and knowledge tests, as well as the driving skills test. Signup and view all the answers

Who is required to take a road test?

Everyone who is applying for a driver's license. Signup and view all the answers

What is a restricted license?

A restricted license is for anyone who has disabilities and/or illnesses that limit their driving ability. Signup and view all the answers

If you move within Michigan and live at a different address, what should you do?

Submit a change of address online or by mail to Secretary of State. Signup and view all the answers

Where do you go to obtain a driver's license?

Secretary of State. Signup and view all the answers

Students under the age of 14 years and 8 months are allowed to take driver's education.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary to take along with you when applying for your license?

Proof of birth certificate (social security), proof of identity, and proof of residency. Signup and view all the answers

At what age is it legal to drive in Michigan?

16 Signup and view all the answers

When I receive my Level I Learner's License, with whom can I drive?

Anyone who is 21 or older, specifically parents. Signup and view all the answers

Once your Level I Learner's License has been issued, you must practice for at least how many days before taking the road test?

180 days Signup and view all the answers

You may get your Level II Learner's License when?

You have passed Segment 2 of Driver's Ed. Signup and view all the answers

You may get your Level III Learner's License when?

You are 17 years old and have driven for 12 months. Signup and view all the answers

Original license applicants are placed on probation for how long?

3 years Signup and view all the answers

What other types of licenses are there?

Commercial and chauffeur's licenses. Signup and view all the answers

Can you legally drive a motorcycle in Michigan with just a driver's license?

False Signup and view all the answers

What kind of license do you need to drive a motorcycle?

Motorcycle endorsement. Signup and view all the answers

If your license is lost, what should you do?

Go to Secretary of State and obtain a new one. Signup and view all the answers

How and when do you renew your license?

At Secretary of State, every 4 years. Signup and view all the answers

If stopped by the police for any reason, I must present which documents?

Proof of insurance, driver's license, registration. Signup and view all the answers

How does the Michigan Point System work?

Points are posted to driving record for traffic violations. Signup and view all the answers

List 4 of the 6-point violations.

<ol> <li>Manslaughter 2. Negligent homicide 3. Reckless driving 4. Eluding officer.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

List 3 of the 4-point violations.

<ol> <li>Drag racing 2. Not stopping for buses 3. Failure to stop at railroad crossings.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

List 3 of the 3-point violations.

<ol> <li>Careless driving 2. 11-15 mph over speed limit 3. Improper passing.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

List 2 of the 2-point violations.

<ol> <li>10 mph or less over speed limit 2. Open alcohol container.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

How can you recognize a driver that has been drinking?

Slow reaction time, dull concentration, and swerving on the road periodically. Signup and view all the answers

What does PBT stand for?

Preliminary Breath Test. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Michigan Implied Consent Law?

Consent to any blood, urine, or breath test. An agreement to take these kinds of tests if necessary when pulled over by law enforcement. Failure to take these tests will result in license being revoked. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the seat belt law in Michigan.

Everyone has to wear a seatbelt when in the vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

What do you do at a flashing red light?

Stop, wait for traffic, go when clear. Signup and view all the answers

Who is required to stop at every railroad crossing even if a train is not coming?

Buses, gas trucks, and vehicles carrying hazardous substances. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Drivers License Requirements

Legal residents of the state must have a driver's license.
Only one driver's license is allowed per individual.
Adults 18 and older need multiple identification pieces, including social security, U.S. citizenship proof, identity document, and Michigan residency.

Licensing Tests

To obtain a Level 1 Learner's License, pass vision, knowledge, and driving skills tests.
Road tests are mandatory for all driver's license applicants.

License Types

A restricted license accommodates individuals with disabilities or illnesses affecting their driving ability.
Commercial and Chauffeur's licenses are also available.

Address Changes and License Acquisition

Notify Secretary of State of any address change within Michigan.
Obtain a driver's license at the Secretary of State office.

Learner's License Guidelines

Legal driving age in Michigan is 16.
With a Level I Learner's License, driving is permitted with adults 21 or older, primarily parents.
Must practice for 180 days before taking the road test for a Level 1 License.
Level II Learner's License is granted after passing Segment 2 of Driver's Ed.
Level III Learner's License requires being 17 years old and having driven for 12 months.

Probation and License Renewal

Original license applicants are on probation for three years.
License renewal is required every four years at the Secretary of State.

Driving Violations and Point System

Michigan employs a Point System where points are assigned to driving records for traffic violations.
Six-point violations include manslaughter, negligent homicide, reckless driving, and eluding an officer.
Four-point violations involve drag racing, failure to stop for buses, and non-compliance at railroad crossings.
Three-point violations encompass careless driving and speeding between 11-15 mph over the limit.
Two-point violations consist of speeding 10 mph or less over the limit and having an open alcohol container.

Signs of a drinking driver include slow reaction times, poor concentration, and swerving.
Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) measures blood alcohol content.

The Michigan Implied Consent Law mandates consenting to breath, urine, or blood tests when pulled over by law enforcement; refusal leads to license revocation.
The seat belt law requires all vehicle occupants to wear seatbelts.

Traffic Signals and Railroad Protocol

At a flashing red light, drivers must stop, yield to traffic, and proceed when clear.
Buses, gas trucks, and vehicles carrying hazardous materials must stop at all railroad crossings, even without an approaching train.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards focused on the essential information every driver must understand to obtain a driver's license. The cards cover who needs a license, identification requirements, and other key rules for legal drivers in Michigan.