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Michigan Permit Test: Lanes & Passing Practice Questions
Lane use, merging, passing safely and freeway driving.
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Question 1
After passing a vehicle, when may you return to the right lane?
When it flashes its lights
When you can see the entire vehicle in your rearview mirror
As soon as your rear bumper clears the other vehicle's front bumper
After counting one second
Correct answer: When you can see the entire vehicle in your rearview mirror
Don't cut back until you can see the entire vehicle you are passing in your rearview mirror.
Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws
Question 2
When passing on a two-lane highway, you must return to your lane before getting within how far of oncoming vehicles?
1,000 feet
200 feet
500 feet
50 feet
Correct answer: 200 feet
You must return to your lane before you get within 200 feet of any oncoming vehicle.
Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws
Question 3
How close to an intersection or railroad crossing is passing prohibited?
Within 50 feet
Within 500 feet
Within 20 feet
Within 100 feet
Correct answer: Within 100 feet
Don't pass within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing, or when your view is blocked within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel.
Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws
Question 4
When is passing on the right allowed in Michigan?
Anytime, using the shoulder
When a vehicle on a two-lane road is turning left and there's room, or on multi-lane roads
Only on freeways
Anytime, as long as you use the paved shoulder and keep your speed under 25 mph while passing
Correct answer: When a vehicle on a two-lane road is turning left and there's room, or on multi-lane roads
Passing on the right is allowed in certain cases—never using the shoulder or leaving the road.
Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws
Question 5
May you use the center lane of a three-lane road to pass if it is marked for left turns only?
No
Yes, for one car
Yes, at night
Yes, if no one is turning
Correct answer: No
Using the center lane for passing or merging is prohibited if it is marked for left turns only.
Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws
Question 6
Is weaving from lane to lane to speed through traffic legal?
Yes, if you signal
No, it is illegal
Yes, on freeways
Only at night
Correct answer: No, it is illegal
Weaving from lane to lane to speed through traffic is illegal.
Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws
Question 7
On an interstate or full-access controlled freeway, which lane must you normally drive in?
The center lane
The right-hand lane
The left lane
Any lane
Correct answer: The right-hand lane
You must drive in the right lane, with exceptions such as congestion, weather, a hazard, or yielding to emergency vehicles.
Source: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws
Question 8
Who may use a Michigan HOV lane during its hours of operation?
Only trucks
Any vehicle at any time, as long as it keeps up with traffic
Any vehicle
Vehicles with two or more occupants (motorcycles anytime)
Correct answer: Vehicles with two or more occupants (motorcycles anytime)
During peak hours vehicles must have two or more occupants; outside those hours HOV lanes are open to all, and motorcycles may use them anytime.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations
Question 9
On a freeway with three or more lanes in your direction, which lane should you use if driving near the minimum speed?
The shoulder
The far left lane, so others can pass on the right
The lane with the slower-moving traffic
Any lane
Correct answer: The lane with the slower-moving traffic
With three or more lanes you may use any lane, but near the minimum speed stay in the lane with slower traffic.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations
Question 10
Merging onto a freeway, who must adjust speed to avoid a crash?
Whoever is faster
The merging vehicle
Traffic already on the freeway
Trucks only
Correct answer: The merging vehicle
Under MCL 257.649(7), the merging vehicle yields and adjusts its speed to merge safely with through traffic.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations
Question 11
You miss your freeway exit. What should you do?
Drive to the next exit and return
Use the median crossover
Stop and wait
Back up carefully on the shoulder to the exit
Correct answer: Drive to the next exit and return
Never back up, turn around or use a median crossover; drive to the next exit.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies and Special Situations
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