Measurements
How many feet must you park away from a fire hydrant?
Answer: 15 feet (3 sidewalk squares).
Under Kelsey's Law, what is the phone rule for teen drivers with a Level 1 or 2 license?
Absolute Zero Use (No hand-held, no hands-free, no Bluetooth).
Which arm must you use for all driving hand signals?
The Left Arm
When entering a roundabout, who do you yield to?
Traffic already in the circle (coming from your left).
What color are the flashing lights used by Michigan maintenance vehicles that signal a work convoy is starting?
Green.
What is the minimum distance you must stop from a school bus with its red lights flashing?
Answer: 20 feet.
At what age or height can a child finally stop using a booster seat in Michigan?
Age 8 OR 4’9” tall (whichever comes first)
Describe the hand signal for a Right Turn
Left arm out and bent upward at a 90-degree angle
What signal must you use when you are ready to exit a roundabout?
Right turn signal.
What is the name of the law that protects road workers and carries up to 15 years in prison?
Andy’s Law.
How many feet must you stay back from a stop sign when parking?
30 feet (6 sidewalk squares).
What is the legal speed limit in a construction "Work Zone" when workers are present?
45 MPH (unless posted otherwise).
When waiting to turn left at a green light, why must you keep your wheels pointed straight?
To avoid being pushed into oncoming traffic if rear-ended.
Can you legally turn Left on Red in Michigan?
Yes (Only when turning onto a one-way street going left).
If an ambulance is approaching from the opposite direction on a road with no median, what must you do?
Pull to the right and come to a COMPLETE stop.
If you are passing a car on a two-lane road, you must finish the pass before you are within this many feet of an oncoming vehicle.
200 feet.
True or False: If you are 17 years old in the back seat, you are legally required to wear a seatbelt.
False (Legal loophole, though it's incredibly dangerous)
Opening your car door with your right hand to force a shoulder check for bikers.What is the "Dutch Reach"?
What is the "Dutch Reach"?
True or False: If the light turns Red while you are in the middle of an intersection waiting to turn left, you should back up.
False (You must complete the turn and clear the intersection).
What is a "Zipper Merge"?
Using both lanes until the merge point and then taking turns.
You cannot park your car within this many feet of a railroad track.
50 feet
Starting in 2025, Michigan children must remain in a rear-facing car seat until at least what age?
2 years old
If you are parking Uphill with a curb, which way do you turn your wheels?
Away from the curb (Tires toward the street).
In a two-lane roundabout, what should you do if you miss your exit?
Go around the circle again in your current lane (Never change lanes inside).
If a school bus has its yellow hazards (near the bumper) flashing but not its overhead reds, what is your duty?
Proceed with caution (No stop required).