Vehicle Code Flashcards

Under Michigan's Move Over law, when approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle with lights activated on a freeway, a driver must:

Answer: Move to a non-adjacent lane if safe; if not, reduce speed

Michigan's Move Over law requires drivers to move to a non-adjacent lane when safe, or reduce speed if a lane change is not possible.

A vehicle's registration plate must be clearly visible and illuminated at night. Under Michigan law, plates must be illuminated so they are readable from at least:

Answer: 50 feet

Michigan law requires rear license plates to be illuminated so they are clearly readable from 50 feet to the rear.

Michigan law defines 'reckless driving' as operating a vehicle:

Answer: In willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property

Reckless driving in Michigan is defined as driving in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.

When a school bus with flashing red lights is stopped on an undivided roadway, which vehicles must stop?

Answer: Vehicles approaching from both directions

On an undivided highway, all vehicles approaching from either direction must stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights.

Under Michigan law, a vehicle must use headlights during which of the following conditions?

Answer: Both B and C

Michigan law requires headlights when visibility is less than 500 feet and also whenever windshield wipers are in use due to weather.

A driver involved in a crash that results in injury or death must notify police within:

Answer: Immediately or as soon as possible

Michigan law requires drivers involved in injury or fatal crashes to notify police immediately or as soon as reasonably possible.

Under Michigan law, what is the minimum following distance (in seconds) considered safe when following another vehicle at highway speeds?

Answer: 3 seconds

Michigan driver guidance recommends a minimum 3-second following distance at highway speeds, increasing in poor conditions.