Vehicle Code Flashcards

Which of the following is a TRUE statement about Michigan's hands-free driving law?

Answer: All handheld mobile device use while driving is prohibited

Michigan's hands-free law prohibits all drivers from holding or using a mobile device while operating a vehicle.

Under Michigan law, 'operating while intoxicated' (OWI) can be established by which of the following?

Answer: Both a BAC of 0.08% or higher, and substantial impairment

OWI in Michigan can be proven by a BAC of 0.08% or higher OR by evidence that alcohol or drugs substantially impaired driving ability.

When passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, a driver must return to the right-hand lane before coming within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?

Answer: 200 feet

Michigan law requires a passing driver to return to the right lane before getting within 200 feet of an oncoming vehicle.

A Michigan officer observes a driver with a BAC of 0.07%. The driver shows clear signs of impairment. Which charge may be appropriate?

Answer: Operating While Visibly Impaired (OWVI)

OWVI (visibly impaired) applies when a driver's ability is visibly impaired by alcohol or drugs even if BAC is below 0.08%.

Under Michigan law, a driver must signal a turn or lane change at least how many feet before turning?

Answer: 100 feet

Michigan Vehicle Code requires a turn signal to be given at least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes.

A vehicle traveling at night must dim its high-beam headlights when within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?

Answer: 500 feet

Michigan law requires drivers to dim high beams to low beams when within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.

Under Michigan law, a U-turn is prohibited in which of the following locations?

Answer: On a curve or hill where the driver cannot be seen by oncoming traffic within 500 feet

Michigan prohibits U-turns on curves or hills where the vehicle cannot be seen by approaching traffic for at least 500 feet.