MCOLES Vehicle Code 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is a TRUE statement about Michigan's hands-free driving law?
- Drivers may hold a phone to their ear if stopped at a red light
- Drivers may use a phone in hand-held mode in a school or work zone only if traffic is not present
- All handheld mobile device use while driving is prohibited (Correct answer)
- Hands-free law applies only to drivers under 18
Correct 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.
Question 2: Under Michigan law, 'operating while intoxicated' (OWI) can be established by which of the following?
- A BAC of 0.08% or higher only
- Substantial impairment of ability to drive due to alcohol, drugs, or both
- Both a BAC of 0.08% or higher, and substantial impairment (Correct answer)
- Only a failed field sobriety test
Correct 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.
Question 3: 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?
- 100 feet
- 200 feet (Correct answer)
- 300 feet
- 500 feet
Correct answer: 200 feet
Michigan law requires a passing driver to return to the right lane before getting within 200 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
Question 4: A Michigan officer observes a driver with a BAC of 0.07%. The driver shows clear signs of impairment. Which charge may be appropriate?
- No charge is possible since BAC is below 0.08%
- Operating While Visibly Impaired (OWVI) (Correct answer)
- Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)
- Only a civil infraction for careless driving
Correct 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%.
Question 5: Under Michigan law, a driver must signal a turn or lane change at least how many feet before turning?
- 100 feet (Correct answer)
- 200 feet
- 300 feet
- 500 feet
Correct answer: 100 feet
Michigan Vehicle Code requires a turn signal to be given at least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes.
Question 6: A vehicle traveling at night must dim its high-beam headlights when within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?
- 300 feet
- 400 feet
- 500 feet (Correct answer)
- 600 feet
Correct answer: 500 feet
Michigan law requires drivers to dim high beams to low beams when within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
Question 7: Under Michigan law, a U-turn is prohibited in which of the following locations?
- On a residential street with good visibility
- On a curve or hill where the driver cannot be seen by oncoming traffic within 500 feet (Correct answer)
- At an intersection controlled by a traffic signal
- On a one-way street
Correct 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.
MCOLES Vehicle Code 4
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about Michigan's hands-free driving law?