Traffic Laws and Regulations Flashcards

In Michigan, when you approach a school bus with flashing red lights stopped on a two-lane road, you must:

Answer: Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the bus moves

Michigan law requires all vehicles on a two-lane road to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing.

What is the minimum age to obtain a Level 1 graduated driver's license (GDL) in Michigan?

Answer: 15 years old

Michigan's Level 1 (Learner's License) can be obtained at age 15 after passing a vision and knowledge test.

Under Michigan law, which of the following is considered a moving violation that adds points to your driving record?

Answer: Running a red light

Running a red light is a moving violation in Michigan and adds 3 points to your driving record.

In Michigan, a driver accumulates 12 or more points within 2 years. What action does the Secretary of State take?

Answer: Suspends the driver's license

Accumulating 12 or more points within 2 years in Michigan results in a mandatory license suspension by the Secretary of State.

What does a flashing yellow arrow signal at a Michigan intersection mean?

Answer: You may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

A flashing yellow arrow means you may turn left but must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before doing so.

In Michigan, what is the maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways unless otherwise posted?

Answer: 70 mph

Michigan's maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways is 70 mph unless a lower limit is posted.

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

Answer: Move to a non-adjacent lane if possible, or slow to a safe speed

Michigan's Move Over Law requires drivers to move to a lane not adjacent to the emergency vehicle, or if that's not possible, slow to a safe and reasonable speed.