Traffic Laws and Regulations Flashcards

In Michigan, what is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers under 21 years old?

Answer: 0.02%

Michigan has a 0.02% BAC limit for drivers under 21, reflecting a zero-tolerance approach to underage drinking and driving.

When may a Michigan driver legally use a cell phone while driving?

Answer: When using a hands-free device

Michigan law prohibits holding or manually using a phone while driving but permits use of hands-free devices.

A Michigan driver's license is automatically suspended if they are convicted of:

Answer: Driving while license is suspended

Driving while license is suspended (DWLS) in Michigan results in an automatic additional suspension upon conviction.

In Michigan, what is the required following distance rule commonly used to determine a safe gap?

Answer: The two-second rule

Michigan driving guidelines recommend the two-second rule — your vehicle should pass a fixed point at least 2 seconds after the vehicle ahead.

In Michigan, when are you required to turn on your headlights?

Answer: From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is less than 500 feet

Michigan law requires headlights from sunset to sunrise and any time visibility is reduced to less than 500 feet.

What does a solid white line between lanes of traffic in Michigan indicate?

Answer: Lane changes are discouraged and drivers should stay in their lane

A solid white line between lanes indicates that lane changes are discouraged, such as near intersections or in merge zones.

Under Michigan law, which vehicle must always yield to a transit bus re-entering traffic from a bus stop?

Answer: All vehicles in the immediate lane the bus is entering

Michigan law requires drivers to yield to transit buses signaling to re-enter traffic from a designated bus stop.