MI DMV Vehicle Operation and Control 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When driving on a slippery road, you should reduce your speed and increase your following distance to at least:
- 1 second
- 2 seconds
- 4 seconds
- 8 seconds (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 8 seconds
On slippery roads, Michigan drivers should increase following distance to at least 8 seconds to allow adequate stopping time.
Question 2: When your vehicle begins to skid, you should:
- Brake hard immediately
- Steer in the direction you want to go and ease off the gas (Correct answer)
- Turn the wheel sharply in the opposite direction
- Shift into a lower gear immediately
Correct answer: Steer in the direction you want to go and ease off the gas
To correct a skid, steer in the direction you want to go while gently easing off the accelerator.
Question 3: What is the safest way to brake on a vehicle equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS) during an emergency stop?
- Pump the brakes rapidly
- Apply steady, firm pressure and steer normally (Correct answer)
- Press lightly and release repeatedly
- Engage the parking brake first
Correct answer: Apply steady, firm pressure and steer normally
With ABS, apply firm continuous pressure to the brake pedal and steer — the system automatically prevents wheel lockup.
Question 4: When driving downhill on a steep grade, you should primarily control your speed by:
- Keeping your foot lightly on the brake the entire way
- Shifting to a lower gear before descending (Correct answer)
- Turning the engine off to save fuel
- Using the parking brake intermittently
Correct answer: Shifting to a lower gear before descending
Selecting a lower gear before a steep descent lets the engine help control speed and prevents brake overheating.
Question 5: Hydroplaning is most likely to occur when:
- Roads are dry and you accelerate quickly
- There is standing water on the road and you are traveling at high speed (Correct answer)
- You brake suddenly on gravel
- You drive on a freshly paved road
Correct answer: There is standing water on the road and you are traveling at high speed
Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a film of water rather than the pavement, typically at speeds above 35 mph on wet roads.
Question 6: If your accelerator sticks while driving, you should first:
- Turn off the ignition
- Shift into neutral and apply the brakes (Correct answer)
- Pump the accelerator pedal
- Swerve to the shoulder immediately
Correct answer: Shift into neutral and apply the brakes
Shift into neutral to cut power to the wheels, then apply the brakes and steer to a safe stop.
Question 7: When driving through a curve, you should:
- Accelerate through the curve to maintain momentum
- Brake while in the curve to slow down
- Slow down before the curve and accelerate gently coming out (Correct answer)
- Stay close to the center line for a wider turning radius
Correct answer: Slow down before the curve and accelerate gently coming out
Reduce speed before entering a curve, then gradually accelerate as you exit to maintain control.
MI DMV Vehicle Operation and Control 2
When driving on a slippery road, you should reduce your speed and increase your following distance to at least: