MI DMV Vehicle Operation and Control 3

Question 1

What does it mean when your vehicle's rear end swings out during a turn?

Accepted Answer

Oversteer (fishtailing)

Answer

Oversteer, also called fishtailing, occurs when the rear tires lose traction and the rear of the car swings outward.

Question 2

If you experience a front tire blowout while driving, you should:

Accepted Answer

Grip the steering wheel firmly and let the vehicle slow gradually

Answer

Grip the wheel firmly to maintain directional control, ease off the gas, and let the car slow before carefully steering to the shoulder.

Question 3

In Michigan, when must you use your headlights?

Accepted Answer

Whenever windshield wipers are in use and from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise

Answer

Michigan law requires headlights from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise and whenever wipers are in use.

Question 4

When following a large truck or bus, where is the best position to drive?

Accepted Answer

Far enough back so the driver can see you in their mirrors

Answer

Stay far enough back that the truck driver can see you in their mirrors — if you can't see their mirrors, they can't see you.

Question 5

What should you do if your brakes suddenly fail while driving?

Accepted Answer

Pump the brake pedal, downshift, and use the parking brake gradually

Answer

Pump the brake pedal to build pressure, downshift to slow with the engine, and carefully apply the parking brake to stop.

(MI DMV) Michigan Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test