In this part of the test, you will have to demonstrate your ability to drive safely in different traffic situations including city, residential and expressway driving. You are required to follow the examiner's instructions; the instructions will be given as far in advance as possible. During the whole test, you are required
- to wear your safety belt
- to obey all traffic signs, signals and laws
- to complete all traffic checks by moving your head
- to keep both hands on the steering wheel (unless shifting)
- to avoid accidents and moving violations
Combined with the Michigan Driver’s Handbook, practice tests can offer the edge you need to master the written test. Topics Covered in the Handbook The Michigan What Every Driver Must Know Drivers Handbook is published by the Michigan Department of State Information Center and covers the following topics.
The examiner will score you on the following maneuvers:
- Left and right turns
- Going through intersections that involve stopping and then driving straight through
- Going through intersections that involve driving straight through without stopping
- Expressway or rural highway driving (lane changes required)
- Urban and residential driving (lane changes required)
- Avoiding collision (simulated head-on collision)
- Driving through curves
- Railroad crossing (actual or simulated)
- Turning a radio on and off while driving
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Automatic Failures
You will fail the test automatically if you perform any of the following:
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- refusal to perform a maneuver
- repeated failure to follow instructions
- not wearing a seat belt
- accident involvement or accident prevented by others
- traffic violations or hazardous actions
- failure to yield when required
- speeding
- following another vehicle too closely (one warning)
- passing a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing