Michigan Driver's Handbook, Section 7: Emergencies and Special Situations
Aggressive driving, intersections, freeways, fatigue, bad weather, skids, braking, following distance, night driving, crashes, deer and traffic stops.
Summary written by MyPermitExam from the official handbook, October 2025. Not a copy of the handbook. Checked Oct 2026. Not affiliated with the DMV. What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133)
Key rules
- Rain: slipperiest in the first half hour; double your following distance. p. 62
- Keep 3 to 4 seconds, up to 6 or more in bad conditions; look 20-30 seconds ahead. p. 64
- After a crash: stay, move cars off the road if no serious injuries, and call police for injuries or damage over $1,000. p. 65
- Deer: do not swerve; brake firmly and stay in your lane. p. 65
- Traffic stop: pull right, stay in the car, hands on the wheel, documents only when asked. p. 67