Michigan Permit Practice Test: Weather, Breakdowns and Emergencies (2026)

Question 1 of 20

How far can a train need to stop?

1. 100 feet
2. A mile or more
3. As far as a car

Question 2 of 20

Traffic is backed up past a crossing. When may you cross the tracks?

1. Whenever the gates are up
2. If you can fit halfway
3. Only if you can clear the far side by at least 6 feet

Question 3 of 20

What should you avoid while crossing railroad tracks?

1. Changing gears
2. Looking both ways
3. Keeping steady speed

Question 4 of 20

A train has passed. When may you go?

1. Right after the last car passes
2. When gates are up, signals and bells stop, and all tracks are clear
3. When the gates start rising

Question 5 of 20

Once crossing lights activate, about how long before the train arrives?

1. About 2 minutes
2. About 5 seconds
3. About 20 seconds

Question 6 of 20

Your car is stuck on the tracks and a train is coming. What do you do?

1. Get everyone out immediately and away from the tracks
2. Try to restart the engine
3. Stay inside with seat belts

Question 7 of 20

Stuck on the tracks with no train in sight, whom should you call after getting out?

1. A tow company only
2. The railroad's number on the blue Emergency Notification Sign
3. No one

Question 8 of 20

When are roads most slippery in rain?

1. After two hours
2. When the rain stops
3. During the first half hour

Question 9 of 20

How much following distance should you allow on wet roads?

1. At least twice the normal distance
2. The normal distance
3. Half the normal distance

Question 10 of 20

Your brakes got wet in deep water. What should you do?

1. Brake hard repeatedly at speed
2. Slow down and gently press the brake until they work again
3. Ignore it

Question 11 of 20

What contributes to hydroplaning?

1. New tires
2. Driving slowly
3. Worn tires, low tire pressure or driving too fast

Question 12 of 20

What freezes first in cold weather?

1. Bridges and underpasses
2. Straight roads
3. Parking lots

Question 13 of 20

A flooded road is blocked by barricades. What should you do?

1. Drive around slowly
2. Do not drive around them; take another route
3. Follow a truck through

Question 14 of 20

Which headlights should you use in fog?

1. High beams
2. Parking lights only
3. Low beams

Question 15 of 20

Your car begins to skid. How should you steer?

1. Only enough to point the wheels where you want to go
2. Sharply the opposite way
3. Lock the wheel straight

Question 16 of 20

How do you brake hard with anti-lock brakes?

1. Pump the pedal
2. Firm, hard pressure from the start until stopped
3. Light taps

Question 17 of 20

Without anti-lock brakes, how should you brake on ice?

1. As hard as possible
2. Not at all
3. Just hard enough not to lock the wheels

Question 18 of 20

What causes most skids?

1. Turning too quickly or stopping suddenly on slippery pavement
2. Driving slowly
3. Using low beams

Question 19 of 20

An oncoming vehicle is in your lane. Where should you look to escape?

1. To the left
2. To the right edge of the road
3. Straight ahead only

Question 20 of 20

Your car breaks down on the road. What does the manual recommend?

1. Stand behind the car
2. Walk along the freeway for help
3. Pull off, turn on flashers and stay inside buckled up