Bad Weather & Night Driving — Michigan
Michigan permit practice test: 591 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Bad Weather & Night Driving: 36 questions.
Rain, snow, ice, fog and night driving: visibility, traction and headlight use.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Bad Weather & Night Driving |
| License test | Michigan Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 36 (6% of 591 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (36)
1. Which of the following about winter driving is not true?
- Winter is the most difficult driving season.
- Checking your vehicle's antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels is especially important during the winter.
- Using cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do. ✓
- It is best to use snow tires on your vehicle.
Answer: C. Using cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do.
2. At dusk or on overcast days, you should:
- Drive using your four-way flashers.
- Drive using your parking lights.
- Not turn on any vehicle lights.
- Turn on your headlights. ✓
Answer: D. Turn on your headlights.
3. How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?
- Do not speed when the roads are wet.
- Use tires with proper air pressure.
- Replace tires with bad tread.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
4. Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:
- Less dangerous.
- No more or less dangerous.
- More dangerous. ✓
- Easier on your eyes.
Answer: C. More dangerous.
5. When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:
- Use your bright lights until the other vehicle dims theirs.
- Flash your lights on and off to warn the other driver.
- Dim your lights and then speed up to pass quickly.
- Look toward the right side of the road. ✓
Answer: D. Look toward the right side of the road.
6. The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:
- Keep your tires properly maintained.
- Slow down when roads are wet or slushy.
- Watch out for standing water or puddles.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
7. When driving in rain, you must:
- Use low beam headlights. ✓
- Use high beam headlights.
- Use parking lights.
- Use no lights.
Answer: A. Use low beam headlights.
8. If you become stranded in a snowstorm, the best thing to do is to:
- Get out of the car and go for help.
- Lay down in your car and go to sleep.
- Walk into the road and get the attention of other drivers.
- Stay in the car, as you are most likely to be found when you stay in your vehicle. ✓
Answer: D. Stay in the car, as you are most likely to be found when you stay in your vehicle.
9. If you need to drive in foggy weather:
- Turn on your low beam headlights. ✓
- Turn on your hazard lights.
- It is okay to drive at the maximum speed limit.
- Do not drive at a speed above 10 miles per hour.
Answer: A. Turn on your low beam headlights.
10. To prevent hydroplaning, you should:
- Ensure that your tires have good tread depth.
- Ensure that your tires are properly inflated.
- Reduce your speed when driving in the rain.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook