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MT Drivers Ed

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. when you hear a siren you should
Pull over to the right edge of the road and follow any directions given on the vehicles loud speaker. If at an intersection - go through it and then pull over
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

2. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
0.08%
That you cannot pass over the center line
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

3. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
500
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
System generated
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering

4. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
Make you drowsy when driving
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
One drink Per hour
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise

5. You should decide each time you drive if you are
Physical and mentally capable
Pedestrians
500
One drink Per hour

6. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
One drink Per hour
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
1000
Alcohol related

7. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
0.08%
Turn on your vehicle lights
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
6 months

8. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
Not drive between the vehicles - not enter an intersecton to cross the path of one - yield the right of way to all vehicles in the procession
Pull over to the right edge of the road and follow any directions given on the vehicles loud speaker. If at an intersection - go through it and then pull over
10 days
Stay in the car

9. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
Have your flashing lights going
Pull over to the right edge of the road and follow any directions given on the vehicles loud speaker. If at an intersection - go through it and then pull over
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

10. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
100
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering

11. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
A license restricted to essential driving only
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

12. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
500
On your side
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

13. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
Stay in the car
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
One drink Per hour
Human error

14. You should not stop at an accident unless
Stress - emotions
Judgement and skill
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

15. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
On your side
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road

16. If you have car troubles
Safety
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
0.02
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

17. What is a probationaary license?
1000
60
Make you drowsy when driving
A license restricted to essential driving only

18. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
60
500

19. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Stay in the car
60
Any amount- even one drink

20. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
Drunk
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Have your flashing lights going
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed

21. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
6 months
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
500

22. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
1000
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

23. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Passing or making a left turn maneuver

24. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Drunk

25. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
Stress - emotions
Pedestrians
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Physical and mentally capable

26. If you approach a turn into the wrong lane or have forgotten to signal you should
500
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Police
6 months

27. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
That you cannot pass over the center line
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Alcohol related

28. When pulling away from a curb you should
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Have your flashing lights going
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

29. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
Shady
Stress - emotions
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
500

30. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
System generated
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Drunk

31. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
10 days
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
A license restricted to essential driving only

32. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
Safety
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Shady

33. at dusk or on overcast days you should
Any amount- even one drink
Have your flashing lights going
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Turn on your vehicle lights

34. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
Judgement and skill
500 feet
4 feet
Physical and mentally capable

35. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Turn on your vehicle lights
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
1000

36. What is hydroplaning?
10 days
Have your flashing lights going
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

37. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
6 months
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Stress - emotions

38. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Shady
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

39. A leaking exhaust system can
Physical and mentally capable
Make you drowsy when driving
Police
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise

40. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
Make you drowsy when driving
60
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
6 months

41. how much room do you need to pass safely?
Make you drowsy when driving
1/3 of a mile
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Alcohol related

42. Turn signals must be visible for
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
300 feet
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

43. most accidents between cars that are parallel parked and cars being driven on the street are caused by...
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Safety
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
500

44. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
Shady
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Not drive between the vehicles - not enter an intersecton to cross the path of one - yield the right of way to all vehicles in the procession

45. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
0.08%
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Have your flashing lights going
Turn on your vehicle lights

46. If you have to wait to merge - you should
1000
4 feet
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
300 feet

47. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
350
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

48. What usually causes skids?
That you cannot pass over the center line
Drivers traveling too fast
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
100

49. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
Have your flashing lights going
0.02
500
Judgement and skill

50. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
350
500
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
1/3 of a mile