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MT Drivers Ed

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. If your gas pedal sticks you should
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
6 months
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

2. If you have car troubles
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on

3. You should decide each time you drive if you are
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
60
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Physical and mentally capable

4. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Drivers traveling too fast
Pedestrians
Have your flashing lights going

5. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
1000
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

6. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
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
System generated
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Stress - emotions

7. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
Police
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

8. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
500
500 feet
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Stress - emotions

9. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
On your side
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed

10. If a tire suddenly goes flat you should
Safety
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Turn on your vehicle lights

11. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
That you cannot pass over the center line
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering

12. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
That you cannot pass over the center line
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
On your side
Shady

13. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
System generated

14. What is hydroplaning?
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

15. most accidents between cars that are parallel parked and cars being driven on the street are caused by...
1/3 of a mile
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

16. how much room do you need to pass safely?
1000
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
0.02
1/3 of a mile

17. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Turn on your vehicle lights
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

18. If you approach a turn into the wrong lane or have forgotten to signal you should
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
A license restricted to essential driving only
0.02
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed

19. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
That you cannot pass over the center line
Stay in the car
Have your flashing lights going
500

20. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
Shady
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
0.08%
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

21. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
4 feet
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
350
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

22. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
6 months
Police
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Alcohol related

23. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
500 feet
Alcohol related
1/3 of a mile
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

24. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
On your side
One drink Per hour
Physical and mentally capable
6 months

25. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
6 months
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
500

26. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Judgement and skill
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
4 feet

27. The law requires safety belt use
Police
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

28. Turn signals must be visible for
300 feet
One drink Per hour
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering

29. at dusk or on overcast days you should
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
500
0.08%
Turn on your vehicle lights

30. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Alcohol related
10 days

31. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
500
Judgement and skill
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

32. You should not stop at an accident unless
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Judgement and skill
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

33. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
Any amount- even one drink
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Police
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

34. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
1000
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

35. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
Have your flashing lights going
System generated
10 days
0.02

36. Your driving record is used
Human error
Stress - emotions
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
500

37. never cross the center line unless
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Drivers traveling too fast
60
Passing or making a left turn maneuver

38. What usually causes skids?
Drivers traveling too fast
That you cannot pass over the center line
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
300 feet

39. when you are fatigued you should
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
0.08%

40. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
100
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
0.02
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

41. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
60
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
4 feet
Passing or making a left turn maneuver

42. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
1000
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
Stay in the car

43. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Pedestrians
10 days
500 feet

44. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Stay in the car
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
500

45. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
1/3 of a mile
Shady
Drivers traveling too fast
Drunk

46. If you have to wait to merge - you should
0.08%
10 days
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on

47. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
1000
6 months
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

48. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
Shady
0.02
Pedestrians
Police

49. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
Any amount- even one drink
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Have your flashing lights going

50. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
100
500
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Drunk