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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. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
10 days
Pedestrians
Have your flashing lights going
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

2. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
350
1000
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

3. The law requires safety belt use
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
300 feet
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

4. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
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
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

5. When you merge with traffic - you should
6 months
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
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

6. when you are fatigued you should
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
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Stress - emotions

7. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
6 months
500 feet
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

8. If you approach a turn into the wrong lane or have forgotten to signal you should
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
10 days
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

9. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
Stay in the car
Human error
System generated
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

10. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Safety

11. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Physical and mentally capable
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

12. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
Drunk
500
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

13. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
On your side
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Shady

14. What is hydroplaning?
500 feet
10 days
Stay in the car
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

15. What is a probationaary license?
60
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
A license restricted to essential driving only
One drink Per hour

16. 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
500 feet
500
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

17. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
Pedestrians
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
Judgement and skill
Human error

18. You should decide each time you drive if you are
500
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Physical and mentally capable
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

19. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
That you cannot pass over the center line

20. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
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
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

21. If you have a valid driver license issued by the jurisdiction from which you move - you may use it for ___ days before getting a montana license
Turn on your vehicle lights
4 feet
60
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

22. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
Human error
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
Have your flashing lights going

23. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
Human error
Stay in the car
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Drivers traveling too fast

24. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
Drivers traveling too fast
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Shady

25. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
On your side
Police
System generated

26. at dusk or on overcast days you should
Turn on your vehicle lights
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Make you drowsy when driving
Stay in the car

27. Turn signals must be visible for
60
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
300 feet

28. If you have to wait to merge - you should
6 months
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Stay in the car
Have your flashing lights going

29. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
60
Make you drowsy when driving
A license restricted to essential driving only
One drink Per hour

30. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
300 feet
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
1/3 of a mile

31. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
10 days
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road

32. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
That you cannot pass over the center line
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Turn on your vehicle lights
Passing or making a left turn maneuver

33. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Physical and mentally capable
0.08%
6 months

34. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Human error
10 days
Any amount- even one drink

35. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
500
System generated
Pedestrians

36. What usually causes skids?
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Drivers traveling too fast
Judgement and skill
Have your flashing lights going

37. You should not stop at an accident unless
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Police

38. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
10 days
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
100
Judgement and skill

39. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
60

40. most accidents between cars that are parallel parked and cars being driven on the street are caused by...
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
On your side
4 feet
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

41. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
1000
Turn on your vehicle lights
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Alcohol related

42. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
System generated
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
60
500

43. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
0.02
Judgement and skill
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
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

44. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
500
System generated
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

45. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Drunk
500
60

46. If your gas pedal sticks you should
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Judgement and skill
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

47. Whenever a load extends ____ feet or more beyond the body of the vehicle - there shall be a red light visible for 500 feet at night - or a read flag during the day
0.02
4 feet
On your side
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

48. Your driving record is used
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
500
Any amount- even one drink
10 days

49. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - 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
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
1/3 of a mile
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

50. how much room do you need to pass safely?
System generated
10 days
1/3 of a mile
60