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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. Turn signals must be visible for
300 feet
Physical and mentally capable
Drivers traveling too fast
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road

2. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
500 feet
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
That you cannot pass over the center line
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

3. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
Have your flashing lights going
10 days
500
Alcohol related

4. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
Have your flashing lights going
Physical and mentally capable
Judgement and skill
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

5. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
1000

6. You should not stop at an accident unless
Pedestrians
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
4 feet

7. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
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
One drink Per hour
Human error
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

8. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Human error
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

9. You should decide each time you drive if you are
Physical and mentally capable
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Human error
60

10. 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
Safety
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

11. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
Have your flashing lights going
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
60
500

12. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Human error
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

13. 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
60
0.02
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

14. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
A license restricted to essential driving only
350
Shady
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

15. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
60
Drivers traveling too fast
0.08%
6 months

16. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
Stress - emotions
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
300 feet
Stay in the car

17. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Safety
0.02
Physical and mentally capable

18. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

19. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
On your side
60
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Alcohol related

20. how much room do you need to pass safely?
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
1/3 of a mile
Safety

21. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
One drink Per hour
Judgement and skill
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Alcohol related

22. 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
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Shady

23. What is hydroplaning?
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Drunk
60
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

24. If you approach a turn into the wrong lane or have forgotten to signal you should
500
300 feet
60
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

25. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
6 months
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
0.02
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on

26. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
0.02
That you cannot pass over the center line
10 days

27. What usually causes skids?
On your side
Shady
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Drivers traveling too fast

28. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
Safety
0.02
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Have your flashing lights going

29. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
60
Police
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Stress - emotions

30. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
0.02
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

31. 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
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
4 feet
Drunk

32. 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
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

33. When you merge with traffic - you should
One drink Per hour
500 feet
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

34. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

35. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
6 months

36. Your driving record is used
Turn on your vehicle lights
One drink Per hour
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

37. If a tire suddenly goes flat you should
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
1000

38. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
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
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
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

39. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
100
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
350

40. never cross the center line unless
Pedestrians
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
500
Alcohol related

41. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
0.02
500
6 months

42. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
Alcohol related
Any amount- even one drink
Safety
6 months

43. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
Physical and mentally capable
Drunk
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Have your flashing lights going

44. at dusk or on overcast days you should
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Safety
Turn on your vehicle lights

45. A leaking exhaust system can
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
60
Make you drowsy when driving
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

46. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
0.08%
Pedestrians
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

47. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
Drivers traveling too fast
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
60

48. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
60
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

49. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
500 feet
1/3 of a mile
Police
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on

50. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Stay in the car
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH