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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. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
On your side
Drivers traveling too fast
500
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

2. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
500
350
500 feet
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

3. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
System generated
On your side
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

4. If your gas pedal sticks you should
Make you drowsy when driving
0.08%
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

5. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
One drink Per hour

6. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
4 feet
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
One drink Per hour

7. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
60
Shady
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

8. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
On your side
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
4 feet

9. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
Police
Any amount- even one drink
A license restricted to essential driving only
That you cannot pass over the center line

10. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Drivers traveling too fast
100

11. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
A license restricted to essential driving only
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Shady

12. 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
1000
10 days
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

13. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
Drunk
Make you drowsy when driving
Judgement and skill
0.02

14. When pulling away from a curb you should
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Stress - emotions
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

15. 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
Alcohol related
60
Make you drowsy when driving
Physical and mentally capable

16. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
A license restricted to essential driving only

17. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
6 months
Pedestrians
Drivers traveling too fast
500 feet

18. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
100
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
6 months

19. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
Police
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Judgement and skill

20. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
0.02
One drink Per hour
10 days
Police

21. Your driving record is used
350
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Passing or making a left turn maneuver

22. What usually causes skids?
Shady
Drivers traveling too fast
A license restricted to essential driving only
60

23. 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
Pedestrians
0.08%
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

24. Turn signals must be visible for
300 feet
Human error
System generated
Safety

25. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Pedestrians
1000
500

26. 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
0.08%
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
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

27. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Have your flashing lights going
Any amount- even one drink

28. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Drunk

29. The law requires safety belt use
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Pedestrians
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

30. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
4 feet
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
0.02

31. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
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
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed

32. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
60
500
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

33. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Physical and mentally capable
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Pedestrians

34. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
60
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact

35. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Drivers traveling too fast

36. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Have your flashing lights going
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Safety

37. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
60
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Pedestrians
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

38. most accidents between cars that are parallel parked and cars being driven on the street are caused by...
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

39. You should decide each time you drive if you are
Drunk
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Physical and mentally capable

40. how much room do you need to pass safely?
System generated
1/3 of a mile
That you cannot pass over the center line
100

41. What is a probationaary license?
Human error
Police
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
A license restricted to essential driving only

42. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
0.08%
Pedestrians
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
500 feet

43. at dusk or on overcast days you should
Turn on your vehicle lights
Police
Human error
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

44. When you merge with traffic - you should
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
0.02

45. You should not stop at an accident unless
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
10 days
60
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

46. If a tire suddenly goes flat you should
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
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
Passing or making a left turn maneuver

47. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
100
Police
Safety

48. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Any amount- even one drink
60
Police

49. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
0.08%
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
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

50. If you have car troubles
Pedestrians
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road