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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. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
1/3 of a mile
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
That you cannot pass over the center line

2. 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
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
4 feet
60
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

3. 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
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
0.02
300 feet
60

4. If you approach a turn into the wrong lane or have forgotten to signal you should
A license restricted to essential driving only
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Turn on your vehicle lights

5. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
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
Judgement and skill
0.08%

6. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
Pedestrians
On your side
100
6 months

7. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
Judgement and skill
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
60

8. Your driving record is used
1000
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
4 feet
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

9. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
6 months
0.08%
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

10. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Turn on your vehicle lights
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Pedestrians

11. never cross the center line unless
1/3 of a mile
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
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
60

12. When you merge with traffic - you should
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
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

13. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Drivers traveling too fast
System generated

14. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
Human error
Any amount- even one drink
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Shady

15. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
Stay in the car
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
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

16. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
That you cannot pass over the center line
60
Human error
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

17. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
500
On your side
0.02

18. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
300 feet
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

19. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
350
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
500

20. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Pedestrians
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

21. Turn signals must be visible for
300 feet
Drunk
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed

22. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
That you cannot pass over the center line
Stress - emotions
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

23. If a tire suddenly goes flat you should
A license restricted to essential driving only
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

24. What is a probationaary license?
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
A license restricted to essential driving only
500
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

25. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
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
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
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

26. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
4 feet
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Drivers traveling too fast

27. 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
System generated
10 days
Make you drowsy when driving

28. how much room do you need to pass safely?
1/3 of a mile
Alcohol related
System generated
500 feet

29. 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
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
10 days

30. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
60
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
6 months
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

31. at dusk or on overcast days you should
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Turn on your vehicle lights

32. You should not stop at an accident unless
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Safety
0.08%
Alcohol related

33. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
1000
Human error
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

34. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
Stress - emotions
Any amount- even one drink
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
10 days

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

36. What is hydroplaning?
500
0.02
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
500 feet

37. when you are fatigued you should
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

38. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
500
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Police

39. If your gas pedal sticks you should
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Alcohol related
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Safety

40. When meeting a school bus from any direction 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
300 feet
Make you drowsy when driving
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

41. You should decide each time you drive if you are
One drink Per hour
Physical and mentally capable
Make you drowsy when driving
500

42. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
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
350
Shady
6 months

43. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
Make you drowsy when driving
Police
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
1/3 of a mile

44. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
500
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
0.08%

45. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
60
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Pedestrians
Physical and mentally capable

46. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
Alcohol related
One drink Per hour
Safety
A license restricted to essential driving only

47. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
100
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Shady

48. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
0.02
350
500 feet

49. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Safety
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
0.02

50. when you hear a siren you should
500 feet
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
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
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH