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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. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
One drink Per hour

2. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
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
0.02
60
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

3. You should not stop at an accident unless
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
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on

4. Your driving record is used
Shady
Physical and mentally capable
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

5. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
1/3 of a mile
Have your flashing lights going

6. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Alcohol related
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

7. when you hear a siren you should
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Any amount- even one drink
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

8. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
100
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
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

9. If you have to wait to merge - you should
4 feet
Safety
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering

10. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - 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
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
60
Make you drowsy when driving

11. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
Human error
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
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

12. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
0.08%
Human error
500

13. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
300 feet
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

14. 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
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
0.08%
Stay in the car

15. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Stress - emotions
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

16. at dusk or on overcast days you should
100
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Turn on your vehicle lights

17. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
0.02
500
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

18. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
6 months
10 days
Human error
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

19. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
Drivers traveling too fast
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Safety
100

20. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
Stress - emotions
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Stay in the car
500

21. You should decide each time you drive if you are
System generated
Physical and mentally capable
0.02
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

22. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
500 feet
Turn on your vehicle lights
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
60

23. What usually causes skids?
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Drivers traveling too fast
Safety
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering

24. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
100
60
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

25. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
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
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Any amount- even one drink
Stay in the car

26. never cross the center line unless
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
One drink Per hour

27. A leaking exhaust system can
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Make you drowsy when driving
Police
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

28. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
6 months
Drunk
Safety
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

29. If a tire suddenly goes flat you should
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Pedestrians
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

30. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
That you cannot pass over the center line
1000
Stress - emotions

31. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
60
That you cannot pass over the center line
Shady
Stress - emotions

32. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
350
500
60
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

33. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Police
Have your flashing lights going
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

34. When pulling away from a curb you should
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Police
0.02

35. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Stay in the car
Pedestrians

36. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
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
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
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

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

38. 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
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
4 feet

39. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
500 feet
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

40. What is hydroplaning?
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Turn on your vehicle lights
500

41. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
350
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
A license restricted to essential driving only
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

42. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
On your side
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
One drink Per hour
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

43. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
That you cannot pass over the center line
350
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

44. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Stress - emotions
Shady

45. If your gas pedal sticks you should
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Human error
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
0.08%

46. 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
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

47. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
Any amount- even one drink
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
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
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

48. Turn signals must be visible for
1000
300 feet
Pedestrians
A license restricted to essential driving only

49. The law requires safety belt use
Safety
60
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

50. What is a probationaary license?
60
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
A license restricted to essential driving only
100