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

2. You should decide each time you drive if you are
Physical and mentally capable
Have your flashing lights going
Human error
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag

3. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
One drink Per hour
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
A license restricted to essential driving only
500

4. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
10 days
100
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
That you cannot pass over the center line

5. 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
A license restricted to essential driving only
Human error
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
4 feet

6. If you have car troubles
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
500 feet
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

7. When pulling away from a curb you should
That you cannot pass over the center line
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
0.08%

8. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
350
One drink Per hour
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Alcohol related

9. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
Physical and mentally capable
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Drunk
6 months

10. never cross the center line unless
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
0.02
Drivers traveling too fast
1000

11. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
A license restricted to essential driving only
Drunk
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag

12. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
0.02
60
10 days
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact

13. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
500
Shady
10 days
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

14. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Safety
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

15. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
Physical and mentally capable
1000
Alcohol related
That you cannot pass over the center line

16. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
On your side
60
100

17. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
60
0.08%
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

18. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
500 feet
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Police
Alcohol related

19. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Stress - emotions
Turn on your vehicle lights

20. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

21. at dusk or on overcast days you should
500 feet
Turn on your vehicle lights
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
0.08%

22. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
Have your flashing lights going
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
4 feet
60

23. A leaking exhaust system can
6 months
Make you drowsy when driving
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Have your flashing lights going

24. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Judgement and skill

25. 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
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
1000
500

26. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - 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
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

27. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
500 feet
500
0.08%
Shady

28. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
Drunk
Physical and mentally capable
0.02
100

29. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
10 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
500
500 feet

30. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
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
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact

31. You should not stop at an accident unless
1/3 of a mile
Judgement and skill
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

32. The law requires safety belt use
500
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

33. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
System generated
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Alcohol related

34. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
System generated
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Stress - emotions

35. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
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
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

36. If your gas pedal sticks you should
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
350
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
500

37. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Drunk

38. 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
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
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
That you cannot pass over the center line

39. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Police
500

40. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Human error
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

41. If you have to wait to merge - you should
Pedestrians
That you cannot pass over the center line
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Police

42. When you merge with traffic - you should
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
60

43. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
0.02
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

44. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
500
300 feet
Alcohol related

45. What is a probationaary license?
Alcohol related
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
500
A license restricted to essential driving only

46. when you hear a siren you should
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
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
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

47. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
That you cannot pass over the center line
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Judgement and skill
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

48. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
Have your flashing lights going
0.02
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

49. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
One drink Per hour
Shady
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Any amount- even one drink

50. Turn signals must be visible for
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
300 feet
Make you drowsy when driving