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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. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
Human error
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Shady
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

2. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Drunk
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
System generated

3. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Safety
Police
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

4. What is hydroplaning?
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
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
10 days

5. most accidents between cars that are parallel parked and cars being driven on the street are caused by...
60
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Stress - emotions

6. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
500
Pedestrians

7. 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
0.02
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
On your side

8. 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
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
500

9. You should decide each time you drive if you are
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
Physical and mentally capable
Alcohol related

10. at dusk or on overcast days you should
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Turn on your vehicle lights
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

11. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
100
Turn on your vehicle lights
One drink Per hour
Stress - emotions

12. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
0.08%
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on

13. If you approach a turn into the wrong lane or have forgotten to signal you should
100
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
A license restricted to essential driving only
Stress - emotions

14. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
500
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
1000
6 months

15. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
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
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

16. Your driving record is used
Alcohol related
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
That you cannot pass over the center line
Drunk

17. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
A license restricted to essential driving only
Drivers traveling too fast
1/3 of a mile
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

18. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
Make you drowsy when driving
System generated
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
Turn on your vehicle lights

19. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
Turn on your vehicle lights
Stress - emotions
10 days
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

20. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
Human error
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
300 feet
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

21. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
60
Pedestrians
On your side
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

22. 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
Have your flashing lights going
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
4 feet
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

23. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
350
That you cannot pass over the center line
Police

24. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
500 feet
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
500

25. If you have to wait to merge - you should
1000
300 feet
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

26. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
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
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
60

27. how much room do you need to pass safely?
Stress - emotions
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
1/3 of a mile

28. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Physical and mentally capable
That you cannot pass over the center line
500

29. never cross the center line unless
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Any amount- even one drink
10 days

30. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
0.02

31. What is a probationaary license?
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
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
A license restricted to essential driving only
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

32. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
60
500 feet
Stay in the car
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

33. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
Physical and mentally capable
That you cannot pass over the center line
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag

34. when you are fatigued you should
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
500
Stay in the car
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

35. 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
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
500 feet

36. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
Police
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
One drink Per hour
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road

37. You should not stop at an accident unless
4 feet
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

38. 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
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Human error
Stress - emotions

39. If you have car troubles
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Judgement and skill
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

40. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Stay in the car
Any amount- even one drink
Judgement and skill

41. When pulling away from a curb you should
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
350
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

42. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
That you cannot pass over the center line
0.08%
System generated
Have your flashing lights going

43. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
1000
500 feet
100
0.02

44. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
500 feet
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
500

45. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
A license restricted to essential driving only
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Human error

46. 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
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
Stay in the car

47. If your gas pedal sticks 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
Turn on your vehicle lights
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

48. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
350
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Pedestrians

49. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
On your side
Safety
Drivers traveling too fast

50. When you merge with traffic - you should
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Have your flashing lights going
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet