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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. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
Drivers traveling too fast
On your side
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag

2. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
Stress - emotions
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Physical and mentally capable
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

3. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Pedestrians
Any amount- even one drink
System generated

4. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
Shady
6 months
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed

5. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
60
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
300 feet

6. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
That you cannot pass over the center line
0.08%
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

7. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
0.02
500 feet
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
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

8. 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
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

9. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
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
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

10. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
0.02
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

11. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Police
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
500

12. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
On your side
Drivers traveling too fast
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

13. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
Stress - emotions
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Human error
Drivers traveling too fast

14. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
1000
That you cannot pass over the center line
Safety
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed

15. If your gas pedal sticks you should
4 feet
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
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

16. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
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
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

17. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
One drink Per hour
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Make you drowsy when driving
That you cannot pass over the center line

18. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
60
350
Safety

19. When pulling away from a curb you should
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Safety
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
300 feet

20. A leaking exhaust system can
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
Make you drowsy when driving
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

21. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
Turn on your vehicle lights
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
10 days
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

22. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Physical and mentally capable
One drink Per hour
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

23. If you have to wait to merge - you should
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
Physical and mentally capable
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering

24. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
Human error
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Pedestrians
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

25. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
Have your flashing lights going
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Safety
On your side

26. never cross the center line unless
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
300 feet
Safety
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

27. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
1000
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
500

28. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
Stay in the car
Police
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Drunk

29. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
Drunk
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
Judgement and skill
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

30. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
500
Alcohol related
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
6 months

31. Your driving record is used
4 feet
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely 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

32. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
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
100
0.08%
10 days

33. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
100
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Any amount- even one drink
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag

34. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Drunk
60
4 feet

35. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

36. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
Alcohol related
Turn on your vehicle lights
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
6 months

37. 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
500
60
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

38. The law requires safety belt use
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
System generated
0.08%
100

39. What is hydroplaning?
4 feet
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
60
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

40. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
Stress - emotions
Turn on your vehicle lights
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Stay in the car

41. If you approach a turn into the wrong lane or have forgotten to signal you should
System generated
300 feet
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Shady

42. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
Turn on your vehicle lights
350
500
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

43. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
Pedestrians
6 months
Drivers traveling too fast
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

44. You should decide each time you drive if you are
Physical and mentally capable
One drink Per hour
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering

45. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
350
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Safety
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

46. how much room do you need to pass safely?
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
1/3 of a mile
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

47. What is a probationaary license?
A license restricted to essential driving only
Pedestrians
Any amount- even one drink
100

48. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
Physical and mentally capable
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

49. When you merge with traffic - you should
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
500

50. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
1000
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Physical and mentally capable