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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. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
500
Safety
That you cannot pass over the center line
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

2. 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
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
100
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

3. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
60
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Human error
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

4. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Shady
On your side
4 feet

5. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
Shady
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
100

6. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
4 feet
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Drunk

7. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
1000
500
100

8. Your driving record is used
350
Safety
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Drunk

9. If a tire suddenly goes flat you should
500
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
6 months

10. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
6 months
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag

11. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
Stress - emotions
Pedestrians
500
10 days

12. You should decide each time you drive if you are
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Physical and mentally capable
Human error

13. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
500
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Stress - emotions

14. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
Drunk
Drivers traveling too fast
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
500 feet

15. The law requires safety belt use
Have your flashing lights going
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
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

16. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Pedestrians
60
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

17. What usually causes skids?
Drivers traveling too fast
1/3 of a mile
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

18. When pulling away from a curb you should
Shady
60
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Police

19. 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
4 feet
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
System generated
6 months

20. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
Police
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
System generated

21. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
350
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 the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact

22. If you have to wait to merge - you should
100
500
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

23. how much room do you need to pass safely?
1/3 of a mile
Turn on your vehicle lights
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

24. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
6 months
Judgement and skill
Passing or making a left turn maneuver

25. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
One drink Per hour
Any amount- even one drink
Stress - emotions

26. What is hydroplaning?
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Physical and mentally capable
Drunk

27. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
Judgement and skill
Drunk
60
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

28. You should not stop at an accident unless
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
1000

29. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
Make you drowsy when driving
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
Stress - emotions
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise

30. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Stay in the car
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Have your flashing lights going

31. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
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%
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

32. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
300 feet
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
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
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

33. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
One drink Per hour
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
Have your flashing lights going

34. When you merge with traffic - you should
350
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
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

35. when you are fatigued you should
Have your flashing lights going
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
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

36. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Physical and mentally capable
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
500

37. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
1/3 of a mile
1000
Pedestrians

38. If you have car troubles
1/3 of a mile
350
300 feet
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on

39. when you hear a siren you should
Safety
1/3 of a mile
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

40. at dusk or on overcast days you should
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Turn on your vehicle lights
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

41. 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
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
500 feet

42. Turn signals must be visible for
Turn on your vehicle lights
300 feet
6 months
0.02

43. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
60
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Human error
A license restricted to essential driving only

44. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
Safety
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
500
60

45. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
Shady
0.08%
Have your flashing lights going
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. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
Human error
One drink Per hour
Shady
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering

47. What is a probationaary license?
A license restricted to essential driving only
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Judgement and skill
500

48. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
6 months
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

49. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Alcohol related
Any amount- even one drink
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

50. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Physical and mentally capable
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Safety