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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. 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
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Any amount- even one drink

2. If you have to wait to merge - you should
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
60
500

3. how much room do you need to pass safely?
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Human error
1/3 of a mile
6 months

4. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Judgement and skill
A license restricted to essential driving only

5. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
On your side
500
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact

6. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
On your side
System generated
350

7. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
500 feet
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
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

8. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
350
Have your flashing lights going
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
10 days

9. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
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
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

10. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Stay in the car

11. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
Drunk
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
0.08%

12. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact

13. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
Human error
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
0.02
60

14. 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
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
A license restricted to essential driving only
500

15. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
0.08%
60
1000
500 feet

16. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Drunk
Judgement and skill
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

17. When you merge with traffic - you should
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Stay in the car
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on

18. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
100
60
60
500

19. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
Drunk
Have your flashing lights going
Shady
On your side

20. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
4 feet
500 feet
On your side
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact

21. What usually causes skids?
Drivers traveling too fast
Stress - emotions
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

22. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
6 months
Stress - emotions

23. 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
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
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
Turn on your vehicle lights

24. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
One drink Per hour
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
System generated

25. 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
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
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

26. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
4 feet
500 feet
Stay in the car

27. 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
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
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

28. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
6 months

29. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
6 months
1/3 of a mile

30. Turn signals must be visible for
0.02
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
300 feet

31. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
300 feet
Police
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

32. If your gas pedal sticks you should
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
10 days
100
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering

33. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
0.08%
6 months
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
60

34. Your driving record is used
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Judgement and skill
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

35. never cross the center line unless
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
0.02

36. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
Safety
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Human error

37. when you are fatigued you should
Police
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

38. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Safety
Alcohol related
On your side

39. You should not stop at an accident unless
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Turn on your vehicle lights
Judgement and skill
4 feet

40. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
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
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Passing or making a left turn maneuver

41. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
That you cannot pass over the center line
Shady
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

42. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
500
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
On your side
0.02

43. at dusk or on overcast days you should
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
1/3 of a mile
Human error

44. What is hydroplaning?
Drunk
That you cannot pass over the center line
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
One drink Per hour

45. when you hear a siren you should
4 feet
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
Human error

46. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
350
Physical and mentally capable

47. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Stay in the car
0.02

48. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
6 months
Any amount- even one drink
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

49. If you approach a turn into the wrong lane or have forgotten to signal you should
500
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise

50. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
60
1/3 of a mile
Human error
One drink Per hour