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MT Drivers Ed

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
Judgement and skill
60
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise

2. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
0.08%
Turn on your vehicle lights
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering

3. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
Drivers traveling too fast
Alcohol related
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
That you cannot pass over the center line

4. If you have to wait to merge - you should
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Any amount- even one drink
Stay in the car
Have your flashing lights going

5. how much room do you need to pass safely?
Any amount- even one drink
500 feet
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
1/3 of a mile

6. What is a probationaary license?
500
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
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
A license restricted to essential driving only

7. when you hear a siren you should
Drivers traveling too fast
Pedestrians
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
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

8. A leaking exhaust system can
Make you drowsy when driving
Physical and mentally capable
One drink Per hour
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road

9. when you are fatigued you should
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
100
That you cannot pass over the center line

10. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Any amount- even one drink
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

11. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
Judgement and skill
System generated
6 months
500 feet

12. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
0.08%
Police
Physical and mentally capable
Alcohol related

13. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
1000
500
Drivers traveling too fast
Shady

14. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
Safety
350
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
1/3 of a mile

15. 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
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
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
Any amount- even one drink

16. 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
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
60
350
Alcohol related

17. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
Stress - emotions
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
100
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

18. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
10 days
60
Pedestrians

19. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
10 days
Any amount- even one drink
Safety
Have your flashing lights going

20. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
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
6 months
A license restricted to essential driving only

21. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
500
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
500 feet
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

22. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
500
Safety
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed

23. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
60
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
0.08%
A license restricted to essential driving only

24. 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
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
4 feet
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

25. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
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
500

26. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
System generated
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
1000
Pedestrians

27. When pulling away from a curb you should
That you cannot pass over the center line
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on

28. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
10 days
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Have your flashing lights going
500

29. You should not stop at an accident unless
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
1/3 of a mile
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
500 feet

30. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
60
Drivers traveling too fast
4 feet
On your side

31. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
Have your flashing lights going
Stay in the car
1000
10 days

32. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
On your side
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
350
That you cannot pass over the center line

33. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
Alcohol related
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Safety
System generated

34. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
Stay in the car
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
That you cannot pass over the center line
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact

35. If you have car troubles
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

36. If a tire suddenly goes flat you should
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
System generated
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

37. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
1000
500
4 feet
A license restricted to essential driving only

38. at dusk or on overcast days you should
Stress - emotions
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Turn on your vehicle lights
Safety

39. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
350
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
500

40. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
On your side

41. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
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
0.08%
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

42. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
Police
Human error
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Alcohol related

43. Your driving record is used
350
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
System generated
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

44. Turn signals must be visible for
300 feet
That you cannot pass over the center line
Physical and mentally capable
100

45. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Judgement and skill
0.02

46. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
60
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
300 feet

47. What usually causes skids?
1/3 of a mile
Judgement and skill
Drivers traveling too fast
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

48. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
500
500
500 feet
One drink Per hour

49. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
6 months

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