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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. 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
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
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

2. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
On your side
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
10 days
500

3. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
Stress - emotions
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
Any amount- even one drink
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

4. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
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

5. What is hydroplaning?
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
6 months
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

6. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
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
500
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

7. What is a probationaary license?
A license restricted to essential driving only
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
6 months

8. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
1/3 of a mile
One drink Per hour
4 feet
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

9. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Physical and mentally capable
Police
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

10. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
That you cannot pass over the center line
Have your flashing lights going
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Drivers traveling too fast

11. how much room do you need to pass safely?
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
On your side
1/3 of a mile
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

12. Your driving record is used
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
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Any amount- even one drink

13. If you approach a turn into the wrong lane or have forgotten to signal you should
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Human error
500

14. when you are fatigued you should
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
System generated
100
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

15. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
1000
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

16. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
500 feet
Pedestrians
Drunk
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

17. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
60
1000
6 months
10 days

18. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
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
On your side
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
0.08%

19. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
Drivers traveling too fast
60
Pedestrians
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

20. at dusk or on overcast days you should
Turn on your vehicle lights
Shady
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise

21. If your gas pedal sticks you should
500
A license restricted to essential driving only
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
1000

22. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
60
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
500

23. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
Any amount- even one drink
500
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 you cannot pass over the center line

24. 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
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Drunk
Have your flashing lights going

25. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
0.02
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

26. The law requires safety belt use
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Human error
10 days
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise

27. Turn signals must be visible for
Physical and mentally capable
300 feet
Make you drowsy when driving
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

28. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
4 feet
350
500

29. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Drivers traveling too fast
0.02
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

30. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
Stress - emotions
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Police
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on

31. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Human error

32. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
6 months
60
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Any amount- even one drink

33. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
Human error
350
0.02
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on

34. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
Judgement and skill
Human error
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
One drink Per hour

35. If you have car troubles
Alcohol related
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
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

36. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
500
System generated
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Any amount- even one drink

37. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
10 days
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Shady
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

38. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
100
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering

39. never cross the center line unless
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
0.08%
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
A license restricted to essential driving only

40. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
100
On your side
500
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

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

42. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
Pedestrians
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Shady
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

43. If a tire suddenly goes flat you should
60
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
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

44. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Stay in the car
Alcohol related
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

45. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
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
Judgement and skill
500

46. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Pedestrians
Stay in the car

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

48. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
500
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
Shady

49. most accidents between cars that are parallel parked and cars being driven on the street are caused by...
100
That you cannot pass over the center line
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Alcohol related

50. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
1000
Drunk