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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. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
Safety
100
Human error
Drunk

2. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
1/3 of a mile
Police
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

3. If you have to wait to merge - you should
Safety
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

4. 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
Shady
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag

5. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Stay in the car
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
500 feet

6. You should decide each time you drive if you are
Physical and mentally capable
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Police
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

7. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
60
0.08%
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

8. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
10 days
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
500
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

9. If your gas pedal sticks you should
0.08%
On your side
Shady
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

10. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
On your side
Any amount- even one drink
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

11. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
60
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Any amount- even one drink
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

12. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Drunk

13. 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
That you cannot pass over the center line
100
60
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

14. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
Have your flashing lights going
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
1/3 of a mile

15. A leaking exhaust system can
Make you drowsy when driving
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Have your flashing lights going
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

16. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
500 feet
System generated
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag

17. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Physical and mentally capable

18. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
0.08%
A license restricted to essential driving only
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
6 months

19. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Judgement and skill
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

20. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
One drink Per hour
That you cannot pass over the center line
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

21. If you approach a turn into the wrong lane or have forgotten to signal you should
Stay in the car
System generated
Have your flashing lights going
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

22. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Drunk
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
4 feet

23. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Pedestrians
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Shady

24. You should not stop at an accident unless
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Judgement and skill
Passing or making a left turn maneuver

25. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

26. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Turn on your vehicle lights
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
350

27. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed

28. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
Any amount- even one drink
Turn on your vehicle lights
0.08%
1000

29. at dusk or on overcast days 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
6 months
Turn on your vehicle lights
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

30. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Judgement and skill
500
Make you drowsy when driving

31. when you are fatigued you should
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

32. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
60
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
System generated

33. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Alcohol related
500 feet
A license restricted to essential driving only

34. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
Drivers traveling too fast
One drink Per hour
0.02
That you cannot pass over the center line

35. 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
0.02
System generated
A license restricted to essential driving only

36. Turn signals must be visible for
6 months
300 feet
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
500 feet

37. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
System generated
350

38. how much room do you need to pass safely?
60
1/3 of a mile
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Turn on your vehicle lights

39. What usually causes skids?
Drivers traveling too fast
6 months
Any amount- even one drink
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

40. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
Have your flashing lights going
1000
Drunk
6 months

41. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Judgement and skill
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

42. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
1/3 of a mile
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Alcohol related

43. The law requires safety belt use
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Any amount- even one drink

44. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
60
Alcohol related
Have your flashing lights going

45. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
0.02
Turn on your vehicle lights
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

46. most accidents between cars that are parallel parked and cars being driven on the street are caused by...
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Alcohol related
System generated

47. 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
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Physical and mentally capable
4 feet
Turn on your vehicle lights

48. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
Safety
Make you drowsy when driving
500
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

49. When pulling away from a curb you should
Shady
60
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

50. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
6 months
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Stress - emotions
60