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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 gas pedal sticks you should
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
6 months
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering

2. how much room do you need to pass safely?
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
Drivers traveling too fast
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

3. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
300 feet
500
0.02
One drink Per hour

4. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
Physical and mentally capable
10 days
60
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

5. most accidents between cars that are parallel parked and cars being driven on the street are caused by...
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Stress - emotions
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

6. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
Safety
That you cannot pass over the center line
Stress - emotions
Police

7. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
60
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
500
1/3 of a mile

8. never cross the center line unless
A license restricted to essential driving only
500
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

9. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
60
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
That you cannot pass over the center line
500

10. When you merge with traffic - you should
Safety
1/3 of a mile
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

11. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
500
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road

12. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
Human error
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
Safety
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

13. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
6 months
Pedestrians
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

14. 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
Judgement and skill
On your side
1/3 of a mile

15. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
One drink Per hour
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

16. When pulling away from a curb you should
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
1000
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Stay in the car

17. Your driving record is used
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

18. 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
One drink Per hour
Police
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

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

20. If you have car troubles
A license restricted to essential driving only
System generated
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Turn on your vehicle lights

21. 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
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

22. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Have your flashing lights going
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

23. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
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
500
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

24. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
300 feet
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Shady

25. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
0.02
Shady
500

26. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
Any amount- even one drink
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

27. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
500
On your side
350

28. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
Judgement and skill
Drunk
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

29. when you are fatigued you should
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Human error
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

30. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
System generated
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road

31. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
Turn on your vehicle lights
Stay in the car
System generated
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on

32. at dusk or on overcast days you should
Safety
Turn on your vehicle lights
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

33. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
0.08%
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

34. The law requires safety belt use
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
0.02
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

35. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Stay in the car
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
System generated

36. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
6 months
Human error
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
60

37. 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
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
4 feet
Safety

38. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
System generated
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

39. If you have to wait to merge - you should
Drunk
300 feet
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
System generated

40. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
Judgement and skill
0.02
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

41. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
Stress - emotions
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
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

42. 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
Stay in the car
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
60
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

43. You should not stop at an accident unless
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
System generated
60

44. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Judgement and skill
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Human error

45. What usually causes skids?
Alcohol related
60
500
Drivers traveling too fast

46. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
100
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Make you drowsy when driving
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

47. A leaking exhaust system can
Make you drowsy when driving
System generated
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

48. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
A license restricted to essential driving only
500
Alcohol related
Stress - emotions

49. 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
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Stress - emotions
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

50. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
Drunk
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
System generated
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH