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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. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Human error
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

2. never cross the center line unless
Judgement and skill
60
Pedestrians
Passing or making a left turn maneuver

3. The law requires safety belt use
1000
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
Judgement and skill
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

4. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
Police
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
500
That you cannot pass over the center line

5. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
Any amount- even one drink
350
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Physical and mentally capable

6. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
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
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
100

7. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Passing or making a left turn maneuver

8. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
10 days
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Judgement and skill
Drivers traveling too fast

9. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
A license restricted to essential driving only
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road

10. What is hydroplaning?
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Any amount- even one drink
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
500 feet

11. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Safety

12. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
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
300 feet

13. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
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
Drunk
Alcohol related

14. 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
Drunk
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
100

15. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
Pedestrians
0.08%
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
500

16. You should not stop at an accident unless
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
500
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

17. A leaking exhaust system can
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
Make you drowsy when driving
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on

18. If you have to wait to merge - you should
60
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

19. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

20. If your gas pedal sticks you should
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Drivers traveling too fast
Alcohol related
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact

21. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
500
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

22. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
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
Physical and mentally capable

23. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
Physical and mentally capable
60
Human error
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

24. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
Have your flashing lights going
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
500
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

25. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
Any amount- even one drink
Alcohol related
Human error
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

26. When pulling away from a curb you should
500
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Make you drowsy when driving
4 feet

27. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
0.02
Make you drowsy when driving
1/3 of a mile

28. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
500 feet

29. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
Shady
System generated
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact

30. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
Judgement and skill
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
Alcohol related

31. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
Human error
Shady
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Turn on your vehicle lights

32. Your driving record is used
Physical and mentally capable
Have your flashing lights going
Drivers traveling too fast
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

33. most accidents between cars that are parallel parked and cars being driven on the street are caused by...
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
0.08%
Any amount- even one drink
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

34. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
350

35. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Pedestrians
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

36. What is a probationaary license?
On your side
A license restricted to essential driving only
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Have your flashing lights going

37. 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
60
Any amount- even one drink
1000

38. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
Judgement and skill
0.02
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

39. 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
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Stay in the car
Human error
60

40. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
Stress - emotions
Police
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
1000

41. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Stay in the car
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
On your side

42. You should decide each time you drive if you are
Judgement and skill
4 feet
Shady
Physical and mentally capable

43. when you are fatigued you should
60
Judgement and skill
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

44. at dusk or on overcast days you should
Turn on your vehicle lights
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
A license restricted to essential driving only

45. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
500
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

46. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Police
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
60

47. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
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
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Judgement and skill

48. when you hear a siren you should
Physical and mentally capable
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
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Drivers traveling too fast

49. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
60
6 months
500

50. Turn signals must be visible for
0.02
300 feet
Alcohol related
One drink Per hour