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MT Drivers Ed

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
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
100

2. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
Physical and mentally capable
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
4 feet
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

3. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
Stay in the car
1/3 of a mile
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
0.02

4. when you hear a siren you should
A license restricted to essential driving only
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
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

5. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Any amount- even one drink
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

6. The law requires safety belt use
Police
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
0.08%

7. If a tire suddenly goes flat you should
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering

8. If your gas pedal sticks you should
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
100
Drivers traveling too fast
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

9. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
500
60
Pedestrians
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

10. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
500
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Turn on your vehicle lights
System generated

11. If you have to wait to merge - you should
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Shady
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

12. 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
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Police
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

13. What is hydroplaning?
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

14. If you have car troubles
500 feet
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
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on

15. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Shady
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag

16. What is a probationaary license?
350
A license restricted to essential driving only
Make you drowsy when driving
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

17. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
Any amount- even one drink
System generated
Physical and mentally capable
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

18. Turn signals must be visible for
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
System generated
300 feet

19. 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
500 feet
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Stay in the car
60

20. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Stress - emotions
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

21. What usually causes skids?
Drivers traveling too fast
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
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
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

22. when you are fatigued you should
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
350
Judgement and skill

23. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
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
60
Safety
500

24. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
0.08%
Any amount- even one drink

25. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
On your side

26. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
One drink Per hour
6 months
4 feet
Stress - emotions

27. Your driving record is used
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Human error
That you cannot pass over the center line

28. at dusk or on overcast days you should
60
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Turn on your vehicle lights
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

29. most accidents between cars that are parallel parked and cars being driven on the street are caused by...
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Make you drowsy when driving
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Any amount- even one drink

30. When pulling away from a curb you should
That you cannot pass over the center line
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
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

31. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Human error

32. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
Shady
100
Stress - emotions
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

33. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
500
Make you drowsy when driving
That you cannot pass over the center line
System generated

34. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
One drink Per hour
10 days

35. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
On your side
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
Alcohol related

36. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
That you cannot pass over the center line
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
1/3 of a mile
Drunk

37. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
Drunk
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
On your side
One drink Per hour

38. If you approach a turn into the wrong lane or have forgotten to signal you should
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
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 they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

39. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
System generated
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
350

40. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
300 feet
60
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

41. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
Human error
60
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
System generated

42. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
0.02
60
System generated

43. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
350
Make you drowsy when driving
Drivers traveling too fast
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

44. When you merge with traffic - you should
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

45. how much room do you need to pass safely?
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
1/3 of a mile
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

46. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Stay in the car
Police
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

47. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
100
On your side
500
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

48. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
Pedestrians
1000
1/3 of a mile
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering

49. 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
350
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
4 feet
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

50. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
Safety
Turn on your vehicle lights
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
1/3 of a mile