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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. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
Make you drowsy when driving
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
500
4 feet

2. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
100
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
500
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise

3. 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
Drunk
500
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

4. If you approach a turn into the wrong lane or have forgotten to signal you should
One drink Per hour
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Make you drowsy when driving
100

5. If you have to wait to merge - you should
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Stay in the car
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

6. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
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
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
350
System generated

7. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
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
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
60

8. You should not stop at an accident unless
4 feet
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
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

9. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
500
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

10. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
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
0.08%
Safety

11. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
500
Pedestrians

12. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
System generated
Safety
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

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
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
60
0.08%
System generated

14. never cross the center line unless
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
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
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

15. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
0.02
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Have your flashing lights going
Judgement and skill

16. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
10 days

17. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
Drunk
Police
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
That you cannot pass over the center line

18. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
1000
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
One drink Per hour

19. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
Turn on your vehicle lights
Have your flashing lights going
That you cannot pass over the center line
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

20. What is a probationaary license?
Human error
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
A license restricted to essential driving only
Police

21. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
System generated
Drunk
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise

22. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
10 days
Pedestrians
1/3 of a mile

23. Your driving record is used
Safety
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
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

24. You should decide each time you drive if you are
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Physical and mentally capable
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
500 feet

25. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

26. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
100
500
Alcohol related
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

27. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
Judgement and skill
Any amount- even one drink
Police
0.02

28. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
6 months
500
Physical and mentally capable
Human error

29. The law requires safety belt use
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
500
On your side
Physical and mentally capable

30. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
Alcohol related
Physical and mentally capable
Pedestrians
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

31. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
1000
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Alcohol related

32. 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
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
350

33. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
Police
1/3 of a mile
That you cannot pass over the center line
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag

34. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
Make you drowsy when driving
1000
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
500

35. What is hydroplaning?
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
100
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

36. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
300 feet
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Pedestrians

37. Turn signals must be visible for
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
6 months
300 feet

38. at dusk or on overcast days you should
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Turn on your vehicle lights
4 feet
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

39. If a tire suddenly goes flat you should
Drunk
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

40. how much room do you need to pass safely?
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
1/3 of a mile
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

41. when you are fatigued you should
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
1/3 of a mile
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on

42. If you have car troubles
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
A license restricted to essential driving only
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road

43. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
Pedestrians
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Have your flashing lights going
A license restricted to essential driving only

44. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Stay in the car
One drink Per hour
Stress - emotions

45. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Safety
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
500

46. When you merge with traffic - you should
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Human error
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

47. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
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
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed

48. 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
Police
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
4 feet
500

49. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
0.08%
Human error
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on

50. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
That you cannot pass over the center line
Pedestrians
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Judgement and skill