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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. When you merge with traffic - you should
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
System generated

2. If you have to wait to merge - you should
Pedestrians
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering

3. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
500 feet
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
That you cannot pass over the center line

4. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
500
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
10 days
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

5. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
500
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
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
60

6. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
10 days
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

7. If you approach a turn into the wrong lane or have forgotten to signal you should
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Judgement and skill
One drink Per hour

8. 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
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
300 feet
Pedestrians
4 feet

9. when you are fatigued you should
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
On your side
Have your flashing lights going
Judgement and skill

10. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Stress - emotions
On your side
One drink Per hour

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

12. most accidents between cars that are parallel parked and cars being driven on the street are caused by...
60
Police
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise

13. Turn signals must be visible for
1/3 of a mile
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
One drink Per hour
300 feet

14. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
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 your left if possible so they may enter
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

15. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
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
Drivers traveling too fast
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
10 days

16. never cross the center line unless
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
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Stress - emotions
Turn on your vehicle lights

17. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
Alcohol related
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
1/3 of a mile
Stress - emotions

18. What is a probationaary license?
System generated
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
A license restricted to essential driving only
100

19. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
60
6 months
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Human error

20. how much room do you need to pass safely?
1/3 of a mile
1000
Turn on your vehicle lights
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

21. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
500
Police
Alcohol related
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road

22. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
That you cannot pass over the center line
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
500

23. What is hydroplaning?
Alcohol related
500
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

24. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
Human error
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
1000

25. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
Have your flashing lights going
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
500
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

26. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
500
300 feet
Stress - emotions

27. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
0.02
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
6 months
500

28. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
100
System generated
350
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

29. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
1/3 of a mile
Alcohol related
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

30. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Shady
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

31. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
350
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

32. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
Shady
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Safety
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

33. 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
4 feet
60
350
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

34. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Shady
One drink Per hour

35. What usually causes skids?
Drivers traveling too fast
500
Turn on your vehicle lights
Human error

36. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
300 feet
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Stay in the car

37. 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
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
500

38. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
350
Alcohol related
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
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

39. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
Any amount- even one drink
Safety
Have your flashing lights going
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

40. at dusk or on overcast days you should
500 feet
Turn on your vehicle lights
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

41. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
0.08%
That you cannot pass over the center line
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

42. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
0.02
350
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

43. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Pedestrians
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

44. A leaking exhaust system can
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Make you drowsy when driving
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

45. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
Shady
System generated
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Make you drowsy when driving

46. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Drunk
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Safety

47. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
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
On your side
That you cannot pass over the center line

48. You should not stop at an accident unless
6 months
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
A license restricted to essential driving only
500 feet

49. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
60

50. If your gas pedal sticks you should
100
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
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake