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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 have a valid driver license issued by the jurisdiction from which you move - you may use it for ___ days before getting a montana 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
60
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
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

2. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
Safety
Have your flashing lights going
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

3. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
500
Human error
Make you drowsy when driving

4. when you are fatigued you should
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Shady
60

5. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
1000
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
0.02

6. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Alcohol related
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

7. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Safety
6 months
Passing or making a left turn maneuver

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

9. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
Drunk
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Human error

10. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Human error
1000
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

11. Your driving record is used
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Judgement and skill
Physical and mentally capable
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

12. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
500
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

13. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
System generated
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
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

14. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Physical and mentally capable
500
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

15. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
Stress - emotions
60
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
1000

16. When you merge with traffic - you should
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Stay in the car
Judgement and skill
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

17. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
Drivers traveling too fast
1/3 of a mile
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
100

18. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
500 feet
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Safety

19. If you have to wait to merge - you should
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Physical and mentally capable
That you cannot pass over the center line

20. What is a probationaary license?
Have your flashing lights going
A license restricted to essential driving only
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
500

21. What is hydroplaning?
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
0.02
60

22. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
System generated
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
60
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

23. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
6 months
Shady
100
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

24. most accidents between cars that are parallel parked and cars being driven on the street are caused by...
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
350
Have your flashing lights going
300 feet

25. If a tire suddenly goes flat 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
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Have your flashing lights going

26. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
Judgement and skill
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Safety
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag

27. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
100

28. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
100
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
350
500

29. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
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
0.08%
500

30. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
One drink Per hour
500
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Judgement and skill

31. A leaking exhaust system can
Make you drowsy when driving
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
1000
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise

32. Turn signals must be visible for
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Any amount- even one drink
Physical and mentally capable
300 feet

33. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 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
Drunk
Pedestrians

34. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Safety
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

35. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Stay in the car
Police

36. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
1000
Any amount- even one drink
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
Judgement and skill

37. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
60
Turn on your vehicle lights
One drink Per hour

38. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
500
Safety
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

39. never cross the center line unless
60
1000
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Passing or making a left turn maneuver

40. You should not stop at an accident unless
Have your flashing lights going
10 days
Police
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

41. If your gas pedal sticks you should
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Any amount- even one drink
Pedestrians

42. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
6 months
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
That you cannot pass over the center line
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

43. When pulling away from a curb you should
1000
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Police

44. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
500
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Police
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

45. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
Make you drowsy when driving
Judgement and skill
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

46. 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
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
1/3 of a mile

47. at dusk or on overcast days you should
100
Human error
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

48. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
6 months
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Stress - emotions
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

49. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
0.08%
Any amount- even one drink
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

50. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Shady
Make you drowsy when driving