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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 move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
0.02
10 days
Police
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

2. You should not stop at an accident unless
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Safety

3. how much room do you need to pass safely?
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Shady
1/3 of a mile
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

4. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
500
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

5. When pulling away from a curb you should
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
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

6. Turn signals must be visible for
100
300 feet
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
That you cannot pass over the center line

7. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
Shady
0.02
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

8. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Judgement and skill
Alcohol related

9. at dusk or on overcast days you should
Turn on your vehicle lights
Judgement and skill
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

10. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
One drink Per hour
Shady
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

11. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
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
1000
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact

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

13. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on

14. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
Police
That you cannot pass over the center line
0.08%
Pedestrians

15. 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
60
Human error
Have your flashing lights going
That you cannot pass over the center line

16. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
Shady
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
60

17. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
300 feet
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
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

18. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
Any amount- even one drink
System generated
Stay in the car
500

19. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
60
Stress - emotions
A license restricted to essential driving only

20. A leaking exhaust system can
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Make you drowsy when driving
4 feet

21. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
500
Stay in the car
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Human error

22. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
4 feet
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

23. never cross the center line unless
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Judgement and skill
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
60

24. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
4 feet

25. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
Police
10 days
Safety
Human error

26. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
Make you drowsy when driving
Turn on your vehicle lights
0.08%
Physical and mentally capable

27. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
Pedestrians
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
500

28. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
0.08%
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

29. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
6 months
Human error
60
Physical and mentally capable

30. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
0.02
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
500
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

31. What usually causes skids?
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Shady
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Drivers traveling too fast

32. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
Drivers traveling too fast
100
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

33. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
One drink Per hour
Judgement and skill
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

34. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
Safety
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

35. You should decide each time you drive if you are
Physical and mentally capable
500 feet
500
Drivers traveling too fast

36. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
One drink Per hour
Have your flashing lights going

37. Your driving record is used
100
6 months
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Shady

38. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
System generated
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Stay in the car
Safety

39. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
Alcohol related
300 feet
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Human error

40. when you hear a siren you should
Pedestrians
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
System generated
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed

41. What is a probationaary license?
Safety
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
A license restricted to essential driving only
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

42. 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
Alcohol related
4 feet
1000
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

43. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
Stay in the car
300 feet
0.02
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

44. If a tire suddenly goes flat you should
Pedestrians
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
0.02

45. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
4 feet
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Passing or making a left turn maneuver

46. If your gas pedal sticks you should
500
System generated
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

47. When you merge with traffic - you should
Drunk
Safety
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
0.08%

48. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
500 feet
350

49. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

50. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Drunk
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
1000