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MT Drivers Ed

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Human error
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

2. when you are fatigued you should
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Turn on your vehicle lights
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

3. A leaking exhaust system can
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
1/3 of a mile
Make you drowsy when driving
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise

4. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
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
Any amount- even one drink
350

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
Police
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag

6. 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
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Any amount- even one drink
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

7. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
500 feet
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

8. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
60
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Safety
Drunk

9. When you merge with traffic - 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
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
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

10. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
500
1/3 of a mile
Safety

11. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
Judgement and skill
0.02
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

12. 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
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
1000
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

13. how much room do you need to pass safely?
60
Have your flashing lights going
1/3 of a mile
Turn on your vehicle lights

14. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
Any amount- even one drink
Alcohol related
500
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

15. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
Stress - emotions
100
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact

16. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
1/3 of a mile
Shady
Safety
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

17. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
0.02
Police
500
Passing or making a left turn maneuver

18. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
500 feet
350
Stay in the car
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

19. 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
Physical and mentally capable
1/3 of a mile
4 feet
Human error

20. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
Judgement and skill
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
60
Alcohol related

21. When pulling away from a curb you should
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
350
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

22. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
System generated
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
60

23. If you have car troubles
500 feet
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
500
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on

24. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
500
6 months
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Human error

25. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
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
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

26. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
60
6 months
1000

27. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
4 feet
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
6 months
Drunk

28. What usually causes skids?
500
60
Drivers traveling too fast
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

29. Turn signals must be visible for
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
300 feet
Drivers traveling too fast
350

30. The law requires safety belt use
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
4 feet
300 feet
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

31. You should not stop at an accident unless
Pedestrians
350
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Have your flashing lights going

32. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
500
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
4 feet
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

33. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
0.02
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

34. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
On your side
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
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

35. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Stress - emotions
Have your flashing lights going
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

36. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
Shady
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

37. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
0.02
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

38. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
Have your flashing lights going
1000
Any amount- even one drink
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

39. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
500 feet
500
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

40. If you approach a turn into the wrong lane or have forgotten to signal you should
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
350
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
4 feet

41. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
100
That you cannot pass over the center line
Physical and mentally capable
500 feet

42. What is a probationaary license?
A license restricted to essential driving only
Make you drowsy when driving
Stay in the car
500 feet

43. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag

44. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
Any amount- even one drink
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Alcohol related
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on

45. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
One drink Per hour
Police
Stress - emotions

46. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
10 days
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
350
On your side

47. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Any amount- even one drink
Safety
1000

48. never cross the center line unless
Make you drowsy when driving
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
1000
Passing or making a left turn maneuver

49. What is hydroplaning?
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
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Judgement and skill

50. Your driving record is used
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
10 days
Overtaking and passing another vehicle