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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. What is a probationaary license?
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
0.02
60

2. A leaking exhaust system can
6 months
Make you drowsy when driving
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Safety

3. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
Human error
300 feet
60
Drunk

4. You should decide each time you drive if you are
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
500
Physical and mentally capable
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

5. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Alcohol related

6. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
500
Stay in the car
Police
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

7. at dusk or on overcast days you should
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
A license restricted to essential driving only
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Turn on your vehicle lights

8. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
0.08%
Stay in the car
500

9. 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
Turn on your vehicle lights
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
350

10. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
500 feet
Have your flashing lights going
1000

11. 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
4 feet
Turn on your vehicle lights
Safety
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road

12. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
1000
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
0.08%

13. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
4 feet
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

14. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
0.02
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Safety
Human error

15. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
One drink Per hour
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise

16. If you have to wait to merge - 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
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Stress - emotions

17. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
1/3 of a mile
Shady
Alcohol related
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

18. When you merge with traffic - you should
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
A license restricted to essential driving only
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
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

19. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
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
Any amount- even one drink
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

20. never cross the center line unless
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
60
0.02
Police

21. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Pedestrians
500
On your side

22. You should not stop at an accident 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
500
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

23. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Drunk
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

24. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Shady
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

25. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
500 feet
One drink Per hour
On your side
System generated

26. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
That you cannot pass over the center line
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

27. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
500
1000
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
4 feet

28. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
One drink Per hour
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
1/3 of a mile

29. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
350
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
6 months

30. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
That you cannot pass over the center line
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
350

31. When pulling away from a curb you should
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
10 days
Drunk
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

32. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
Pedestrians
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

33. What usually causes skids?
Police
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Drivers traveling too fast

34. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
0.08%
Pedestrians
Judgement and skill

35. What is hydroplaning?
Any amount- even one drink
500
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Physical and mentally capable

36. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
500
Make you drowsy when driving
Stress - emotions
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

37. how much room do you need to pass safely?
1/3 of a mile
0.02
60
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

38. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Drunk
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed

39. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
Safety
One drink Per hour
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
350

40. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
500
Drivers traveling too fast
6 months
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

41. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Stay in the car
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

42. The law requires safety belt use
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

43. 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
0.02
Drunk
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

44. 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
On your side
100
Drunk

45. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
10 days
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

46. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
Stay in the car
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Safety
500

47. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
60
A license restricted to essential driving only
Judgement and skill
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road

48. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
500 feet
0.08%
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

49. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
10 days
Stress - emotions
System generated
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

50. when you hear a siren you should
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
60
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
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