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MT Drivers Ed

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
0.08%
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Alcohol related

2. If a tire suddenly goes flat you should
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Drivers traveling too fast

3. when you hear a siren 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
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
500

4. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
One drink Per hour
4 feet
0.02
Judgement and skill

5. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
350
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
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

6. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
Drunk
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
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

7. 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
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
System generated
0.08%

8. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
One drink Per hour
0.08%
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

9. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
Shady
Alcohol related
Stay in the car
100

10. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
10 days

11. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
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
500
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

12. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
Police
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
10 days
1000

13. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
10 days
350
500

14. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
300 feet
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

15. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Stay in the car
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

16. how much room do you need to pass safely?
Physical and mentally capable
1/3 of a mile
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
0.02

17. When pulling away from a curb you should
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Human error
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

18. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
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
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
One drink Per hour
That you cannot pass over the center line

19. You should not stop at an accident unless
500
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

20. Your driving record is used
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
100

21. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
500 feet
60

22. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
0.02
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
Drunk
Safety

23. If you have to wait to merge - you should
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
60
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering

24. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
500 feet
350
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Human error

25. When you merge with traffic - you should
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Judgement and skill

26. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
Stay in the car
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
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on

27. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
300 feet
350
Police

28. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
60
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
On your side

29. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
500
One drink Per hour
Stress - emotions

30. What usually causes skids?
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Drivers traveling too fast
On your side
0.02

31. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
Police
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
0.08%
Stress - emotions

32. What is a probationaary license?
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Any amount- even one drink
A license restricted to essential driving only
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

33. never cross the center line unless
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
10 days
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
One drink Per hour

34. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
On your side
Drivers traveling too fast
10 days
500

35. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
Turn on your vehicle lights
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
0.02

36. You should decide each time you drive if you are
That you cannot pass over the center line
500
500
Physical and mentally capable

37. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
Pedestrians
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

38. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
A license restricted to essential driving only
Any amount- even one drink
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

39. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
Shady
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

40. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
Safety
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
One drink Per hour
On your side

41. What is hydroplaning?
Judgement and skill
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

42. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
1/3 of a mile
100

43. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
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
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
System generated

44. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Stress - emotions
4 feet
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

45. when you are fatigued you should
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

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
0.08%
Police
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

47. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
60
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
4 feet

48. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
Shady
100
500
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact

49. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Physical and mentally capable
6 months
A license restricted to essential driving only

50. A leaking exhaust system can
Drivers traveling too fast
System generated
Any amount- even one drink
Make you drowsy when driving