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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. 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
6 months
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Safety

2. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
4 feet
1/3 of a mile
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Stay in the car

3. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Any amount- even one drink
Alcohol related

4. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
Shady
4 feet
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
That you cannot pass over the center line

5. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
Safety
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise

6. never cross the center line unless
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

7. You should decide each time you drive if you are
6 months
60
Physical and mentally capable
Stay in the car

8. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
Police
500 feet
1000
Pedestrians

9. A leaking exhaust system can
Make you drowsy when driving
Have your flashing lights going
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
10 days

10. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
Pedestrians
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Judgement and skill
Safety

11. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
Police
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
10 days
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

12. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
Physical and mentally capable
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
500

13. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
On your side
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
1/3 of a mile

14. 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
0.08%
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
4 feet
Police

15. If you approach a turn into the wrong lane or have forgotten to signal you should
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
One drink Per hour
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

16. What usually causes skids?
Drivers traveling too fast
6 months
System generated
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

17. When you merge with traffic - you should
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
0.08%
Make you drowsy when driving

18. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Pedestrians
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

19. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
300 feet
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Make you drowsy when driving
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

20. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
Judgement and skill
Safety
System generated
Shady

21. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
60
0.02
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
500

22. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
On your side
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
500

23. If you have car troubles
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
On your side
500
One drink Per hour

24. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
0.08%
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
350

25. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
Pedestrians
Make you drowsy when driving
500 feet
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

26. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Turn on your vehicle lights
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Human error

27. how much room do you need to pass safely?
Turn on your vehicle lights
System generated
1/3 of a mile
60

28. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
Alcohol related
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Shady
4 feet

29. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
10 days
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed

30. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
500 feet
Police
6 months

31. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
Turn on your vehicle lights
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
0.08%

32. 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
500 feet
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
1/3 of a mile

33. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
One drink Per hour
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
System generated
6 months

34. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
Alcohol related
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

35. If you have to wait to merge - you should
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
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
4 feet

36. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
500
500
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

37. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
That you cannot pass over the center line
Have your flashing lights going
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
500

38. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
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
100

39. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
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
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

40. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
1000
1/3 of a mile
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
60

41. What is hydroplaning?
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
500

42. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Judgement and skill
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

43. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
100
Judgement and skill
60
Stress - emotions

44. 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
Have your flashing lights going
60
500
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

45. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Alcohol related
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
6 months

46. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
500
Have your flashing lights going
Alcohol related
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

47. Turn signals must be visible for
Have your flashing lights going
300 feet
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
350

48. when you are fatigued you should
350
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
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

49. What is a probationaary license?
6 months
4 feet
A license restricted to essential driving only
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

50. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
Stay in the car
10 days
Have your flashing lights going
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off