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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. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
60
1/3 of a mile
On your side

2. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
Drunk
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

3. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Drivers traveling too fast
500 feet
500

4. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
Safety
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Have your flashing lights going

5. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
500

6. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
1000
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Any amount- even one drink

7. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
One drink Per hour
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
500 feet

8. Your driving record is used
Any amount- even one drink
Alcohol related
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
6 months

9. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
Judgement and skill
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

10. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
Stress - emotions
4 feet
60
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

11. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Pedestrians
Make you drowsy when driving
6 months

12. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
60
Shady
Drivers traveling too fast
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

13. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
350
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Have your flashing lights going

14. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
500
4 feet
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

15. If you have car troubles
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
0.08%
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on

16. You should not stop at an accident unless
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
On your side
Physical and mentally capable
0.08%

17. 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
60
4 feet
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

18. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
On your side
350

19. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
Drivers traveling too fast
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
One drink Per hour
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

20. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
Police
500
1000
Safety

21. most accidents between cars that are parallel parked and cars being driven on the street are caused by...
60
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Physical and mentally capable
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

22. If a tire suddenly goes flat you should
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Stay in the car
Police
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

23. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
Human error
System generated
On your side
That you cannot pass over the center line

24. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
One drink Per hour
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
On your side
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

25. If you have to wait to merge - you should
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
One drink Per hour
System generated

26. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
Safety
Drivers traveling too fast
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
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

27. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
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
Physical and mentally capable
Police
Stress - emotions

28. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
0.08%
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

29. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
Alcohol related
Shady
350
Have your flashing lights going

30. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Stress - emotions
Shady

31. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
60
Turn on your vehicle lights
500
Police

32. When you merge with traffic - you should
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Make you drowsy when driving
A license restricted to essential driving only
Judgement and skill

33. Turn signals must be visible for
A license restricted to essential driving only
300 feet
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

34. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
0.02
6 months
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
1/3 of a mile

35. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
Stay in the car
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

36. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
Police
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Judgement and skill
Human error

37. when you are fatigued you should
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
0.02

38. when you hear a siren you should
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
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
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
500

39. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

40. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
System generated
Police
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

41. You should decide each time you drive if you are
Physical and mentally capable
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Safety
One drink Per hour

42. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
60
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Safety
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

43. 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
100
On your side
60
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

44. If you approach a turn into the wrong lane or have forgotten to signal you should
Physical and mentally capable
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Stress - emotions
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

45. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
System generated
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

46. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
500
Alcohol related
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Safety

47. When pulling away from a curb you should
Police
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

48. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
System generated
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
One drink Per hour

49. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
500
Police

50. how much room do you need to pass safely?
Shady
1/3 of a mile
A license restricted to essential driving only
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on