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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. never cross the center line unless
0.02
Physical and mentally capable
Make you drowsy when driving
Passing or making a left turn maneuver

2. 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
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Make you drowsy when driving
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

3. What is hydroplaning?
Alcohol related
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on

4. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
350
System generated
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
On your side

5. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
Any amount- even one drink
Physical and mentally capable
500
350

6. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
That you cannot pass over the center line
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

7. What usually causes skids?
Physical and mentally capable
500
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Drivers traveling too fast

8. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
System generated
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed

9. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
Stress - emotions
System generated
Have your flashing lights going
500

10. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Physical and mentally capable
100
350

11. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
On your side

12. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
Physical and mentally capable
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
System generated
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

13. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
500
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Physical and mentally capable

14. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
That you cannot pass over the center line
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

15. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
500
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

16. The law requires safety belt use
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
10 days
Judgement and skill

17. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Stress - emotions
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
6 months

18. If you have to wait to merge - you should
6 months
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
0.08%

19. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
6 months
4 feet
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Pedestrians

20. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
Stay in the car
100
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

21. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Police
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Stay in the car

22. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
10 days
0.02
Safety
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

23. 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
Pedestrians
Human error
Turn on your vehicle lights

24. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
System generated
500 feet
350
Judgement and skill

25. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
60
Shady
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Human error

26. When you merge with traffic - you should
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
That you cannot pass over the center line

27. 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
1/3 of a mile
1000
4 feet

28. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
4 feet
Drunk
Stay in the car
Judgement and skill

29. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
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
500 feet

30. 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
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
0.08%
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
60

31. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
System generated
Have your flashing lights going
Shady

32. You should not stop at an accident unless
Physical and mentally capable
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Police
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

33. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
100
0.02
6 months

34. If your gas pedal sticks you should
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Stress - emotions
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

35. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Safety
1000
Passing or making a left turn maneuver

36. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
0.08%
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
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

37. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
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
On your side

38. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
500
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

39. A leaking exhaust system can
Human error
One drink Per hour
Make you drowsy when driving
Shady

40. 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
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Stay in the car
350

41. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
0.08%
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Any amount- even one drink
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

42. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
100
On your side
500

43. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
Alcohol related
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
1/3 of a mile
Pedestrians

44. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
1/3 of a mile
Judgement and skill
Have your flashing lights going
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

45. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
Stress - emotions
Safety
0.08%
Physical and mentally capable

46. Your driving record is used
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
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
60
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

47. 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
One drink Per hour
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
4 feet

48. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Physical and mentally capable
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

49. at dusk or on overcast days you should
Turn on your vehicle lights
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Any amount- even one drink
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

50. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
System generated
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Stress - emotions
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder