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MT Drivers Ed

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
On your side
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
100
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

2. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
1/3 of a mile
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

3. when you are fatigued you should
1000
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact

4. never cross the center line unless
System generated
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

5. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
Judgement and skill
Drivers traveling too fast
That you cannot pass over the center line
300 feet

6. What is a probationaary license?
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
A license restricted to essential driving only
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
1000

7. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
10 days
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
6 months

8. how much room do you need to pass safely?
1/3 of a mile
Pedestrians
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
0.02

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
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
60
4 feet

10. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact

11. at dusk or on overcast days you should
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Turn on your vehicle lights
10 days
Police

12. The law requires safety belt use
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
500

13. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
Drivers traveling too fast
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
500
That you cannot pass over the center line

14. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
Stress - emotions
0.08%
Safety
Turn on your vehicle lights

15. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
Pedestrians
Drunk
Alcohol related
Drivers traveling too fast

16. What usually causes skids?
Drivers traveling too fast
Make you drowsy when driving
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

17. You should decide each time you drive if you are
Physical and mentally capable
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
350
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

18. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
10 days
60
1/3 of a mile
Stay in the car

19. 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
350
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

20. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
That you cannot pass over the center line
Passing or making a left turn maneuver

21. Turn signals must be visible for
60
300 feet
Stay in the car
That you cannot pass over the center line

22. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
One drink Per hour
0.02
0.08%
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

23. 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
Physical and mentally capable
4 feet
Alcohol related

24. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
1/3 of a mile
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

25. What is hydroplaning?
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Stress - emotions
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

26. 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
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

27. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
1000
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
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

28. 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
60
1/3 of a mile
300 feet

29. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
A license restricted to essential driving only
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Physical and mentally capable
Judgement and skill

30. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
A license restricted to essential driving only
Have your flashing lights going
Judgement and skill
Safety

31. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

32. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
Shady
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
350
0.08%

33. When you merge with traffic - you should
A license restricted to essential driving only
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

34. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
Drunk
System generated
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
300 feet

35. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
500
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Any amount- even one drink
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

36. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Stress - emotions
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Police

37. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
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
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Stay in the car

38. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
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
Shady
350

39. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
6 months
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Shady
0.02

40. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
100
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
Make you drowsy when driving
4 feet

41. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
Pedestrians
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
6 months
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

42. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
That you cannot pass over the center line
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Stay in the car
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

43. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Drunk
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

44. If you have to wait to merge - you should
0.02
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
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
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

45. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Alcohol related

46. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
0.08%
Physical and mentally capable
A license restricted to essential driving only
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

47. 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
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
500
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed

48. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
Safety
0.02
4 feet
60

49. You should not stop at an accident unless
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
500
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

50. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
A license restricted to essential driving only
500
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive