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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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1. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
500
60

2. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Make you drowsy when driving
Stress - emotions
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

3. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
500
Shady
Safety
Drunk

4. 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
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Stress - emotions

5. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Police
10 days
1000

6. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
0.08%
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
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

7. If you have to wait to merge - you should
60
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
Stay in the car

8. how much room do you need to pass safely?
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
1/3 of a mile
Stay in the car

9. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
60
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Physical and mentally capable

10. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
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
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

11. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Stress - emotions
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Have your flashing lights going

12. 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
Human error
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
300 feet

13. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
0.02

14. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Shady
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

15. 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
System generated
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
500

16. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
0.08%
Human error
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

17. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
On your side
60
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
6 months

18. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
1000
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Judgement and skill

19. at dusk or on overcast days you should
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Safety
Turn on your vehicle lights
Drivers traveling too fast

20. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
0.02
1/3 of a mile
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
On your side

21. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
500

22. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
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
Stay in the car
1000

23. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
Alcohol related
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Human error
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact

24. Your driving record is used
System generated
500
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

25. most accidents between cars that are parallel parked and cars being driven on the street are caused by...
500
Any amount- even one drink
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

26. You should decide each time you drive if you are
1000
60
Physical and mentally capable
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

27. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
One drink Per hour
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
350
System generated

28. You should not stop at an accident unless
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
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
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

29. What is hydroplaning?
500
60
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Drunk

30. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
Turn on your vehicle lights
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
0.08%

31. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
Safety
One drink Per hour
60
500 feet

32. What is a probationaary license?
A license restricted to essential driving only
Any amount- even one drink
0.02
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

33. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
Shady
Any amount- even one drink
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
One drink Per hour

34. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
A license restricted to essential driving only
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
500 feet

35. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
500
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Any amount- even one drink
That you cannot pass over the center line

36. The law requires safety belt use
Police
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
10 days

37. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
500
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
One drink Per hour

38. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
0.08%
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

39. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Physical and mentally capable
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

40. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
Safety
60
System generated
Drunk

41. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
300 feet
500
60
Drunk

42. 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
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
4 feet
0.02

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
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
6 months
60
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

44. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
500 feet
That you cannot pass over the center line
Make you drowsy when driving
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

45. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
Make you drowsy when driving
Have your flashing lights going
System generated
350

46. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
1/3 of a mile
Shady

47. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Police
Turn on your vehicle lights

48. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Have your flashing lights going
100
Drivers traveling too fast

49. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
A license restricted to essential driving only
4 feet
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Drunk

50. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
A license restricted to essential driving only