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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. If you approach a turn into the wrong lane or have forgotten to signal you should
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
A license restricted to essential driving only
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

2. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
500 feet
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Police
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

3. how much room do you need to pass safely?
1/3 of a mile
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Police
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

4. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
1000
Alcohol related
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road

5. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
60
10 days
That you cannot pass over the center line
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

6. Turn signals must be visible for
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Stay in the car
300 feet
4 feet

7. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
6 months
4 feet
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

8. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
500
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

9. 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
Alcohol related
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
0.08%

10. 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
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Physical and mentally capable
300 feet

11. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
60
0.08%
Pedestrians

12. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
On your side
Have your flashing lights going
300 feet
Drivers traveling too fast

13. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
1/3 of a mile
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Stay in the car

14. at dusk or on overcast days you should
500 feet
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Turn on your vehicle lights
System generated

15. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
0.02
1000

16. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
Judgement and skill
That you cannot pass over the center line
One drink Per hour
A license restricted to essential driving only

17. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

18. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
4 feet
Safety
10 days

19. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
100
350
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

20. never cross the center line unless
Pedestrians
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
That you cannot pass over the center line

21. What usually causes skids?
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Drivers traveling too fast
0.08%
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

22. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
A license restricted to essential driving only
Stress - emotions
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed

23. Your driving record is used
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Physical and mentally capable
Pedestrians

24. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
Drivers traveling too fast
500
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Alcohol related

25. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
On your side
500
500
1000

26. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
Drunk
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
0.08%
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

27. when you hear a siren you should
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
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
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise

28. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
That you cannot pass over the center line
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

29. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
Shady
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
A license restricted to essential driving only
1000

30. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
10 days
Stay in the car
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Any amount- even one drink

31. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
That you cannot pass over the center line
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
500
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

32. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
500
System generated
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed

33. If you have to wait to merge - you should
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

34. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
Turn on your vehicle lights
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
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

35. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
60
500
Police
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

36. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
500
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag

37. The law requires safety belt use
Alcohol related
500
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

38. You should decide each time you drive if you are
Physical and mentally capable
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Stress - emotions

39. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

40. What is a probationaary license?
A license restricted to essential driving only
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
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Any amount- even one drink

41. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
Physical and mentally capable
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
System generated

42. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
500
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

43. A leaking exhaust system can
Pedestrians
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Make you drowsy when driving

44. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
Police
Any amount- even one drink
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Stay in the car

45. 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%
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Shady
4 feet

46. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Stress - emotions
Police
350

47. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
500 feet
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
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
Judgement and skill

48. when you are fatigued you should
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Alcohol related
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Physical and mentally capable

49. 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
0.02
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

50. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
300 feet
1000
60
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag