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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. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
0.02
500 feet
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

2. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
0.08%
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

3. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
500
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
0.08%

4. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
500
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Pedestrians
Physical and mentally capable

5. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
Stress - emotions
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

6. how much room do you need to pass safely?
1/3 of a mile
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

7. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
0.02
500
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

8. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
Make you drowsy when driving
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
60
Human error

9. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
1/3 of a mile
Safety
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

10. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
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
1/3 of a mile
Human error

11. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
1000
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
System generated
1/3 of a mile

12. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Drunk
That you cannot pass over the center line

13. What is a probationaary license?
Make you drowsy when driving
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
A license restricted to essential driving only
Stress - emotions

14. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

15. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Make you drowsy when driving
500 feet

16. 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
60
Police
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

17. If your gas pedal sticks you should
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
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

18. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Any amount- even one drink
Drunk
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

19. When you merge with traffic - you should
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
1/3 of a mile
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Stay in the car

20. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
10 days
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
0.08%
Turn on your vehicle lights

21. If you approach a turn into the wrong lane or have forgotten to signal you should
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
6 months
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

22. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
Alcohol related
System generated
On your side
500

23. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Pedestrians
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

24. most accidents between cars that are parallel parked and cars being driven on the street are caused by...
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Alcohol related
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

25. Your driving record is used
60
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

26. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
On your side
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Police
Safety

27. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
Any amount- even one drink
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed

28. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
One drink Per hour
Have your flashing lights going
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

29. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
60
Any amount- even one drink
Have your flashing lights going
Human error

30. You should decide each time you drive if you are
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Physical and mentally capable

31. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
300 feet
Shady
Judgement and skill
Drivers traveling too fast

32. When pulling away from a curb you should
100
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
A license restricted to essential driving only
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

33. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
0.02
60

34. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
300 feet
Pedestrians
Human error
Make you drowsy when driving

35. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Any amount- even one drink
One drink Per hour
6 months

36. at dusk or on overcast days you should
Stay in the car
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Turn on your vehicle lights

37. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Physical and mentally capable
Stay in the car
500 feet

38. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
Alcohol related
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
350

39. What is hydroplaning?
350
Shady
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

40. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
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
1/3 of a mile
Make you drowsy when driving
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

41. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
10 days
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

42. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Judgement and skill
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

43. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
Turn on your vehicle lights
Stress - emotions
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

44. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
500
That you cannot pass over the center line
Turn on your vehicle lights
500

45. when you hear a siren you should
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
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
0.08%

46. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
100
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

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
Any amount- even one drink
4 feet
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

48. when you are fatigued you should
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
That you cannot pass over the center line
500
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

49. You should not stop at an accident unless
500 feet
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
System generated

50. Turn signals must be visible for
300 feet
Stress - emotions
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road