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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. What is hydroplaning?
100
Stay in the car
Alcohol related
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

2. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
0.08%
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Turn on your vehicle lights
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

3. What usually causes skids?
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Physical and mentally capable
Drivers traveling too fast
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

4. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
System generated
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Make you drowsy when driving

5. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
500
Pedestrians
300 feet
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

6. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Human error
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag

7. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Stress - emotions
350
Have your flashing lights going

8. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Shady
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road

9. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Human error
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
10 days

10. 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
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
300 feet

11. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
On your side
Alcohol related

12. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
300 feet
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
10 days

13. 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
Have your flashing lights going
500
Physical and mentally capable

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
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

15. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
One drink Per hour

16. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
Alcohol related
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

17. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
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
300 feet
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

18. when you are fatigued you should
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Police
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Any amount- even one drink

19. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
On your side
A license restricted to essential driving only
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Safety

20. A leaking exhaust system can
60
Make you drowsy when driving
That you cannot pass over the center line
Safety

21. 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
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Pedestrians
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
60

22. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
On your side
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Have your flashing lights going
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

23. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
On your side
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

24. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
Police
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
On your side

25. at dusk or on overcast days you should
Turn on your vehicle lights
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
A license restricted to essential driving only
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road

26. What is a probationaary license?
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
A license restricted to essential driving only
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
One drink Per hour

27. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Police
0.02
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

28. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Drunk
1/3 of a mile
60

29. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
10 days
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Alcohol related

30. You should not stop at an accident unless
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

31. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
500 feet
Drivers traveling too fast
Stay in the car
Stress - emotions

32. When you merge with traffic - you should
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
6 months
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
1000

33. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
Any amount- even one drink
500 feet
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

34. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
500
Stress - emotions
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
One drink Per hour

35. If a tire suddenly goes flat you should
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Drivers traveling too fast
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

36. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Physical and mentally capable
6 months
0.08%

37. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
500 feet
0.08%
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed

38. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
Pedestrians
A license restricted to essential driving only
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
That you cannot pass over the center line

39. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
System generated
Make you drowsy when driving
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering

40. If you have to wait to merge - you should
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Have your flashing lights going
500

41. The law requires safety belt use
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
1/3 of a mile
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

42. how much room do you need to pass safely?
Have your flashing lights going
Physical and mentally capable
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

43. When pulling away from a curb you should
350
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Human error
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

44. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
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
1000
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Pedestrians

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
4 feet
500
Human error
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

46. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
Pedestrians
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
Drivers traveling too fast

47. most accidents between cars that are parallel parked and cars being driven on the street are caused by...
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
System generated
Stress - emotions
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

48. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Any amount- even one drink
0.08%

49. If your gas pedal sticks you should
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

50. Turn signals must be visible for
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
300 feet
Police