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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. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
Police
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Stress - emotions
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

2. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Pedestrians

3. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
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
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
On your side

4. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
System generated
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
60
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road

5. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
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
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Alcohol related
10 days

6. Your driving record is used
1000
10 days
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

7. What is a probationaary license?
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
That you cannot pass over the center line
A license restricted to essential driving only
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

8. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
Alcohol related
1000
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

9. never cross the center line unless
Physical and mentally capable
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
1/3 of a mile
A license restricted to essential driving only

10. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
500 feet
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Physical and mentally capable

11. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Judgement and skill
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on

12. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Judgement and skill
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
4 feet

13. 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
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
300 feet
4 feet

14. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
0.08%
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
500

15. What is hydroplaning?
On your side
60
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
A license restricted to essential driving only

16. 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
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Police
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag

17. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
Alcohol related
1000
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
6 months

18. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
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
System generated
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

19. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
One drink Per hour
Stress - emotions
System generated
0.08%

20. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
Have your flashing lights going
Safety
Any amount- even one drink
Shady

21. The law requires safety belt use
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Alcohol related
Pedestrians
Safety

22. A leaking exhaust system can
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Make you drowsy when driving
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
60

23. 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
60
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

24. If you have car troubles
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
1/3 of a mile

25. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
On your side
350
10 days
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

26. When you merge with traffic - you should
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Police
One drink Per hour
60

27. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
Drunk
60
0.08%
Safety

28. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Drunk
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

29. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
1/3 of a mile
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Police
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

30. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
That you cannot pass over the center line
0.08%
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Stress - emotions

31. If your gas pedal sticks you should
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
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact

32. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
Police
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
Stay in the car

33. You should not stop at an accident unless
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Alcohol related
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Have your flashing lights going

34. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
0.02
Alcohol related
1/3 of a mile
One drink Per hour

35. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Stress - emotions
Turn on your vehicle lights
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

36. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
A license restricted to essential driving only
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
One drink Per hour
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag

37. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
60
Human error
4 feet
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

38. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
0.02
500
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Physical and mentally capable

39. If a tire suddenly goes flat you should
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
0.02
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

40. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
Stay in the car
Stress - emotions
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

41. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
Human error
Physical and mentally capable
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

42. when you are fatigued you should
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
500
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

43. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
100
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
1000
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag

44. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
500
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
One drink Per hour
10 days

45. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
500
350
Human error
0.08%

46. how much room do you need to pass safely?
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
60
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
1/3 of a mile

47. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
500

48. When pulling away from a curb you should
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Stay in the car
0.08%
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

49. 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
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

50. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed