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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. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
1000
0.02
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

2. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
System generated
Physical and mentally capable
Stay in the car
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

3. Your driving record is used
Human error
A license restricted to essential driving only
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
60

4. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
10 days
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Alcohol related
A license restricted to essential driving only

5. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
Any amount- even one drink
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

6. If your gas pedal sticks you should
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
500
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

7. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Stress - emotions
Human error
Physical and mentally capable

8. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
On your side
1000
A license restricted to essential driving only
Drunk

9. You should not stop at an accident unless
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

10. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Physical and mentally capable
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

11. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
0.08%
Stay in the car
60
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

12. 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
Stress - emotions
Stay in the car
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

13. If a tire suddenly goes flat you should
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Drunk
Safety

14. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
100
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

15. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Any amount- even one drink
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

16. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
Pedestrians
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Drivers traveling too fast
That you cannot pass over the center line

17. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Stay in the car
10 days
100

18. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Judgement and skill
Have your flashing lights going
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

19. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
Police
0.02
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Physical and mentally capable

20. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
60
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

21. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
Human error
100
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

22. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
One drink Per hour
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
100

23. When pulling away from a curb you should
Pedestrians
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

24. When you merge with traffic - you should
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Physical and mentally capable

25. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
0.08%
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

26. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
Any amount- even one drink
Have your flashing lights going
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
60

27. when you hear a siren you should
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
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
60
4 feet

28. at dusk or on overcast days you should
Turn on your vehicle lights
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Alcohol related
Stay in the car

29. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
60
Stay in the car

30. when you are fatigued you should
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
System generated
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

31. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
Drunk
10 days
100
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

32. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
On your side
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

33. What usually causes skids?
60
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Drivers traveling too fast
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

34. 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
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Safety

35. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
500
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Police

36. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
Judgement and skill
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
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Pedestrians

37. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
0.08%
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
500 feet

38. What is a probationaary license?
1000
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
A license restricted to essential driving only

39. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
Any amount- even one drink
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely 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
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

40. never cross the center line unless
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
500
500

41. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
6 months
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Human error
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

42. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
500
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
60
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

43. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
4 feet
Police
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

44. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
300 feet
6 months
One drink Per hour

45. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
Have your flashing lights going
Shady
6 months
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

46. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
100
A license restricted to essential driving only
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
350

47. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
6 months
60
Safety
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact

48. 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
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
1/3 of a mile
System generated

49. A leaking exhaust system can
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Make you drowsy when driving
500
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

50. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
500
500 feet
Shady