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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 does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road

2. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Pedestrians
Shady
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

3. how much room do you need to pass safely?
4 feet
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Alcohol related
1/3 of a mile

4. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road

5. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
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
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Pedestrians
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

6. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
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
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
500
A license restricted to essential driving only

7. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
Drunk
Have your flashing lights going
0.02
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road

8. If you have to wait to merge - you should
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
500
On your side
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed

9. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
That you cannot pass over the center line
Any amount- even one drink
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
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

10. 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
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
300 feet
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

11. If you have car troubles
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
System generated
Stay in the car

12. 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
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
60
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

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
Police
500
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

14. You should not stop at an accident unless
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
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
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Shady

15. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
A license restricted to essential driving only
Judgement and skill
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Stress - emotions

16. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
Make you drowsy when driving
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Judgement and skill
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

17. What is a probationaary license?
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
A license restricted to essential driving only
100
Turn on your vehicle lights

18. When pulling away from a curb you should
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
That you cannot pass over the center line
Any amount- even one drink

19. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
500
Police
A license restricted to essential driving only
6 months

20. A leaking exhaust system can
4 feet
Make you drowsy when driving
Stress - emotions
One drink Per hour

21. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Drunk
A license restricted to essential driving only
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

22. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
60
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Safety

23. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
6 months
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
100
1000

24. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
Stay in the car
Turn on your vehicle lights
Pedestrians
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

25. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
0.08%
Shady
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
A license restricted to essential driving only

26. when you hear a siren you should
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
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
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

27. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
1000
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
60

28. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
300 feet
100

29. when you are fatigued you should
Shady
500
Drivers traveling too fast
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

30. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
6 months
Stay in the car
500
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road

31. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
300 feet
500
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
350

32. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
Human error
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
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Have your flashing lights going

33. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
500
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
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
Human error

34. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Police
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Shady

35. What usually causes skids?
Drivers traveling too fast
500
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
350

36. The law requires safety belt use
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
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
500

37. You should decide each time you drive if you are
4 feet
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Physical and mentally capable
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

38. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
350
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

39. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
0.02
500
10 days
System generated

40. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Stay in the car
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

41. 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
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
4 feet
Turn on your vehicle lights

42. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
Drivers traveling too fast
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Judgement and skill

43. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
Drunk
10 days
1/3 of a mile
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

44. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
Human error
Judgement and skill
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

45. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
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
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

46. Turn signals must be visible for
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
300 feet
Make you drowsy when driving
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

47. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
500
Have your flashing lights going
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Passing or making a left turn maneuver

48. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
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
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

49. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
1000
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
Human error
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

50. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Have your flashing lights going