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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
500 feet
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
Make you drowsy when driving

2. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

3. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
On your side
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
500
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

4. If you have to wait to merge - you should
500
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

5. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Drivers traveling too fast
0.02
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

6. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
500 feet
500
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

7. 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
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
60
0.08%
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

8. What usually causes skids?
Drivers traveling too fast
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
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

9. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
100
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
10 days
500

10. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
500
On your side
60
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

11. What is a probationaary license?
A license restricted to essential driving only
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Police
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

12. You should decide each time you drive if you are
System generated
Physical and mentally capable
0.02
Stress - emotions

13. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
0.08%
On your side
Judgement and skill
Physical and mentally capable

14. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Police
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Have your flashing lights going

15. Your driving record is used
System generated
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
60
Police

16. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
Drunk
500
Shady
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

17. If your gas pedal sticks you should
System generated
Have your flashing lights going
Human error
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

18. never cross the center line unless
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Any amount- even one drink
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact

19. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
Alcohol related
Have your flashing lights going
0.08%
100

20. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
On your side
500
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise

21. 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
Drunk
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
That you cannot pass over the center line

22. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
500
Alcohol related

23. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
500
That you cannot pass over the center line
10 days
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise

24. When you merge with traffic - you should
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Drunk

25. If you have car troubles
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
350
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

26. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
Any amount- even one drink
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
6 months
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

27. If a tire suddenly goes flat you should
Turn on your vehicle lights
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
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

28. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
On your side
6 months
Alcohol related

29. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
500
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
0.08%
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

30. when you are fatigued you should
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
350
Physical and mentally capable
Make you drowsy when driving

31. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
6 months
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
60

32. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
Stay in the car
Pedestrians
10 days
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

33. What is hydroplaning?
6 months
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

34. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
500
Alcohol related
1000
System generated

35. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag

36. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Drivers traveling too fast
0.02
Have your flashing lights going

37. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Human error
100
Stay in the car

38. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Human error
500
1000

39. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
Stress - emotions
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
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

40. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
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
1000
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Stay in the car

41. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
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
10 days
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise

42. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
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

43. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
One drink Per hour
4 feet

44. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
Judgement and skill
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Safety
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

45. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Turn on your vehicle lights
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

46. You should not stop at an accident unless
A license restricted to essential driving only
6 months
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
0.02

47. A leaking exhaust system can
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Have your flashing lights going
Make you drowsy when driving
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

48. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
Shady
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
60
Drunk

49. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
1000

50. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
One drink Per hour
On your side
0.08%
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year