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MT Drivers Ed

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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
Have your flashing lights going
Police
60
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering

2. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
10 days
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

3. Turn signals must be visible for
1/3 of a mile
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
300 feet

4. When you merge with traffic - you should
4 feet
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

5. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
Stress - emotions
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
60
100

6. If your gas pedal sticks you should
6 months
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
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

7. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Stress - emotions
Any amount- even one drink

8. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
4 feet
0.02
Have your flashing lights going
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

9. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
That you cannot pass over the center line
6 months
Human error

10. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Police
Make you drowsy when driving

11. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
System generated
300 feet
On your side
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

12. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
0.02
Turn on your vehicle lights
On your side

13. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
Police
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
6 months
300 feet

14. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
Judgement and skill
Any amount- even one drink
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
A license restricted to essential driving only

15. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
4 feet
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
350
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

16. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Alcohol related
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

17. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
Any amount- even one drink
100
A license restricted to essential driving only
Judgement and skill

18. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
Shady
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Pedestrians
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag

19. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
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
4 feet
0.08%
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

20. A leaking exhaust system can
Stress - emotions
Make you drowsy when driving
0.08%
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

21. The law requires safety belt use
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Shady
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
500

22. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
500
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
0.08%

23. at dusk or on overcast days you should
100
That you cannot pass over the center line
Turn on your vehicle lights
0.02

24. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
Drivers traveling too fast
60
Physical and mentally capable
Stay in the car

25. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
6 months
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
500

26. when you hear a siren you should
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
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
Drunk
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

27. Your driving record is used
Alcohol related
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
0.02
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

28. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
350
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Human error
100

29. You should not stop at an accident unless
1000
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Stress - emotions

30. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
6 months
300 feet

31. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
0.02
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Judgement and skill
Make you drowsy when driving

32. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
0.08%
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
500

33. how much room do you need to pass safely?
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
1/3 of a mile
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
500

34. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
One drink Per hour
4 feet
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

35. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
4 feet
One drink Per hour
350
10 days

36. If you approach a turn into the wrong lane or have forgotten to signal you should
500
Human error
Police
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

37. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Turn on your vehicle lights
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering

38. when you are fatigued you should
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
One drink Per hour

39. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
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
10 days
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road

40. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Drunk
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
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

41. never cross the center line unless
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Shady
Police

42. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Alcohol related

43. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
500
6 months
1/3 of a mile
Police

44. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
One drink Per hour
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
500
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

45. What is a probationaary license?
A license restricted to essential driving only
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

46. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
That you cannot pass over the center line
Alcohol related
Turn on your vehicle lights
Shady

47. 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
Stress - emotions
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

48. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
60
Make you drowsy when driving
Any amount- even one drink

49. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
Human error
Stress - emotions
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
One drink Per hour

50. If you have car troubles
6 months
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
A license restricted to essential driving only
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on