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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. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
4 feet
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

2. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
500
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

3. never cross the center line unless
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
That you cannot pass over the center line
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

4. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
Safety
Stay in the car
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
300 feet

5. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
Alcohol related
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
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

6. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Judgement and skill

7. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
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
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

8. What is hydroplaning?
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
350

9. most accidents between cars that are parallel parked and cars being driven on the street are caused by...
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
10 days
Police

10. how much room do you need to pass safely?
1/3 of a mile
100
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

11. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
System generated
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
0.08%
Alcohol related

12. You should decide each time you drive if you are
Physical and mentally capable
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
300 feet
Police

13. Turn signals must be visible for
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
300 feet
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Stress - emotions

14. 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
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
60
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

15. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

16. 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
500 feet
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
0.08%

17. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
500 feet
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Human error
Alcohol related

18. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Drivers traveling too fast
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
1000

19. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Safety
0.02
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road

20. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
0.08%
60
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

21. If your gas pedal sticks you should
Turn on your vehicle lights
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
0.08%

22. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Pedestrians
Turn on your vehicle lights
350

23. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
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
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
500

24. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
6 months
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Safety

25. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
500
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Drunk
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact

26. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
500
350
Shady
Drunk

27. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Alcohol related
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

28. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
Pedestrians
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
That you cannot pass over the center line
On your side

29. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
Alcohol related
Pedestrians
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
1/3 of a mile

30. 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
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
The conditions of the road - car - and weather

31. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
Alcohol related
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
500 feet
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact

32. If you have to wait to merge - you should
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
10 days
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

33. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
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
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
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

34. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
1/3 of a mile
500
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Shady

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

36. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
Any amount- even one drink
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
System generated

37. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
Safety
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Judgement and skill
350

38. When pulling away from a curb you should
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Drunk
60

39. Your driving record is used
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
0.02
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Police

40. When you merge with traffic - you should
Physical and mentally capable
60
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

41. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
10 days
On your side
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Judgement and skill

42. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
6 months
Have your flashing lights going
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

43. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Stress - emotions
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
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

44. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
6 months
0.08%
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

45. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
100
500
A license restricted to essential driving only
One drink Per hour

46. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
500 feet
One drink Per hour
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

47. A leaking exhaust system can
Make you drowsy when driving
350
100
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

48. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
0.02
500
60
Stress - emotions

49. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
100
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Drivers traveling too fast
300 feet

50. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
60
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
One drink Per hour