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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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1. 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
0.02
1/3 of a mile
A license restricted to essential driving only

2. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
Judgement and skill
One drink Per hour
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

3. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
Judgement and skill
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
350
1000

4. Turn signals must be visible for
6 months
300 feet
4 feet
One drink Per hour

5. If your gas pedal sticks you should
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Safety
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
60

6. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
Shady
6 months
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
4 feet

7. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
Judgement and skill
One drink Per hour
Alcohol related
10 days

8. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
100
That you cannot pass over the center line
System generated
Make you drowsy when driving

9. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
10 days
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
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

10. A leaking exhaust system can
A license restricted to essential driving only
Make you drowsy when driving
1/3 of a mile
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

11. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
Drivers traveling too fast
Stress - emotions
100
4 feet

12. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
Stress - emotions
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
60

13. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
6 months

14. most accidents between cars that are parallel parked and cars being driven on the street are caused by...
Pedestrians
60
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

15. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
1000
Stay in the car
60

16. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
350
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Safety

17. What is hydroplaning?
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
500
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

18. The law requires safety belt use
100
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
System generated

19. When you merge with traffic - you should
Any amount- even one drink
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
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

20. If you have car troubles
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
System generated

21. 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
Any amount- even one drink
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed

22. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
One drink Per hour
Physical and mentally capable
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
0.08%

23. when you are fatigued you should
Stress - emotions
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
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

24. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Police
500

25. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
100
Make you drowsy when driving
Shady
300 feet

26. What is a probationaary license?
A license restricted to essential driving only
Shady
6 months
500

27. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Pedestrians
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Turn on your vehicle lights

28. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
Police
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
0.02
Physical and mentally capable

29. at dusk or on overcast days you should
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Turn on your vehicle lights
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Safety

30. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
That you cannot pass over the center line
4 feet
0.02
Drivers traveling too fast

31. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
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
60
Drunk

32. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
Physical and mentally capable
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
100
500 feet

33. You should decide each time you drive if you are
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Physical and mentally capable
Drunk
That you cannot pass over the center line

34. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
500
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

35. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
500
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

36. If a tire suddenly goes flat you should
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road

37. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
Any amount- even one drink
Physical and mentally capable
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

38. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
60
Safety
500 feet
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off

39. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
500
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Alcohol related

40. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
Shady
1/3 of a mile
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

41. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
Have your flashing lights going
Make you drowsy when driving
Judgement and skill
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

42. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
Human error
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Have your flashing lights going
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact

43. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
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
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
6 months
500

44. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
500
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Have your flashing lights going
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed

45. If you have to wait to merge - you should
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Stress - emotions
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

46. never cross the center line unless
500
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
500 feet
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

47. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
Have your flashing lights going
0.08%
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

48. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Have your flashing lights going

49. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
6 months
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

50. Your driving record is used
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
System generated
Police
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive