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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. most accidents between cars that are parallel parked and cars being driven on the street are caused by...
1000
Stay in the car
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

2. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
10 days
Any amount- even one drink
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

3. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
Shady
60
0.02
0.08%

4. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
Drivers traveling too fast
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
350
On your side

5. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
4 feet
1/3 of a mile
300 feet
Stress - emotions

6. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

7. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Have your flashing lights going
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

8. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
1/3 of a mile
300 feet
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag

9. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
Alcohol related
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

10. A leaking exhaust system can
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
System generated
Stress - emotions
Make you drowsy when driving

11. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Human error
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

12. The law requires safety belt use
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
One drink Per hour
Shady

13. What is a probationaary license?
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Turn on your vehicle lights
A license restricted to essential driving only
300 feet

14. If a tire suddenly goes flat you should
1000
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Alcohol related
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

15. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
350
Stress - emotions
A license restricted to essential driving only

16. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Shady
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

17. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Shady
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
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

18. 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
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
Human error

19. Your driving record is used
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
500

20. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
System generated
100
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets

21. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
6 months
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
60

22. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
Have your flashing lights going
4 feet
Drivers traveling too fast
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

23. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
500
1000
One drink Per hour

24. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
Turn on your vehicle lights
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Alcohol related

25. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
System generated
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Alcohol related
350

26. when you are fatigued 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
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

27. 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
That you cannot pass over the center line
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

28. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Human error
500

29. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
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
Any amount- even one drink

30. What is hydroplaning?
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Human error
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

31. If you have to wait to merge - you should
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
6 months
A license restricted to essential driving only

32. 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
Physical and mentally capable
Stay in the car
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

33. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
A license restricted to essential driving only
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
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

34. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
1/3 of a mile
6 months
Drunk
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

35. 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
1000
Make you drowsy when driving
60
500

36. how much room do you need to pass safely?
1/3 of a mile
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
500
100

37. at dusk or on overcast days you should
Turn on your vehicle lights
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
0.08%

38. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
On your side

39. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
4 feet
Police
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
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

40. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Turn on your vehicle lights
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
100

41. If you approach a turn into the wrong lane or have forgotten to signal you should
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
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

42. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed

43. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

44. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
Shady
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Judgement and skill
300 feet

45. When pulling away from a curb you should
Alcohol related
300 feet
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
6 months

46. 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
System generated
4 feet
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Judgement and skill

47. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
1000
Any amount- even one drink
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road

48. When you merge with traffic - you should
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Police
Physical and mentally capable
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

49. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Stay in the car
Physical and mentally capable
1000

50. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
Make you drowsy when driving
10 days
Have your flashing lights going
500 feet