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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. 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
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
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

2. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
Any amount- even one drink
Make you drowsy when driving
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
10 days

3. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
350
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
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

4. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
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
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

5. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
Turn on your vehicle lights
0.08%
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

6. 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
500 feet
500
Human error

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
That you cannot pass over the center line
60
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

8. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag

9. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
Police
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
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

10. What is hydroplaning?
Stay in the car
1/3 of a mile
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
That you cannot pass over the center line

11. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Police
Turn on your vehicle lights
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

12. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
Safety
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
0.02
One drink Per hour

13. The law requires safety belt use
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
System generated
Physical and mentally capable

14. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
60

15. Turn signals must be visible for
10 days
300 feet
500
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed

16. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
Shady
Drunk
300 feet
Pedestrians

17. What is a probationaary license?
One drink Per hour
0.08%
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
A license restricted to essential driving only

18. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
0.08%
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Pedestrians
Passing or making a left turn maneuver

19. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
Stay in the car
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
60
Safety

20. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
350
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
On your side

21. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
Turn on your vehicle lights
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
Pedestrians
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

22. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
System generated
1/3 of a mile

23. 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
60
4 feet
100
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise

24. Your driving record is used
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

25. If you approach a turn into the wrong lane or have forgotten to signal you should
Physical and mentally capable
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

26. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
4 feet
Safety
System generated
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

27. how much room do you need to pass safely?
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Any amount- even one drink
300 feet
1/3 of a mile

28. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
Stay in the car
Stress - emotions
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Safety

29. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
One drink Per hour
Drivers traveling too fast
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

30. when you are fatigued you should
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Drivers traveling too fast

31. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
10 days
Physical and mentally capable

32. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Alcohol related
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

33. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
Drivers traveling too fast
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
One drink Per hour
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road

34. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
500 feet
Any amount- even one drink
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Safety

35. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Turn on your vehicle lights
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

36. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
500
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact

37. What usually causes skids?
Safety
Drivers traveling too fast
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

38. You should not stop at an accident unless
350
On your side
One drink Per hour
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

39. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
0.02
10 days
60
That you cannot pass over the center line

40. When you merge with traffic - you should
Human error
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

41. If your gas pedal sticks you should
A license restricted to essential driving only
4 feet
Alcohol related
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

42. never cross the center line unless
Physical and mentally capable
350
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
Passing or making a left turn maneuver

43. when you hear a siren you should
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
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
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
500

44. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
Pedestrians
Shady
6 months
100

45. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
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
Judgement and skill
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

46. If you have car troubles
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 on your vehicle lights
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

47. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
350
500
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Alcohol related

48. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
Stress - emotions
Pedestrians
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
500

49. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
One drink Per hour
Drivers traveling too fast
300 feet
Human error

50. When pulling away from a curb you should
Drivers traveling too fast
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
100