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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. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Judgement and skill
0.08%
0.02

2. on the back of a vehicle - a sign with this shape means
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
10 days
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
350

3. If a tire suddenly goes flat you should
That you cannot pass over the center line
60
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
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

4. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
Have your flashing lights going
500
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

5. If your gas pedal sticks you should
500
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Passing or making a left turn maneuver

6. ____ can lessen your concentration on hte driving task and ____ can have a great affect on your diving safely.
Stress - emotions
On your side
6 months
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed

7. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
1000
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
That you cannot pass over the center line
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

8. when you are fatigued you should
10 days
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows

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

10. If you approach a turn into the wrong lane or have forgotten to signal you should
500
1000
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Drivers traveling too fast

11. Alcohol may still accumulate in your body even if you are drinking at a rate of
One drink Per hour
1000
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

12. If you have car troubles
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
6 months
60
Drunk

13. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Physical and mentally capable

14. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
Safety
6 months
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
4 feet

15. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
Turn on your vehicle lights
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
0.08%
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

16. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
Shady
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
0.02

17. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
60
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Human error

18. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Pedestrians
500
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface

19. A leaking exhaust system can
Make you drowsy when driving
Turn on your vehicle lights
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

20. when you hear a siren you should
60
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
0.08%
300 feet

21. What usually causes skids?
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
500
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Drivers traveling too fast

22. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
60
500 feet
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

23. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
350
Make you drowsy when driving
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

24. If you have to wait to merge - you should
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Alcohol related
300 feet

25. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
0.08%
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
6 months
Passing or making a left turn maneuver

26. at dusk or on overcast days you should
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
Turn on your vehicle lights
A license restricted to essential driving only
Human error

27. Vehicles must emit white or amber lights to the front and red or amber lights to the rear visible for _____ feet
500
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
6 months
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on

28. 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
100
Human error

29. 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
Physical and mentally capable
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

30. When you merge with traffic - you should
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
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
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
500

31. 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
System generated
60
Physical and mentally capable

32. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
60
0.02
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

33. Turn signals must be visible for
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
300 feet
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

34. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
Have your flashing lights going
On your side
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
1000

35. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
500
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Shady
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

36. Although sunglasses are a big help during the day - they
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
A license restricted to essential driving only
Turn on your vehicle lights
Any amount- even one drink

37. When pulling away from a curb you should
Make you drowsy when driving
Pedestrians
Stay in the car
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

38. You should decide each time you drive if you are
1000
Physical and mentally capable
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
350

39. The law requires safety belt use
System generated
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
Make you drowsy when driving
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

40. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
10 days
500
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

41. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
1/3 of a mile
350
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Make you drowsy when driving

42. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
Shady
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
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
System generated

43. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
On your side
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Drunk

44. 50% of all traffic fatalities are
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Alcohol related
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Drivers traveling too fast

45. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
300 feet
Drunk
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive

46. What is a probationaary license?
500
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
A license restricted to essential driving only

47. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
On your side
Drivers traveling too fast
Human error
10 days

48. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
Drivers traveling too fast
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
500
60

49. how much room do you need to pass safely?
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
1/3 of a mile

50. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Make you drowsy when driving
That you cannot pass over the center line
The conditions of the road - car - and weather