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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. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
0.08%
Physical and mentally capable
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
100

2. If you have to wait to merge - you should
500
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
300 feet

3. 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
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

4. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
Any amount- even one drink
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
4 feet
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

5. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
1000
1/3 of a mile
0.08%
One drink Per hour

6. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
Pedestrians
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
500
Turn on your vehicle lights

7. Headlights are required at any time you cannot see persons or vehicles for 500 feet and
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
60
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

8. On two lane roads it is permissible to drive a motor vehicle to the left of the center line when
350
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
6 months
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

9. If you are the first vehicle or the last in a funeral procession you should
Have your flashing lights going
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place

10. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
Judgement and skill
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb

11. If a tire suddenly goes flat you should
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Stay in the car
Physical and mentally capable

12. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
System generated
500
Turn on your vehicle lights
Any amount- even one drink

13. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
60
Safety
500
Police

14. when you hear a siren you should
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
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
One drink Per hour
Physical and mentally capable

15. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
0.02
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
100
500 feet

16. If you approach a turn into the wrong lane or have forgotten to signal you should
Drunk
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

17. What is the earliest a montana drivers license can be renewed prior to the license expiration date?
A license restricted to essential driving only
That you cannot pass over the center line
6 months
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH

18. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
Pedestrians
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
60
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise

19. When pulling away from a curb you should
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact

20. What is a probationaary license?
500 feet
0.02
A license restricted to essential driving only
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again

21. At what blood alcohol content does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
0.08%
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Human error

22. What is hydroplaning?
Physical and mentally capable
Make you drowsy when driving
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

23. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Any amount- even one drink
60
Have your flashing lights going

24. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
Drunk
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
500
Turn on your vehicle lights

25. 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
Have your flashing lights going
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Make you drowsy when driving

26. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
Pedestrians
A license restricted to essential driving only
500
Shady

27. What does it mean to keep pace with traffic?
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Judgement and skill
Turn on your vehicle lights
Stay in the car

28. never cross the center line unless
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
500

29. 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
500
500
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
60

30. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
100
Human error
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Safety

31. If your gas pedal sticks you should
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
Drivers traveling too fast
Physical and mentally capable

32. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
Pedestrians
1000
System generated
4 feet

33. If you have car troubles
On your side
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Police

34. In order to park in a handicapped spot you
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
500
System generated
100

35. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Passing or making a left turn maneuver
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Judgement and skill

36. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
Shady
4 feet
10 days
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

37. You should not stop at an accident unless
That you cannot pass over the center line
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Make you drowsy when driving
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

38. 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
That you cannot pass over the center line
Reduce visibility dangerously at night
500

39. Turn signals must be visible for
350
300 feet
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Stress - emotions

40. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
350
Stress - emotions
60
Stay in the car

41. 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
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
60
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

42. A minor can be ticketed if they have a blood alcohol level of
Physical and mentally capable
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
That you cannot pass over the center line
0.02

43. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
0.02
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
10 days

44. anytime persons or vehicles are not visible for _____ feet due to insufficient light conditions you shall turn on your headlights
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
That you cannot pass over the center line
500
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

45. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Police
Physical and mentally capable
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

46. at dusk or on overcast days you should
Stress - emotions
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
Reduce visibility dangerously at night

47. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
Judgement and skill
That you cannot pass over the center line
500
Any amount- even one drink

48. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
1/3 of a mile
100
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year

49. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
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
Human error
On your side

50. If you move you must report your change of address to the Field operations bureau within
10 days
60
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe