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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. What is a probationaary license?
A license restricted to essential driving only
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
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
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag

2. it is the driver's responibility to be alert for _____ and to yeild the right of way
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
4 feet
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Pedestrians

3. 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
Shady
Have your flashing lights going
Pedestrians

4. when you are fatigued you should
300 feet
4 feet
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water

5. at dusk or on overcast days you should
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
100
Turn on your vehicle lights

6. If you become stranded in a snow storm you should
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Drivers traveling too fast
6 months
Stay in the car

7. Blue flashing lights are always the ____
0.08%
4 feet
300 feet
Police

8. What is hydroplaning?
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

9. If your gas pedal sticks you should
500 feet
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
10 days
4 feet

10. Driver license numer is a _____ ______ number
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
System generated
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

11. you maynot pass if the solid yellow line is...
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Any amount- even one drink
On your side
Turn on your vehicle lights

12. If your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement - you should
1/3 of a mile
Shady
Take your foot off the accelerator - and when slowed down - ease back on the road
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering

13. You should not stop at an accident unless
100
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
One drink Per hour
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

14. headlights on upper beam (bright) shall reveal persons and vehicles for ____ ft
Pedestrians
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
60
350

15. When you merge with traffic - you should
4 feet
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Any amount- even one drink
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder

16. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means
Overtaking and passing another vehicle
That you cannot pass over the center line
60
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

17. 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
350
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

18. why is the pavement very slippery for the first few minutes after a snow rain on a hot day?
350
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
Any amount- even one drink

19. When you are going to change directions you should warn other drivers by...
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
Slowing down - by your vehicle position - or eye contact
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
On your side

20. If you have to wait to merge - you should
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
500 feet
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering

21. A leaking exhaust system can
Drivers traveling too fast
Make you drowsy when driving
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
60

22. How much alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Physical and mentally capable
Any amount- even one drink
Move to your left if possible so they may enter

23. how much room do you need to pass safely?
1/3 of a mile
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
Any amount- even one drink

24. If you have car troubles
1/3 of a mile
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
Judgement and skill

25. Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Stop if there is any questions about
Safety
Human error
Turn on your vehicle lights
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn

26. New residents must apply within ____ consecutive days
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
60

27. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
500
Proceed - get into the proper lane - go to the next intersection - signal and turn
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

28. You should dim your lights within ___ feet when following a vehicle
500
Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go - continue to correct left and right until you are under control again
When your tires actually start to float on a film of water
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

29. Your driving record is used
For all people in the car - when your car has air bags - and every time you drive
On your side
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

30. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than ____ MPH
Try to enter at the same speed - signal - use your rearview mirror and look over your shoulder
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
Shady
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

31. when you hear a siren you should
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
On your side
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

32. When encountering a funeral procession - a person must
Any amount- even one drink
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
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet

33. You should decide each time you drive if you are
Alcohol related
Physical and mentally capable
Slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before entering
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

34. In your brain - alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control
Drunk
Judgement and skill
That you cannot pass over the center line
1000

35. Night driving rerquires that you consider not only the speed limit but also
Physical and mentally capable
System generated
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive

36. vehicles parked on a roadway or shoulder during hours of darkness shal have lights front and rear visible for
500 feet
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
On your side

37. What usually causes skids?
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
Drivers traveling too fast
Alcohol related
One drink Per hour

38. 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by...
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake
Move to the right out of traffic. If it is ngiht - leave your parking lights and or dimmed headlights on
Human error
350

39. most accidents between cars that are parallel parked and cars being driven on the street are caused by...
Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb
350
10 days
1000

40. headlights on low beam shall reveal persons and vehicles for ___ ft
100
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
10 days
Shift to neutral - apply steady pressure on the brake

41. Any drivers get into serious trouble while driving a vehicle because...
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
This is a slow moving vehicle and it will not be going more than 25 MPH
0.02
They do not understand the legal responsibilities of having a license

42. You should dim your lights within ____ feet of meeting a vehicle
The conditions of the road - car - and weather
1000
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

43. if you are on the highway and another car is trying to merge - you should
60
Move to your left if possible so they may enter
Physical and mentally capable
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag

44. When pulling away from a curb you should
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe
55 on a highway - or more than 5 miles below the posted speed limit on other streets
60
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

45. 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
Any amount- even one drink
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
A license restricted to essential driving only
60

46. on cold - wet days - _____ spots may be icy
Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface
Have to have a handicap liscense plate or tag
Police
Shady

47. What is the number one killer on Montana's roads?
Stop every 2 hours - sing - open the windows
Stay in the car
Drunk
Safety

48. When meeting a school bus from any direction you should
Not proceed until the read lights have been shut off
Judgement and skill
Alcohol related
Signal - look over left shoulder - look in your mirror and pull out when it is safe

49. Parents - when signing for their child under 18 years of age are indicating
You are involved in it - or emergency help has not arrived yet
That they are accepting financial responsibility- it is good for one year
Drive with the flow of traffic - passing only as needed
Overtaking and passing another vehicle

50. If a tire suddenly goes flat you should
500
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
Keep the vehicle going straight - take your foot off the gas and slow down - pull off the road at a safe place
By the state and your insurance company to establish how safely you drive