Montana DMV Driving Test

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1. Allowing a space cushion is important because it: Prevents distractions from other vehicles. Allows you time to react to situations. Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace. Keeps other drivers alert.

2. Which of the following is not a safe situation for passing? When the vehicle ahead is moving below the safe speed. When pavement markings are broken white lines. When pavement markings are broken yellow lines. When moving through an intersection.

3. If you are driving and you find that nothing seems to help you stay awake, you should: Turn on your air-conditioner and drink coffee. Open your windows and turn up the radio. Pull off the road, park, remove your ignition key and rest. Drive faster so you can reach your destination quicker.

4. When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that, in general, trucks: Require less time to pass on a downgrade than cars. Require less turning radius than cars. Take longer distances than cars to stop. Require less time to pass on an incline than cars.

5. If you find yourself in a skid while driving, you must Ease your foot off the gas and carefully steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go. Apply brakes immediately and carefully steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go. Ease your foot off the gas and carefully steer in the opposite direction you want the front of the car to go Apply brakes immediately and carefully steer in the opposite direction you want the front of the car to go.

6. Where there are 4 or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions, what do two solid yellow lines mark? The individual lanes of travel. The edge of the road. The center of the roadway. None of the above.

7. When you meet a truck coming from the opposite direction, keep as far as possible to the side to avoid A sideswipe accident. A rear-end collision. A head-on collision A direct hit.

8. You are allowed to turn around, unless prohibited, on a road when there is at least ____ in front of and behind your vehicle. 100 ft. 250 ft. 500 ft. 50 ft.

9. If a car ahead of you has stopped at a crosswalk, you should: Stop and then proceed when safe. Change lanes, look carefully, and pass. Slow down, look both ways, and proceed. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop.

10. Select the statement below that is false: The more a person weighs, the more alcohol it takes to raise their bac. If people weigh the same amount, the one with more body fat will show signs of intoxication first. Drinking 3 drinks in one hour affects you just the same as drinking 3 drinks in 3 hours.

11. When you are going 50 mph, it can take ____ feet to react and stop. 350 150 400 700 550

12. In general, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction as you are going On the right. On the left. Only if the other driver signals it is safe Whenever you have the opportunity to do so.

13. To enter a freeway: Signal, yield, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving. Signal and enter the freeway. freeway traffic must yield. Drive slowly so you can check traffic Make a complete stop before entering the freeway.

14. Do not pass. On hills or curves. When school bus lights are flashing. When approaching an intersection All of the above.

15. When driving on an interstate You should change lanes often. Stop in the breakdown lane if you are tired. Signal and check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes. You should always use cruise control.

16. Th e safe and legal passing of another vehicle requires that a driver: Pass when the lane marking is a solid line. Apply the brake and slow down. Make sure the passing lane is clear of traffic, and checks behind and to the left to make sure another car is not attempting to pass All answers are correct.

17. You want to go into a store to make a quick purchase. you should: Leave the car running and set the parking brake. Stop the engine and set the parking brake. Stop the engine, but set the parking brake only if on a slope. Leave the car running if you do not plan on being absent for longer than five minutes.

18. Which of these is the proper way to change lanes? Signal, check your mirrors, and then change lanes. Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder before you change lanes. Signal before you change lanes and then move over quickly. Check your mirrors, signal, accelerate and change lanes.

19. A speed limit is None of the above. The suggested speed to travel on a road under ideal conditions. The maximum legal speed you can travel on the road under ideal conditions. The minimum legal speed you can travel on the road under ideal conditions.

20. You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when you are Already in a traffic circle. Already in an intersection. Going straight ahead. Turning left.

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To operate a motorcycle in Montana, you must have a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license. Licenses are issued by the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD). At age 15, you can apply for a motorcycle learner license if you have successfully completed a driver's education course. Upon completing the learner license requirements, you can apply for a motorcycle endorsement. A motorcycle learner license or endorsement allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle learner license, you must have a valid Montana driver's license, apply, submit your documentation, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To receive a motorcycle endorsement on your current driver's license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the motorcycle skills test, and pay the fees.

The tests are taken at your local MVD. The motorcycle knowledge exam contains 25 questions on motorcycle safety and driving skills. The test is comprehensive and covers questions specifically geared toward motorcycle drivers. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle skills exam assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. Your motorcycle must be properly registered before you can use it for the test. If you fail a test, you must wait one day to retake it.