Montana DMV Driving Test

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1. Orange construction signs warn you: Of workers and road equipment ahead. That there are driver services ahead. Of an accident ahead. That you will have to come to a complete stop shortly.

2. Many crashes are caused by Checking mirrors and blind spot. Driving too fast for conditions. Having a 4 second following distance between your vehicle and any vehicle in front of you. Yielding the right of way.

3. You are required to stop the vehicle at railroad crossings as close as practicable but no less than ____ feet from the nearest rail. 10 15 20 25

4. Any trailer ____ lbs or less must have a steel chain or cable fastened to the towing unit. 1,500 3,000 500 740

5. You may continue carefully through a yellow light if: There is an emergency vehicle crossing your lane. There are no pedestrians crossing. You are turning right. You are within the intersection.

6. What should you do if another driver tailgates your vehicle? You must pull over to the side and allow the driver to pass. You must not allow the tailgater to pass you. You should raise your speed to discourage the tailgater You must encourage the tailgater.

7. Traffic collisions often happen when: Both the vehicles are going in the same direction and the vehicles are going in same speeds. The vehicles are going in different directions. The vehicles are going at different speeds The vehicles are going at the same speed. The vehicles are going in the same direction.

8. This black figure on the orange sign represents

School children using the sidewalk. Pedestrians crossing the road. A police officer. A flag person ahead.

9. At night, it is hardest to see: Road signs. Pedestrians. Other motorists. Street lights.

10. A white pedestrian figure on the traffic light means: You may not walk. You may walk. You should wait until the pedestrian figure to change to 'walk' before proceeding to walk You should wait until the pedestrian figure to start flashing before proceeding to walk.

11. Which of the following is true regarding safety belts? They need to be worn only when driving at high speed. They keep you from being thrown clear to safety, which lowers your chances of surviving accidents. Most likely you will drown if your seatbelt is on when your car goes into a lake or river. They increase your chances of survival in most types of accidents.

12. Drivers must yield to pedestrians Only if the pedestrian is on the same side of the road as the driver. Only when the pedestrian is in a crosswalk. If the pedestrian uses a hand signal to the driver asking him to stop. Even when the pedestrian crosses the street carelessly.

13. 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.

14. Drive below the posted speed limit when: You are on a 4 lane road. Others drive below the speed limit. Entering a highway where there are other cars. Anything makes conditions less than perfect.

15. One of the rules of defensive driving is Look straight ahead as you drive. Stay alert and keep your eyes moving. Expect that other drivers will make up for your errors Be confident that you can avoid danger at the last minute.

16. When backing out of an angled parking space, you should always move slowly and: Look at your rearview mirror. Look over your right shoulder. Have someone outside of the vehicle direct you.

17. 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.

18. A red arrow on a traffic light means that You must stop, and wait until a green light or arrow is displayed. You may turn in the direction the red arrow is pointing. You must proceed slowly through the intersection. You must stop and then proceed when the way is clear.

19. 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.

20. When making a turn, you must ____ your speed. Maintain. Vary. Reduce. Increase.

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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.