Montana MVD permit practice test 10
25 questions written from the Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M), covering signals and pavement markings, licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving, hazards, weather and night driving. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1An 'HOV 3' lane requires at least how many people in the vehicle?
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A: Three. HOV 3 means there must be at least three people in the vehicle. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Other Lane Controls: Reserved Lanes, page 45.
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Question 2Your Montana license expired two weeks ago. May you drive?
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A: No; an expired license is not valid for driving. If your license has expired it is not valid for operating a motor vehicle; you could receive a citation, even though you can still renew without retesting. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Driver License Renewal, page 19.
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Question 3How far ahead should you look while driving, according to the Montana manual?
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B: At least 10 seconds. Look down the road at least 10 seconds ahead; in the city that is about one block, on the highway about four blocks or a quarter mile. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Scanning: Look Ahead, page 62.
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Question 4An animal suddenly appears and there is no time to stop. What does the Montana manual advise?
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C: Do not swerve sharply; hitting the animal is safer than swerving into traffic or a ditch. If there isn't time to stop, do not swerve sharply; your chance of serious injury is lower if you hit the animal rather than swerve into oncoming traffic or roll over. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Wildlife and Other Animals, page 71.
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Question 5How close to the nearest rail must you stop at a railroad crossing when a train is approaching in Montana?
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D: No closer than 15 feet. Stop as close as practicable but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail when signals, gates, stop signs or watchmen indicate a train, or a train is within 1,500 feet. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Railroad Crossing Warning Signs/Signals, page 43.
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Question 6Within how many days must you report a change of address to the Montana Driver Services Bureau?
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D: 10 days. You must notify the Driver Services Bureau within 10 days of any change of address. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Change of Address, page 20.
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Question 7On the highway, 10 seconds of look-ahead equals about:
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C: A quarter mile. On the highway, 10 seconds is about four city blocks or a quarter of a mile. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Scanning: Look Ahead, page 62.
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Question 8When should you be especially watchful for animals on Montana roads?
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D: At sunrise and sunset. Be aware and look for animals, especially at sunrise and sunset; deer and elk travel in herds, so look for more. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Wildlife and Other Animals, page 71.
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Question 9When must you stop at a railroad crossing even without signals?
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D: When a train is within 1,500 feet of the crossing or clearly visible and an obvious hazard. You must stop when the train is within 1,500 feet of the crossing or if it is clearly visible and an obvious hazard. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Railroad Crossing Warning Signs/Signals, page 43.
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Question 10A new Montana resident with a valid out-of-state license may use it for how long?
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A: 60 consecutive days. New residents can use a valid license from their previous jurisdiction for up to 60 consecutive days (30 for commercial), then must get a Montana license. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): New Residents, page 13.
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Question 11When is a red-light runner most likely to cross in front of you?
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D: Just after your light turns green. Be watchful for red-light runners, especially just after your light turns green, when cross-street drivers are most likely to run the red. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Intersections (Seeing Well), page 63.
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Question 12At night, about how far ahead can you see with your headlights, according to the Montana manual?
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D: About 400 feet. You must be able to stop within the distance you can see with your headlights, about 400 feet, so drive about 50 mph or slower. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Darkness, page 73.
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Question 13Railroad flashing light signals begin to flash. What does it mean?
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D: A train is coming; always stop. Always stop when the lights begin to flash; it means a train is coming. With more than one track, make sure all tracks are clear. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Flashing Light Signals, page 43.
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Question 14What vision standard does Montana require for a driver license?
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D: At least 20/40 in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses. Montana's vision test checks that you have at least 20/40 vision in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Vision, Hearing, & Fatigue: Vision, page 80.
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Question 15What does the Montana manual call the single biggest contributor to crashes?
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D: Failing to see what is happening. The single biggest contributor to crashes is failing to see what is happening. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Seeing Well, page 61.
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Question 16What is the 'Four Second Sight Distance Rule' used for?
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D: Checking that you are not driving faster than the distance you can see. Pick an object as far ahead as you can see; if you reach it before counting four seconds, you are going too fast for your sight distance. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Sight-Distance Rule, page 74.
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Question 17What tests are required for a first Montana driver license?
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C: Written, vision, and road tests. Written, vision, and a road test are required for your first license. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Driver Licensing Quick Reference, page 11.
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Question 18How should you pull away from the curb?
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B: Signal, look over your left shoulder, and pull out when safe. When pulling away from the curb, signal, look over your left shoulder, and pull out when it is safe. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): When Pulling Away From the Curb, page 64.
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Question 19Most crashes between parked cars and moving cars are caused by:
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B: Carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb. Most crashes between parallel-parked cars and moving cars are caused by carelessness of the driver pulling away from the curb. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Parked Cars, page 73.
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Question 20A Montana Class D license lets you drive non-commercial vehicles under what gross weight?
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A: 26,000 pounds. A Class D basic driver license allows you to drive any non-commercial vehicle under 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Class D Standard Driver License (non-commercial license), page 11.
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Question 21What does Montana require of a driver with epilepsy?
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C: A physician's written statement that the condition has stabilized and won't likely interfere with safe driving. A person with epilepsy needs a physician to attest in writing that the condition has stabilized and would not likely interfere with safe driving. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Health: Epilepsy, page 83.
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Question 22If you feel drowsy on a long night drive, what does the Montana manual recommend?
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B: Pull off the road and nap, or better yet find a room for the night. If you become drowsy, pull off the road and take a nap, or better yet find a room; it's better to arrive late than never. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Night Driving, page 65.
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Question 23Which vehicle does NOT require a motorcycle endorsement in Montana?
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B: A three-wheel vehicle. A motorcycle endorsement is needed for any motorized two-wheel vehicle; a three-wheel vehicle does not require an endorsement. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Motorcycle Endorsement, page 12.
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Question 24According to the Montana manual, the crash rate of drivers 65 and over (per mile) is exceeded only by drivers in which group?
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D: Under 24. The accident rate of drivers 65 and over, per mile traveled, is exceeded only by the rate of drivers under 24. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Senior Drivers, page 84.
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Question 25After being awake 18 hours straight, your driving skills are similar to:
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D: Someone under the influence of drugs or alcohol. After being awake for 18 hours straight, driving skills are the same as someone under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Drowsy Driving, page 96.
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