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Montana MVD permit practice test 11

24 questions written from the Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M), covering 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.

24 questions
  1. Question 1When may the Montana motorcycle road test be waived?

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    A: If you completed a Montana MSF course in the past year and show the certificate. The road test may be waived if you completed and passed a Montana Motorcycle Safety Foundation course in the past year and provide the certificate. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Motorcycle Endorsement, page 12.

  2. Question 2Which form can be used to recommend that a Montana driver be re-examined?

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    B: 32-1800 Recommendation for Re-Exam. If you have concerns about a driver's ability, use the Recommendation for Re-Exam form (32-1800). Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Giving Up Driving, page 85.

  3. Question 3On a long trip, how often should you take a break to fight fatigue?

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    D: Every two hours or so. Take breaks: stop every two hours or so, walk around, get fresh air. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Vision, Hearing, & Fatigue: Fatigue, page 81.

  4. Question 4A Montana motorcycle learner license holder must be supervised by:

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    C: A licensed driver who has a motorcycle endorsement. Motorcycle learner licensees must be under the immediate supervision of a licensed driver who has a motorcycle endorsement. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Motorcycle Learner License, page 13.

  5. Question 5How often should you have your eyes checked, according to the Montana manual?

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    A: Every year or two. You should have your eyes checked every year or two by an eye specialist. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Vision, Hearing, & Fatigue: Vision, page 80.

  6. Question 6Can a Montana resident hold both a state ID card and a driver license?

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    D: No; you must choose one. You must choose to have either a state ID or driver license, but you cannot have both. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Identification (ID) Card, page 12.

  7. Question 7When should you give your horn a light tap?

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    B: When a pedestrian or cyclist appears to be moving into your lane. Give a light tap when a person on foot or bike appears to be moving into your lane, when passing a driver who starts to turn into your lane, and similar cases. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Use Your Horn, page 66.

  8. Question 8What are Montana's minimum liability insurance amounts?

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    D: $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident bodily injury / $10,000 property. Owners must carry at least $25,000 for one person, $50,000 for two persons, and $10,000 for property damage in any one accident. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Motor Vehicle Insurance: Requirements, page 57.

  9. Question 9When should you NOT use your horn?

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    D: Around visually impaired pedestrians. Don't use your horn to hurry others, to point out errors, to greet a friend, or around visually impaired pedestrians. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): When NOT to Use Your Horn, page 66.

  10. Question 10Which vehicles are exempt from Montana's mandatory liability insurance requirement, according to the manual?

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    A: Motorcycles. Liability insurance is mandatory except for motorcycles. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Motor Vehicle Insurance: Requirements, page 57.

  11. Question 11You will slow down where following drivers won't expect it. What should you do?

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    D: Tap your brake pedal three or four times quickly. If you are going to stop or slow where another driver does not expect it, tap your brake pedal three or four times quickly. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Signal When You Slow Down, page 68.

  12. Question 12What is the fine for a first offense of driving without liability insurance in Montana?

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    A: $250 to $500, up to 10 days in jail, and 5 points. A first offense is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $250 to $500, up to 10 days in jail, or both, plus 5 points. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Motor Vehicle Insurance: Consequences, page 57.

  13. Question 13Where should your hands be on the steering wheel in newer vehicles with steering-wheel airbags?

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    D: 8 and 4 o'clock (or 9 and 3). Hands should be on opposite sides of the wheel, at 9 and 3 o'clock, or 8 and 4 o'clock in newer vehicles with steering-wheel airbags. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Basic Driving: Steering, page 60.

  14. Question 14For a second uninsured driving offense in Montana, how long are your license plates and registration suspended?

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    C: 90 days. A second or later offense brings a fine of at least $350, possible jail, and a 90-day plate and registration suspension (180 days for a third). Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Motor Vehicle Insurance: Consequences, page 57.

  15. Question 15What does the Montana manual say about texting while driving?

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    C: It is the most alarming distraction; reading or sending a text takes your eyes off the road for about 5 seconds. Texting combines manual, visual and cognitive distraction; sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Don't Be a Distracted Driver, page 59.

  16. Question 16When stopped for a traffic violation in Montana, what must you show besides your license and registration?

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    A: Evidence of insurance. Motorists stopped for a violation or in a collision must show evidence of insurance, which must be carried in the vehicle at all times. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Motor Vehicle Insurance: Requirements, page 57.

  17. Question 17What does the Montana manual say about phone laws in Montana cities?

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    C: Most Montana cities have passed laws against texting and talking on cell phones while driving. Most Montana cities have passed laws against texting and talking on cell phones while driving. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Don't Be a Distracted Driver, page 59.

  18. Question 18What does MTIVS do?

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    A: Verifies in real time whether a vehicle has minimum liability insurance. The Montana Insurance Verification System uses registration and insurer data to confirm whether a vehicle has minimum liability coverage. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Montana Insurance Verification System (MTIVS), page 57.

  19. Question 19In Montana, a crash must be reported immediately to law enforcement if anyone is injured or killed or property damage is at least:

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    A: $500. You must report an accident immediately to law enforcement if anyone is injured or killed, or property damage is $500 or more. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Report the accident, page 90.

  20. Question 20Within how many days must a required Montana Highway Patrol accident report be filed?

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    B: 10 days. Report to the Highway Patrol if there is injury, death or $1,000+ damage to one person's property; file within 10 days. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Report the accident, page 90.

  21. Question 21What is the penalty for a first alcohol (DUI) conviction in Montana, according to the manual?

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    C: $300 to $1,000 fine, 1 to 60 days in jail, and a six-month suspension. First conviction: fine of $300 to $1,000 plus court charges, 1 to 60 days in jail, and a six-month license suspension. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Alcohol and the Law, page 82.

  22. Question 22What happens if you refuse a BAC test requested by a Montana police officer?

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    C: You can lose your driver license. If a police officer asks you to take a test, you must do so; you can lose your license if you refuse. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Alcohol and the Law, page 82.

  23. Question 23Montana drivers who turn in their license more than six months before it is eligible for renewal can receive:

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    A: An ID card at no charge. If you turn in your license more than six months before it expires, you can receive an ID card at no charge. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Giving Up Driving, page 85.

  24. Question 24At what age can a Montana minor request an organ donor designation without parent authorization?

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    A: 15. A minor who is at least 15 can request an organ donor designation; parent authorization is not required. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Organ & Tissue Donation, page 94.

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