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Montana MVD permit practice test 3

25 questions written from the Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M), covering following and passing, sharing the road, parking, lanes, highways and freeways, alcohol and drugs and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.

25 questions
  1. Question 1You should not start to pass if you are within how far of a hill or curve?

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    D: One-third of a mile. You must be able to see at least one-third of a mile ahead; do not start to pass within one-third of a mile of a hill or curve. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Space for Passing, page 77.

  2. Question 2When do you NOT have to stop for a stopped Montana school bus with red lights?

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    B: When it is on a different road, or in an adjacent loading zone where pedestrians may not cross. You need not stop if the bus is on a different road or stopped in an adjacent loading zone where pedestrians are not allowed to cross. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Right-of-Way: School Buses, page 50.

  3. Question 3How close may you park to a railroad crossing in Montana?

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    D: No closer than 50 feet. Do not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): No Parking Zones, page 56.

  4. Question 4When leaving a highway with exit ramps, when should you slow down?

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    D: Not until you move onto the exit ramp. Signal your intent to exit and do not slow down until you move onto the exit ramp. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Leaving Traffic, page 72.

  5. Question 5What toll-free number can you call in Montana to report a suspected drunk driver?

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    C: 1-800-525-5555. To report a suspected drunk driver or an accident, call toll free 1-800-525-5555. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Report a Drunk Driver, page 82.

  6. Question 6Your right wheels drift off the pavement. What should you do?

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    B: Take your foot off the accelerator, steer parallel to the road, and ease back on when slowed. Take your foot off the accelerator, steer parallel to the road, then ease back on with a small left quarter turn when safe; brake once back on pavement. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Drift or Run off the Road, page 88.

  7. Question 7How many hours of supervised driving must a Montana teen complete during the permit stage?

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    C: 50 hours, 10 at night. Teen drivers must acquire at least 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night, over at least six months. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): GDL Step 1: Instruction Permit – Driving with Supervision, page 17.

  8. Question 8In a 30-mph crash, an unbelted 100-pound adult holding a child becomes about how much force against the child?

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    C: 3,000 pounds. In a 30-mph crash a 100-pound adult becomes a 3,000-pound force against the child, so each passenger needs their own restraint. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Child Restraints Required, page 30.

  9. Question 9How far should low-beam headlights reveal persons and vehicles under Montana law?

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    A: 100 feet. Low beam (dim) headlights should illuminate persons or vehicles for 100 feet. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Vehicle Light Distances, page 24.

  10. Question 10What does a DO NOT ENTER sign mean?

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    A: The road ahead is one-way the other direction or all vehicles are prohibited. DO NOT ENTER means the road ahead is a one-way roadway or all vehicular traffic is not permitted. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Signs: Intersection Traffic Control Signs, page 33.

  11. Question 11Fines in Montana work zones are:

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    A: Double the amount. It is a violation to exceed the posted speed in construction and work zones, and the fines are double the amount. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Construction and Maintenance Signs, page 37.

  12. Question 12What is the speed limit for cars on Montana interstate highways?

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    C: 75/80 mph. Cars and light trucks: 75/80 mph on interstate highways, day and night. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Speed Limits, page 48.

  13. Question 13When entering a road from a driveway or alley in Montana, what must you do?

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    B: Stop and yield to vehicles already on the main roadway. Drivers entering a road from a driveway, alley or roadside must stop and yield to vehicles already on the main roadway. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Right-of-Way: Intersections, page 50.

  14. Question 14Where do bicyclists who are not comfortable riding in traffic go through Montana roundabouts?

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    C: Walk their bicycles on the sidewalks and use the crosswalks. Bicyclists are encouraged to walk their bicycles on the sidewalks and use the pedestrian crosswalks. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Roundabouts in Montana: Bicyclists, page 42.

  15. Question 15When is it safe to return to the driving lane after passing?

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    C: When you can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror. When you can see both headlights of the vehicle you just passed in your rearview mirror, it is safe to return. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Space for Passing, page 77.

  16. Question 16In Montana, who must yield in an encounter with a funeral procession led by a lead or escort vehicle?

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    B: Pedestrians and drivers not in the procession. Pedestrians and drivers not part of a funeral procession must yield the right-of-way to a vehicle in the procession. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Funeral Procession, page 52.

  17. Question 17How close to a crosswalk at an intersection may you park in Montana?

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    A: No closer than 20 feet. Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk or sidewalk at an intersection. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): No Parking Zones, page 56.

  18. Question 18Why should you not stop at the end of an entrance ramp?

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    D: You won't have room to reach traffic speed and drivers behind may hit you. Do not drive to the end of the ramp and stop; you won't have room to get up to speed and drivers behind won't expect you to stop. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Entering Into Traffic, page 71.

  19. Question 19How quickly can alcohol absorbed through the stomach affect your brain?

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    D: Within one minute. Alcohol can be absorbed through the walls of the stomach and can affect your brain within one minute. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Why is Drinking and Driving So Dangerous?, page 81.

  20. Question 20Your headlights suddenly go out at night. What should you try?

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    D: Try the headlight switch a few times and turn on the high beams. Stay calm, take your foot off the gas, try the headlight switch and high beams; if that fails use flashers or fog lights and pull off. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Headlight Failure, page 87.

  21. Question 21During the six months before advancing to a first-year restricted license, a Montana teen must have:

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    A: No traffic violations or alcohol/drug offenses. The teen must not receive any traffic violations or alcohol/drug offenses in the six-month period before advancing to Step 2. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): GDL Step 1: Instruction Permit – Driving with Supervision, page 17.

  22. Question 22Taillights on Montana vehicles must be visible from how far?

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    A: 500 feet. Vehicles must emit red or amber light to the rear visible for 500 feet. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Vehicle Light Distances, page 24.

  23. Question 23Why should you never drive with only your parking lights on?

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    B: Oncoming traffic may think you are stopped. Never drive with your parking lights, as oncoming traffic may think you are stopped; parking lights are for parked cars only. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Night Driving, page 65.

  24. Question 24What shape and colors are regulatory signs, according to the Montana manual?

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    A: Rectangles with black words or symbols on a white background. Regulatory signs are rectangular with black words or symbols on a white background; you must obey them. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Regulatory Signs, page 34.

  25. Question 25A traffic signal at an intersection is not working. What should you do?

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    B: Stop as you would if there were stop signs in all directions. Generally, if a signal is not working, stop as you would if there were stop signs in all directions. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Traffic Signals, page 40.

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