Montana MVD permit practice test 4
25 questions written from the Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M), covering speed limits, right of way, turns and intersections, following and passing, sharing the road and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1What is the speed limit on urban-area interstates in Billings, Great Falls and Missoula?
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B: 65 mph. Urban-area highways (interstates within Billings, Great Falls and Missoula) have a 65 mph limit. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Speed Limits, page 48.
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Question 2A vehicle ahead has stopped at a crosswalk to let a pedestrian cross. What may drivers approaching from behind do?
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A: Not pass the stopped vehicle. When a vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk for a pedestrian, other drivers approaching from the rear may not pass the stopped vehicle. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Right-of-Way: Crosswalks, page 50.
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Question 3In Montana, how far before turning must you signal in town?
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C: 100 feet. Use a proper turn signal 100 feet before turning in town, and 300 feet before turning on rural roads. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Laws and Regulations Keep You Safe, page 47.
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Question 4What following-distance rule does the Montana manual teach?
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D: Three-second rule. The Three-Second Rule works at any speed; in certain situations you may need four seconds. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Space Ahead, page 74.
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Question 5How fast may vehicles in a Montana funeral procession travel on a highway with a 55 mph or higher limit?
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A: No faster than 55 mph. A driver in a funeral procession may not drive faster than 55 mph on a highway where the limit is 55 mph or more. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Funeral Procession, page 52.
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Question 6On the side of the street opposite a fire station driveway, how close may you park in Montana?
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C: No closer than 75 feet. Do not park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side, or within 75 feet of it on the other side of the street. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): No Parking Zones, page 56.
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Question 7Never back up or stop in a travel lane for any reason. What should you do instead?
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C: Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road. Never back up or stop in any travel lane (confusion, breakdown, letting out a passenger); keep moving until you can safely pull off. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): General Driving, page 47.
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Question 8How fast does the average person's body process alcohol?
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B: One drink per hour. The average person's body will process one alcoholic drink in one hour; alcohol can still accumulate even at that rate. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): If You Drink, When Can You Drive?, page 81.
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Question 9Your engine dies while driving. What should you expect?
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A: Steering may be hard to turn and you may need to push very hard on the brake. Keep a strong grip; steering may be difficult but works, and the brakes still work with harder pressure. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Power Failure, page 87.
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Question 10How long is a Montana learner license (permit) valid?
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D: Up to one year. Learner license permits are valid for up to one year. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): GDL Step 1: Instruction Permit, page 18.
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Question 11Turn signals must be visible in sunlight from how far in Montana?
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D: 300 feet. Turn signals must be visible for 300 feet in the sunlight. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Turn Signals, page 25.
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Question 12If you turn on your windshield wipers, what else should you turn on?
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D: Headlights. Remember: if you turn on your wipers, turn on your headlights. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Letting Others Know You Are There: Use Headlights, page 66.
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Question 13What does a PASS WITH CARE sign mean?
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A: After this sign you may again pass other vehicles with care. When you have passed this sign, you are again allowed to pass other vehicles with care. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Regulatory Signs, page 34.
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Question 14What does a steady yellow signal mean in Montana?
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B: The signal is about to turn red; do not enter unless you are too close to stop safely. Do not enter an intersection against a steady yellow light unless you are too close to stop safely. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Vehicle Signals, page 40.
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Question 15On a Montana two-lane road, how much may you exceed the speed limit to pass another vehicle?
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B: 10 mph. Vehicles on a two-lane road may exceed the speed limit by 10 mph to overtake and pass and return safely to the right lane. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Speed Limits, page 48.
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Question 16You are stopped at a crosswalk and want to turn right. When may you turn?
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A: When the pedestrian is in the opposite half of the roadway and not in danger. The driver can make a right turn if the pedestrian is in the opposite half of the roadway and is not in danger. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Right-of-Way: Crosswalks, page 50.
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Question 17In Montana, how far before turning must you signal on rural roads?
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A: 300 feet. Signal 300 feet before turning on rural roads (100 feet in town). Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Laws and Regulations Keep You Safe, page 47.
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Question 18When does the Montana manual say you may need a four-second following distance?
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B: On slippery roads, following motorcycles, pulling a trailer, or when it is hard to see. Use four seconds on slippery roads, when following motorcycles or large vehicles, with a heavy load or trailer, or when it is hard to see. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Space Ahead, page 75.
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Question 19How much space does the Montana manual recommend when passing a bicyclist on a two-lane road?
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D: Five feet. If there is no oncoming traffic, carefully cross the center line to give the cyclist a recommended five feet. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Bicyclists & Motorists, page 53.
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Question 20What does a white curb mean in Montana?
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D: Stopping only to pick up or unload passengers. White = stopping only to pick up or unload passengers. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): No Parking Zones, page 56.
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Question 21In the Montana manual, one drink equals 12 ounces of commercial beer, 1½ ounces of 80-proof liquor, or a glass of wine of how many ounces?
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A: 5 ounces. One alcoholic drink is 1½ ounces of 80-proof liquor, 12 ounces of commercial beer, or a 5-ounce glass of wine. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): If You Drink, When Can You Drive?, page 81.
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Question 22In avoiding a collision, what are a driver's three options?
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C: Stop, turn, or speed up. In avoiding a collision, drivers have three options: stop, turn, and speed up. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Avoiding Collisions, page 88.
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Question 23Who must sign a consent form before a Montana applicant under 18 can test?
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A: A parent, guardian, or responsible adult. A parent, guardian or responsible adult must sign a consent form before testing, which obligates them to accept financial responsibility. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Non-Commercial Learner Permit (NCLP), page 12.
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Question 24Brake lights must be visible in normal sunlight from how far?
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D: 300 feet. Brake lights must emit a red or amber light visible for 300 feet in normal sunlight. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Brake Lights, page 25.
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Question 25Why should you turn on headlights when driving away from a rising or setting sun?
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C: Drivers coming toward you may have trouble seeing your vehicle. When driving away from the rising or setting sun, drivers coming toward you may have trouble seeing your vehicle; headlights help. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Letting Others Know You Are There: Use Headlights, page 66.
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