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Montana MVD permit practice test 6

25 questions written from the Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M), covering hazards, weather and night driving, road signs, signals and pavement markings, speed limits, right of way and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.

25 questions
  1. Question 1When meeting traffic at night, where should you look?

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    C: At the right edge of the roadway. Avoid looking directly at oncoming headlights; watch the right edge of the roadway. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Night Driving, page 65.

  2. Question 2What is the only round warning sign?

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    B: The railroad crossing ahead sign. The railroad crossing ahead sign is round; it is the only round warning sign. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Warning Signs, page 35.

  3. Question 3A steady green arrow means:

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    B: You have a protected turning movement. A steady green arrow means you have a protected turning movement. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Vehicle Signals, page 41.

  4. Question 4About how far does it take to react and stop from 50 mph on dry pavement?

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    C: About 400 feet. At 50 mph it can take about 400 feet to react and stop, about the length of a city block. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Adjusting to How Well You Can See, page 73.

  5. Question 5On a highway posted 50 mph or more, how much must you slow in the lane next to a stationary emergency vehicle with signals on?

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    A: To at least 20 mph below the posted limit. Vehicles in the lane next to a stationary emergency or police vehicle must slow to at least 20 mph below the posted limit and, when possible, move farther away. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Driver response to emergency vehicles, page 90.

  6. Question 6While waiting to complete a left turn, how should your front wheels be pointed?

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    B: Straight ahead. Keep your wheels pointed straight ahead; if you are struck from behind, you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Use Your Signals to Communicate: Left Turns, page 68.

  7. Question 7As a general rule, how many vehicles should you pass at one time?

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    D: Only one. Do not count on having enough time to pass several cars at once; as a general rule, only pass one vehicle at a time. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Space for Passing, page 76.

  8. Question 8What are shared lane markings (sharrows)?

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    B: Two arrows over a bicycle showing where cyclists should ride in a lane shared with cars. Sharrows (two arrows over a bicycle) help cyclists position themselves in a lane shared with motor vehicles; watch for bicyclists and leave space. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Bicyclists & Motorists, page 53.

  9. Question 9When parking facing downhill with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?

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    C: Toward the curb. When you park facing downhill, turn your wheels toward the curb. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Parking on a Hill, page 55.

  10. Question 10What does a drug label warning about operating heavy machinery mean for drivers?

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    C: Do not drive your car or truck. Drug warnings about operating heavy machinery mean DO NOT DRIVE YOUR CAR OR TRUCK. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Other Drugs & Driving, page 83.

  11. Question 11If you are in a crash where someone is injured, when may you leave the scene?

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    B: Not until police have talked to you and gotten the information they need. It is a crime to leave a crash site involving injury or death before police have talked to you and gotten all the information they need. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Accidents, page 89.

  12. Question 12Which is an allowed exception to Montana's first-year restricted license night driving rule?

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    A: Farm-related activities. Exceptions include emergencies, farm-related activities, travel to and from school, church or work, and specific parent-authorized purposes. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): GDL Step 2: First-Year Restricted License, page 18.

  13. Question 13Rearview mirrors must provide visibility to the rear of at least:

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    A: 200 feet. Vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1956 must provide 200-foot visibility to the rear. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Mirror, page 25.

  14. Question 14What happens to traction when driving on gravel or dirt roads?

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    D: It is reduced; you must slow down and it takes longer to stop. You do not have as much traction on gravel and dirt; slow down, since stopping takes much longer and skidding when turning is easier. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Rural Roads, page 69.

  15. Question 15What does a 'Range Cattle' warning sign mean?

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    A: Where there are no fences, cattle and horses may be on the highway. Where there are no fences, cattle and horses may be on the highway. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Warning Signs, page 35.

  16. Question 16What does a flashing yellow signal mean?

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    C: Proceed with caution; usually slow down. A flashing yellow signal means proceed with caution; it usually means you need to slow down. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Vehicle Signals, page 41.

  17. Question 17About how far does it take to stop from 30 mph?

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    B: About 200 feet. At 30 mph it can take about 200 feet to stop, almost half a city block. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Adjusting to How Well You Can See, page 73.

  18. Question 18What signals may a Montana police vehicle use?

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    B: Siren and/or red or blue lights, or flashing or rotating amber lights. Police vehicles may use a siren and/or red or blue flashing or rotating lights, or flashing or rotating amber lights. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Driver response to emergency vehicles, page 90.

  19. Question 19At 55 mph, how long a gap in oncoming traffic do you need to pass?

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    A: About 10 seconds. At 55 mph you need about 10 seconds to pass, so you need a 10-second gap in oncoming traffic and sight distance. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Space for Passing, page 76.

  20. Question 20At night, a bicycle in Montana must have a front white light visible from at least:

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    B: 500 feet. When used at nighttime, a bicycle must have a front light emitting white light visible for at least 500 feet. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Equipment and Lighting Required for Bicycles, page 54.

  21. Question 21When parking facing uphill with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?

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    D: Away from the curb. When you park facing uphill, turn your wheels away from the curb; with no curb, turn them away from the street. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Parking on a Hill, page 55.

  22. Question 22According to the Montana manual, how can medical marijuana affect driving?

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    A: It can affect reflexes, judgment, vision and alertness similar to alcohol. Prescription drugs, including medical marijuana, can affect reflexes, judgment, vision and alertness in ways similar to alcohol. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Other Drugs & Driving, page 83.

  23. Question 23You hit a parked car and cannot find the owner. What should you do?

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    A: Leave a visible note with how to reach you and the date and time. If you cannot find the owner, leave a note where it can be seen with how to reach you and the date and time of the accident. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Report the accident, page 90.

  24. Question 24During the first six months of a Montana first-year restricted license, how many unrelated passengers under 18 may ride with you (without a licensed adult)?

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    B: One. For the first six months, unless supervised by a licensed adult, a teen driver may have only one unrelated passenger under 18. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): GDL Step 2: First-Year Restricted License, page 18.

  25. Question 25A load extends 4 feet or more beyond the vehicle during the day. What must be attached to its end?

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    C: A red flag at least 12 inches square. When headlamps are not required, a red flag not less than 12 inches square must be on the end of a load extending four feet or more. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Projecting Load Lamp or Flag, page 26.

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