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Montana MVD permit practice test 8

25 questions written from the Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M), covering sharing the road, emergencies, licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving, hazards, weather and night driving and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.

25 questions
  1. Question 1You are passing a horse being ridden along the road in the same direction, and it looks scared. What should you do?

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    A: Pull to the side and stop. If the animal you are passing looks scared, pull your vehicle to the side and stop; proceed only when safe. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Livestock and Draft Animals and Horse-Drawn Vehicles, page 77.

  2. Question 2How should you control bleeding from an injured person?

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    A: Apply direct pressure on the wound with your hand or a cloth. If there is bleeding, apply direct pressure on the wound; even severe bleeding can almost always be stopped or slowed that way. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): If someone is injured, page 90.

  3. Question 3What is the penalty for a second violation of Montana's first-year restricted license rules?

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    B: Suspension of the license for six months. A second offense results in suspension of the teenager's driver license for six months. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Penalties for any step 2 first-year restricted license violations, page 18.

  4. Question 4On a two-lane highway, a slow-moving vehicle that blocks overtaking traffic must:

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    B: Pull over at the first safe opportunity with room for a turnout to let others pass. When a slow-moving vehicle doesn't leave a clear lane, it must pull over at the first safe opportunity with room to let others pass. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Slow Moving Vehicles, page 28.

  5. Question 5If you become stranded in a snowstorm, what is the best thing to do?

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    B: Stay in the car, where you are more likely to be found. If you become stranded in a snowstorm, the best thing to do is stay in the car because you are more likely to be found. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Slippery Roads, page 70.

  6. Question 6What does a 'Hill' warning sign suggest you check?

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    B: Your brakes; you may need a lower gear. A steep grade is ahead; check your brakes and you may need to shift into a lower gear. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Warning Signs (continued), page 36.

  7. Question 7Pedestrians already in the crosswalk when the DON'T WALK signal begins flashing should:

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    D: Continue crossing the street. Pedestrians who are in the crosswalk when DON'T WALK begins flashing should continue crossing. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Pedestrian Signals, page 40.

  8. Question 8Where must pedestrians walk when they are on the roadway with no sidewalk?

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    B: On the left, facing oncoming traffic. When people are walking on the roadway, they must walk on the left, facing oncoming traffic. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Right-of-Way: Pedestrians, page 49.

  9. Question 9Should you give an injured crash victim water?

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    D: No; do not give injured people anything to drink. Do not give injured people anything to drink, not even water; cover them to help prevent shock. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): If someone is injured, page 90.

  10. Question 10When do Montana first-year restricted license restrictions end?

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    B: One year after issue or at age 18, whichever comes first. Restrictions automatically end on the date on the back of the license (one year) or when the driver turns 18, whichever occurs first. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): GDL Step 3: Full-Privilege Driver License, page 18.

  11. Question 11When four or more vehicles are slowed behind a slow-moving vehicle, what must it do?

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    B: Turn off the roadway when there is room for a safe turnout. When four or more vehicles are slowed up, slow-moving vehicles must turn off the roadway whenever there is sufficient room for a safe turnout. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Slow-Moving Traffic, page 72.

  12. Question 12During which months are studded tires NOT allowed in Montana?

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    D: June 1 through September 30. Studded tires are not allowed June 1 through September 30. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Slippery Roads, page 70.

  13. Question 13What does a 'Divided Highway Begins' sign mean?

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    C: A median will split the highway into two one-way roadways; keep right. A median ahead splits the highway into two separate one-way roadways; keep to the right. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Warning Signs (continued), page 36.

  14. Question 14What does a broken yellow center line mean?

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    D: It may be crossed to overtake or pass. A broken yellow centerline may be crossed; don't cross it unless overtaking or passing. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Road Markings, page 44.

  15. Question 15Must a driver yield to a pedestrian who is in the wrong?

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    B: Yes; it is still the driver's basic responsibility to be alert and yield. It is the driver's basic responsibility to be alert for pedestrians and to yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is wrong. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Right-of-Way: Pedestrians, page 49.

  16. Question 16You come upon a crash that already has emergency help. What should you do?

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    B: Keep your attention on driving and keep moving. Do not stop at an accident unless you are involved or help has not arrived; keep moving and watch for people in the road. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Accidents, page 89.

  17. Question 17When does a Montana driver license issued to someone under 21 expire?

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    D: On the 21st birthday. If you are under 21, your license expires on your 21st birthday. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Fees/Receipts, page 18.

  18. Question 18How much can dirt on headlight, brake and taillight lenses cut their effectiveness?

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    C: 50%. Dirt on the lenses can cut the lights' effectiveness by 50%. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Clean All Windows and Glass Surfaces, page 29.

  19. Question 19Why can bridges be icy when other pavement is not?

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    B: They have no earth underneath to insulate them against the cold. Bridges do not have earth underneath them to help insulate them against the cold, so they can be icy when other areas are not. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Slippery Roads, page 70.

  20. Question 20A 'Slippery When Wet' sign advises you to do what on wet pavement?

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    D: Reduce speed, avoid hard braking or sudden turns, and increase following distance. Reduce speed, do not brake hard or change direction suddenly, and increase the distance to the vehicle ahead. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Warning Signs (continued), page 36.

  21. Question 21When may you cross a solid yellow center line in Montana?

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    B: Only as part of a left turn maneuver. Crossing a solid centerline is permitted only as part of a left turn maneuver, such as into a driveway or parking lot. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Road Markings, page 44.

  22. Question 22When should you check that a bicyclist in your lane has stopped or passed before making a right turn?

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    B: Always, before you make the right turn. When a bicycle is in your lane and you need to turn right, make sure the bicyclist has stopped to let you turn or let it pass first. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Bicyclists & Motorists, page 54.

  23. Question 23When a law enforcement officer pulls you over in Montana, how should you acknowledge the officer?

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    D: Turn on your right turn signal. Acknowledge the officer's presence by turning on your right turn signal, then move onto the right shoulder. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Enforcement Stops, page 91.

  24. Question 24For a driver age 75 or older, how long is a Montana license valid?

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    D: Four years or less. If you are 75 or older, your license expires on your birthday four years or less after issuance. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Fees/Receipts, page 18.

  25. Question 25How should your head restraint be adjusted?

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    B: So it contacts the back of your head. Head restraints prevent whiplash in rear-end crashes and should be adjusted so they contact the back of the head. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Adjust Seat and Mirrors, page 29.

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