Montana MVD permit practice test 9
25 questions written from the Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M), covering hazards, weather and night driving, road signs, signals and pavement markings, sharing the road, emergencies and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1When is ice most slippery?
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D: Near the freezing point, when it becomes wet. Ice can become wet near the freezing point, making it more slippery than at temperatures well below freezing. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Slippery Roads, page 70.
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Question 2What does a 'Low Clearance' warning sign mean?
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C: The overpass is low; do not proceed if your vehicle is too tall. The overpass has a low clearance; do not proceed if your vehicle is too tall to pass under. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Warning Signs (continued), page 36.
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Question 3What does a solid white line between lanes of traffic mean?
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C: Stay in your lane unless a special situation requires a change. A solid white line between lanes means you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): White Lane Markings, page 44.
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Question 4Why does the Montana manual advise extra caution around young bicyclists?
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D: Many are under 15 and may not know the rules of the road. Many bicyclists are under 15 and have not taken a safety course or the driver test, so they may be unaware of many rules of the road. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Bicyclists & Motorists, page 54.
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Question 5Where should you NOT stop when pulled over on an interstate?
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A: The center median. Do not move onto the center median or stop on the opposite side of a two-lane road; it endangers you and the officer. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Enforcement Stops, page 91.
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Question 6What is the Montana fee for a Class D or learner license?
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B: $5.00 per year of validity. Any Class D basic license or learner license is $5.00 per year (plus a 3% administrative fee). Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Fees/Receipts, page 19.
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Question 7How can you check tire tread with a penny, according to the Montana manual?
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D: If the tread doesn't come at least to Lincoln's head, the tire is unsafe. Stick the penny head-first into the tread; if the tread does not come at least to Lincoln's head, the tire is unsafe. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Tires, page 23.
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Question 8Up to about what speed do most tires keep good traction on wet roads?
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A: 35 mph. When the road is wet, most tires have good traction up to about 35 mph; in heavy rain they can lose all traction at about 50 mph. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Water on the Roadway, page 70.
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Question 9What does a 'T Intersection' warning sign mean?
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B: You cannot go straight ahead; the road turns right and left. You cannot go straight ahead; the road turns to both right and left. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Warning Signs, page 35.
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Question 10Reversible lanes are usually marked with:
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A: Double-dashed yellow lines. Reversible lanes are usually marked by double-dashed yellow lines; check signs or signals for which lanes you may use. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Other Lane Controls: Reversible Lanes, page 45.
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Question 11During an enforcement stop, where is usually the safest place for you and your passengers?
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B: Inside your vehicle. In most situations, the safest place is inside your vehicle; never step out unless the officer directs you. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Enforcement Stops, page 91.
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Question 12How many attempts does a Montana license receipt allow to pass all required exams?
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D: Three, within one year. Receipts are valid for one year and allow three attempts within that year to pass all required examinations. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Fees/Receipts, page 19.
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Question 13Why should you never run the motor in your garage?
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C: Exhaust fumes can cause death in a very short time. Fumes from a leaky exhaust can cause death in a very short time and can make you drowsy; never run the motor in a garage. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Exhaust System, page 23.
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Question 14Your tires seem to have lost traction on a wet road (hydroplaning). What should you do?
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D: Ease off the gas and keep the steering wheel straight. Ease your foot off the gas, keep the wheel straight, and don't try to stop or turn until the tires grip again. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Water on the Roadway, page 70.
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Question 15What does a 'Road Narrows' sign mean?
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C: The road ahead is narrower, but there is room to meet and pass. The road ahead is not as wide as the road you're on, but there is room to meet and pass. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Warning Signs, page 35.
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Question 16Over a reversible lane, a flashing yellow X means:
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C: The lane is only for turning. A flashing yellow X means the lane is only for turning; a steady yellow X means move out of the lane soon. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Other Lane Controls: Reversible Lanes, page 45.
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Question 17If your windows are tinted and you are pulled over, what does the Montana manual recommend?
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B: Roll them down after stopping, before the officer reaches you. If your windows are tinted, roll them down after stopping on the shoulder and before the officer makes contact. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Enforcement Stops, page 91.
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Question 18How early may you renew a Montana driver license?
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B: Up to six months before. You may renew your license up to six months before the expiration date. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Driver License Renewal, page 19.
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Question 19What is 'rubbernecking' and why avoid it?
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C: Slowing down to stare at roadside incidents; it can cause crashes and congestion. Do not take your eyes off the road or slow down to stare at roadside activity (rubbernecking); you could hit a slowed vehicle and it increases congestion. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Seeing Well, page 61.
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Question 20Your vehicle begins to slide. What should you do?
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B: Stay off the brake, ease off the accelerator, and steer where you want to go. Stay off the brake, take your foot off the accelerator, and use quick hand-over-hand steering toward where you want to go, then correct. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Skid Control – Look and Steer Where You Want to Go, page 70.
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Question 21What does a white diamond posted beside or painted in a lane indicate?
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A: A reserved lane for special vehicles, such as HOV or buses. Reserved lanes are marked by signs and often a white diamond; examples include transit, bicycle and HOV lanes. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Other Lane Controls: Reserved Lanes, page 45.
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Question 22If your vehicle breaks down and you have no flares, what does the manual suggest?
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A: Stand by the side of the road where you are safe and wave traffic around, using a white cloth if you have one. If you have no flares or warning devices, stand by the side of the road where you are safe and wave traffic around your vehicle. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Use Emergency Signals, page 67.
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Question 23How long after expiration can a Montana license be renewed without retesting?
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B: One year. A renewal may be completed within one year after expiration without retesting; after that you must reapply as a new driver. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Driver License Renewal, page 19.
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Question 24Why should you not drive with headphones or earbuds?
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D: They make it too hard to hear emergency horns and sirens. Do not drive with headphones or earbuds; they make it too hard to hear emergency horns and sirens. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Seeing Well, page 61.
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Question 25What causes most skids, according to the Montana manual?
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C: Drivers traveling too fast for conditions. In most cases, skids are caused by drivers traveling too fast for conditions; the best skid control is prevention. Montana Driver Manual (form 25-0100M): Skid Control – Look and Steer Where You Want to Go, page 70.
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