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#1. When traveling at 70 mph, what is your approximate stopping distance with perfect 4-wheel brakes under favorable conditions (distance your car will travel before it comes to a stop, including a thinking time of 3/4 second)?
A car traveling at 70 mph will need approximately 367 feet before it comes to a stop (including perception, thinking, and braking distance).
Table in your driver manual shows stopping distances with perfect 4-wheel brakes on best type of road service under favorable conditions.
#2. If you are hauling a load which extends past the back of a vehicle by _______, you must attach a red flag on the end of the load.
Whenever any load extends four feet or more beyond the body of the vehicle, there shall be, during the time headlamps are required, a red light visible for 500 feet attached to the extreme rear end of the load. At all other times there shall be a red flag, not less than 12 inches square.
#3. Who must yield to other vehicles at a roundabout?
Vehicles entering or exiting the roundabout must yield to all traffic including pedestrians.
#4. When making a left turn in the city:
To make a left turn, drive close to the center divider line or into the left turn lane, not to the right side. Begin signaling about 100 feet before the turn. While waiting to turn left, keep your wheels pointed straight ahead. Do not turn too soon or cut the corner of the lane belonging to the vehicles coming towards you.
#5. When should you use your horn?
Use your horn whenever it will help prevent an accident. Do not use your horn to show other drivers that they made a mistake or around blind pedestrians.
#6. On the times shown, which of the following may use the HOV lane?
HOV stands for High Occupancy Vehicles and indicates lanes reserved for vehicles with more than one person in them. Signs say how many people must be in the vehicle, as well as the days and hours to which it applies. For example, HOV 3 means that there must be at least three people in the vehicle.
#7. In order to overtake and pass another vehicle and return safely to the right lane on a two-lane road:
When necessary, vehicles traveling on a two-lane road may exceed the speed limit by 10 miles an hour in order to overtake and pass another vehicle and return safely to the right lane.
#8. What should you do when you see this sign?
Move or merge right. Large flashing or sequencing arrow panels may be used in work zones both day and night to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes and to inform them that part of the road or street ahead is closed.
#9. Which is the most critical vehicle control to use during a skid?
The most important vehicle control to use during a skid is the steering wheel.
Take your foot off the gas pedal. Steer in the direction of the skid. If your rear wheels start going to the right, turn your front wheels to the right.
#10. To help relieve fatigue on a long trip, it can be a good idea to:
When you are tired, you could fall asleep behind the wheel and crash, injuring or killing yourself or others. Stop at least every two hours for a short break, open the window or cold air vent to allow fresh air to circulate throughout the vehicle, sing or play the radio.
#11. Before turning left or right outside a city, you must signal during the last:
You must continuously during the last 300 feet before turning in any area outside business districts, residence districts, or urban districts.
#12. A flashing red traffic light tells you to:
A flashing red signal means the same as a stop sign. Come to a complete stop. Look to the left, right, and ahead, yield to traffic and pedestrians and proceed when it is safe to do so.
#13. A leaking exhaust system can:
Fumes from a leaky exhaust can cause death in a very short time. It can also make you drowsy while driving. Never run the motor in your garage. Never sit in the car with the motor running without opening a window.
#14. When entering a high-speed roadway, it can be dangerous to:
Do not drive to the end of the ramp and stop or you will not have enough room to get up to the speed of traffic. Also, drivers behind you will not expect you to stop. If they are watching the traffic on the main road, you may be hit from the rear. If you have to wait for space to enter a roadway, slow down on the ramp so you have some room to speed up before you have to merge onto the main road.
#15. When you park on a hill headed downhill, and there is no curb, you should turn your front wheels:
When you park on a hill, turn your wheels sharply toward the side of the road. This way if your car starts to roll downhill it will roll away from traffic. If you park facing uphill where there is a curb, you should set the parking brake and turn the wheels away from the curb. See illustration in the Driver License Manual.
#16. When there is an oncoming car to your left and a child on a bicycle to your right on a two-way road, you should:
If there is oncoming traffic, slow to the speed of the cyclist and wait for it to be safe to pass.
When possible, take potential hazards one at a time. For example, if you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, slow down and let the vehicle pass first so that you can give extra room to the bicycle. Remember, when you cannot separate risks and must deal with two or more at the same time, compromise by giving the most room to the worst danger. Since the child is more likely to move suddenly than the oncoming cars, the child is the greater danger, and you need a larger space cushion to the right.
Avoid blowing your horn at a bicyclist except in an emergency.
#17. Bicyclists must ride:
Bicyclists riding on a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic must, in general, ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable.
#18. When you drink alcohol, how long time does it take for the alcohol to reach your brain?
After you drink alcohol, it goes from your stomach into your blood and to all parts of your body. It reaches your brain in 20 to 40 minutes. In your brain, alcohol affects those areas that control judgment and skill. This is one reason why drinking alcohol is so dangerous – it affects your judgment.
#19. When you see this sign, you should:
Side Road.
Side road enters highway from right. Watch out for traffic entering from the side road and oncoming traffic turning.
#20. What kind of sign is this?
This is an advisory speed sign. It shows a suggested safe speed.
#21. How far ahead should you look when you are driving in the city?
Safer drivers tend to look at least 10 seconds ahead of their vehicle.
How far is this? In the city, 10 seconds is about one block. When you drive in city traffic, you should try to look at least one block ahead. On the highway, 10 seconds is about four city blocks or a quarter of a mile.
#22. If you are involved in a traffic crash, and someone is injured, it is generally WRONG to:
Do not give an injured person something to drink, not even water.
This question asked what you should not do.
#23. What does this sign mean?
This is a regulatory No Parking sign. It means that parking is not allowed at any time.
#24. If you prepare for a left turn in a left-turn lane, and the traffic light changes to a yellow arrow, you should:
A steady yellow arrow means that the time to make a protected turn is about to end or stop. Vehicles making a turn should clear the intersection. Be prepared to obey the next signal, which could be the red arrow with a green or red light.
#25. When towing, the extra weight will:
You should allow a four-second or more following distance when you have a heavy load or are pulling a trailer. The extra weight increases your stopping distance.
#26. Which road signs have a three-sided pennant shape?
This three-sided sign is shaped like a pennant. The sign indicates the start of a no passing zone.
#27. Before you pass another vehicle:
Before you pass, look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to move into your lane.
#28. An important reminder for safe night driving is to:
It is harder to see at night. You need to be closer to an object to see it at night than during the day. Remember that you must be able to stop within the distance you can see ahead with your headlights, which is about 400 feet. You should drive at a speed that allows you to stop within this distance, or about 50 mph.
#29. What parts of a road might hold frost and ice while the rest is dry?
On cold, wet days shady spots can be icy. These areas freeze first and dry out last.
Overpasses and other types of bridges also have icy spots. The pavement on bridges can be icy even when other part of the road is not. This is because bridges can be colder than other roadways. Remember, bridges and overpasses tend to freeze before the rest of the road does.
#30. When stopped by a law enforcement officer, it is unsafe to:
Never step out of your vehicle unless an officer directs you to do so. During an enforcement stop, the officer’s priorities are your safety, the safety of your passengers, and the officer’s own safety. In most situations, the safest place for you and your passengers is inside your vehicle. Exiting your vehicle without first being directed by an officer can increase the risk of being struck by a passing vehicle and increase the officer’s level of feeling threatened. If your windows are tinted, it is recommended that you roll them down after you have stopped your vehicle on the right shoulder of the road and before the officer contacts you.
#31. What is the safest and easiest way to determine if a railroad crossing has multiple tracks?
Crossings with more than one train track often will post a sign that shows the number of tracks. These signs warn you that there is more than one track and there may be more than one train crossing. Wait until you have a clear view down all tracks before you start across.
#32. Which lane is unavailable or closed?
Some travel lanes are designed to carry traffic in one direction at certain times and in the opposite direction at other times.
- A green arrow means you can use the lane beneath it.
- A red X means that you may not.
- A flashing yellow X means the lane is only for turning.
- A steady yellow X means that the use of the lane is changing, and you should move out of it as soon as it is safe to do so.
#33. What does this sign mean?
Cattle crossing.
A highway quite often splits a farm. This sign indicates a point where the stock is driven from one area to another.
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| This Montana Written Sample Test | |
|---|---|
| Questions on each practice test: | 33 |
| Question pool: | 1,000+ |
| Test type: | Random multiple-choice |
Facts about Your Montana Written Test
| Montana Written Knowledge Test for a Permit or Driver’s License | |
|---|---|
| Number of questions on exam: | 33 questions |
| Passing score: | 82 percent |
| Correct answers to pass: | 27 |
| Allotted time to complete test: | No limit |
| Wait time before retest: | 1 day |
Montana Permit Practice Tests
Each practice test has 33 random questions based on the handbook and real MT MVD tests. After each question, you’ll get instant feedback. You’ll also see a short explanation if your answer needs to be corrected. Use it to look up more information in the Driver Manual.
Break up your test practice into many sessions for a week or more, resulting in more solid knowledge.
Take practice tests until you reach 100% without guessing.
Don’t just memorize questions and answers – it is really important that you understand the information and the rules since the wording may be slightly different on the real MVD knowledge test. You need to understand all the information to pass the knowledge exam.
Remember, the system draws questions from a large pool of questions. You can take as many tests as you need to feel comfortable with all questions and answers.
Best Study Tactics
1 Start by getting the latest version of the Montana Driver Manual .
2 Read the manual from first to last page. MVD also offers an easy-to-read adapted/illustrated version of the Montana Driver Manual.
3 Take a few practice tests to check how much you learned.
4 Follow up on questions or answers you don’t understand. Discuss driving rules with a friend, teacher, or parent.
5 Continue with practice tests until you feel confident with all answers.
Read our article about Risky Study Tactics that Could Cause You to Fail .
A Few Areas to Focus on for Your Montana Written Test
Montana MVD has issued the following quick reminder with statements that you should know and understand to pass the knowledge test and get your learner’s permit. Several of them appear on your test.
Solid yellow line means no passing
A yellow solid or unbroken line on the right-hand side of the center line means a no-passing zone. The right-hand side is your side of the center.
Parking on hills
When parking on a hill with a curb, you should turn your front wheels as follows:
– Downhill: toward the curb
– Uphill: away from the curb
Handle a skid
When your car starts to skid:
– Look where you want to go
– Ease off the gas pedal
– Don’t apply the brakes
– Steer where you want to go
Right of way at uncontrolled intersections
When two vehicles approach an intersection without traffic signals simultaneously, the driver on the left must yield the right of way to the driver on the right.
The driver on the right goes first.
Signaling before a turn
When preparing for a right turn, signal for at least 100 feet, check traffic to the rear, and drive in the right-hand lane.
Signal for at least 300 feet in rural areas.
Places where you CANNOT park
It is unlawful to park:
– On a sidewalk or bridge
– Closer than 20 feet to a crosswalk at an intersection
– Closer than 30 feet to a stop sign, traffic light, or flashing beacon
– Closer than 15 feet to a fire hydrant
– Closer than 20 feet to a fire station
– In front of the entrance to an alley or private driveway
– In any area reserved for disabled parking unless you are disabled.
Driving in school zones
In school zones, slow to 20 mph or other posted speed limit. Always watch for children.
Use of Headlights
You must turn on your headlights:
– From one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise
– Anytime weather conditions make it hard to see
– When part of a funeral line
You should drive with headlights day and night so that other drivers can see your vehicle.
Yield to Emergency Vehicles
When you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you must pull over to the right and stop. Don’t stop within an intersection.
When you can pass on the right
Passing on the right is permitted only:
– When the roadway is wide enough for two cars to move legally in the same direction; and
– When the car ahead is making a left turn, providing you remain on the paved part of the highway.
What Happens if I Fail the Written Knowledge Test?
If you fail the test, you can retake it the next day. But it could be a good idea to wait at least three days, take several practice tests, and review the driver manual again.
You study the rules of the road not only because you want to pass the test but because you want to be a safe driver—knowledge matters.
Should you fail the test three times (or not pass within 12 months), you must submit a new application and pay the required fees again.
Who Must Take the Montana MVD Knowledge Test?
First-time applicants
When you apply for your first Montana Instruction Permit or Driver’s License, you must pass a vision screening and the written knowledge test.
For an unrestricted license, you must also pass the road skills test.
Drivers with a license expired more than three months
You can renew a Montana Driver’s License within three months after the expiration date without retesting. If you let your license expire for more than three months, you must reapply as a new driver and pass all necessary tests.
Drivers with a revoked Montana license
If the state revoked your license and the revocation period has ended, you may apply for a new driver’s license. Like a first-time applicant, you must retake and pass the knowledge, vision, and road skills tests.
Drivers with a license from another country
If you move to Montana, you must apply for a Montana driver’s license (or permit).
Suppose you already hold a license from the United States or Canada. In that case, you can exchange your valid driver’s license for a Montana license without a knowledge or road skills test.
You must pass all tests if you hold a license from other than the United States or Canada.
GDL: Graduated Driver Licensing in Montana
Montana has a Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Law like all other states. The law outlines a three-step program that reduces the risk while new drivers under 18 develop and improve their driving skills.
The steps include:
Step 1: Learner License
Step 2: Restricted License
Step 3: Full privilege Driver’s License
Teenagers typically start with the Learner License obtained in a driver education program. The minimum age is 14½ years.
To get a Learner License without completing a driver’s education program, you must be at least 16 years.
You hold your Learner License for at least six months and practice driving under supervision for at least 50 hours (10 hours must be at night) before you move on to step 2.
During step 2, you have a restricted license that allows you to drive without a supervising driver. Still, you cannot drive alone at night. There is a night curfew between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless you must drive to or from work. There are a few other exceptions as well.
For the first six months with a restricted license, you can drive with only one non-family passenger under 18 years. During the next six months, you can drive with no more than three non-family passengers under 18 years.
The passenger restrictions don’t apply if a licensed parent or guardian or a licensed adult driver who the parent or guardian authorizes supervises your driving.
You must hold a restricted license for at least one year or until you are 18 years, whichever comes first.
After one year or when you are 18 years, you can get a full privilege Driver’s License.
