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#1. If you have a tire blowout while driving, it can be dangerous to:
Remember, do not overreact. Do not steer sharply off the road.
If a tire suddenly goes flat, hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight. Slow down gradually. Take your foot off the gas pedal and use the brakes lightly. Do not stop on the road if at all possible. Pull off the road in a safe place.
#2. What kind of sign is this?
This is an advisory speed sign. It shows a suggested safe speed.
#3. If you see orange construction signs and cones on a highway, you must:
Various traffic control devices are used in construction and maintenance work areas to direct drivers or pedestrians safely through the work zone and to provide for the safety of the highway workers. Stay alert and be prepared to slow down or stop, as needed. Watch for slower speeds limits. Keep a safe following distance to the vehicle ahead.
#4. Which color are road signs warning you of emergency traffic incidents?
Fluorescent pink is used for emergency traffic incidents.
#5. In general, large trucks:
In general, trucks take slightly longer than cars to stop because of their size. They are not designed to be as maneuverable as cars. Drivers sometimes need to swing wide to the left in order to safely negotiate a right turn.
Trucks have much larger blind spots on both sides of their vehicles than passenger vehicles. They also have blind spots in front of the cab and directly behind them.
#6. An HOV lane is reserved for:
HOV stands for High Occupancy Vehicles and indicates lanes reserved for vehicles with more than one person in them.
#7. To be convicted of DUI (Driving Under the Influence) a driver over 21 MUST have a BAC level of:
In Montana a BAC of .08 is conclusive evidence that a driver is under the influence. However, a driver can be charged with driving under the influence if the BAC is under .08.
Remember, you can be arrested for driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or more, OR while driving under the influence.
More stringent rules apply to those under 21 years of age and drivers operating a commercial motor vehicle.
#8. If you must cross several highway lanes to reach an exit, you should:
If you want to cross several lanes, take them one at a time. Like going up or down stairs one step at a time, it is safest and easiest to merge one lane at a time.
It is very difficult to determine that all the lanes are free and safe to cross. If you wait until all the lanes are clear, you can tie up traffic and even cause a crash.
#9. You should always reduce speed to less than 50 mph when:
At 50 mph, it can take about 400 feet to react to something you see and bring your vehicle to a stop. That is about the length of a city block. If you cannot see 400 feet ahead, it means you may not be driving safely at 50 mph. By the time you see an object in your path, it may be too late to stop without hitting it
#10. It is essential to allow more space than usual in front of your vehicle when following:
The drivers of trucks, buses, vans, or vehicles pulling campers or trailers may not be able to see you when you are directly behind them. They could stop suddenly without knowing you are there. Large vehicles also block your view of the road ahead. Falling back allows you more room to see ahead and to be seen.
#11. After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane when:
Before you return to the driving lane, be sure to leave enough room between yourself and the vehicle you have passed. When you can see both headlights of the vehicle you have just passed in your rear-view mirror, it is safe to return to the driving lane. Do not count on having enough time to pass several cars at once. Also, do not count on other drivers making room for you or maintaining their speed.
#12. When changing lanes, it is essential to:
When changing lanes, it is important to check your blind spot. Your blind spot is the area of the road you cannot see without moving your head and looking over your shoulder.
#13. 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.
#14. A traffic signal with a yellow arrow means:
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.
#15. You approach this vehicle from behind. It keeps a low speed. What should you do?
A broken yellow line indicates that passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear. Overtaking and passing should be done with care because of oncoming traffic.
#16. 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.
#17. To help prevent you from getting tired on a long trip, it is often a good idea to:
Eat lightly. Do not eat a large meal before you leave. Some people get sleepy after they eat a big meal.
#18. Which is true about backing up your car?
Back up slowly – your vehicle is much harder to steer while you are backing. Place your right arm on the back of the seat and turn around so that you can look directly through the rear window. Do not depend on your rearview or side mirrors as you cannot see directly behind your vehicle.
#19. 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.
#20. When may you drive faster than the maximum speed limit?
Always obey the posted speed limit and take road conditions into consideration. If the road or weather is bad, you may need to drive below the speed limit.
Remember, speed limits are posted for ideal conditions. If the road is wet or icy, if you cannot see well, or if traffic is heavy, then you must slow down. Even if you driveunder the posted speed limit, you can get a ticket for traveling too fast under these conditions.
It is not always lawful to drive as fast as the posted speed limit.
#21. 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.
#22. Before applying for a restricted driver's license, any new driver under 18 years old must hold a learner license:
The learner license must be used for six consecutive months by any new driver under 18 years old.
#23. You can legally park and leave your car:
Parking is not allowed on a bridge or on a crosswalk.
#24. Upon hearing a siren of an emergency vehicle, you must:
You must yield the right-of-way to a police vehicle, fire engine, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle using a siren or air horn and a red or blue flashing light. Pull over to the right edge of the road or as near to the right as possible and stop. Remain stopped until the vehicle has passed. If you are in an intersection, drive through the intersection before you pull over and stop.
#25. What does this sign mean?
The road ahead is winding with a series of turns or curves. Slow down and drive carefully.
#26. When is it recommended that you adjust your speed to a crawl?
If there is snow or ice on the road, slow down. On packed snow you should cut your speed in half. Use snow tires or chains when the road is covered with snow. On ice, you must slow to a crawl. It is very dangerous to drive on ice.
#27. When you hear a bell and see flashing lights at a railroad crossing, you should:
By law, you must stop when:
- There is a stop sign.
- A warning signal tells you a train is approaching.
- A crossing gate is lowered.
- A flag person signals the approach of a train.
- A railroad train emits a signal, indicating that the train is an immediate hazard.
- An approaching railroad train is plainly visible and is in hazardous proximity to such crossing.
#28. If you are about to be hit from the rear and cannot avoid being hit, you should:
If your vehicle is hit from the rear, your body will be thrown backward. Press yourself against the back of your seat and put your head against the head restraint. Be ready to apply your brakes so that you will not be pushed into another vehicle. Your lap and shoulder belts will help minimize your vulnerability to injury.
#29. When a traffic signal is showing a flashing red light, you must:
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.
#30. This sign means:
The bridge ahead is narrower than the road you are on. However, there is room to meet and pass, but with very little clearance.
#31. When a driver enters a main road from a driveway, alley, or roadside:
You must yield the right-of-way to drivers on a public highway if you are entering the highway from a driveway or a private road. You must also yield to pedestrians and bicyclists crossing your path.
#32. What should you do when you see this sign?
Keep right. A traffic island, median or obstruction is ahead.
#33. If you are involved in a collision, you must always:
If you are involved in an accident you must stop. Stop your vehicle at or near the accident site. If your vehicle can move, get it off the road so that it does not block traffic.
If any person is injured or killed, the police must be notified. It is a crime for you to leave a crash site where your vehicle was involved if there is an injury or death before police have talked to you and gotten all the information they need about the crash.
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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.
