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#1. If someone strikes the side of your car, what will help you stay behind the wheel?
If your vehicle is hit from the side, your body will be thrown toward the side that is hit. Side airbags will help in this situation, but you still need your lap and shoulder belts to help minimize your vulnerability to injury. Your lap and shoulder belts are needed to help keep you behind the wheel.
#2. How do you check your blind spots while driving?
Turn your head briefly. Mirrors should be adjusted before you start driving and will always have blind spots. These blind spots can hide a motorcyclist or a bicyclist. Do not drive in another driver’s blind spot.
#3. How does alcohol affect you?
Alcohol slows your reflexes and reaction time, reduces your ability to see clearly, and makes you less alert. As the amount of alcohol in your body increases, your judgment worsens and your skill decreases. You will have trouble judging distances, speeds, and the movement of other vehicles. Finally, you will have trouble controlling your vehicle.
#4. When entering a high-speed roadway you should check traffic by:
As you approach the highway, watch for vehicles around you. Use your mirrors and turn your head to look quickly over your shoulder before changing lanes or merging in traffic. If another vehicle is ahead of you on the entrance ramp, be ready in case it slows or stops without warning.
#5. Which light indicates that you may make an unprotected turn (oncoming traffic has a green light)?
A flashing yellow arrow means left turns are allowed, but you must first yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Oncoming traffic has a green light. You must determine if there is a safe gap before turning.
#6. What is the meaning of this sign?
Side Road Ahead.
Side road enters highway ahead at an angle. This type of sign is used in advance of an intersection to indicate the presence of an intersection and the possibility of turning or entering traffic.
#7. To prevent skidding on slippery surfaces, you should:
As you cannot control a vehicle when it is skidding, it is best not to cause your vehicle to skid in the first place. Skids are caused by drivers traveling too fast for the conditions. Slow down as you approach curves and intersections. Avoid fast turns and quick stops. Try to avoid especially slippery areas, such as ice patches, wet leaves, oil, or deep puddles.
#8. You are approaching a work zone on an interstate. What should you do?
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.
#9. If you want to get the attention of a driver who may have trouble seeing you and there is no immediate danger, you should:
People cannot see you unless they are looking your way. Your horn can get their attention. Use it whenever it will help prevent a crash. If there is no immediate danger, a light tap on the horn should be all you need.
#10. What is the best thing to do if you feel tired while driving?
Never drive if you are sleepy. It is better to stop and take a nap than to take a chance thinking you can stay awake. If possible, switch driving tasks with another driver so you can sleep while they drive.
#11. When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights on an interstate, you must:
To pass a traffic stop or crash, you should slow down, signal, and move into the passing lane, unless otherwise directed by law enforcement or other authority. You must pass with caution and at a speed that is not faster than is reasonable and proper under the conditions.
Montana Move Over Law states that you upon approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle or police vehicle must reduce the vehicle’s speed, proceed with caution, and, if possible, considering safety and traffic conditions, move to a lane that is not adjacent to the lane in which the authorized emergency vehicle or police vehicle is located or move as far away from the authorized emergency vehicle or police vehicle as possible.
#12. After stopping at a traffic signal with a solid red light, you may:
A steady red signal means stop.
When entering a two-way street, you may cautiously turn right after stopping. You may make the right turn unless a sign or police officer tells you not to turn against the red light.
When entering a one-way street from a one-way street, you may also turn left after stopping.
#13. Passing another vehicle on the right by driving onto a paved shoulder is:
You cannot pass on the right by driving off the pavement or main-traveled portion of the road, which means never passing on the shoulder (whether it is paved or not). It is against the law and other drivers will never expect you to be there and may pull off the road without looking.
Unless told to do so, never drive on the shoulder of any road.
#14. Vehicles entering a roundabout must yield to:
Watch for and yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
#15. The shape of a do not enter sign is:
The do not enter sign is an example of a square, red, and white regulatory sign. It means do not enter a road or off ramp where the sign is posted. Please note that the sign is not round!
#16. Why should you allow an extra cushion and increase your following distance when you have a heavy load or pull a trailer?
Increase your following distance when you have a heavy load or are pulling a trailer. The extra weight increases your stopping distance.
#17. Which is one factor that significantly affects your stopping distance?
The process of stopping your car has three main components: perception, reaction, and braking. This is usually referred to as stopping distance. The first two components (thinking distance) can be affected by human factors such as tiredness, alcohol, fatigue, and concentration levels. The last component depends on factors such as: tires, brakes, road, and weather conditions.
#18. It is against the law to cross a double solid yellow center line:
Two solid yellow lines mean no passing. You may not cross the lines unless you are making a left turn. You must also obey instructions from a flagger in a work zone when your side of the road is closed or blocked.
#19. You approach this road sign. What does it indicate?
Reduction of lanes. There will be fewer lanes ahead. Traffic must merge left. Drivers in the left lane should allow others to merge smoothly. Right lane ends.
#20. If you think your signal lights may not be seen by others:
Always signal to other drivers when you plan to turn left, right, slow down, or stop. Signals may be given by hand-and-arm positions or by using the vehicle’s signal lights.
Even though vehicles are equipped with turn and brake lights, you must know the basic hand signals as well. Use them when your signal lights are not working or hard to see for others.
#21. Areas around a large truck where other vehicles may disappear into blind spots are located to:
Never stay alongside a large vehicle such as a truck or bus. These vehicles have large blind spots, and it is hard for their drivers to see you. The blind spots exist on both sides, particularly alongside the cab, to the rear and in front of the cab (see illustration in the driver manual).
#22. What should you use a center lane with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line on both sides for?
Shared center lanes are reserved for making left turns (or U-turns when they are permitted). They can be used by vehicles traveling in both directions. On the pavement, left-turn arrows for traffic in one direction are alternate with left-hand arrows for traffic coming from the other direction. These lanes are marked on each side by a solid yellow and dashed yellow line.
This lane is not a regular traffic lane or a passing lane. You must only drive for a short distance while preparing for a turn.
#23. Driving at night with parking lights instead of headlights is:
Never use parking lights while driving. They cannot be seen until after your vehicle is clearly visible. It is not legal to drive with only parking lights when headlights are required.
#24. When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice, you should:
When the road is slippery, you must slow down. The tires do not grip as well as they do on a dry road. Allow extra space between your car and the car ahead. Do not brake or turn suddenly. Use a low gear when going down steep hills. Be careful on bridges and overpasses. These areas freeze first and dry out last.
#25. The first step of the Graduated Driver License program is:
The GDL program includes an instruction permit, first-year restricted license, and full-privilege driver license. Each step is designed to progressively increase the skills, privileges, and responsibilities of a new driver.
#26. In this situation (approaching the bicyclist from behind), you should:
Give extra space to pedestrians or bicycles, especially children. They can move into your path quickly and without warning. Do not share a lane with a pedestrian or bicyclist. Wait until it is safe to pass in the adjoining lane. Do not squeeze the bicyclist off the road. In this situation passing on the other half of the roadway is unsafe.
#27. If you see a stop line, an X and letters RR painted on the pavement in front of a railroad crossing:
Pavement markings consisting of a STOP LINE, an X and letters RR may be painted on the pavement in front of crossings. This warns you to be alert to the crossing ahead.
#28. When making a left turn:
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. Look left, then right, then left again, and make the turn when it is safe. Keep your wheels pointed straight ahead until it is safe to start your turn.
#29. Which road signs have a yellow background?
Yellow is used for general warnings of specific road conditions and dangers ahead.
#30. What does this sign mean?
Do not pass. You must not pass any vehicles going in the same direction as you are while you are in this area.
Passing signs tell you where it is safe to pass another vehicle and where you cannot. Passing areas are based on how far you can see ahead. Where it is permitted to pass, you may do so only if it is safe.
#31. If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb and turn the front wheels to the left:
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.
#32. If you have an accident and someone is injured, you must report it to the Highway Patrol:
You must report to the Highway Patrol if there is an injury, a death, or property damage of $1,000 or more to one person’s property. Accident forms are at law enforcement agencies or available from most insurance agents. You must file the report within 10 days of the accident.
Remember, at scene of the accident you must immediately notify law enforcement if anyone is injured or killed, or property damage is $500 or more.
#33. Urban area highways and interstates within the Billings, Great Falls, and Missoula areas have a speed limit of:
Interstates within the Billings, Great Falls, and Missoula areas have a speed limit of 65 mph.
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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.
