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| This Montana Written Sample Test | |
|---|---|
| Questions on each practice test: | 33 |
| Question pool: | 1,000+ |
| Test type: | Random multiple-choice |
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#1. All children must be secured in a child safety seat until they are:
Children up to age 6 and 60 pounds must be buckled in a child safety seat. Booster seats are recommended for older children until the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt fits properly, which is usually when children are about four feet nine inches tall.
#2. When you park parallel to a curb on a city street, you should:
Check traffic before you open the door. Get out of the vehicle on the curbside if you can. If you have to use the street side, check traffic before you get out. Shut the door as soon as you can after getting out.
#3. If you have an out-of-state driver's license and become a Montana resident, you must apply for a Montana license:
New residents must apply to transfer their valid license within 60 consecutive days.
If you have a valid driver’s license issued by the jurisdiction you moved from, you can use it for up to 60 consecutive days, after which you must surrender it and qualify for a Montana license. Out-of-state drivers who hold a valid out-of-state license, and have it in their immediate possession, may exchange their basic driver’s license for a Montana driver’s license without a knowledge or road test.
#4. What does this sign mean?
The road will curve to the right. Note the difference between Curve and Sharp Turn signs.
#5. When moving to the left to pass another vehicle, you must:
Signal properly to show you intend to change lanes.
#6. For which of the following must you always stop your vehicle?
Flashing red signal light, red arrow, and steady red circular signal all mean stop.
#7. 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.
#8. Why should you leave plenty of room when overtaking a bicyclist on a wet road?
You should always be cautious when passing a bicycle because the cyclist may have to swerve into traffic to avoid an object on the road. On a wet road, give bicyclists extra room.
#9. When several cars are merging from an entrance ramp into your lane on a controlled-access highway, you should:
When traveling on a controlled-access highway and you observe another driver entering, you should, whenever possible, move to your left so that they may enter safely.
#10. 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.
#11. If red lights are flashing and gates are closing 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.
#12. Orange road signs give:
Orange is used for construction and maintenance warning. The signs are usually diamond shaped. They notify drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions near work areas.
#13. What does this sign mean?
Divided highway ahead. A median or divider ahead splits the highway into two separate roadways, and each roadway is one-way. Keep to the right.
#14. When backing up or reversing your car:
Try to do as little backing up as possible. Where backing up is necessary, start by checking behind your vehicle before you get in. Children or small objects cannot be seen from the driver’s seat. 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. Back up slowly – your vehicle is much harder to steer while you are backing. Whenever possible, use a person outside the vehicle to help you back up.
Never back up or stop in any travel lane for any reason.
#15. If you are going to drive in heavy rain and want to avoid hydroplaning, the most important thing to check before getting behind the wheel is your:
When it is raining or the road is wet, most tires have good traction up to about 35 mph. However, as you go faster, your tires will start to ride upon the water, like water skis. This is called hydroplaning. In a heavy rain, your tires can lose all traction with the road at about 50 mph. Bald or badly worn tires will lose traction at much lower speeds. The best way to keep from hydroplaning is to slow down in the rain or when the road is wet.
#16. 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.
#17. You should avoid using your horn:
Avoid blowing your horn at a bicyclist except in an emergency.
There are several other occasions when you should not use your horn. They include:
- Encouraging someone to drive faster or get out of the way
- Apprising other drivers of an error
- Greeting a friend
- Around blind pedestrians or horses
This question asked when you should NOT use your horn.
#18. White lines separate traffic:
Multiple lanes of travel in the same direction are separated by white lane markings.
A dashed (broken) white line between lanes of traffic means that you may cross it to change lanes if it is safe to do so.
A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you are discouraged from changing lanes.
Double solid white lines prohibit lane-changing.
Solid white lines are also used along the side of the road show you where the outside edge of the travel lane is located.
#19. 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.
#20. What does this sign mean?
The One-Way sign is used in intersections to indicate streets or roadways upon which traffic is allowed to travel in one direction only. Do not turn against the arrow.
#21. You are on a two-way street and have stopped at a red light. An emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches from behind. You should:
If the traffic light is red, stay where you are. Do not proceed into the intersection against the red light, unless directed to do so. Follow any instructions given over the emergency vehicle’s loudspeaker. If the light turns green before the emergency vehicle has passed, do not proceed on green. Wait until the emergency vehicle has passed or turned onto a different street.
#22. What does this sign mean?
The Flagger ahead sign warns drivers that there is a flagger ahead, and to be especially alert in the work zone.
#23. 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.
#24. Vehicles in a traffic circle or roundabout always travel:
Traffic flows in a counter-clockwise direction. Enter the roundabout and stay to the right of the center island.
#25. You are driving on a highway when it starts to rain. What should you do?
Slow down at the first sign of rain, snow, or sleet. These all make the roadway slippery. When the road is slippery, the vehicle’s tires do not grip as well as they do on a dry road. Increase the distance from the car ahead of you. Turn on your windshield wipers, headlights, and defroster, as needed.
#26. You should leave more space on slippery roads in front of your vehicle.This extra space is needed:
Because you need more distance to stop your vehicle on slippery roads, you must leave more space in front of you. If the vehicle ahead suddenly stops, you will need the extra distance to stop safely.
#27. To avoid glare from the headlights of an approaching car at night:
When meeting traffic at night, avoid looking directly at oncoming headlights. Instead, watch the right edge of the roadway and if an oncoming driver flicks his lights at you, check to be sure you have dimmed yours. The law not only requires dimming for approaching traffic, but it is courteous and safer to do so.
#28. When you see this sign, you must:
Keep right. A traffic island, median or obstruction is ahead.
#29. How would you signal a right turn if you use arm signals?
Right turn – left arm extended, with elbow bent upward, at about a 90-degree angle.
#30. A two-way special left turn lane should be used 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.
#31. 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.
#32. When traveling at 50 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 50 mph will need approximately 201 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.
#33. What is the minimum amount your liability insurance must cover for bodily injury to or death of two or more persons in any one accident?
Liability insurance is mandatory (except for motorcycles). This insurance must be in effect in the vehicle being operated. Owners must always have insurance of at least:
- $25,000: Bodily Injury or Death of one person in any one accident
- $50,000: Bodily Injury or Death of two persons in any one accident
- $10,000: Injury to or destruction of property of others in any one accident
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.
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