Montana DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

Emergency vehicles using sirens, horns, and/or flashing lights:

Accepted Answer

Have the right-of-way and drivers must yield to them.

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May follow each other and you should proceed only when sure the way is clear.

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May use a loudspeaker to give instructions.

Question 2

What shape/color represents the slow-moving vehicle emblem?

Accepted Answer

Reflective orange triangle (commonly shown on a yellow/orange background)

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Rectangular red sign

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Circular green sign

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Diamond-shaped yellow sign

Question 3

Which are ways alcoholic beverages can affect you?

Accepted Answer

They slow reaction time, impair thinking, and give a false sense of confidence.

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They always improve alertness.

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They only cause sleepiness but not coordination problems.

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They only affect people who are under 21.

Question 4

Which of the following about railroad crossings is true?

Accepted Answer

It is illegal to drive around lowered gates.

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All crossings have flashing signals and gates.

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You never need to stop if no train is visible.

Question 5

If you are involved in an accident as a driver, you should:

Accepted Answer

Exchange information such as names, addresses, license and insurance details.

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Refuse to share any details.

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Leave immediately and call later.

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Only give your name without other details.

Question 6

Turn signal lights on vehicles manufactured after 1955 must be visible for at least how many feet?

Accepted Answer

300 feet

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250 feet

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500 feet

Question 7

When the centerline shows a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line with the broken line next to your lane, when may you pass?

Accepted Answer

If traffic is clear

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Only in an emergency.

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If you are on an expressway.

Question 8

A single broken white line between lanes indicates what?

Accepted Answer

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers may change lanes when safe.

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Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers may pass when safe.

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Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass

Question 9

What must you do when you encounter a flashing red traffic light at an intersection?

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop, then proceed when the way is clear.

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Slow down and proceed without stopping

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Wait until a green light appears

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Yield only to pedestrians

Question 10

When weather changes suddenly, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

A sudden change in weather calls for a change in driving.

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Be particularly aware of vehicles coming up behind you in inclement weather.

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You should slow down when driving in rain and fog.

Question 11

What does a solid red arrow on a traffic signal mean?

Accepted Answer

Stop and do not turn in the direction of the arrow until it changes.

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The arrow is decorative only and may be ignored

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Proceed with caution and yield to pedestrians

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You may turn after yielding to oncoming traffic

Question 12

If a police officer stops your vehicle, you should:

Accepted Answer

Stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel and wait for the officer to approach you.

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Get your paperwork ready before the officer reaches your car.

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Unbuckle your seat belt and lower your window.

Question 13

When parking uphill next to a curb, how should you position your front wheels?

Accepted Answer

Turn the front wheels away from the curb.

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Turn the front wheels toward the curb.

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Keep the front wheels straight and set the parking brake.

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Leave the wheels in neutral

Question 14

At a railroad crossing with only a crossbuck and no gates or flashing lights, how should you proceed?

Accepted Answer

Approach with extreme caution and only cross when you are sure no train is coming.

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Turn down the radio to try to hear a train.

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Only proceed if a flagger clears you to go.

Question 15

A person walking with a white cane or guide dog is most likely:

Accepted Answer

Blind or visually impaired.

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Deaf.

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Part of a traffic study.

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Directing traffic.

Question 16

When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, where should your vehicle end up?

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In the left lane of the one-way street

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In the center of the roadway

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In the right lane of the one-way street

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Across two lanes

Question 17

Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?

Accepted Answer

Human error

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Bad weather

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New drivers

Question 18

You should always signal when:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Changing lanes.

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Pulling into or out of a parking space.

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Pulling into traffic from an alley or parking area.

Question 19

A shared center lane on a two-way road is reserved for:

Accepted Answer

Making left turns.

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Passing slow-moving traffic.

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Through traffic.

Question 20

If other drivers are acting angrily, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Distance yourself from the situation and avoid eye contact.

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React with hand gestures.

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Make eye contact to defuse the situation.

Question 1 of 20

Emergency vehicles using sirens, horns, and/or flashing lights: