Montana DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

Defensive driving is best described as:

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Identifying dangerous situations early and taking action to avoid collisions.

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Following the vehicle ahead very closely.

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Driving only during daylight hours.

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Racing to get ahead of aggressive drivers.

Question 2

How can you reduce the chance of hydroplaning?

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Drive more slowly in wet conditions.

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Drive faster to get through wet areas quickly.

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Follow closely behind the vehicle ahead.

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Shift to neutral when water is deep.

Question 3

Faced with an oncoming car on your left and a bicyclist on your right, you should:

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Let the car pass and then pass the bicyclist.

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Pull onto the shoulder.

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Split the difference.

Question 4

If two vehicles reach a four-way stop simultaneously, who has the right-of-way?

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The vehicle on the right has the right-of-way; the vehicle on the left yields.

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The vehicle on the left goes first

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Both must wait for a signal

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The larger vehicle proceeds first

Question 5

The effect alcohol has on reflexes and judgment is:

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Dependent on how much alcohol is in the bloodstream, not the type of beverage.

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Most pronounced when consuming hard ciders and mixed drinks.

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Less pronounced when consuming beer instead of wine.

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Less pronounced when consuming wine instead of beer.

Question 6

If another driver is trying to pass you, you should:

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Maintain a steady speed or slightly reduce speed so the passing driver can complete the pass safely.

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Brake sharply to discourage them.

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Pull completely off the road.

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Speed up to block the pass.

Question 7

What color are regulatory signs usually, and must they be obeyed?

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White background with black markings; they must always be obeyed.

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Blue and optional to follow

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Green and advisory only

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Yellow and warn about hazards

Question 8

A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road means:

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Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.

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Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

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

Question 9

What should your first response be to reduced visibility while driving?

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Reduce your speed.

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Turn on hazard lights and stop in the lane

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Turn on your windshield wipers only.

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Turn on your interior light.

Question 10

Your brake lights inform other drivers that you are:

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Slowing down or stopping.

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Making a turn.

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Changing lanes.

Question 11

When weather changes suddenly, what should you do?

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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 12

Which feature is sometimes used on highways to channel drivers into the correct turning lanes?

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Lane-use arrows and words painted on the pavement

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Flashing yellow lights

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Flashing red lights

Question 13

The best way to avoid alcohol-related crashes is to:

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Decide before you start drinking that you will not drive.

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Simply say, No thanks, I'm driving, if someone offers you a drink.

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Call a taxi.

Question 14

When rain begins while you are driving, you should:

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Slow down.

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Drive at the maximum posted speed limit.

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Drive faster than surrounding traffic.

Question 15

An orange-colored road sign indicates:

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Construction, maintenance, or emergency operations ahead.

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The start of a no passing zone.

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A school zone is ahead.

Question 16

At a light rail crossing, you should always:

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Look both ways before crossing tracks and obey signals.

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Drive around lowered gates if you can.

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Assume trains will stop for vehicles.

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Cross without stopping if no train is visible.

Question 17

When entering a busy freeway, how should you merge into traffic?

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Use your mirrors and check blind spots, and adjust speed in the acceleration lane to match freeway traffic.

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Yield to traffic only after stopping on the ramp.

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Always stop at the end of the ramp before merging.

Question 18

Where is it illegal to park your vehicle?

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On a crosswalk or in a marked bicycle lane.

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In a private driveway with owner permission

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On a hill with the parking brake engaged

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In a parking lot designated for vehicles

Question 19

Before switching on the ignition, what safety routine should you follow?

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Be sure all passengers, including children, have buckled their seat belts.

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Be sure only adult passengers have buckled their seat belts.

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Be sure only backseat passengers have buckled their seat belts

Question 20

When are you permitted to cross solid yellow centerlines?

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To make a turn into a driveway or side road.

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At any time.

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Only during daylight hours

Question 1 of 20

Defensive driving is best described as: