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Anyone who operates a motor vehicle or motor-driven cycle on public streets or highways in Montana is required to have a driver’s license or learner's permit. Knowledge, vision, and a road test are required for your first license. The Montana DMV written test is designed to check the applicant’s knowledge of traffic laws, road signs, road rules and safe driving practices. Everything you need to know is covered in the Montana Driver's Manual. The DMV written test consists of 33 questions, and you'll need at least 27 correct answers to pass (82%). Practice with this sample test to familiarize yourself with the format of the Montana DMV driver's license test.
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When backing up your vehicle you should:
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Sound your horn so others know that you are about to back up.
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Check the left mirror, then back up slowly.
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Turn to the right to look out the rear window.
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None of the above.
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"No zones" are areas around trucks where cars:
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Aren't visible to the truck driver.
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May not pass the truck.
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Can't park.
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Are only partially visible to the truck driver.
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While driving, you should look 10 to 15 seconds ahead of you:
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Because it’s a legal requirement.
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Focusing solely on the middle of the road.
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To see potential hazards early.
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To avoid distractions from your dashboard.
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This road sign means:
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Dangerous intersection ahead.
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Natural reserve ahead.
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Hunting area ahead.
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Deer crossing.
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Pentagonal signs are used to indicate:
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Restricted intersections.
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School crossings.
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Work zones.
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No passing zones.
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In work zones, barriers such as drums, panels and cones are used to:
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Reduce the flow of traffic.
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Keep workers out of the work zone.
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Distract drowsy drivers.
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Warn drivers of potentially dangerous conditions.
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The white sign means:
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Railroad crossing is controlled - continue at your regular speed.
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Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing, if necessary.
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Stop at the railroad tracks and wait for a signal before crossing.
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Slow down, stop on the railroad tracks and proceed through the crossing if no trains are visible.
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In a heavy rain, tires can ride on a thin film of water, without touching the road. This is called:
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Wetplaning.
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Rainplaning.
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Hydroplaning.
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Waterplaning.
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Fatigue increases the risk of:
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Reacting to hazards.
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Falling asleep while driving.
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Missing an exit.
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Hitting a roadblock.
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