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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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Sudden wind gusts on highways:
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Can cause drivers to lose control of their vehicle.
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Can make drivers feel more in control of their vehicle.
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Only affect large vehicles.
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Are generally caused by dust and dirt blowing around.
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Drinking alcohol while you are taking other drugs can:
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Multiply the effects of alcohol.
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Neutralize the effects of alcohol.
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Be done with no risk if you are taking prescription drugs.
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Reduce the effects of alcohol.
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It is illegal to:
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Pass within 300 feet of a railroad crossing.
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Pass within 300 feet of any intersection.
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Pass in any marked no-passing zone.
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All of the above.
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The best way to deal with a tailgater is to:
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Speed up to increase your following distance.
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Brake suddenly, then tap your brakes lightly.
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Reduce your speed to give the tailgater more space behind you.
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Slow down gradually or change lanes and allow the tailgater to pass you.
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This road sign means:
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Added lane.
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Minimum speed.
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Fines double in work zone.
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No turn on red.
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This road sign means:
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You must come to a complete stop.
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Merging traffic.
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Slow down, stop if necessary and yield the right-of-way.
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Do not enter.
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Parking lights may only be used:
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When passing another vehicle.
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When your vehicle is parked.
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When visibility is poor.
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At night.
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To steer the vehicle away from hazards while braking, drivers with ABS should:
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Pump the brakes and turn the steering wheel hard in one direction.
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Disengage the ABS immediately.
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Turn off the engine.
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Keep firm and constant pressure on the brake pedal while stopping.
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When can you drive using only your parking lights?
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On foggy days when visibility is low.
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Under no circumstances.
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When parked on a dark, rural road.
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30 minutes after sunset or 30 minutes before sunrise.
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