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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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This road sign means:
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Zoo ahead.
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Cattle crossing.
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Deer crossing.
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Natural reserve ahead.
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Alcohol:
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Makes it easier to make correct decisions.
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Makes you less aware of what is happening to your driving abilities.
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Improves your reaction time.
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Enhances your ability to see clearly.
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3.
To keep the driver behind you at a safe distance you should:
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Drive 20 MPH faster than the vehicle behind.
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Drive 5 MPH slower than the vehicle behind.
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Drive 5 MPH faster than the vehicle behind.
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Keep a steady speed.
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4.
A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for:
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Right turn only.
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Bycicles.
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Left turns only.
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Carpool vehicles.
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What does a NO STANDING sign mean?
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Drivers must discharge passengers before leaving.
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Drivers can only make a temporary stop to load or discharge passengers.
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Vehicles can stop only to obey a traffic sign, signal or officer.
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Drivers cannot stand in front of parked vehicles.
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6.
________ are required to stop for railroad crossings.
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Cattle trucks
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Cars
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School buses
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Dairy trucks
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7.
In a vehicle with an active passenger air bag, a rear-facing child safety seat must be placed:
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In either the front or back seat.
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It doesn't matter.
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In the front seat.
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In the back seat.
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8.
If you damage an unattended vehicle, you must:
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Continue driving.
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Leave a note on the vehicle describing the situation.
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Call a tow truck to take the vehicle away to be fixed.
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None of the above.
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9.
Which of the following is NOT true about roundabouts:
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Drivers entering the roundabout have the right-of-way.
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Trucks are not allowed to enter roundabouts.
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Roundabouts give drivers more time to judge.
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Roundabouts reduce traffic crashes.
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