Montana DMV practice test 3

1. When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle displaying emergency signals on a highway with a posted speed limit of 50 MPH or more, what speed requirement applies to vehicles in the lane directly next to it?

1. Maintain the posted speed limit of 50 MPH
2. Slow down to a speed of at least 20 miles below the posted speed limit
3. Stop immediately in the current lane
4. Switch to the left lane without slowing down

2. When a motorist approaches a cyclist from behind on a high-speed, two-lane roadway with no oncoming traffic, what is the recommended distance to leave between the vehicle and the cyclist when passing?

1. Three feet
2. Five feet
3. Seven feet
4. Ten feet

3. Under what condition may a driver make a right turn when another vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk?

1. If the pedestrian is in the opposite half of the roadway and is not in danger
2. If the pedestrian is waving the driver through
3. If the pedestrian is standing on the curb
4. If the driver turns on their hazard lights

4. What color curb marking indicates that you may stop only to pick up or unload passengers?

1. White
2. Yellow
3. Red
4. Blue

5. During the first six months of holding a first-year restricted license, how many unrelated passengers under the age of 18 may a teenage driver have in the vehicle if not supervised by a licensed adult?

1. Only one passenger
2. Up to three passengers
3. No passengers are allowed
4. Unlimited passengers

6. When approaching a railroad crossing where warning signals indicate the approach of a train, what is the minimum distance you must stop from the nearest rail?

1. Less than 10 feet
2. Exactly 15 feet
3. As close as practicable but not less than 15 feet
4. At least 50 feet

7. How long does a suspension remain in effect if the fine has not been paid?

1. Until the fine has been paid or 6 years have elapsed
2. Until the next annual registration renewal
3. Forever until a court hearing is held
4. Exactly 90 days regardless of payment

8. When driving slowly enough to slow down other cars, what should you do according to the handbook?

1. Maintain your current speed to avoid confusing other drivers.
2. Pull to the side of the road when safe and let them pass.
3. Stop completely in the middle of the lane to assess traffic.
4. Increase your speed to match the flow of traffic immediately.

9. If you approach a turn in the wrong lane or forget to signal, what is the correct procedure according to the handbook?

1. Stop immediately in the current lane and wait for traffic to clear.
2. Proceed, get into the proper lane, go to the next intersection, signal, and then turn.
3. Change lanes immediately without signaling to catch up to the correct lane.
4. Turn from the wrong lane to avoid delaying traffic behind you.

10. What action should a driver take before backing up a parked car?

1. Check the rear-view mirror only.
2. Walk around the parked car.
3. Sound the horn to alert pedestrians.
4. Wait for traffic to clear completely.

11. How should a motorist handle passing a cyclist if there is oncoming traffic in the opposite lane?

1. Cross the center line immediately to pass quickly.
2. Slow to the speed of the cyclist and wait until it is safe to pass.
3. Honk the horn to alert the cyclist to move to the shoulder.
4. Pass the cyclist without crossing the center line by squeezing into the lane.

12. What is the minimum liability insurance coverage required for bodily injury or death of one person in any one accident?

1. $25,000
2. $50,000
3. $10,000
4. $15,000

13. When merging onto a high-speed roadway using a ramp, what is the recommended action regarding speed?

1. Stop at the end of the ramp to ensure the main lane is clear.
2. Use the ramp to reach the speed of other vehicles before pulling onto the road.
3. Drive slowly onto the main road to allow traffic to pass first.
4. Wait for a large gap in traffic before starting to accelerate.

14. If you are driving in an intersection and hear an emergency vehicle approaching, what should you do according to the rules?

1. Stop immediately where you are
2. Drive through the intersection before pulling over and stopping
3. Reverse back to the starting line
4. Ignore the vehicle if you are already in the intersection

15. Why might a bicyclist ride approximately 18-24 inches into the lane rather than staying close to the shoulder?

1. To allow faster traffic to pass them more easily.
2. To discourage motorists from attempting a dangerous in-lane pass.
3. To avoid being hit by the open door of a parked vehicle.
4. To comply with the requirement to ride in a single-file line.

16. What is the recommended height for a child to stop using a booster seat and rely on the vehicle's lap and shoulder belt?

1. When they are about 4'9" tall
2. When they weigh exactly 60 pounds
3. When they turn age 6
4. When they can see over the dashboard

17. When should you check traffic behind your vehicle according to the safe-driving practices outlined?

1. When changing lanes, slowing down, backing up, or driving down a long or steep hill.
2. Only when the traffic ahead of you comes to a complete stop.
3. Only when you are preparing to make a right turn at an intersection.
4. When you are driving on a straight, flat highway with light traffic.

18. What is the minimum distance you must maintain from a fire hydrant when parking?

1. Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
2. Within 20 feet of a fire hydrant.
3. Within 30 feet of a fire hydrant.
4. Within 50 feet of a fire hydrant.

19. Where must you stop your vehicle when required by a sign or signal?

1. Inside the crosswalk area.
2. Before the vehicle reaches the stop line or crosswalk.
3. At the center of the intersection.
4. After the pedestrian has crossed.

20. What shape are warning signs typically?

1. Diamond shaped
2. Octagonal
3. Square
4. Circular