Montana MVD Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is No passing

The only pennant-shaped signs are No Passing Zone signs. This sign means that you are not allowed to pass other vehicles here.

Source: Signs; Signs, Shapes and Road Markings; Chapter 3 – Signs, Signals, & Markings; Montana Driver License Manual

Not quite. The answer is Drunk driving

According to the National Safety Council, every 33 minutes someone dies in an alcohol-related crash. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from 16 to 24. Statistics indicated that US drivers drank too much and got behind the wheel about 112 million times in 2010.

Not quite. The answer is slow down and yield the right-of-way to all vehicles.

As you approach a yield sign, you must slow down to a reasonable speed and yield to pedestrians and traffic entering from another road before you proceed. You may need to stop for them too, so be ready.

Not quite. The answer is a two-way road.

On a two-way, two-lane road, a yellow line separates the opposing lanes. If it's a dashed line, you may cross it to pass; if it's a solid line, you may not.

Not quite. The answer is yield to the pedestrian even if they are wrong.

It is the driver’s basic responsibility to be alert for pedestrians and to yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is wrong. Just as a stop sign does not cause a vehicle to stop if the driver ignores it, pedestrian laws don’t keep people off the streets, especially if they are young. Be alert at all times for pedestrians — especially in residential areas where children may be playing.

Not quite. The answer is all traffic must go only in the direction of the arrow.

This one-way sign warns that traffic on this way must move only in the direction of the arrow.

Not quite. The answer is tap your brake pedal three or four times quickly

Your brake lights let others know that you are slowing down. If you are going to stop or slow down where others might not expect it, warn those behind you by quickly tapping your brake pedal three or four times to flash your brake lights.

Not quite. The answer is Pedestrians and oncoming vehicles

Two right-of-way rules come into play here: A vehicle turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles. Also, a vehicle that is crossing a sidewalk or entering or exiting a driveway, alley, or parking lot must yield to pedestrians. Here, you must yield to both the oncoming car and the pedestrian.

Source: Intersections, Right-of-Way, Chapter 4 – Driving Rules, Montana Driver License Manual

Not quite. The answer is The indicated lane is for high-occupancy vehicles during specified times.

This white diamond sign indicates that the way is reserved for high-occupancy vehicles (HOVs) during the specified times from Monday through Friday.

Not quite. The answer is Vehicles may cross the broken yellow line to pass or turn, if it is safe to do so.

You must drive to the right of the broken yellow centerline. When it is safe, you may cross this line to pass another vehicle or turn.

Not quite. The answer is an upcoming side road.

This sign shows a side road ahead. Watch for vehicles entering from that direction.

Not quite. The answer is guide drivers into certain traffic lanes.

Large flashing or sequencing arrow panels may be used in work zones in both day and night to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes and inform them that part of the road or street ahead is closed.

Not quite. The answer is A railroad crossing is ahead.

This sign alerts motorists that a railroad crossing is ahead. Drivers must proceed with caution.

Not quite. The answer is stop and yield to vehicles on the main road.

Vehicles on the main road have the right-of-way. Drivers entering a main road from a driveway, alley, or roadside must stop and yield to vehicles already on the main road.

Not quite. The answer is only if you are riding a bicycle.

This sign marks a bicycle lane, intended for bicyclists. Cars and trucks should not usually travel in this lane. However, in many (but not all) states, cars and trucks may travel in this lane for a short distance when preparing to turn at the next intersection.

Not quite. The answer is intersections not protected by stop signs, yield signs, or traffic signals.

Uncontrolled intersections are intersections that are not protected by stop signs, yield signs, or traffic lights. At uncontrolled intersections, slow down and follow the rules for yielding the right-of-way.

Not quite. The answer is A divider or an obstruction is ahead; keep right.

This sign indicates a traffic island or divider ahead. Keep right of this obstacle.

Not quite. The answer is shift into a lower gear.

If you keep applying the brakes to control your speed on a steep descent, the brakes will fade (lose their effectiveness). Instead, release the gas pedal and shift into a lower gear (even with an automatic transmission). This will generate a braking effect to slow the vehicle, known as engine braking. The lower the gear, the greater the engine braking effect. Apply the brakes only when engine braking is insufficient or you want to stop.

Not quite. The answer is yield to the traffic in the roundabout.

A roundabout is an intersection where traffic circulates counterclockwise around a central island. Approaching vehicles must yield the right-of-way to the traffic in the roundabout. Always enter the roundabout, heading to the right.

Not quite. The answer is Yes, but only when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street.

In Montana, you can turn left on a red light when you are turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street. You must still come to a complete stop and yield to all pedestrians and traffic before you turn. Note: The laws on this are different in some other states. A few states (e.g., Michigan) also allow you to turn left on red from a two-way street onto a one-way street. Still other states (e.g., South Dakota) prohibit left turns on red altogether. When traveling out of state, always check the local traffic laws.

Source: Vehicle Signals, Traffic Signals, Chapter 3 – Signs, Signals, & Markings, Montana Driver License Manual