Montana MVD Permit Practice Test 1: 50 Questions
Practice Test 1 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Montana driving rules, including Montana address change reporting, high beam dimming oncoming, high beam dimming following and center turn lane purpose. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Practice Test 1 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Montana Address Change Reporting
- High Beam Dimming Oncoming
- High Beam Dimming Following
- Center Turn Lane Purpose
- Parking Uphill with Curb
- U-Turn Before Turning
- Animal in Roadway
- Seat Belt Requirement
- Solid Yellow Center Line
- Skid Recovery
- Night Driving Adjustments
- Speed Limits Purpose
- Following Distance
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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Within how many days must a driver report a change of address to the licensing authority?
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A. 10 days
Drivers must notify the Driver Services Bureau within 10 days of any address change.
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When should high beam headlights be dimmed?
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C. When meeting oncoming traffic
High beams must be dimmed when meeting other vehicles.
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When is passing another vehicle prohibited?
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B. When approaching a hill or curve
Passing is prohibited when visibility is limited by hills or curves.
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What is the purpose of a center turn lane?
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B. For vehicles preparing to turn left
Center turn lanes are used only for left turning vehicles.
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What should a driver do when an animal enters the roadway?
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B. Brake firmly and stay in control
Controlled braking helps maintain vehicle control.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 1, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. Within how many days must a driver report a change of address to the licensing authority?
Correct answer: 10 days
Why: Drivers must notify the Driver Services Bureau within 10 days of any address change.
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Q2. What does a solid yellow center line indicate?
Correct answer: Passing is not allowed
Why: A solid yellow line means passing is prohibited in that direction.
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Q3. When are headlamps required to be in use?
Correct answer: From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise
Why: Headlamps are required from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise and when visibility is limited.
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Q4. What must a driver do at a steady red traffic signal?
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop
Why: A steady red signal requires a complete stop.
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Q5. What does a triangular shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: Yield
Why: Triangular signs are used to indicate yield.
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Q6. What should a driver do when an emergency vehicle approaches using lights and siren?
Correct answer: Pull to the right and stop
Why: Drivers must pull to the right side of the roadway and stop for emergency vehicles.
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Q7. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: A flashing yellow signal warns drivers to slow down and use caution.
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Q8. When is passing another vehicle prohibited?
Correct answer: When approaching a hill or curve
Why: Passing is prohibited when visibility is limited by hills or curves.
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Q9. What is required at a stop sign?
Correct answer: A complete stop
Why: Drivers must come to a complete stop at stop signs.
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Q10. What does a pentagon shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: School zone or crossing
Why: Pentagon signs warn of school zones and crossings.
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Q11. When must turn signals be used?
Correct answer: Before turning or changing lanes
Why: Turn signals must be used to show intent before turning or changing lanes.
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Q12. What do white edge lines show?
Correct answer: The edge of the roadway
Why: White edge lines mark the outer edges of the roadway.
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Q13. What headlights should be used in fog?
Correct answer: Low beam headlights
Why: Low beams reduce glare and improve visibility in fog.
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Q14. When may a right turn on red be made?
Correct answer: After stopping and yielding if allowed
Why: Right turns on red are permitted after a complete stop unless prohibited.
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Q15. What should drivers do if traffic signals are not working?
Correct answer: Treat the intersection as a four way stop
Why: Drivers must follow four way stop rules when signals are not operating.
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Q16. What does a broken white line separate?
Correct answer: Traffic moving in the same direction
Why: Broken white lines separate lanes moving in the same direction.
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Q17. What must drivers do when a school bus displays flashing red lights?
Correct answer: Stop until the lights stop flashing
Why: Drivers must stop for school buses using flashing red lights.
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Q18. What should a driver do when a vehicle begins to skid?
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction of the skid
Why: Steering in the direction of the skid helps regain control.
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Q19. What do diamond shaped signs warn drivers of?
Correct answer: Road hazards or conditions
Why: Diamond shaped signs warn of hazards or changes in road conditions.
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Q20. What should drivers do before changing lanes?
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots
Why: Drivers must ensure a lane change can be made safely.
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Q21. When is passing at an intersection prohibited?
Correct answer: At all intersections
Why: Passing at intersections is prohibited.
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Q22. What does a flashing red signal require?
Correct answer: A complete stop
Why: A flashing red signal requires drivers to stop completely.
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Q23. What is the purpose of a center turn lane?
Correct answer: For vehicles preparing to turn left
Why: Center turn lanes are used only for left turning vehicles.
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Q24. What should drivers do at a railroad crossing without signals?
Correct answer: Slow down and look both ways
Why: Drivers must look and listen for approaching trains.
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Q25. What do rectangular signs usually indicate?
Correct answer: Regulatory information
Why: Rectangular signs provide regulatory information.
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Q26. What must a driver do when making a left turn?
Correct answer: Yield to oncoming traffic
Why: Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming traffic.
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Q27. What should a driver do if hydroplaning occurs?
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator
Why: Reducing speed helps tires regain traction.
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Q28. What does a white stop line indicate?
Correct answer: Where vehicles must stop
Why: Vehicles must stop before the stop line.
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Q29. When should high beam headlights be dimmed?
Correct answer: When meeting oncoming traffic
Why: High beams must be dimmed when meeting other vehicles.
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Q30. Who has the right of way at a yield sign?
Correct answer: The driver required to yield
Why: Drivers facing a yield sign must give the right of way.
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Q31. What is the safest way to back a vehicle?
Correct answer: Turn and look over your shoulder
Why: Turning and looking provides the best view behind the vehicle.
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Q32. Who has the right of way in a marked crosswalk?
Correct answer: Pedestrians
Why: Pedestrians in crosswalks have the right of way.
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Q33. What does a broken yellow line indicate?
Correct answer: Passing is allowed when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when it is safe.
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Q34. What should a driver do if brakes fail?
Correct answer: Downshift and use the parking brake
Why: Using lower gears and the parking brake can help slow the vehicle.
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Q35. How should drivers adjust when driving at night?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and increase following distance
Why: Night driving requires slower speeds and more space.
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Q36. What does an octagonal shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Octagonal signs are used exclusively for stop.
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Q37. What should drivers do when entering a freeway?
Correct answer: Adjust speed to match traffic
Why: Adjusting speed helps drivers merge safely with traffic.
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Q38. What does a solid white line indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged
Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.
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Q39. What must drivers do at a yield sign?
Correct answer: Slow down and give right of way
Why: Yield signs require drivers to give the right of way.
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Q40. What should a driver do when an animal enters the roadway?
Correct answer: Brake firmly and stay in control
Why: Controlled braking helps maintain vehicle control.
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Q41. What does a school zone sign warn drivers of?
Correct answer: Reduced speed when children are present
Why: School zone signs warn drivers to reduce speed.
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Q42. What should a driver do before turning around on a roadway?
Correct answer: Make sure the turn is safe and legal
Why: Drivers must ensure turning around can be done safely and legally.
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Q43. What does a yellow traffic signal warn drivers of?
Correct answer: The signal is about to change
Why: A yellow signal warns that the light is about to change.
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Q44. How should wheels be turned when parking uphill with a curb?
Correct answer: Away from the curb
Why: Turning wheels away from the curb helps prevent rolling.
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Q45. Why are speed limits established?
Correct answer: To promote safety
Why: Speed limits are set to promote safe driving conditions.
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Q46. What should drivers do when visibility is reduced by weather?
Correct answer: Slow down and use headlights
Why: Reduced visibility requires slower speeds and headlights.
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Q47. What is required of occupants while a vehicle is moving?
Correct answer: Wear properly fastened seat belts
Why: All occupants must wear properly fastened seat belts.
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Q48. What should drivers do when approaching a curve?
Correct answer: Slow down before entering
Why: Slowing before a curve improves vehicle control.
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Q49. What do warning sign colors generally indicate?
Correct answer: Caution is needed
Why: Warning signs alert drivers to possible hazards.
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Q50. What helps drivers maintain a safe following distance?
Correct answer: Allowing enough space to stop safely
Why: Adequate following distance allows time to react safely.