Montana MVD Permit Practice Test 2: 50 Questions
Practice Test 2 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Montana driving rules, including high beam oncoming distance, high beam following distance, tail lamp color and brake light visibility. 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 2 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- High Beam Oncoming Distance
- High Beam Following Distance
- Tail Lamp Color
- Brake Light Visibility
- License Plate Light
- Windshield Wiper Requirement
- Horn Capability
- Brake Capability
- Mirror Requirement
- Seat Belt Requirement
- Tire Pressure Check
- Tire Tread Check
- Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem
- Clearance Lamp Colors
- Warning Devices
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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At what distance must a driver dim high beam headlights when meeting another vehicle?
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B. 1000 feet
High beams must be dimmed when meeting another vehicle at 1000 feet.
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At what distance must high beams be dimmed when following another vehicle?
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C. 500 feet
High beams must be turned off when following another vehicle within 500 feet.
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What shape is the emblem used for slow-moving vehicles?
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C. Triangle
Slow-moving vehicles must display a triangular emblem.
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At what speed or less must vehicles display a slow-moving vehicle emblem?
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B. 25 miles per hour
Vehicles operating at or under 25 mph must display the emblem.
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What must every motor vehicle horn be able to do?
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A. Be audible for at least 200 feet
A horn must be audible from a distance of at least 200 feet.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 2, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. When are headlamps required to be in use?
Correct answer: From a half hour after sunset to a half 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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Q2. How far must high beam headlights be capable of illuminating the roadway?
Correct answer: 350 feet
Why: High beam headlights must illuminate persons or vehicles at least 350 feet ahead.
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Q3. At what distance must a driver dim high beam headlights when meeting another vehicle?
Correct answer: 1000 feet
Why: High beams must be dimmed when meeting another vehicle at 1000 feet.
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Q4. At what distance must high beams be dimmed when following another vehicle?
Correct answer: 500 feet
Why: High beams must be turned off when following another vehicle within 500 feet.
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Q5. What color light must tail lamps display?
Correct answer: Red or amber
Why: Tail lamps must emit red or amber light to the rear.
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Q6. How far must brake lights be visible in normal sunlight?
Correct answer: 300 feet
Why: Brake lights must be visible from 300 feet in normal sunlight.
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Q7. What color light must illuminate the license plate?
Correct answer: White
Why: The license plate must be illuminated by a white light.
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Q8. How far must the license plate light be visible?
Correct answer: 50 feet
Why: The license plate light must be visible from 50 feet to the rear.
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Q9. What equipment must be used to keep rain or snow off the windshield?
Correct answer: Windshield wipers
Why: Windshield wipers are required to clear rain or snow from the windshield.
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Q10. What condition must a windshield be in?
Correct answer: Free of damage that obstructs the driver’s view
Why: Windshields must be in good condition and not obstruct the driver’s view.
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Q11. What must every motor vehicle horn be able to do?
Correct answer: Be audible for at least 200 feet
Why: A horn must be audible from a distance of at least 200 feet.
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Q12. What must brakes be capable of doing?
Correct answer: Stopping and holding the vehicle under all conditions
Why: Brakes must control, stop, and hold the vehicle under all conditions.
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Q13. What type of mirrors are required on vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1956?
Correct answer: Mirrors providing 200-foot rear visibility
Why: Vehicles must provide a view of the roadway for at least 200 feet to the rear.
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Q14. What must drivers do before driving to ensure clear visibility?
Correct answer: Clean all windows and glass surfaces
Why: Drivers must keep all windows clean to maintain clear visibility.
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Q15. What is required of seat belts in vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1968?
Correct answer: Seat belts for every designated seat
Why: Vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1968 must have seat belts for every designated seat.
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Q16. Who must wear a seat belt in a moving vehicle?
Correct answer: All occupants
Why: No person may drive unless each occupant is wearing a properly fastened safety belt.
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Q17. What must be done before driving regarding loose objects?
Correct answer: Secure them so they cannot move
Why: Loose objects must be secured to prevent injury during sudden stops.
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Q18. What is recommended if windshield wipers do not clear the glass properly?
Correct answer: Replace the wiper blades
Why: Worn wiper blades should be replaced to maintain visibility.
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Q19. What can worn or bald tires increase?
Correct answer: Stopping distance
Why: Worn tires increase stopping distance and reduce vehicle control.
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Q20. How should tire pressure be checked?
Correct answer: When tires are cold
Why: Tire pressure should be checked when tires are cold.
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Q21. What may cause hydroplaning?
Correct answer: Worn tires
Why: Worn tires increase the risk of hydroplaning.
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Q22. What should be done if the steering wheel shakes while driving?
Correct answer: Have the vehicle checked by a mechanic
Why: Steering problems should be checked by a mechanic.
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Q23. Why is a properly working exhaust system important?
Correct answer: It removes toxic gases
Why: The exhaust system removes toxic gases from the engine.
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Q24. Why should a vehicle not be run in a closed garage?
Correct answer: Exhaust fumes can cause death
Why: Exhaust fumes can be deadly in enclosed spaces.
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Q25. What type of light must clearance lamps display on the front of a vehicle?
Correct answer: Amber
Why: Front clearance lamps must display an amber light.
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Q26. What color light must clearance lamps display on the rear of a vehicle?
Correct answer: Red
Why: Rear clearance lamps must display a red light.
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Q27. What must vehicles do to warn others when stopped on a roadway at night?
Correct answer: Display required warning devices
Why: Warning devices must be displayed to alert approaching traffic.
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Q28. How many warning devices must certain large vehicles carry?
Correct answer: At least three
Why: Certain vehicles must carry at least three warning devices.
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Q29. What shape is the emblem used for slow-moving vehicles?
Correct answer: Triangle
Why: Slow-moving vehicles must display a triangular emblem.
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Q30. At what speed or less must vehicles display a slow-moving vehicle emblem?
Correct answer: 25 miles per hour
Why: Vehicles operating at or under 25 mph must display the emblem.
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Q31. What must be done if a vehicle becomes disabled near a curve or hill?
Correct answer: Place warning devices at least 500 feet away
Why: Warning devices must be placed far enough to warn approaching traffic.
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Q32. What should be done before starting a trip to reduce fuel use?
Correct answer: Plan and combine trips
Why: Trip planning helps reduce fuel use and wear on the vehicle.
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Q33. Why should mirrors be adjusted before driving?
Correct answer: To see around the vehicle
Why: Proper mirror adjustment improves visibility around the vehicle.
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Q34. What must be done to remove snow and ice before driving?
Correct answer: Clear all windows
Why: All windows must be cleared to ensure proper visibility.
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Q35. What is the purpose of turn signals?
Correct answer: To tell other drivers your intentions
Why: Turn signals tell other road users what you intend to do.
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Q36. How far must turn signals be visible in sunlight?
Correct answer: 300 feet
Why: Turn signals must be visible from 300 feet in normal sunlight.
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Q37. What should be done if headlights seem out of alignment?
Correct answer: Have them checked by a mechanic
Why: Improperly aligned headlights should be checked and adjusted.
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Q38. What can damaged windshield glass cause?
Correct answer: Blocked view of the road
Why: Damaged glass can block the driver’s view of the road.
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Q39. What is the purpose of a muffler?
Correct answer: Reduce engine noise
Why: A muffler prevents excessive or unusual engine noise.
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Q40. What may result from unbalanced tires?
Correct answer: Steering difficulty
Why: Unbalanced tires can make the vehicle harder to steer.
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Q41. Why should tire tread be checked regularly?
Correct answer: To ensure safe traction
Why: Adequate tread helps maintain traction and control.
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Q42. What is the recommended method for checking tire tread depth?
Correct answer: Using a penny test
Why: The penny test helps determine if tire tread is worn.
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Q43. What should drivers do if brake pedals go to the floor?
Correct answer: Have brakes checked immediately
Why: Brake problems should be checked by a mechanic immediately.
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Q44. Why should headlights not be tinted or covered?
Correct answer: They must meet visibility requirements
Why: Tinting or covering headlights can reduce required visibility.
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Q45. What must parking lights display to the front of a vehicle?
Correct answer: White or amber light
Why: Parking lights must display a white or amber light to the front.
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Q46. What must parking lights display to the rear of a vehicle?
Correct answer: Red light
Why: Parking lights must display a red light to the rear.
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Q47. Why should drivers never rely on only one mirror?
Correct answer: Blind spots exist
Why: Using multiple mirrors helps reduce blind spots.
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Q48. What must be done to ensure safe steering control?
Correct answer: Maintain the steering system
Why: A properly maintained steering system ensures control.
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Q49. What should be done if a vehicle bounces excessively?
Correct answer: Have suspension checked
Why: Excessive bouncing may indicate suspension problems.
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Q50. Why is trip planning recommended before driving?
Correct answer: It reduces traffic and saves time
Why: Trip planning reduces traffic, saves fuel, and saves time.