Montana MVD Permit Practice Test 4: 50 Questions
Practice Test 4 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Montana driving rules, including double solid yellow, stop sign, solid white line and safe backing procedure. 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 4 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Double Solid Yellow
- Stop Sign
- Solid White Line
- Safe Backing Procedure
- Hill with Limited Visibility
- School Bus Flashing Red
- Montana Roundabout Entry
- Construction Zone
- Night Driving Adjustments
- Skid Recovery
- Animal in Roadway
- Following Too Closely
- Warning Sign Color
- Following Distance
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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What does a double solid yellow center line mean?
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A. Passing is not allowed in either direction
Double solid yellow lines mean no passing is allowed in either direction.
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What must you do when approaching a stop sign?
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C. Stop before the crosswalk or intersection
Drivers must make a complete stop at stop signs.
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What does a solid white line on the roadway indicate?
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C. Lane changes are discouraged
Solid white lines discourage lane changes.
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What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?
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A. Steer in the direction of the skid
Steering with the skid helps regain control.
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What should you do when approaching a hill?
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B. Reduce speed
Reducing speed improves safety on hills.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 4, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What does a double solid yellow center line mean?
Correct answer: Passing is not allowed in either direction
Why: Double solid yellow lines mean no passing is allowed in either direction.
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Q2. What must you do when approaching a stop sign?
Correct answer: Stop before the crosswalk or intersection
Why: Drivers must make a complete stop at stop signs.
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Q3. Who has the right of way at an uncontrolled intersection?
Correct answer: The driver on the right
Why: At intersections without signs, drivers must yield to vehicles on the right.
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Q4. What does a solid white line on the roadway indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged
Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.
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Q5. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign warn of?
Correct answer: Possible hazards ahead
Why: Yellow diamond signs warn drivers of hazards or changing road conditions.
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Q6. What should you do when you see a flashing yellow signal?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: Flashing yellow signals warn drivers to slow down and be cautious.
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Q7. What does a flashing red signal require?
Correct answer: A complete stop
Why: Flashing red signals require a full stop before proceeding.
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Q8. When is passing another vehicle unsafe?
Correct answer: When approaching a hill or curve
Why: Passing is unsafe when visibility is limited.
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Q9. What does a broken white line separate?
Correct answer: Lanes moving in the same direction
Why: Broken white lines separate lanes traveling in the same direction.
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Q10. What must drivers do at a yield sign?
Correct answer: Slow down and give the right of way
Why: Yield signs require drivers to give the right of way.
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Q11. What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: School zone or crossing
Why: Pentagon signs warn of school zones or crossings.
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Q12. When should headlights be used?
Correct answer: From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise
Why: Headlights are required during nighttime hours and limited visibility.
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Q13. What headlights should be used in fog?
Correct answer: Low beams
Why: Low beams reduce glare and improve visibility in fog.
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Q14. What must you 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 road and stop.
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Q15. What does a solid yellow center line indicate?
Correct answer: Passing is prohibited
Why: A solid yellow line means passing is not allowed.
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Q16. What should you do before changing lanes?
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots
Why: Drivers must be sure a lane change can be made safely.
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Q17. What do rectangular signs usually indicate?
Correct answer: Regulatory information
Why: Rectangular signs provide regulatory instructions.
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Q18. What should you do at a railroad crossing without signals?
Correct answer: Slow down and look both ways
Why: Drivers must look and listen for trains.
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Q19. 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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Q20. What does an octagonal sign mean?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Octagonal signs are used only for stop signs.
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Q21. What does a broken yellow line allow?
Correct answer: Passing when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when safe.
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Q22. What should drivers do when visibility is reduced by weather?
Correct answer: Slow down and use headlights
Why: Reduced visibility requires lower speeds and headlights.
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Q23. What does an orange sign indicate?
Correct answer: Construction or maintenance
Why: Orange signs warn of construction or maintenance work.
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Q24. What must drivers do when making a left turn?
Correct answer: Yield to oncoming traffic
Why: Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles.
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Q25. What should you do when approaching a curve?
Correct answer: Slow down before entering
Why: Slowing before curves helps maintain control.
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Q26. What should drivers do if traffic signals are not operating?
Correct answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
Why: Drivers must follow four-way stop rules.
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Q27. 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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Q28. What does a yellow traffic signal warn drivers of?
Correct answer: The signal is about to change
Why: Yellow signals warn that the light is about to change.
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Q29. What should drivers do when following another vehicle too closely?
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: More following distance allows more reaction time.
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Q30. What does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line mean?
Correct answer: Passing allowed only on the broken side
Why: Passing is allowed only on the side with the broken line.
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Q31. What should drivers do at a school bus with flashing red lights?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Drivers must stop for school buses with flashing red lights.
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Q32. What should you do when driving at night?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Night driving requires increased caution.
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Q33. What does a white rectangular sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Traffic laws or regulations
Why: White rectangular signs show traffic laws or regulations.
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Q34. What should drivers do when approaching pedestrians?
Correct answer: Yield the right of way
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians.
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Q35. What does a warning sign color generally mean?
Correct answer: Caution is needed
Why: Warning sign colors alert drivers to hazards.
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Q36. What should drivers do in a construction zone?
Correct answer: Slow down and obey signs
Why: Drivers must slow down and follow posted signs.
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Q37. What must you do before turning?
Correct answer: Signal before turning
Why: Drivers must signal before turning.
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Q38. What should you do when approaching a hill?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Reducing speed improves safety on hills.
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Q39. What helps drivers avoid collisions?
Correct answer: Staying alert and scanning ahead
Why: Alert driving helps prevent collisions.
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Q40. What does a yield sign require?
Correct answer: Give the right of way
Why: Yield signs require drivers to give the right of way.
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Q41. What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?
Correct answer: Steer in the direction of the skid
Why: Steering with the skid helps regain control.
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Q42. What should you do when entering a roundabout?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the circle
Why: Drivers must yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
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Q43. What does a school zone sign warn drivers to do?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: School zone signs warn drivers to reduce speed.
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Q44. What should drivers do when an animal enters the roadway?
Correct answer: Brake firmly and maintain control
Why: Controlled braking helps maintain control.
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Q45. What does a yellow warning sign indicate?
Correct answer: Potential hazards ahead
Why: Yellow warning signs alert drivers to hazards.
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Q46. What should drivers do when entering a freeway?
Correct answer: Adjust speed to match traffic
Why: Matching traffic speed allows safe merging.
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Q47. What should drivers do before backing up?
Correct answer: Check behind and to the sides
Why: Drivers must be sure it is safe before backing.
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Q48. What does a broken yellow center line indicate?
Correct answer: Passing is allowed when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines permit passing when safe.
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Q49. What should drivers do when approaching an intersection?
Correct answer: Be prepared to yield
Why: Drivers must be ready to yield at intersections.
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Q50. What helps maintain safe following distance?
Correct answer: Allowing enough space to stop
Why: Adequate following distance allows time to react.