Montana driver's examination

(From the 2019 Montana driver handbook)

Number of tests:	16
Number of questions:	33
Passing score:	27

Directions: The Montana written examination tests your knowledge of traffic laws, road signs, and driving safety rules. It determines whether you are prepared to operate a vehicle in accordance with Montana law.

The knowledge test consists of 33 multiple choice questions that are important to the safe operation of a motor vehicle and Montana laws and driving practices. The questions are based on the information provided in the manual.

A passing score consist of at least 27 correct answers.

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6 or fewer errors

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What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

Merging traffic
Proceed with caution.
Pedestrian crossing
Come to a full stop.

Explanation ▾

A flashing yellow traffic light indicates that you should drive with caution.

This sign means:

Heavy traffic ahead.
Do not enter.
Railroad crossing.
Yield.

Explanation ▾

This sign means that it is not safe for drivers to enter the indicated road or driveway from their current direction. If you come across one of these signs, you should immediately turn around and drive a different way.

Alcohol:

Slows reflexes and reaction time.
Puts you to sleep.
Wakes you up.
Improves your judgment.

Explanation ▾

Alcohol is a depressant drug that slows the activity of the brain and reduces the skills that you need for safe driving. Drinking alcohol results in slowed reaction time and impaired judgment.

10.

This sign means:

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Highway changes ahead and to the right.
Hiking trails ahead and to the right.
Hotel ahead and to the right.
Hospital ahead and to the right.

Explanation ▾

This sign indicates that hospital emergency services are located to the right.

11.

A “No stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:

Long enough to unload packages.
To avoid conflict with other traffic.
To discharge passengers.
For less than five minutes.

Explanation ▾

A "No stopping" sign means you can only stop to obey a traffic signal, to obey a police officer, or to prevent a conflict with another vehicle.

12.

A shared center lane on a two-way road:

Is reserved for making left turns.
Is reserved for U-turns, where allowed.
Can be used by vehicles traveling in both directions.
All of the above.

Explanation ▾

Shared center lanes on two-way roads are reserved for making left turns as well as U-turns, where U-turns are permitted. Shared lanes may be used by vehicles traveling in both directions on the road.

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