2025 Montana Permit Test 17
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Montana. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Montana please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/montana/car.
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20. Which of the following about winter driving is not true?
Explanation
You should not use cruise control on snow, in rain, in fog, or under similar hazardous conditions. Winter is the most difficult driving season and requires extra caution from drivers. It is important to consistently check your antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels. Using snow tires can increase a vehicle's traction on the surface of slippery roads.
21. You are approaching a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck. You should:
Explanation
You must approach all railroad crossings with extreme caution and cross only when you know that no train is coming from either direction. If there is a flagger at a crossing, you must obey all of their instructions.
22. What is the number one killer on Montana’s roads?
Explanation
Nationally, over 23,000 deaths occur yearly as a direct result of drunk driving. In Montana, 50 percent of all traffic fatalities and over 2,100 injuries are alcohol-related. Drunk drivers are the number one cause of fatalities on Montana's roads.
23. When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.
Explanation
When turning, you should reduce to a speed that allows you to maintain control of your vehicle, stay in your lane, and react to unexpected situations.
24. A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:
Explanation
Some regulatory signs prohibit certain actions. These signs are rectangular and white with red and black markings. A red circle and slash on top of a black symbol indicates that the specified action is forbidden.
25. If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:
Explanation
You may not be able to drive well if you are worried, excited, crying, angry, or depressed. Emotions can distract you from your driving because your mind is focused on something else. Take time to calm down and get focused before driving.
26. As alcohol builds up in your blood, it:
Explanation
As alcohol builds up in your system, it will slow your reactions, make you feel more confident, and cause you to make more errors.
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