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Montana permit test: passing, scanning and communicating

Passing rules, scanning, changing lanes, blind spots, signaling, headlights and horn. 23 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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  1. You may not pass on the right by leaving the pavement or main traveled road. (p. 48)
  2. On multi-lane roads, the left-most lane is intended for passing. (p. 48)
  3. Passing roadside incidents, keep your eyes on the road and do not slow down to stare. (p. 61)
  4. Look at least 10 seconds ahead to avoid last-minute braking or turns, steer straighter, and save fuel. (p. 62)
  5. In the city, looking 10 seconds ahead means about one block, so try to look at least that far ahead. (p. 62)
  6. Blind spots near your rear corners cannot be seen in mirrors. (p. 64)
  7. Sunglasses help by day but are dangerous at night; tinted and some photo gray lenses can cut night vision by up to 30%. (p. 65)
  8. When fatigued, stop at least every two hours. (p. 65)
  9. Avoid looking directly into oncoming headlights. (p. 65)
  10. Never drive with only parking lights; oncoming drivers may think you are stopped. (p. 65)

Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.

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Sample passing, scanning and communicating questions

  1. 1.On a two-lane road, the car ahead slows and there is a wide paved shoulder on the right. May you pass on the shoulder?

    • AYes, if the shoulder is paved
    • BYes, below 25 mph
    • CYes, if you signal first
    • DNo, never pass on the shoulder
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    ✓ D. No, never pass on the shoulder

    You may not pass on the right by leaving the pavement or main traveled road. Never pass on the shoulder; other drivers do not expect you there.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (25-0100M) (Cover: 'Revised April 2024'), page 48

  2. 2.A train has just passed a crossing with two tracks. When should you start across?

    • AWhen it is well down the track
    • BWhen the car beside you starts across
    • CAs soon as the last car clears your lane
    • DRight away, since trains never pass in pairs
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    ✓ A. When it is well down the track

    At crossings with more than one track, wait until the train is well down the track before crossing; a second train may have been hidden by the first.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (25-0100M) (Cover: 'Revised April 2024'), page 63

  3. 3.How far ahead should you look down the road while driving?

    • AAt least 10 seconds ahead
    • BAt least 2 seconds ahead
    • CAt least 4 seconds ahead
    • DJust past your hood
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    ✓ A. At least 10 seconds ahead

    Look at least 10 seconds ahead to avoid last-minute braking or turns, steer straighter, and save fuel.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (25-0100M) (Cover: 'Revised April 2024'), page 62

  4. 4.Your car has a hands-free phone system. Is talking on it while driving free of risk?

    • ANo, it still pulls attention from driving
    • BYes, if the call is short
    • CYes, both hands stay on the wheel
    • DYes, on rural roads
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    ✓ A. No, it still pulls attention from driving

    Avoid phones and radios while moving. Even hands-free talking takes your attention from driving and makes you less likely to notice hazards.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (25-0100M) (Cover: 'Revised April 2024'), page 61