Take 2026 Montana Permit Test 8

QUESTION 1 / 25

Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

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AWhite✓BBlue✓CGreen✓DOrange✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A green arrow:

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AIs used only on one-way streets.✓BHas the same meaning as a circular green traffic light, but traffic must turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.✓CMeans that you may proceed, but only if the green arrow is accompanied by a circular green light.✓DPoints the way to an airport.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?

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AReach down and attempt to pull it up.✓BShift to park.✓CShift to neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake.✓DTurn the engine off.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Stress can affect your driving by:

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ALowing your ability to focus on driving.✓BDecreasing your chances of an accident.✓CCausing you to fall asleep at the wheel.✓DMaking you more aware of others around you.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:

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AMaintain their speed and proceed.✓BStop at the intersection, check in all directions, and proceed.✓CYield to all other drivers.✓DBe prepared to yield.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When driving on slippery roads, you should:

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AUse alternate routes.✓BDrive as you would on dry roads.✓CIncrease your following distance.✓DAvoid crossing bridges or intersections.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

What happens if you drink alcohol while taking prescription or over-the-counter medicine?

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AThe medicine reduces the effect of the alcohol.✓BThe alcohol will help the medicine cure a cold.✓CThe combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol or medicine.✓DThere is no effect because they are different substances.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

You are approaching a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck. You should:

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AApproach all tracks with extreme caution and cross only when you know that there is no train coming.✓BTurn your radio down to hear if there may be an approaching train.✓COnly continue once cleared to do so by a flagger, if applicable.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

When approaching an accident scene, you should:

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AKeep your attention on your driving.✓BKeep moving.✓CStop if you are involved or if emergency help has not yet arrived.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Distracted driving is:

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AVery uncommon.✓BExtremely risky behavior.✓CNothing to be concerned about.✓DNo less safe than driving under any other conditions.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because:

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AHe or she is deaf.✓BHe or she is a police officer.✓CHe or she is blind.✓DHe or she has poor balance.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:

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AThat drivers should come to a complete stop.✓BThat an action is forbidden.✓CThat some drivers should yield to other drivers.✓DThat drivers should drive under the speed limit.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

You must stop for a school bus:

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AThat is parked on the shoulder of the road with no one in it.✓BWhen it approaches you, even if its lights are not flashing.✓CIf you are both driving on a two-lane highway and its red lights are flashing.✓DWhenever the driver waves at you.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

On slippery roads, you should:

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ASlow down.✓BDrive more quickly.✓CDrive the speed limit, with caution.✓DNot drive more quickly than 20 mph.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

What does a single dashed white line separating traffic mean?

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ADrivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.✓BLanes move in opposite directions.✓CDrivers may not pass.✓DDrivers may pass if it is safe to do so.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Car drivers should know that large trucks:

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AHave large blind spots.✓BCan stop more quickly than passenger vehicles.✓CDo not need more room to maneuver than passenger vehicles.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:

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ACorrect the defect as soon as possible.✓BCorrect the defect when you can afford it.✓CDrive the vehicle at slower speeds.✓DDrive normally.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:

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AShould yield to drivers already on the interstate.✓BHas the right-of-way.✓CMay force their way into traffic.✓DCan assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-right_curve_35_mph.png

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AThe road ahead curves right. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.✓BDivided highway begins. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.✓CMerge. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.✓DWinding road ahead. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Signs that are colored orange are:

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AWork zone signs.✓BRegulatory signs.✓CSchool zone signs.✓DGuide signs.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:

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AKeep the rear tires against the curb.✓BKeep the front tires straight ahead.✓CTurn your steering wheel away from the curb.✓DTurn your steering wheel toward the curb.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

The main reason why drinking alcohol and then driving is so dangerous is that it affects your:

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ACoordination.✓BVision.✓CJudgment and skill.✓DReflexes.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

What may help drivers conserve gasoline?

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ASitting in their driveways with their cars running.✓BAccelerating quickly.✓CSlowing down gradually.✓DBraking abruptly.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-flagger_ahead.png

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APedestrians ahead.✓BEnd of construction zone.✓CSchool crossing ahead.✓DFlagger ahead.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

You are driving when your power steering stops working. You should:

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AHonk your horn and turn off the ignition.✓BTurn on your hazard lights and brace yourself.✓CWork hard to steer, reduce your speed, drive to a safe area, and stop.✓DSlam on your brakes.✓