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2026 Montana Permit Test 9
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Increase your following distance when:
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A
Driving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision.
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B
Exiting an expressway.
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C
Following a motorcycle.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
If you are driving on a one-way street and an emergency vehicle using its flashing lights approaches your vehicle, you must:
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A
Drive with your flashers turned on.
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B
Drive toward the nearest roadside and stop.
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C
Speed up and take the nearest exit.
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D
Slow down until the vehicle passes you.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
A red arrow displayed on a traffic light means that:
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A
A driver must proceed slowly through the intersection.
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B
A driver must stop and then proceed when the way is clear.
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C
A driver must stop and then proceed when the signal changes to a green light or green arrow.
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D
A driver may turn in the direction that the red arrow is pointing.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:
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A
Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.
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B
Stare straight ahead at all times.
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C
Drive with your left foot resting lightly on the brake pedal.
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D
Maintain focus toward the middle of the road.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
A driver can legally pass on the right side of another vehicle:
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If the vehicle is waiting to turn left and there is an available passing lane.
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B
Even if it means driving off the pavement.
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C
On a narrow bridge.
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D
At any time.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
If your wheels drop off the pavement and onto the shoulder of the road, you should:
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A
Brake hard and turn sharply back onto the pavement.
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B
Stop your car on the edge of the road.
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C
Slow down and very carefully turn back onto the pavement.
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D
Maintain your speed and turn sharply back onto the pavement.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:
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Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
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B
Accelerate as quickly as possible.
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C
Back up slowly.
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D
Not move until another driver waves you on.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
You experience an incident at work that has left you feeling angry. When you get to your car, you should:
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A
Play the radio loudly so you won’t think about it.
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B
Drive fast on the interstate to let off steam.
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C
Take a few minutes to cool off before you begin your drive home.
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D
Stop at your favorite bar and have a few drinks before driving home.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
To avoid collisions with vehicles in your blind spots, you should:
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A
Quickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear before changing lanes.
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B
Adjust your rearview mirrors every few minutes.
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C
Honk your horn right before turning or changing lanes.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Which of the following about winter driving is not true?
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Winter is the most difficult driving season.
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B
Checking your vehicle's antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels is especially important during the winter.
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C
Using cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do.
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D
It is best to use snow tires on your vehicle.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When you see this sign, it means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/alabama-warns_of_sharp_turn_or_curve_in_direction_of_arrow.png
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A
There is an object on the roadway.
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B
Traffic is coming from the right.
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C
The road is curving sharply to the left.
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D
There is a merge point ahead.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
It is best to keep a space cushion:
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A
Only in back of your vehicle.
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B
Only on the left and right sides of your vehicle.
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C
Only in front of the vehicle.
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D
On all sides of the vehicle.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment:
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Is less pronounced when consuming beer instead of wine.
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B
Is less pronounced when consuming wine instead of beer.
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C
Is most pronounced when consuming hard ciders and mixed drinks.
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D
Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Emergency vehicles:
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Have the right-of-way when using sirens, horns, and/or flashing lights.
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B
May use a loudspeaker to give instructions.
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C
May follow each other.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should:
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A
Decrease your speed.
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B
Pull off the right side of the road and let traffic pass.
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C
Not let the other cars pass your vehicle.
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D
Use your four-way flashers.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If you are driving near a motorcycle, you must:
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A
Allow the motorcycle to use a complete lane.
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B
Drive on the shoulder beside the motorcycle.
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C
Allow the motorcycle to use only half of a lane.
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D
Pass using the same lane as the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?
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A
Do not speed when the roads are wet.
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B
Use tires with proper air pressure.
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C
Replace tires with bad tread.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Larger vehicles have:
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Larger blind spots.
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B
Smaller blind spots.
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C
No blind spots.
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D
The same blind spots as smaller vehicles.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means that:
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A
You may only drive straight ahead.
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B
You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.
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C
You must wait for a solid green light to proceed in any direction.
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D
Vehicles moving in any direction must stop.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?
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A
New drivers
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B
Human error
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C
Bad weather
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D
Bad roads
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QUESTION 21 / 25
If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs:
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The driver on the right has the right-of-way.
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B
The driver on the left has the right-of-way.
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C
One driver may continue driving without stopping.
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D
One driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?
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A
As you drive faster, your tires become less effective.
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B
Water does not affect cars with good tires.
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C
Deep water is less dangerous than shallow water.
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D
As you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:
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A
The driver on the right has the right-of-way.
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B
The driver on the left has the right-of-way.
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C
One driver may continue driving without stopping.
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D
One driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Which of the following must you obey over the other three?
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A steady red light
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B
A police officer
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C
A stop sign
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D
A flashing red light
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QUESTION 25 / 25
You may pass another vehicle:
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In a curve or on a hill because the chance is small that another vehicle is coming.
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B
By using the shoulder of the highway.
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C
If your lane is next to a solid yellow line and the passing lane is clear ahead.
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D
None of the above.
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