Montana permit test practice

What does a steady yellow traffic signal mean?

1. ASpeed up to clear the light before it changes
2. BCaution; the signal is about to turn redCorrect
3. CStopping is optional depending on traffic
4. DThe signal is broken and should be reported

Why: A steady yellow signal means caution, and that the signal is about to turn red.

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean to a driver?

1. AProceed through with caution, no stop needed
2. BYield only if pedestrians happen to be present
3. CThe same as a stop sign, a complete stopCorrect
4. DA malfunction, so drive through as normal

Why: A flashing red signal means the same as a stop sign; the driver must come to a complete stop.

When may a driver proceed after stopping for a school bus with flashing red lights?

1. AOnce the red lights turn offCorrect
2. BAs soon as the last child boards
3. CAfter a fixed 30-second wait
4. DOnce the bus signals with a blinker

Why: A driver cannot proceed until the school bus's red lights are turned off.

When making a left turn at an intersection, who must a driver yield to?

1. AOnly the vehicles behind them
2. BOncoming vehicles going straight aheadCorrect
3. CNo one; left-turners have priority
4. DOnly pedestrians on the far curb

Why: Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming cars going straight ahead.

According to the manual's speed limit table, what is the daytime speed limit for cars and light trucks on Montana interstate highways?

1. A65 mph on the interstate
2. B70 mph on the interstate
3. C75/80 mph on the interstateCorrect
4. D55 mph on the interstate

Why: The manual lists the daytime speed limit for cars and light trucks on interstate highways as 75/80 mph.

How close to a crosswalk or sidewalk at an intersection is a driver prohibited from parking?

1. AWithin 30 feet of the crosswalk
2. BWithin 20 feet of the crosswalkCorrect
3. CWithin 40 feet of the crosswalk
4. DWithin 50 feet of the crosswalk

Why: A driver may not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk or sidewalk at an intersection.

When driving away from a rising or setting sun, why should a driver turn on their headlights?

1. AIt is required only during winter months
2. BDrivers coming toward you struggle to see youCorrect
3. CIt improves the driver's own view of the glare
4. DIt is purely a courtesy, not a safety step

Why: When driving away from a rising or setting sun, turn on your headlights because drivers coming toward you may have trouble seeing your vehicle.

At nighttime, what must be visible on the front of a bicycle for at least 500 feet?

1. AA red reflector
2. BAn amber flashing light
3. CA green running light
4. DA white lightCorrect

Why: When used at nighttime, a bicycle must have a light on the front emitting white light visible for at least 500 feet.

What must a driver with a learner license have while operating a Class D vehicle?

1. ANo supervision after the first week
2. BAn authorized adult beside themCorrect
3. COnly a note from a parent in the glovebox
4. DSupervision required only after dark

Why: A learner license is good for operating a Class D vehicle when accompanied by a licensed instructor, parent, guardian, or other authorized adult occupying the seat beside the driver.

Which 2017 Montana legislation authorized the state to issue REAL ID compliant credentials?

1. ASB 366Correct
2. BHB 210
3. CSB 101
4. DHB 366

Why: In 2017 the Montana Legislature passed SB 366, authorizing Montana to issue REAL ID compliant credentials.