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Montana Permit Test: Emergencies Practice Questions
Skids, breakdowns, brake failure and what to do after a problem.
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Question 1
An emergency vehicle approaches while you're in a roundabout. What should you do?
Exit, then pull right
Stop inside the roundabout
Back out of it
Pull onto the center island
Correct answer: Exit, then pull right
Don't stop in the roundabout; continue, exit normally, then pull to the right where there is room.
Source: Chapter 3: Signs, Signals, & Markings β Roundabouts in Montana
Question 2
Your car breaks down. Should you stop in the travel lane?
Yes, with hazards on
No, keep going
Yes, for passengers
Yes, if traffic is light
Correct answer: No, keep going
Never back up or stop in a travel lane for any reason; keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.
Source: Chapter 4: Driving Rules β General Driving
Question 3
You are in an intersection when you hear a siren. What should you do?
Stop right there in the intersection
Clear it, then pull over
Back out
Turn around
Correct answer: Clear it, then pull over
Pull to the right and stop for emergency vehicles, but if you're in an intersection, drive through it before pulling over.
Source: Chapter 4: Driving Rules β Right-of-Way β Emergency Vehicles
Question 4
You're stranded in a snowstorm. What is the best thing to do?
Walk for help
Sleep outside the car
Leave a note and hike out
Stay in the car
Correct answer: Stay in the car
If stranded in a snowstorm, stay in the car; you are more likely to be found.
Source: Chapter 5: How to Drive Safely β Slippery Roads
Question 5
Your vehicle begins to slide. What should you do with the brake?
Stay off it
Press it hard
Pull the parking brake
Pump it fast
Correct answer: Stay off it
Stay off the brake, take your foot off the gas, look where you want to go, and steer there with quick hand-over-hand steering.
Source: Chapter 5: How to Drive Safely β Skid Control
Question 6
Your brakes stop working. What should you try first?
Turn off the engine
Shift into park
Pump the brake pedal several times
Jump out
Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal several times
Pump the pedal; if that fails, use the parking brake slowly; then shift to lower gears and find a safe place to stop.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies, Crashes, & Enforcement Stops β Vehicle Emergencies
Question 7
Your headlights suddenly go out at night. What should you try?
Try the switch first
Stop in your lane
Speed up to get home
Keep driving in the dark
Correct answer: Try the switch first
Stay calm, start braking, try the switch and high beams; if that fails use flashers, turn signals or fog lights and pull off.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies, Crashes, & Enforcement Stops β Vehicle Emergencies
Question 8
Your gas pedal sticks and the engine keeps speeding up. What should you do?
Turn the key to the lock position
Shift to neutral; brake
Pump the gas
Open the door
Correct answer: Shift to neutral; brake
Keep your eyes on the road, quickly shift to neutral, brake steadily, pull off when safe, and turn off the engine.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies, Crashes, & Enforcement Stops β Vehicle Emergencies
Question 9
Your right wheels leave the pavement. What should you do?
Ease off; steer parallel
Yank the wheel hard to the left
Brake hard right away
Speed up
Correct answer: Ease off; steer parallel
Take your foot off the gas and steer parallel to the road; when slowed, ease back on with a small quarter turn and stay in your lane.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies, Crashes, & Enforcement Stops β Drift or Run off the Road
Question 10
What three options do drivers have to avoid a collision?
Honk, flash, or wave
Swerve, skid, or spin
Stop, turn, or speed up
Brake, park, or shift into reverse
Correct answer: Stop, turn, or speed up
To avoid a collision you can stop, turn, or speed up; you can usually turn faster than you can stop.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies, Crashes, & Enforcement Stops β Avoiding Collisions
Question 11
Which is generally better if you must choose?
Stopping in the lane
Swerving into traffic
Running off the road
A head-on crash
Correct answer: Running off the road
Generally it is better to run off the road than to crash head-on into another vehicle.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies, Crashes, & Enforcement Stops β Avoiding Collisions
Question 12
You are about to be hit from the rear. What should you do?
Brace against the seat
Lean forward toward the wheel
Release the brake
Unbuckle
Correct answer: Brace against the seat
Press yourself against the seat back and head restraint, and be ready to brake so you aren't pushed into another vehicle.
Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies, Crashes, & Enforcement Stops β Protect Yourself in Collisions
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