Montana Permit Test: Sharing the Road Practice Questions

Correct answer: Pull over when safe

A slow-moving vehicle that blocks overtaking traffic must pull over at the first safe opportunity to let others pass.

Source: Chapter 2: Motor Vehicle Equipment – Slow Moving Vehicles

Correct answer: Using your horn

Pedestrians with a guide dog or white cane have absolute right-of-way; don't use your horn, which could confuse or frighten them.

Source: Chapter 4: Driving Rules – Right-of-Way – Pedestrians

Correct answer: At least 30 feet

When meeting or passing from either direction a school bus stopped with red lights flashing, stop at least 30 feet away until the lights are off.

Source: Chapter 4: Driving Rules – Right-of-Way – School Buses

Correct answer: Slow down and proceed carefully

A bus slowing to stop or showing flashing yellow means slow down and proceed carefully; children may be in the road.

Source: Chapter 4: Driving Rules – Right-of-Way – School Buses

Correct answer: Five feet

Treat the cyclist like a slow vehicle; if no oncoming traffic, cross the center line to give a recommended five feet.

Source: Chapter 4: Driving Rules – Bicyclists & Motorists

Correct answer: A cyclist in the lane

Motorists must yield the right-of-way to a person riding a bicycle within a designated bicycle lane.

Source: Chapter 4: Driving Rules – Bicyclists & Motorists

Correct answer: On a paved shoulder

Cyclists ride single file, but may ride two abreast on bike paths, paved shoulders or parking lanes, or on multi-lane roads without impeding traffic.

Source: Chapter 4: Driving Rules – Bicyclists & Motorists

Correct answer: Let it go first

Check that the bicyclist has stopped to let you turn, or let them pass before you make the right turn.

Source: Chapter 4: Driving Rules – Bicyclists & Motorists

Correct answer: 500 feet

At night a bicycle needs a white front light visible at least 500 feet, rear reflectors, and wheel reflectors or reflective sidewalls.

Source: Chapter 4: Driving Rules – Equipment and Lighting Required for Bicycles

Correct answer: Don't swerve sharply

If you can't stop, do not swerve sharply; your risk is lower hitting the animal than swerving into traffic or rolling into a ditch.

Source: Chapter 5: How to Drive Safely – Wildlife and Other Animals

Correct answer: With 4+ cars held up

When four or more vehicles are slowed behind it, a slow-moving vehicle must turn off wherever there is room for a safe turnout.

Source: Chapter 5: How to Drive Safely – Slow-Moving Traffic

Correct answer: The animal

Always give the right-of-way to an animal being led, ridden or driven; slow down and don't honk.

Source: Chapter 5: How to Drive Safely – Space for Slow-Moving Vehicles and Animals

Correct answer: No, it is illegal

Exercise due care near a horse being ridden or led; it is illegal to sound your horn when approaching or passing.

Source: Chapter 5: How to Drive Safely – Horseback Riders

Correct answer: At least 20 mph below the limit

On highways posted 50 mph or more, slow to at least 20 mph below the limit next to a stopped emergency vehicle and move over a lane when possible.

Source: Chapter 7: Emergencies, Crashes, & Enforcement Stops – Driver Response to Emergency Vehicles