Montana Permit Test: Signals & Pavement Markings Practice Questions

Correct answer: At 1,000 feet

Dim high beams when meeting other vehicles at 1,000 feet and when overtaking at 500 feet.

Source: Chapter 2: Motor Vehicle Equipment – Headlights & Tail Lights

Correct answer: 500 feet

Turn off high beams when 500 feet behind other vehicles.

Source: Chapter 2: Motor Vehicle Equipment – Headlights & Tail Lights

Correct answer: From ½ hour after sunset to ½ hour before sunrise

Headlamps are required from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise and whenever visibility is under 500 feet.

Source: Chapter 2: Motor Vehicle Equipment – Headlights & Tail Lights

Correct answer: 500 feet

Turn on headlights if you can't see 500 feet ahead because of weather or blowing dust.

Source: Chapter 2: Motor Vehicle Equipment – Vehicle Light Distances

Correct answer: As a stop in all directions

If a signal is not working, stop as if there were stop signs in all directions; the first to stop goes first.

Source: Chapter 3: Signs, Signals, & Markings – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Only if too close to stop safely

Do not enter against a steady yellow unless you are too close to stop safely; the light is about to turn red.

Source: Chapter 3: Signs, Signals, & Markings – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: A protected turn

A steady green arrow gives a protected turning movement; without it, turns are unprotected and must yield.

Source: Chapter 3: Signs, Signals, & Markings – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: To turn into a driveway

You may cross a solid yellow line only to turn left into a parking lot, driveway or roadway when safe; double yellow can't be crossed to pass.

Source: Chapter 3: Signs, Signals, & Markings – Road Markings

Correct answer: Stay in your lane unless needed

A dashed white line may be crossed when safe; a solid white line means stay in your lane unless a special situation requires a change.

Source: Chapter 3: Signs, Signals, & Markings – Pavement Markings

Correct answer: At least three occupants

HOV lanes are for vehicles with more than one person; 'HOV 3' means at least three people must be in the vehicle.

Source: Chapter 3: Signs, Signals, & Markings – Other Lane Controls

Correct answer: Move out of the lane soon

A green arrow means use the lane, a red X means don't, a flashing yellow X is for turning, and a steady yellow X means move out as soon as it is safe.

Source: Chapter 3: Signs, Signals, & Markings – Other Lane Controls

Correct answer: 300 feet

Signal 100 feet before turning in town and 300 feet before turning on rural roads.

Source: Chapter 4: Driving Rules – General Driving

Correct answer: 100 feet

Use a proper turn signal 100 feet before turning in town.

Source: Chapter 4: Driving Rules – General Driving

Correct answer: To greet a friend

Don't honk to hurry someone, point out an error, greet a friend, or around visually impaired pedestrians.

Source: Chapter 5: How to Drive Safely – Communicating

Correct answer: Your headlights

Headlights help others see you in rain, snow or fog; if you turn on your wipers, turn on your headlights.

Source: Chapter 5: How to Drive Safely – Communicating