Montana MVD Motorcycle Practice Test 28

1. Where does the restriction that starts at this sign come to an end?

• A At the next intersection, whatever the pavement shows
• B Exactly one mile beyond this point
• C As soon as the driver can see clear road ahead
• D Where the centerline markings show that overtaking is allowed again

2. Where are children in the greatest danger around a school bus?

• A Inside the bus while the door is open and the engine is running
• B In the roadway right around the bus, especially in front
• C In the lane beside the bus, where traffic has already stopped
• D Directly behind the bus, which the driver's mirrors cannot cover

3. What is the most common cause of rear-end collisions?

• A Driving with the headlights on during the day
• B Using the right lane instead of the left
• C Following too closely to stop in time
• D Braking too gently at intersections

4. Why must a rider pay attention to the turn signal after completing a turn or lane change?

• A Many motorcycle signals do not cancel themselves and can mislead other drivers
• B The signal drains the battery so quickly that the engine may fail to restart
• C A signal left on for more than a minute will burn out the indicator bulb
• D The signal switch must be centered before the transmission will shift again

5. Where should a rider with a disabled motorcycle try to stop?

• A In the right hand traffic lane, with the hazard lights switched on
• B On the painted line at the edge of the traffic lane, facing traffic
• C As close to the traffic lane as possible so the group can find them
• D Well clear of the traffic lanes, off the shoulder where there is room

6. Why is a U-turn on a one-way street a problem?

• A You would end up facing the wrong way against all the traffic
• B The vehicle would need more than one lane in order to complete it
• C A one-way street rarely has the room needed to complete the turn
• D The turn would leave the vehicle facing a solid yellow edge line

7. What does the traffic law actually say about the right of way?

• A It gives a permanent priority to the larger vehicle in any doubtful situation
• B It says who must yield; no driver is ever entitled to take the right of way
• C It gives the right of way to whichever driver signals first at a point of conflict
• D It applies only at intersections that carry signs, signals or painted markings

8. You are approaching an uncontrolled intersection on a residential street where parked cars hide the cross street. What is the correct approach?

• A Keep your speed up so you spend the least time inside the intersection
• B Slow enough to stop and creep out until you can see
• C Sound your horn continuously as you cross so others know you are there
• D Assume the cross street is clear

9. Your left-turn lane shows a flashing yellow arrow. What does that indication allow?

• A A left turn with priority over oncoming traffic and pedestrians
• B A left turn after yielding to oncoming traffic and to pedestrians
• C Nothing at all, because you must wait for a steady green arrow
• D Only a straight movement through the intersection, with no turn allowed

10. You are leaving a private driveway and entering a public street. What are you required to do?

• A Enter the street first, because drivers already on the roadway must make room for you
• B Stop and yield to traffic on the street and to pedestrians on the sidewalk
• C Yield to vehicles on the street, but not to pedestrians, because they must wait for you
• D Sound the horn once to claim a gap, then pull out slowly without stopping

11. A single solid white line separates two lanes running in the same direction. What is it telling drivers?

• A Changing lanes there is discouraged
• B The lane turns into a parking lane ahead
• C You must stop before crossing it
• D Oncoming traffic uses the next lane

12. What point value does Montana attach to operating a motor vehicle while the license is suspended or revoked?

• A 3 points
• B 4 points
• C 10 points
• D 6 points

13. A pedestrian is waiting to cross ahead of you and you have slowed down. What helps most?

• A Waving the person across quickly so that the traffic is not held up
• B Sounding the horn so that the pedestrian knows you intend to stop
• C Flashing the headlights repeatedly until the person starts to walk
• D Making eye contact, so that you both know you have seen each other

14. Where in the United States may a motorcycle ride between lanes of traffic?

• A On any freeway at a time when the traffic in the lanes is stopped or moving very slowly
• B Anywhere at all, because a motorcycle is entitled only to half the width of a traffic lane
• C Only where a state has specifically authorized it
• D On any road where the lanes are wide enough for a rider to fit between two vehicles

15. A line of short dashes set closer together than an ordinary lane line runs beside your lane where a ramp leaves the highway. What does a dotted line of that kind convey?

• A A warning that the lane is about to change function
• B A place where parking is allowed outside peak hours
• C A boundary that must never be crossed by any vehicle
• D The edge of a lane reserved for high-occupancy vehicles

16. Which of these makes you unpredictable to other drivers?

• A Slowing early and smoothly for a red light that is ahead of you
• B Changing lanes suddenly without signaling, to save a moment
• C Signalling every lane change well before you begin to make it
• D Holding a steady speed in the right hand lane of a highway

17. How should the mirrors be set before setting off?

• A So that most of the glass is filled by the rider's own shoulder and arm
• B So that each mirror shows the lane behind and part of the lane beside
• C So that both mirrors point at the same spot far behind the center of the lane
• D So that they fold in flat, which cuts wind drag at highway speeds

18. You have passed a large truck and want to move back into its lane. What should you see first?

• A The truck driver waving you across from the window of the cab
• B Both of its headlights in your rear-view mirror
• C One headlight and the front bumper in your right side mirror
• D The whole front of the trailer filling your passenger side mirror

19. An overhead sign shows that the right lane is EXIT ONLY. What does that mean if you intend to stay on the highway?

• A You may stay in it as long as you continue straight ahead at the point where the exit leaves
• B You have to move out of that lane before the exit
• C You may stay in it, because an exit only lane rejoins the main highway a short distance later
• D You must slow to the ramp speed and then rejoin the main highway just beyond the exit ramp

20. What is the speed limit on a Montana interstate highway inside an urbanized area of 50,000 or more people?

• A 55 miles an hour
• B 65 miles an hour
• C 70 miles an hour
• D 80 miles an hour

21. Why should a rider avoid riding through a puddle that spans the lane?

• A Water always contains oil that makes the tires slippery for miles afterward
• B A wet tire cannot regain any grip until the motorcycle has come to a stop
• C Riding through standing water voids the tire warranty on most machines
• D It can hide a deep hole or broken pavement under the surface

22. A highway lane is marked with a large white diamond and signed as a high-occupancy vehicle lane. Who may use it?

• A Any driver who is running late, because the lane exists to let faster traffic get past the queues
• B Only vehicles carrying at least the number of occupants shown on the sign, during the posted hours
• C Only commercial vehicles and buses, since the diamond marks a lane reserved for them
• D Any vehicle at all, because the diamond symbol is decorative and carries no restriction

23. Cones and drums mark a shifted lane through a work zone. What should you do?

• A Follow the path that they mark and stay inside it
• B Follow the original white lane lines, because permanent markings always take precedence
• C Weave between the drums whenever the marked path is slower than the lane beside it
• D Choose whichever side of the cones happens to carry the least traffic at that moment

24. Is it acceptable to drive with your vehicle straddling the line between two lanes?

• A Yes, while you are still deciding which of the two lanes you would rather travel in
• B Yes, if the traffic is heavy and both of the lanes are moving at about the same speed
• C Yes, as long as you keep your turn signal flashing the whole time you are astride the line
• D No, you must drive as nearly as practical entirely within a single lane

25. Where is a road work ahead sign placed?

• A Directly beside the workers, at the work space where the activity is taking place
• B In advance of the work space or detour, so drivers are warned before reaching it
• C After the work zone, to confirm to drivers that it has ended
• D Only at the exit ramp closest to the work being carried out

26. What should the operator do while a passenger climbs on board?

• A Sit with both feet on the footrests and let the side stand hold the weight
• B Stand beside the motorcycle and hold it upright by the handlebars only
• C Rev the engine slightly to keep it from stalling under the added weight
• D Sit on the machine with both feet planted and the front brake held on

27. A yellow diamond reading DIP warns a driver about

• A a short, sharp depression in the road surface
• B a stretch where the pavement slopes toward one edge
• C a low spot that always holds water after any rain
• D a place where the shoulder falls away below the lane

28. The school bus stop ahead sign is installed where

• A school buses are prohibited from stopping anywhere along that stretch of road
• B a bus terminal or depot is located a short distance ahead
• C a school bus stop cannot be seen from far enough away by approaching drivers
• D buses must yield to all other traffic

29. On a Montana state highway or county road, how much must a driver who can change lanes slow for a stationary emergency vehicle?

• A 10 miles an hour below the posted limit
• B 20 miles an hour below the posted limit
• C 30 miles an hour below the posted limit
• D To exactly one half of the posted speed limit

30. You are passing a crash on the other side of a divided highway. What should you do?

• A Slow down to look in case the crash involves someone you know
• B Stop on the shoulder briefly to photograph the scene for the police
• C Look at the crash while keeping one hand raised to warn others
• D Keep your eyes on your own lane and the traffic around you

31. Is a windshield an adequate substitute for eye protection?

• A No, because air and debris still reach the rider's eyes around and over the screen
• B Yes, as long as the screen is taller than the rider's shoulders when seated
• C Yes, on any road where the posted speed limit stays below highway speed
• D Yes, as long as the screen is made of thick, shatter resistant plastic and is kept clean

32. What should a passenger hold on to while the motorcycle is moving?

• A The rear fender behind the seat, gripping the edge of it with both hands
• B The operator's waist, hips or belt, or a handhold provided for the passenger
• C The operator's shoulders, holding on to them with both hands
• D Nothing at all, so that the operator is never disturbed or unbalanced while riding

33. You see brake lights several vehicles ahead of you in your lane. What is the best first step?

• A Change lanes at once, before the drivers behind react to the same brake lights
• B Sound the horn so the drivers between you and the problem pay attention
• C Ease off the gas and cover the brake pedal
• D Keep your speed until the vehicle directly ahead of you actually slows down