Montana Permit Test: Safe Driving Practice Questions

Correct answer: Lincoln's head in first

Stick a penny head-first into the tread; if the tread doesn't reach at least Lincoln's head, the tire is unsafe.

Source: Chapter 2: Motor Vehicle Equipment – Check the Vehicle

Correct answer: Never do it

Exhaust fumes can kill in a very short time; never run the motor in your garage, and open a window if you sit in a running car.

Source: Chapter 2: Motor Vehicle Equipment – Exhaust System

Correct answer: 100 feet

Headlights should light persons or vehicles 350 feet ahead on high beam and 100 feet on low beam.

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

Correct answer: 200 feet

The horn must provide a warning audible for 200 feet.

Source: Chapter 2: Motor Vehicle Equipment – Horn

Correct answer: No, only on emergency or authorized vehicles

Flashing, blinking, rotating or pulsating lights other than turn signals are prohibited except for emergency or authorized vehicles.

Source: Chapter 2: Motor Vehicle Equipment – Prohibited Lights

Correct answer: A red flag at least 12 inches square

Loads extending 4+ feet need a red light visible 500 feet when headlights are required, and a red flag at least 12 inches square at other times.

Source: Chapter 2: Motor Vehicle Equipment – Projecting Load Lamp or Flag

Correct answer: Every occupant

No one may drive in Montana unless each occupant is wearing a properly fastened safety belt; the driver is fined $20 for violations.

Source: Chapter 2: Motor Vehicle Equipment – Safety Belts Required

Correct answer: The driver

Montana law places responsibility on the driver to make sure each occupant is buckled or in a child seat; the fine is $20.

Source: Chapter 2: Motor Vehicle Equipment – Safety Belts Required

Correct answer: 50%

Keep lights clean; dirt on the lenses can cut their effectiveness by 50%.

Source: Chapter 2: Motor Vehicle Equipment – Clean All Windows

Correct answer: A 3-story building

At 30 mph an unbelted person in a crash has the same experience as falling from a 3-story building.

Source: Chapter 2: Motor Vehicle Equipment – Safety Belts Required

Correct answer: Up to age 6 and 60 pounds

Babies and children up to age 6 and 60 pounds must be buckled into a child safety seat; boosters are recommended until belts fit, about 4'9".

Source: Chapter 2: Motor Vehicle Equipment – Child Restraints Required

Correct answer: 13

Whenever possible, children under 13 should be secured in the back seat; never put a rear-facing seat in front of an active air bag.

Source: Chapter 2: Motor Vehicle Equipment – Child Restraints Required

Correct answer: 3,000 pounds

In a 30 mph crash a 100-pound adult becomes a 3,000-pound force against the child, so every passenger needs their own restraint.

Source: Chapter 2: Motor Vehicle Equipment – Child Restraints Required

Correct answer: 5 seconds

A text takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds, like driving a football field blindfolded at 55 mph.

Source: Chapter 5: How to Drive Safely – Don't Be a Distracted Driver

Correct answer: 90%

Driving requires critical thinking, and 90% of driving decisions are based on what we see.

Source: Chapter 5: How to Drive Safely – Don't Be a Distracted Driver