Speed Limits & Following Distance — Montana

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Questions (32)

1. When driving on roads that may be slippery:
  1. Always drive at the maximum speed limit.
  2. Use cruise control to maintain a steady speed.
  3. Reduce your following distance.
  4. Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction. ✓

Answer: D. Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction.

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2. What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?
  1. Honk your horn to make others aware of your presence.
  2. Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance. ✓
  3. Drive in the right lane only.
  4. Drive more slowly than the flow of traffic.

Answer: B. Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance.

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3. A person who drives much slower than the speed limit:
  1. Is a very safe driver.
  2. Always has the right-of-way.
  3. Should not let following cars pass.
  4. May create a dangerous driving environment. ✓

Answer: D. May create a dangerous driving environment.

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4. Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:
  1. Prevents distractions from other vehicles.
  2. Allows you time to react to unexpected situations. ✓
  3. Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.
  4. Keeps other drivers alert.

Answer: B. Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.

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5. A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph could take up to ____ to come to a complete stop.
  1. 50 feet
  2. 125 feet
  3. 400 feet ✓
  4. 750 feet

Answer: C. 400 feet

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6. Increase your following distance when:
  1. Driving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision.
  2. Exiting an expressway.
  3. Following a motorcycle.
  4. All of the above. ✓

Answer: D. All of the above.

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7. Work zone signs mean:
  1. It is summer.
  2. You must immediately stop and back up.
  3. Less than ideal conditions are present for driving. ✓
  4. You should drive faster to get out of the work zone.

Answer: C. Less than ideal conditions are present for driving.

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8. When driving on slippery roads, you should:
  1. Use alternate routes.
  2. Drive as you would on dry roads.
  3. Increase your following distance. ✓
  4. Avoid crossing bridges or intersections.

Answer: C. Increase your following distance.

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9. Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:
  1. On an incline. ✓
  2. At an intersection.
  3. At a stop sign.
  4. At a toll plaza.

Answer: A. On an incline.

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10. On slippery roads, you should:
  1. Slow down. ✓
  2. Drive more quickly.
  3. Drive the speed limit, with caution.
  4. Not drive more quickly than 20 mph.

Answer: A. Slow down.

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Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook