Montana: Emergency vehicles, work zones and traffic stops — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What does the manual say about following police vehicles, ambulances and fire trucks?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Montana Driver Manual" (Revised April 2024), Montana Department of Justice, Motor Vehicle Division.
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A driver in a funeral procession must yield the right-of-way to what?
- Vehicles entering from driveways and alleys
- Any vehicle with a green light at an intersection
- An approaching emergency vehicle giving a signal
- Pedestrians walking on the sidewalk only
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Correct answer: An approaching emergency vehicle giving a signal
A driver in a funeral procession must yield the right-of-way to an approaching authorized emergency vehicle giving an audible or visual signal.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 42
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What does the manual say about following police vehicles, ambulances and fire trucks?
- They need no extra room because other traffic moves aside
- They should be followed as closely as traffic allows
- They should be followed at a one-second gap so you can keep up
- They need more room to operate, so leave extra space
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Correct answer: They need more room to operate, so leave extra space
Police vehicles, ambulances and fire trucks need more room to operate, so you leave extra space when following them.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 65
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When drivers of other vehicles see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction, where must they pull over and stop when possible and safe?
- At the left edge of the road
- In the center of the road
- In the lane next to the center line
- At the right edge of the road
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Correct answer: At the right edge of the road
They must yield the right-of-way and, when possible and safe, pull over and stop at the right edge of the road.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 80
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With an emergency vehicle using audio and visual signals nearby, how must non-emergency vehicles drive according to Montana state law?
- Parallel to and as close as possible to the right-hand edge or curb
- Diagonal to the right-hand edge, leaving room to move again
- Parallel to and about one lane away from the left-hand edge
- Parallel to and as close as possible to the center line
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Correct answer: Parallel to and as close as possible to the right-hand edge or curb
They must yield the right-of-way and immediately drive to a position parallel and as close as possible to the right-hand edge or curb of the road.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 80
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On highways with a posted speed limit of 50 MPH or more, how far below the posted speed limit must vehicles slow down when in a lane directly next to a stationary emergency or police vehicle displaying emergency signals?
- At least 5 miles
- At least 10 miles
- At least 20 miles
- At least 15 miles
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Correct answer: At least 20 miles
They must slow down to a speed of at least 20 miles below the posted speed limit.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 80
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Vehicles in a lane directly next to a stationary emergency vehicle displaying emergency signals must slow down on highways with what posted speed limit?
- 35 MPH or more
- 50 MPH or more
- 45 MPH or more
- 60 MPH or more
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Correct answer: 50 MPH or more
The slow-down rule applies on highways with a posted speed limit of 50 MPH or more.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 80
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When possible, what should vehicles do about their lane when passing a stationary emergency vehicle that is displaying emergency signals?
- Switch to a lane farther away from the stationary vehicle
- Stay in the lane directly next to it
- Switch to the lane directly next to it
- Stop behind the stationary vehicle until it leaves
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Correct answer: Switch to a lane farther away from the stationary vehicle
When possible, vehicles should switch to a lane farther away from the lane that the stationary vehicle is in.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 80
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A law enforcement officer pulls you over. How does the manual say to acknowledge the officer’s presence?
- Turn on your left turn signal
- Flash your headlights
- Sound your horn
- Turn on your right turn signal
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Correct answer: Turn on your right turn signal
You acknowledge the officer’s presence by turning on your right turn signal.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 81
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Why does the manual say you should turn on your right turn signal when an officer pulls you over?
- It tells the officer you plan to pull onto the left shoulder
- It lets the officer know you are not carrying passengers
- It lets the officer know that you recognize his or her presence
- It shows the officer you will stop at the next exit
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Correct answer: It lets the officer know that you recognize his or her presence
The signal lets the officer know you recognize the officer’s presence; an officer may become alarmed if you fail to.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 81
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Where should you move your vehicle when a law enforcement officer pulls you over?
- Onto the right shoulder of the road
- Onto the center median
- Onto the opposite side of a two-lane road
- Into the left lane next to the median
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Correct answer: Onto the right shoulder of the road
You move your vehicle onto the right shoulder of the road.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 81
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Why should you not stop in the center median of the interstate or on the opposite side of a two-lane road during an enforcement stop?
- It blocks the officer’s view of your license plate
- It makes it harder for other drivers to see the patrol vehicle
- It prevents the officer from reaching your window
- It places both you and the officer in danger of oncoming traffic
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Correct answer: It places both you and the officer in danger of oncoming traffic
Stopping in the median or on the opposite side of a two-lane road places both the driver and the officer in danger of being hit by oncoming traffic.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 81
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When it is dark and an officer pulls you over, where does the manual say to look for a place to stop?
- A remote area where no other traffic will be affected
- A dark shoulder where you are hidden from other traffic
- Places with more light, such as streetlights or service stations
- The center median where the patrol vehicle can see you
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Correct answer: Places with more light, such as streetlights or service stations
The manual says to stop in well-lit areas when possible, looking for places with more light such as streetlights, restaurants, or service stations.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 81
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How far off the road should you pull your vehicle during an enforcement stop?
- Just far enough for the officer to see you
- As far off the road as possible
- Only until your left wheels are on the shoulder
- Only far enough to leave one lane open
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Correct answer: As far off the road as possible
The manual says to pull your vehicle as far off the road as possible.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 81
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What should you do with a cell phone conversation and the radio during an enforcement stop?
- Keep the call going and turn the radio down
- End the call and turn off the radio
- Put the call on speaker and lower the radio
- Leave the radio on to stay calm
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Correct answer: End the call and turn off the radio
You end your cell phone conversation and turn off your radio so the officer has your full attention.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 81
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During an enforcement stop, when should you step out of your vehicle?
- Only if the officer directs you to
- As soon as you stop, to meet the officer
- When the officer approaches your window
- Whenever you want to find your documents
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Correct answer: Only if the officer directs you to
You remain inside your vehicle and never step out unless an officer directs you to do so.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 81
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During an enforcement stop, where should the driver and passengers place their hands?
- Out of sight, in your pockets or under the vehicle seat
- Behind the head restraints, out of the officer’s way
- Inside the glove box with the vehicle documents and registration
- In clear view, such as on the steering wheel or on top of the lap
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Correct answer: In clear view, such as on the steering wheel or on top of the lap
Driver and passengers should place their hands in clear view, for example on the steering wheel or on top of the lap.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 81
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If your windows are tinted, what does the manual recommend during an enforcement stop?
- Keep them up until the officer knocks on the glass
- Roll them down only after the officer asks you to step out
- Roll them down after you stop and before the officer makes contact
- Turn on your emergency flashers and keep them up
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Correct answer: Roll them down after you stop and before the officer makes contact
If your windows are tinted, it is recommended that you roll them down after stopping on the right shoulder and before the officer makes contact with you.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 81