Which seating location does Montana’s handbook recommend for children younger than 13?
Correct answer: The back seat.
The back seat is the handbook’s safety recommendation for younger children, separate from the current statutory child-restraint requirements.
Source: Montana Driver Manual, Revised April 2024, printed page 20, physical PDF page 30: Under-13 back-seat recommendation ↗
What is the best way to reduce the chance of hydroplaning on a rain-covered road?
Correct answer: Reduce speed so the tires have a better chance to maintain contact with the pavement.
Water can separate tires from the road. Lower speed is a basic precaution; sudden control changes and close following increase the danger.
Source: Montana Driver Manual, Revised April 2024, printed page 60, physical PDF page 70: Hydroplaning prevention ↗
Your car begins to skid. Which action is likely to make control harder to recover?
Correct answer: Applying the brakes suddenly and hard.
The handbook warns against sudden braking during a skid. Stay controlled and avoid abrupt inputs that demand more traction than the tires can provide.
Source: Montana Driver Manual, Revised April 2024, printed page 60, physical PDF page 70: Skid control ↗
A tire suddenly blows out while you are moving. What is the appropriate initial response?
Correct answer: Hold control of the steering, ease off the accelerator and avoid abrupt braking.
A sudden brake application or steering change can worsen a blowout. Maintain control and reduce speed gradually before leaving the roadway safely.
Source: Montana Driver Manual, Revised April 2024, printed page 77, physical PDF page 87: Tire blowout ↗
Your car becomes disabled on an interstate but can still coast safely. What should you try to do?
Correct answer: Get completely out of the travel lanes where safe and turn on the emergency flashers.
Warn other traffic and move away from it when possible. Do not create a second hazard by standing or working in a travel lane.
Source: Montana Driver Manual, Revised April 2024, printed page 56, physical PDF page 66: Breakdown warning ↗
You are already in an intersection when an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren. What should you do?
Correct answer: Clear the intersection safely, then move right and yield.
Do not block the intersection. Complete the safe clearing movement and then yield from the right side as directed in the handbook.
Source: Montana Code Annotated 2025, 61-8-387, subsection (1)(b); current official text reviewed September 29, 2026 ↗
You are involved in a crash and someone appears injured. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stop, provide appropriate help and call 911.
Stop and arrange emergency assistance. An injured person’s need for help is not dependent on fault or the condition of your vehicle.
Source: Montana Driver Manual, Revised April 2024, printed page 80, physical PDF page 90: Injury assistance ↗
You believe the other driver caused a crash in which someone was injured. Does that belief remove your reporting responsibility?
Correct answer: No; a crash involving injury must be reported regardless of who you believe was at fault.
Fault does not remove the duty to report an injury crash. Obtain emergency help and carry out the required crash responsibilities.
Source: Montana Driver Manual, Revised April 2024, printed page 80, physical PDF page 90: Crash reporting ↗
Which information should drivers exchange after a crash?
Correct answer: Names, addresses, license-plate information and insurance information.
The handbook identifies personal, vehicle and insurance information needed after a crash. Informal promises do not replace that exchange.
Source: Montana Driver Manual, Revised April 2024, printed page 80, physical PDF page 90: Information exchange ↗
How should you use an interstate entrance ramp and acceleration lane?
Correct answer: Obey the ramp limit, then use the acceleration lane to approach a safe speed compatible with traffic.
The ramp and acceleration lane help you prepare to merge. Adjust speed within legal and safe limits while finding an acceptable gap.
Source: Montana Driver Manual, Revised April 2024, printed page 61, physical PDF page 71: Entering traffic ↗
Another vehicle occupies the freeway gap you hoped to use. Who must adjust?
Correct answer: You must yield and find a safe gap before entering the through lane.
A signal states your intention but does not create a gap or right-of-way. Entering traffic must yield to traffic already on the freeway.
Source: Montana Driver Manual, Revised April 2024, printed page 66, physical PDF page 76: Space to merge ↗
You are approaching your interstate exit. Where should the normal reduction to exit-ramp speed take place?
Correct answer: After leaving the main through lane and entering the exit lane or ramp.
The handbook says to keep pace while on the main road, then reduce speed after moving onto the exit. Signal and plan the departure early.
Source: Montana Driver Manual, Revised April 2024, printed page 62, physical PDF page 72: Leaving traffic ↗
Before moving into another interstate lane, what should you do?
Correct answer: Check mirrors and the blind spot, signal and change lanes only when the space is clear.
A vehicle may be outside your mirrors’ view. Look for that hidden traffic before beginning the move; signaling does not grant priority.
Source: Montana Driver Manual, Revised April 2024, printed page 54, physical PDF page 64: Changing lanes ↗
Why should you avoid staying alongside another vehicle for a long time?
Correct answer: You may remain in the other driver’s blind spot and limit space to avoid a conflict.
Keep useful space around your vehicle. Remaining beside another vehicle can reduce visibility and escape options.
Source: Montana Driver Manual, Revised April 2024, printed page 57, physical PDF page 67: Avoiding blind spots ↗
You stop behind a large truck on an uphill grade. Why should you leave extra space?
Correct answer: The truck may roll backward when it starts moving.
Large vehicles can roll back as their drivers begin moving uphill. Leave enough room rather than stopping close to the rear bumper.
Source: Montana Driver Manual, Revised April 2024, printed page 65, physical PDF page 75: Space when stopped on a hill ↗
A narrow road and oncoming traffic leave no room for a safe bicycle pass. What should you do?
Correct answer: Slow and wait behind the cyclist until you can pass with adequate clearance.
Wait for safe space rather than squeezing through. A delayed pass is better than endangering the cyclist or oncoming traffic.
Source: Montana Driver Manual, Revised April 2024, printed page 66, physical PDF page 76: Bicycle and oncoming traffic ↗
A cyclist moves left in the lane to avoid parked cars and surface hazards. What should you recognize?
Correct answer: The cyclist may need that position to ride safely; leave room and pass only when safe.
The handbook describes reasons cyclists may need space away from the right edge. Do not force them toward hazards.
Source: Montana Driver Manual, Revised April 2024, printed page 43, physical PDF page 53: Cyclist road position ↗
You are turning left while an oncoming bicycle approaches through the intersection. How should you treat it?
Correct answer: Yield as you would to an oncoming motor vehicle.
Bicycles are traffic, not an exception to ordinary yielding duties. Wait for a safe opening before crossing the cyclist’s path.
Source: Montana Driver Manual, Revised April 2024, printed page 42, physical PDF page 52: Bicycles, same rights and rules ↗
You have just passed a cyclist and want to turn right at the next driveway. What must you avoid?
Correct answer: Turning across the cyclist’s path without enough clearance.
Do not cut off a bicycle immediately after passing it. Check its position and yield as needed before turning across its path.
Source: Montana Driver Manual, Revised April 2024, printed page 44, physical PDF page 54: Right turns near bicycles ↗
A prescribed medicine makes you drowsy and slows your reactions. Does the prescription make it safe to drive?
Correct answer: No; do not drive while the medicine impairs your ability.
Prescription and nonprescription drugs can affect driving. Read warnings and ask a doctor or pharmacist if their effects on driving are unclear.
Source: Montana Driver Manual, Revised April 2024, printed page 73, physical PDF page 83: Prescription drugs ↗
