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Chapter 9
Montana Driving
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Driving Skills
9th Grade
06/05/2013

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What is the max ideal speed for driving in the country on gravel roads?
Definition
45mph
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When approaching a hill in the country, you should do what?
Definition
Move to the right.
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When driving in the country and there is loose gravel what should you do and why?
Definition
You should slow down because it could cause you to fishtail.
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Driving in the country and the road is washboard what should you do and why?
Definition
You should slow down because it could throw you vehicle from side to side and cause you to roll.
Term
What is the following distance on gravel roads in the country?
Definition
5 seconds
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What should you do when you are being followed by or meeting an emergency vehicle? And what is the purpose?
Definition
You should always pull over.
The purpose is to allow them sufficient room in the lane.
Term
Concerning funeral processions, what is the law?
Definition
Never interrupt a funeral procession line of vehicles, you will be ticketed.
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Driving in snowy weather and on snow covered roads...What may you have to do if you can't see very well and there is a car ahead of you?
Definition
Follow in the tracks of the vehicle ahead of you.
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Driving in snowy weather and on snow covered roads...What is something you can do if visibility is poor and there are no cars ahead of you?
Definition
Try to find the white line on the side of the road or the yellow line in the middle of the road and follow it.
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Driving in snowy weather and on snow covered roads...
Definition
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Driving in snowy weather and on snow covered roads...and you are stalled or stuck what should you do?
Definition
You should stay in your vehicle and crack the window if you keep the engine running.
Term
What should you never do on a snow packed or ice covered road?
Definition
Slam on your brakes
Term
Night Driving...An important thing to do is?
Definition
Slow down and watch for deer.
Term
Night Driving...You should always use your brights unless what?
Definition
Following another vehicle.
Term
Night Driving...You should flash your brights if an oncoming vehicle "forgets" to dim their brights. True or False?
Definition
False! You should look to the side of the road until they pass.
You should NOT turn your brights on to "get back at them". Turning your brights on in this situation doubles the danger and it is considered retaliating.
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Night Driving...It is ok to pass at dark. True or False?
Definition
True! You can pass IF you are positive that is is safe and clear to do so.
Term
Night Driving...You should Dim your lights at 100ft when following. True or False?
Definition
False! You should dim your lights at 300ft when following.
Term
What are six things you should know about deer and driving?
Definition
1. Watch for the reflection of their eyes at night.
2. Watch for brake lights of vehicle ahead of you.
3. Honk ONLY if deer are already in the road.
4. Slow down as you approach deer.
5. If you hit a deer, try to hi it's butt.
6. If there is one deer there are probably more.
Term
Driving in the rain...Roads are the most slippery when it's been raining for a long time. True or False?
Definition
False! Roads are most slippery right after it starts to rain.
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Driving in the rain...What should you do to prevent hydroplaning?
Definition
Straddle the ruts in the road.
Term
Driving in the rain...You should slow down and increase you following distance to _____.
Definition
4 seconds
Term
Driving in the rain...In extremely hard rain you should pull to the side of the road and turn off your lights. True or False?
Definition
False! You should pull to the side of the road, stop and turn on hazard lights.
Term
Highway Driving...To help avoid highway hypnosis you shouldn't do what?
Definition
You should not stare at the road.
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Highway Driving...You should keep your eyes on the road ahead of you at all times. True or False?
Definition
False! You should continually look around you, glance at mirrors and glance at gauges. Every other look should be ahead of you, the main focus is ahead of you.
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Highway Driving...How can you stay alert when driving long distances?
Definition
Stop an get out and stretch when driving long distances.
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Highway Driving...Hitchhikers are OK to pick up if they are dressed nice and don't look like they are on drugs. True or False?
Definition
False! You should NEVER pick up hitchhikers!
Term
Passing...First step
Definition
Make sure it's safe and legal
Term
Passing...Second step
Definition
Check mirrors
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Passing...Third step
Definition
Signal toward the lane you are moving into
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Passing...Fourth step
Definition
Check the blind spot
Term
Passing...Fifth step
Definition
If it's clear, pull out and accelerate
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Passing...Sixth step
Definition
You can see headlights in your inside rear view mirror
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