Emergencies, Crashes, & Enforcement Stops — Montana Driver's License Practice Test
55 questions in this topic · 30 drawn at random this round
What emergency signals may a police vehicle use?
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This Montana Driver's License Emergencies, Crashes, & Enforcement Stops practice set has 55 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 80% on the real Montana Driver's License knowledge test to pass.
Sample questions
Three questions from the Emergencies, Crashes, & Enforcement Stops bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
If your brakes stop working, what should you try first?
- Pump the brake pedal several times to build up pressure — Correct answer
- Turn off the engine immediately
- Steer sharply to one side
- Open the door and drag your foot
Explanation: Pump the brake pedal several times — this often builds up enough brake pressure to let you stop.
Handbook: Emergencies, Crashes, & Enforcement Stops — Brake Failure
When using the parking brake to stop after brake failure, why should you pull the handle slowly?
- To avoid locking the rear wheels and causing a skid — Correct answer
- To save the parking brake from wearing out
- To keep the engine running
- To make the horn work
Explanation: Pull the parking brake handle slowly so you do not lock the rear wheels and cause a skid. Be ready to release it if the vehicle starts to skid.
Handbook: Emergencies, Crashes, & Enforcement Stops — Brake Failure
If pumping the brakes and the parking brake both fail to stop your vehicle, what should you do?
- Shift to lower gears and look for a safe place to stop off the road — Correct answer
- Keep driving normally to the nearest repair shop
- Speed up to reach an exit faster
- Honk and continue at the same speed
Explanation: Start shifting to lower gears and look for a safe place to slow to a stop, making sure the car is off the road. Do not drive the vehicle without brakes.
Handbook: Emergencies, Crashes, & Enforcement Stops — Brake Failure