An adapted/illustrated version of the Montana driver's manual for obtaining a license to drive

218 Pages·1996·9 MB·English

by  Montana. Motor Vehicle Division

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An
Adapted/Illustrated Version
of the
MONTANA
DRIVER'S
MANUAL
for
Obtaining a License to Drive
STATE DOCUMENTS COLLECTION
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MONTANA STATE LIBRARY
1515 E. 6th AYE.
HELENA, MONTANA 59S20
MONTANA OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, DIVISION OF TRAFFIC EDUCATION
MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION
1996
Edition
INTRODUCTION/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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This manual is designed to assist new driver license applicants in better understand-
ing and remembering information which is required to obtain and then retain a Mon-
tana driver license. It is also intended to help the applicant understand why there are
traffic laws and rules, with the result being an appropriate respect for them.
This publication builds upon the traffic rules, regulations, laws, and other material
contained in the Montana Driver's Manual. It is organized and presented in a more
graphic and easy-to-read format. Each session is followed by a self-test for review
purposes. Students may check their answers from the key in Appendix B.
We
hope it will assist the driver examiner, as well as Montana's traffic and special
education program personnel, in helping individuals obtain a learner's license and,
subsequently, a Montana driver’s license.
We
believe that better informed drivers are more courteous and defensive and they
help make our highways and streets safer and more enjoyable.
The contributing authors for this publication were: Mel Burchard, Driver Examiner,
Great Falls, Montana and Mike Ikard, Educator, Lewistown, Montana. We are most
indebted to them for their dedication, hard work and attention to detail. Thanks Mel
and Mike.
Curt Hahn, Administrator Anita Drews, Chief
Division of Traffic Education Field Operations Bureau
State of Montana State of Montana
Office of Public Instruction Department of Justice
Division of Traffic Education Motor Vehicle Division
P.O. Box 202501 P.O. Box 201401
Helena, Montana 59620-2501 Helena, Montana 59620-1401
[phone] [phone]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOPIC PAGE
Introductions
Understanding Your License
Types of Driver Licenses
1
Learner's License 2
Driver's License Age Limits 3
Motorcycle Endorsement 4
Applying For Your License 5
Testing Requirements 6
Facts About Your License 7
Lost License 9
Vehicle License Plate and Registration 10
Self-Test 11
Your Driving Record
Driving Record 15
Cancellation of Your Driver's License 16
Traffic Violations 17
Driver's License Suspension 18
Driver's License Revocation 19
Reckless Driving 20
Habitual Offender Act 21
Habitual Offenders 22
Drinking and Driving 23
Alcohol In The Blood 24
Self-Test 25
Signs, Signals and Pavement Markings
Signs by Colors 28
Signs by Shapes 29
Regulatory Signs 31
Warning Signs 35
Road Markings 50
Guide Signs 51
Traffic Signals 52
Turning Right on Red 56
Pavement Markings 57
Self-Test 59
Rules of the Road
The First Rule of the Road .63
Basic Laws .64
Speed .65
Passengers .71
Accidents 73
.
Liability Insurance 77
.
Vehicle Equipment and Condition 78
.
School Bus Laws .88
School Safety Patrol 89
.
Emergency Vehicles 90
.
Fire Engine .91
Railroad Crossings 92
.
Pedestrians .94
Bicycles 97
.
Self-Test .98
The Driving Task
You The Driver 102
The IPDE Driving System 103
Before You Drive 106
Getting Ready to Drive 108
Backing and Steering 109
Stopping and Parking
1 1 1
Control of Vehicle 112
Speed 113
Signaling 14
1
Turning 16
1
Lane Usage 25
1
Changing Lanes 130
Yielding 131
Right of Way/Pedestrians 135
Parking 137
Passing 143
Being Passed 147
Following Distance 151
Interstate Driving 1 54
City Driving 1 56
Self-Test 1 57
Adverse Driving Conditions and Driver Emergencies
60
Night Driving 1
When to Turn Headlights On 162
164
Effects of Weather
165
Rain/Hydroplaning
Use of Headlights 166
167
Road Conditions
168
Driving Emergencies
174
Self-Test
Motorcycle Riding
176
Tips for Safe Riding
Equipment Need and the Law 177
178
Self-Test
Appendix A
180
Glossary
Appendix B
Self-Test Answer Key 188
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UNDERSTANDING
YOUR
LICENSE
MOST PEOPLE GET INTO TROUBLE WITH THEIR
LICENSE BECAUSE THEY DON'T FIND OUT WHAT
THEIR LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES ARE.

TYPES OF DRIVER LICENSES
There are FOUR classes of license.
CLASS A MONTANA DRIVER’S LICENSE
COURTEOUS DRIVER
EXPIRES ON YOUR
SAFE STREET
CLASS B BIRTHDAY IN GREAT FALLS-, MONTANA
SEX EYES WT HEIGHT HAIR
M BLUE 225 5’3" BROWN
DATE OF BIRTH LICENSE NUMBER
AUG 12. 1942 999999999
CLASS C
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CLASS D Jan 1993C0°E 72102
.
CLASS A may
drive these types of vehicles:
People who drive vehicles with more than trailer must
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have a double/triple endorsement.
CLASS B may drive these types of vehicles:
CLASS C licenses are required for some vehicles carrying
hazardous material and ALL school buses - regardless of
size carrying at least 16 people.
People who haul 16 or more passengers including the driver
and school buses must have a passenger endorsement.
all
CLASS D may
drive these types of vehicles:
People who haul some types of liquids or gases and
hazardous material will need a TANKER or HAZAR-
DOUS MATERIAL
endorsement.
who
People drive air brake equipped vehicles must pass
a test about air brakes. Those who don't will have a
restriction NO AIR BRAKE VEHICLES on their license.
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LEARNER'S LICENSE
The must
learning driver
always be accompanied
by a LICENSED DRIVER
while practicing.
The licensed driver must
be in a seat beside the
learner.
MUST HAVE
The
learner a
learner's license with
him/her.
TO GET A LEARNER'S LICENSE, A PERSON:
must be 5 YEARS OLD and have successfully com-
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pleted a state-approved traffic education course.
MUST
OTHERWISE, he/she BE 16 years or older.
must pass the vision and written tests.
A learner's license allows a person to PRACTICE DRIV-
ING to become a better driver.
A learner's license is valid only for six months.
A
regular learner's license
NOT VALID
for the
is
operation of a motorcycle.
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