Traffic Laws and Safe Driving Flashcards

In Montana, when must you use headlights?

Answer: From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is less than 500 feet

Montana law requires headlights from sunset to sunrise and any time visibility is reduced to 500 feet or less.

What is the minimum following distance recommended on Montana highways?

Answer: 3 seconds

Montana recommends a minimum 3-second following distance under normal conditions, with more distance added in poor weather.

When approaching a school bus with flashing red lights in Montana, all traffic must:

Answer: Stop and remain stopped until lights stop flashing

Montana law requires all traffic in both directions to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights, remaining stopped until the lights stop flashing.

In Montana, it is illegal to use a handheld cell phone while driving:

Answer: Montana has no statewide handheld cell phone ban

As of this writing, Montana does not have a statewide ban on handheld cell phone use while driving, though local ordinances may apply.

Montana law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians:

Answer: At all crosswalks, marked or unmarked, at intersections

Montana requires drivers to yield to pedestrians at both marked and unmarked crosswalks at intersections.

When parking on a hill facing downhill in Montana, your front wheels should be turned:

Answer: Toward the curb (right)

When parked facing downhill, turn your front wheels toward the curb so the car rolls into the curb if brakes fail.