s 629 283 . vmd P 1 1 a 1996 An Adapted/Illustrated Version of the MONTANA DRIVER'S MANUAL for Obtaining a License to Drive STATE DOCUMENTS COLLECTION "9 '333 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 JOL F7 flw 3 0864 0009 9214 2 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 (406)444-4432 (406)444-3292 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 Digitized by the Internet Archive 2016 in https://archive.org/details/adaptedillustrat1996mont 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 /7l . CLASS D Jan 1993C0°E 72102 . CLASS A may drive these types of vehicles: People who drive vehicles with more than trailer must 1 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. i 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- 1 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. 2