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Montana DMV Permit Practice Test 2026
Free practice questions for the Montana driver’s permit knowledge test. Tap an answer to see if you are right and why.
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About the test
Questions
33
Correct to pass
27
Passing score
82%
Study from
Montana Driver Manual
Free practice: 20 questions
Question 1
You move to Montana with a valid out-of-state license. How long may you keep using it?
Up to 30 consecutive days
Up to 60 consecutive days
Until it expires, however long
Up to 90 consecutive days
Correct answer: Up to 60 consecutive days
New residents may use a valid license from their former state for up to 60 consecutive days, then must get a Montana license (30 days for commercial).
Source: Chapter 1: The Driver License – Driver Licensing Quick Reference
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Question 2
What is the youngest age a Montana teen can get a learner permit (NCLP)?
13, with a parent's consent
14½, if in approved traffic education
15½, with no driver education
16, in all cases
Correct answer: 14½, if in approved traffic education
An NCLP may be issued at 14½ to a teen in or done with state-approved traffic education; otherwise 15 with traffic ed or 16 without.
Source: Chapter 1: The Driver License – Non-Commercial Learner Permit
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Question 3
How do you check tire tread with a penny?
Put the penny tails up
Lay the penny flat on the tire
Lincoln's head in first
Hold the penny against the sidewall
Correct answer: Lincoln's head in first
Stick a penny head-first into the tread; if the tread doesn't reach at least Lincoln's head, the tire is unsafe.
Source: Chapter 2: Motor Vehicle Equipment – Check the Vehicle
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Question 4
When must you dim your high beams for an oncoming vehicle in Montana?
At 300 feet
At 1,000 feet
At 500 feet
At 100 feet
Correct answer: At 1,000 feet
Dim high beams when meeting other vehicles at 1,000 feet and when overtaking at 500 feet.
Source: Chapter 2: Motor Vehicle Equipment – Headlights & Tail Lights
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Question 5
On a two-lane highway, what must a slow-moving vehicle do when traffic can't pass?
Pull over when safe
Turn on hazards only
Speed up to 45 mph
Keep going at its own speed
Correct answer: Pull over when safe
A slow-moving vehicle that blocks overtaking traffic must pull over at the first safe opportunity to let others pass.
Source: Chapter 2: Motor Vehicle Equipment – Slow Moving Vehicles
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Question 6
Which is the only round warning sign?
School zone
Deer crossing
Railroad crossing ahead
Stop ahead
Correct answer: Railroad crossing ahead
Warning signs are usually diamond shaped, but the railroad crossing ahead sign is round—the only round warning sign.
Source: Chapter 3: Signs, Signals, & Markings – Warning Signs
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Question 7
What happens to traffic fines in Montana work zones?
They are cut in half
They triple
They are waived
They double
Correct answer: They double
Traffic fines double in work zones, and each zone has its own posted speed limit set by the agency or contractor.
Source: Chapter 3: Signs, Signals, & Markings – Construction Zone
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Question 8
What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?
Stop and wait
Protected turn; others stop
Turn left after yielding
Turns are prohibited
Correct answer: Turn left after yielding
A flashing yellow arrow allows left turns, but you must yield to oncoming traffic (which has a green) and pedestrians.
Source: Chapter 3: Signs, Signals, & Markings – Traffic Signals
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Question 9
May you pass another vehicle inside a single-lane roundabout?
Yes, if it is slow
Yes, on the truck apron
Yes, on the left
No, never
Correct answer: No, never
Never pass or overtake another vehicle after entering a single-lane roundabout.
Source: Chapter 3: Signs, Signals, & Markings – Roundabouts in Montana
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Question 10
An emergency vehicle approaches while you're in a roundabout. What should you do?
Exit, then pull right
Stop inside the roundabout
Back out of it
Pull onto the center island
Correct answer: Exit, then pull right
Don't stop in the roundabout; continue, exit normally, then pull to the right where there is room.
Source: Chapter 3: Signs, Signals, & Markings – Roundabouts in Montana
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Question 11
When must you stop at a railroad crossing even without signals?
Only at night
Never without signals
Only at gated crossings
When a train is within 1,500 feet
Correct answer: When a train is within 1,500 feet
Stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail when signals warn, or when a train is within 1,500 feet or clearly visible and a hazard.
Source: Chapter 3: Signs, Signals, & Markings – Railroad Crossing Warning Signs/Signals
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Question 12
How far from the curb or shoulder may your parked vehicle be in Montana?
Within 5 feet
Within 18 inches
Within 6 inches
Within 3 feet or one yard
Correct answer: Within 18 inches
Your vehicle must be within 18 inches (1.5 feet) of the curb or shoulder.
Source: Chapter 4: Driving Rules – Parking – General Guidelines
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Question 13
What are Montana's minimum liability insurance limits?
$10,000 / $20,000 / $5,000
$15,000 / $30,000 / $10,000
$25,000 / $50,000 / $10,000
$50,000 / $100,000 / $25,000
Correct answer: $25,000 / $50,000 / $10,000
Owners must carry at least $25,000 for injury or death of one person, $50,000 for two persons, and $10,000 for property damage.
Source: Chapter 4: Driving Rules – Motor Vehicle Insurance
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Question 14
About what share of fatal crashes involve alcohol?
About 40%
About 5%
About 15%
About 90%
Correct answer: About 40%
Alcohol is involved in about 40% of fatal crashes; even small amounts raise crash risk.
Source: Chapter 6: Physical Requirements – Drinking & Driving
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Question 15
A Montana Class D license lets you drive non-commercial vehicles under what weight?
10,000 pounds
18,000 pounds
26,000 pounds
40,000 pounds
Correct answer: 26,000 pounds
A Class D basic license allows any non-commercial vehicle under 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.
Source: Chapter 1: The Driver License – Class D Standard Driver License
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Question 16
Without traffic education, at what age can you get a Montana learner permit?
14
15
16
17
Correct answer: 16
Applicants must be at least 16 without traffic education, or 15 after an approved driver education course.
Source: Chapter 1: The Driver License – Non-Commercial Learner Permit
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Question 17
What does the Montana manual say about running your engine in a closed garage?
Only in winter
Only with the door half open
Never do it
Only for a few minutes
Correct answer: Never do it
Exhaust fumes can kill in a very short time; never run the motor in your garage, and open a window if you sit in a running car.
Source: Chapter 2: Motor Vehicle Equipment – Exhaust System
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Question 18
When following another vehicle in Montana, within what distance must you turn off your high beams?
100 feet
200 feet
500 feet
1,000 feet
Correct answer: 500 feet
Turn off high beams when 500 feet behind other vehicles.
Source: Chapter 2: Motor Vehicle Equipment – Headlights & Tail Lights
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Question 19
A pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog is crossing. What should you avoid?
Using your horn
Waiting
Stopping
Yielding
Correct answer: Using your horn
Pedestrians with a guide dog or white cane have absolute right-of-way; don't use your horn, which could confuse or frighten them.
Source: Chapter 4: Driving Rules – Right-of-Way – Pedestrians
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Question 20
What does a Range Cattle warning sign mean in Montana?
Loose livestock on the road
No horses allowed
A cattle auction is ahead
Trucks with livestock must stop
Correct answer: Loose livestock on the road
Where there are no fences, cattle and horses may be on the highway.
Source: Chapter 3: Signs, Signals, & Markings – Warning Signs
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Practice by topic
Signals & Pavement Markings
Questions: 15
Right-of-Way
Questions: 8
Speed Limits
Questions: 12
Turning
Questions: 6
Lanes & Passing
Questions: 6
Parking
Questions: 10
Alcohol & Drugs
Questions: 11
Safe Driving
Questions: 30
Emergencies
Questions: 12
Sharing the Road
Questions: 14
Licensing
Questions: 12
Insurance & Collisions
Questions: 9
Teen & Provisional Drivers
Questions: 12
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Montana permit test?
The Montana knowledge test has 33 questions.
What score do I need to pass the Montana permit test?
You need at least 27 correct answers out of 33 (82%).
Is this practice test free?
Yes. The questions on this page are free. The app adds the full question bank and timed practice tests.
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No. DMV Practice Pro is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with any state DMV. Questions are written from the official driver handbook.
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