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MONTANA DMV PRACTICE TEST

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Anyone who operates a motor vehicle or motor-driven cycle on public streets or highways in Montana is required to have a driver’s license or learner's permit. Knowledge, vision, and a road test are required for your first license. The Montana DMV written test is designed to check the applicant’s knowledge of traffic laws, road signs, road rules and safe driving practices. Everything you need to know is covered in the Montana Driver's Manual. The DMV written test consists of 33 questions, and you'll need at least 27 correct answers to pass (82%). Practice with this sample test to familiarize yourself with the format of the Montana DMV driver's license test.
1. From top to bottom, traffic lights are:
Red, yellow and green.
Green, red and yellow.
Green, yellow and red.
Red, green and yellow.
2. Which of the following is a common cause of traffic collisions?
Distracted driving.
Following too closely.
Excessive speed for conditions.
All of the above.
3. When driving, if you miss your turn, you should:
Signal other drivers you need to make a U-turn.
Keep driving until you can safely and legally turn around.
Back up using the shoulder, but only if your missed turn is 300 feet behind you.
Back up as soon as you realize you missed it
4. When you see flashing amber (yellow) lights on a school bus, you should know that:
The bus has finished loading or unloading children. You may proceed.
The bus is about to stop to load or unload children. Prepare to stop.
The bus is loading or unloading children. Proceed slowly.
You must stop and remain stopped until the amber lights stop flashing.
5. What is an ideal situation for overtaking and passing another vehicle on the right?
Passing a vehicle on the right is never allowed.
When the vehicle you are passing is making or about to make a left turn.
When there is an unpaved shoulder.
When the vehicle you are passing is making a right turn.
6. This sign, displayed on the rear of a vehicle, indicates that:
slow moving vehicle sign
The vehicle is being drawn by an animal.
The vehicle is a school bus.
The vehicle makes sudden stops.
The vehicle is traveling 25 MPH or less.
7. If your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement, you should:
Maintain your current speed to gain better traction.
Take your foot off the gas, brake gently, and when your vehicle has slowed down, carefully turn back onto the pavement when it is safe.
Build up brake pressure by pumping the brake pedal several times.
Immediately come to a complete stop.
8. Tailgating trucks is particularly dangerous because:
Trucks go slower than cars.
Most trucks have several rear-view mirrors.
Trucks need to swing wide to the left in order to safely negotiate a right turn.
Unlike passenger cars, trucks have blind spots directly behind them.
9. Which of the following is NOT true about roundabouts?
Roundabouts slow vehicle speed.
Traffic signals found at roundabouts reduce traffic crashes.
Traffic in roundabouts travels in a counter-clockwise direction.
Roundabouts improve traffic flow.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The age requirements to obtain a class D driver's license in Montana are established by the three-steps of the Graduated Driver License program:

Step 1 - Non-commercial learner permit (NCLP)
  • If you are 14 ½ years old and enrolled in a state-approved traffic education program, you can apply for a Driver Ed Learning Permit.
  • If you have not attended driver training, you can apply for the instruction permit at 15 years old.
Step 2 - First-year restricted license
  • You must be 15 and have completed an approved traffic education program, or you must be 16 years old to get a restricted license.
Step 3 - Full privilege driver license 
  • After one year or when turning 18, whichever comes first, you can obtain a full driver's license.


You can schedule the DMV written test at any Montana driver license office. Find the nearest office and make an appointment, specifying that it is for a written test. Alternatively, appointments can be arranged by calling the Customer Care Center during regular business hours. 
On the day of your appointment, ensure you bring these documents: 
  • Two proofs of identity (either two primary documents, or one primary and one secondary document).
  • Proof of residency.
  • Proof of authorized presence in the U.S.
  • Parental consent (if you are under 18).

Proof of your Social Security Number is not required, but you should know it as it may be verified during your appointment.

You need to read the Montana Driver's Handbook. The exam covers various topics, including road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc. Remember that you cannot use driver's manuals or personal notes, so study the manual carefully and use our free practice tests.

For new drivers in Montana, restrictions vary.

With a learner permit:
  • You may drive only under the supervision of a licensed parent/guardian or adult.
  • Seatbelts are mandatory for both the driver and passenger.
  • A clean record for six months is required to apply for a restricted license.

With a first-year restricted license:
  • Sealbelts are mandatory for all occupants.
  • You cannot drive alone between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., except for emergencies, farm-related activities, school/church/work activities, and specific parent-authorized purposes.
  • You can transport only one passenger under 18 for the first six months, except for family members. After six months, a maximum of three passengers is allowed unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is 18 or older.

Your permit is valid for one year. This ensures you have enough time to practice driving and fulfill the necessary requirements before the road test.

You can take the DMV written test only once per day. If you are under 18, you must wait one week before another attempt, while if you are over 18, you may return the next business day. If you find the exam difficult, sign up for DMV Premium, which offers numerous resources and practice tests to improve your preparation.