MT 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.
Updated for 2026 DMV rules.
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This road sign means:
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You must travel at the speed indicated.
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You must not travel below the speed indicated.
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The maximum speed limit under ideal conditions.
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None of the above.
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2.
Alcohol affects:
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Your judgement.
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Your concentration.
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Your reaction time.
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All of the above.
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3.
This sign means:
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Stay in the right lane if you are driving slower than other traffic.
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You should slow down and move to the right lane.
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Drive slowly in the right lane.
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Slower traffic must exit on the right.
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4.
When can you drive using only parking lights?
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On foggy days when visibility is low.
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When you are driving in a well-lit area or on a highway with street lights.
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Under no circumstances.
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30 minutes after sunset or 30 minutes before sunrise.
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5.
When taking medication before driving, you should:
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Drive 20 MPH below the posted speed limit.
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Consult your physician and/or pharmacist regarding any prescription medication and its possible effects on driving.
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Follow other vehicles closely.
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All of the above.
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6.
This road sign means:
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Merge, then slow down to the indicated safe speed.
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The road ahead curves right; slow down to the indicated speed.
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Divided highway begins. Slow down to the indicated safe speed.
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Winding road ahead; slow down to the indicated speed.
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7.
When you park parallel to a curb, you must:
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Park within 18 inches of the curb.
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Park at an angle with the rear of your vehicle sticking out into traffic.
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Park within 24 inches of the curb or edge of roadway.
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Park facing the opposite direction of the flow of traffic on your side of the road.
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8.
On average, the human body can dispose of the alcohol in 5 ounces of wine in:
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Two hours.
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Thirty minutes.
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One hour.
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Three hours.
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Parking is not allowed within __ feet of a railroad crossing.
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200
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100
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30
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50
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TEST #1
Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.✓
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.