MONTANA DMV PERMIT 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.
A diamond-shaped marking on the left lane shows that:

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This is an emergency-only lane.
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The lane is reserved for car-pool vehicles.
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The lane is reserved for trucks and heavy vehicles.
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The lane is reserved for state-owned vehicles.
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2.
The sign in the picture:

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Is found at most intersections and indicates that drivers must yield to other vehicles.
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Is displayed on the rear of slow moving vehicles.
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Means that you need to stop.
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Is a Construction and Maintenance Traffic Control sign.
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3.
You need extra following distance when:
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Following a passenger car.
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There are no vehicles behind you.
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Following a motorcycle.
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None of the above.
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4.
When driving on the highway behind large trucks, you should:
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Tailgate closely to reduce wind resistance and save fuel.
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Increase your following distance.
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Drive to the right side of the truck and pass it quickly.
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Drive closer behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
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5.
This is:

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A side road sign.
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A reduction of lanes sign.
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A merging traffic sign.
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A right curve sign.
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6.
If other traffic prevents you from going fully across a set of railroad tracks:
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Wait until no trains are in sight.
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Wait and go across only when there is room for your vehicle on the other side.
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Proceed only when at least one-half of your vehicle can cross the tracks safely.
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Wait until the approaching train has come to a stop.
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7.
What does the flashing signal in the picture indicate?

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Pedestrians should finish crossing the street if started.
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Pedestrians should start crossing the street.
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The same thing as a stop sign.
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Pedestrians should stop walking immediately.
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8.
Bicycles:
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Are considered vehicles and have the same rights as motorized vehicles.
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Are required to stay on the curb.
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Do not have the same rights as motorized vehicles.
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Are required to stay on bicycle paths.
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9.
Which of these is a safe driving technique?
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Making frequent lane changes.
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Constantly look ahead and around your vehicle.
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Driving more relaxed in rural areas.
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All of the above.
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