Montana DMV Permit 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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The amount of alcohol in the blood is measured by:
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Cellular Dehydration Index (CDI).
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Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC).
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Amount of Alcohol Drunk (AAD).
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Number of Drinks (NOD).
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Drivers can proceed through an intersection with a stop sign, but no stop line or crosswalk:
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After coming to a complete stop, when it is safe to proceed.
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After slowing down to at least 15 MPH before proceeding.
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After stopping at least 50 feet prior to the intersection.
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After slowing down to ensure there is no cross-traffic.
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Studies show that wearing seat belts:
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Reduces your chances of damaging your car in a crash.
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Increases your chances of fatality in a crash.
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Reduces your chances of serious injury in a crash.
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All of the above.
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4.
This sign indicates that:
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There is a school zone after the curve.
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The safe speed around the curve ahead is at least 25 MPH.
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Drivers may not turn right if traveling at 25 MPH or less.
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The highest safe speed drivers should travel around the curve ahead is 25 MPH.
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5.
What shape is used to give advance warning of no passing zones?
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Pennant.
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Round.
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Horizontal Rectangle.
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Crossbuck.
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Bicyclists operating on a roadway must ride on:
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The side of the road with the most oncoming traffic.
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Either side of the road.
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The side of the road facing traffic.
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The right side of the road.
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When following another vehicle at night, drivers should use:
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Emergency flashers.
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Low beam headlights.
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High beam headlights.
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Parking lights.
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Drowsy drivers:
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Can stay awake by opening a window.
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Are at risk of being involved in a crash.
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Are typically older drivers.
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Should drink coffee to stay awake.
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Distractions that take your attention away from driving can be caused by ______ while driving.
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changing the radio
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eating or drinking
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using your cell phone
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All of the above.
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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.