Free Montana MVD Permit Practice Test (MT)
- Perfect for learner’s permit, driver’s license, and Senior Refresher Test
- Based on official Montana 2024 Driver's manual
- Triple-checked for accuracy
- Updated for May 2024
About this test
This Montana MVD practice test has just been updated for May 2024 and covers 40 of the most essential road signs and rules questions directly from the official 2024 MT Driver Handbook. To get your license in Montana, you’ll need to pass a written knowledge test of 33 multiple-choice questions and answer at least 27 of the 33 questions correctly to achieve a passing score of 80% or better. The written exam will cover questions regarding driving under the influence, speed limits, license regulations, pedestrian safety laws, and more. To take the exam, you will need to provide proof of identity, residence, parental consent if you’re under 18, and a $5 testing fee. You may begin the licensing process as early as 14 ½ years old while enrolled in a traffic education course; all minors must participate in the state’s graduated license program. After passing the written test, you must complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours of night driving, while holding your learner license. This Montana DMV practice test will help you prepare for your knowledge exam, as it uses the same information and question format as the real exam.
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Montana Learner’s Permit Test FAQs in 2024
How challenging is the permit test?
The difficulty of the Montana permit test varies, but with adequate study, including reviewing the Montana Driver Manual and taking practice tests, many applicants find it manageable.
What are the steps to obtain a learner’s permit?
To get a learner’s permit in Montana, you must be at least 15 years old, pass a vision test and a written knowledge test, and provide proof of identity and residency. Parental consent is required if you are under 18.
Is it possible to get a permit at 14?
In Montana, you can obtain a Traffic Education Learner’s License (TELL) at the age of 14 and a half, provided you are enrolled in a state-approved driver education program.
Can I drive alone with a permit?
No, in Montana, with a learner’s permit, you must be accompanied by a licensed parent or guardian, or a licensed driver authorized by your parent or guardian who is at least 18 years old.
Is driver’s education mandatory for minors?
Yes, in Montana, driver’s education is required for individuals under 16 years old who wish to obtain a learner’s permit or driver’s license.
At what age can you legally drive?
You can legally drive in Montana with a learner’s permit at 15 years old. However, a Traffic Education Learner’s License (TELL) is available at 14 and a half for those enrolled in driver’s education.
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- When turning corners, turn the steering wheel using
- You can avoid panic stops by
- While you drive, keep both hands on the steering wheel at
- This sign indicates
- Before turning right at an intersection, you should make sure that there is no traffic approaching
- Which of the following statements about seat belts is FALSE?
- In a vehicle with a steering wheel interlock system, do not turn the ignition to the lock position while your vehicle is in motion because it will cause
- What does this sign mean?
- You drive up to an intersection and you see a yield sign. You must
- To avoid last-minute braking or sudden turns, you should look __________ ahead of your vehicle.
- A "Speed Zone Ahead" sign means that you are approaching
- What does this sign mean?
- When an emergency service vehicle approaches you with its lights flashing and siren activated, you must
- The speed limit in construction or work zones is
- Which of the following statements about school zones is FALSE?
- This warning sign means
- If you find a steady yellow signal when approaching an intersection, what should you do?
- When entering or exiting a roundabout, you must
- You are required to stop at a railroad crossing when a train is clearly visible or within _________ of the crossing.
- What does this sign mean?
- You are driving in a roundabout. An emergency vehicle using a siren, an air horn, or a red or blue flashing light is approaching. What should you do?
- A dashed white line next to your lane means that
- Lines separating lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are
- What does this sign mean?
- Which of the following statements about lane markings is true?
- A shared center lane may be used by vehicles
- On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, stay in the _________ lane except to pass.
- What does this sign mean?
- When no vehicles are approaching, you may make a U-turn if you have
- At an intersection without stop signs or traffic signals, you must yield to
- If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle
- What does this sign mean?
- In the daytime, the speed limit on __________ is 70 mph except where posted otherwise.
- When you drive on highways, you should try to look at least _________ ahead.
- Before entering an intersection, you must watch for
- This figure means that
- Before changing lanes, you must check for traffic
- When meeting traffic at night, avoid looking directly at the headlights of an oncoming vehicle. Instead, watch
- When a road is slippery, reduce your speed by about ________ to maintain the tires' grip of the road.
- What does this sign mean?