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Montana DMV Practice Test 2026

Free practice for the Montana knowledge test (the written permit test), written from the Montana driver handbook, with every answer explained.

33questions on the real test
27correct answers to pass
82%passing score
0.08%legal BAC limit, 21 and over

Based on the Montana driver handbook. Requirements can change, so confirm with your Montana licensing agency before your test.

Montana guide

Key facts, from the official source

Every fact links to the official page it came from. The MVD websites (dojmt.gov, mvdmt.gov, mtrealid.gov) blocked all access, so every fact and step comes from the Montana Code Annotated 2025 on the Legislature's official site (mca.legmt.gov). Last checked Nov 15, 2026.

Minimum age for a learner license
15. Exceptions: 14½ while taking an approved traffic education course, and as young as 13 for a hardship-restricted license.Source: mca.legmt.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Learner license through traffic education
At 14½ if you have completed, or are taking, a traffic education course approved by the state.Source: mca.legmt.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Driver's license fee
$5 for each year (or part of a year) of the license term.Source: mca.legmt.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
When new residents need a Montana license
After living in Montana for more than 60 consecutive days.Source: mca.legmt.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Official Montana links

These links open official government websites. USA DMV is an independent study site and is not affiliated with any of them.

Sample questions

A few Montana questions to try

Think of your answer first, then open the explanation.

In Montana, who in a vehicle must wear a seat belt?

  1. AEvery occupant of a designated seating position
  2. BOnly the driver and front passenger
  3. COnly passengers under 18 years old
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A. Every occupant of a designated seating position

Montana law (§ 61-13-103) says a driver may not operate a vehicle unless each occupant of a designated seating position is wearing a seat belt or is properly restrained.

Your vehicle is stuck on the tracks. After everyone is out, what should you do?

  1. AWalk down the tracks toward the train to warn the engineer
  2. BCall the number on the blue emergency sign
  3. CWait by the car for the train to stop
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B. Call the number on the blue emergency sign

Find the blue and white Emergency Notification System sign at the crossing and call the number to report the stalled vehicle, giving the crossing ID.

The ramp meter turns green. Does that guarantee you can merge safely?

  1. AYes, freeway traffic must now yield to you
  2. BYes, the meter briefly stops freeway traffic for you
  3. CNo, you must still yield and find a safe gap
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C. No, you must still yield and find a safe gap

A green ramp meter only lets you proceed down the ramp. You must still yield to vehicles already on the freeway and merge into a safe gap.

What’s covered

Topics on the Montana test

Counts are from the full Montana question bank in the app.

Safe Driving Practices144 questions
Special Vehicles & Sharing the Road99 questions
Road Rules & Regulations97 questions
Traffic Signs & Signals88 questions
Vehicle & License Requirements51 questions
Parking & Emergencies46 questions
Speed Limits27 questions
Alcohol & Drugs26 questions

Road signs

Sign questions are free points.

Road signs follow the same national standard in every state. Learn them once by shape and color.

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Stop signYield signSpeed Limit 50 signSlippery When Wet signSchool Crossing signRailroad Advance Warning sign
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Questions

Montana test FAQ

How many questions are on the Montana knowledge test?

33 questions. You need 27 correct answers (82%) to pass. Confirm the current format with your Montana licensing agency before your test, because it can change.

Are these the real Montana DMV test questions?

No. They are practice questions written from the Montana driver handbook and cover the same topics, but they are not the official questions. USA DMV is not affiliated with any Montana agency.

How should I study?

Take the readiness check first to see your level. Read the handbook sections for the topics you missed, then take both free practice tests and read every explanation you got wrong. When you pass them comfortably, rehearse with a full-length timed exam in the app.

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