Free Montana DMV Practice Test (2026)

Montana · Checked October 2026

Practice for the Montana permit test with a learning path built around the Montana Department of Justice, Motor Vehicle Division rules: a Montana-only module on the state's own laws and teen-license limits, core rules-of-the-road lessons, instant explanations and a timed exam simulation.

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Montana permit test at a glance

QuestionsNot published

To passSee handbook

Min. permit age15 (14½ with driver ed)

AgencyMVD

Montana's MVD does not publish the number of questions or the passing score. You take the written and vision tests in person at a driver exam station, and all stations require a scheduled appointment; if you are under 18, a parent, guardian or responsible adult must sign a consent form before testing. Your licensing receipt is valid for one year and gives you three attempts to pass all required exams.

The Montana Department of Justice, Motor Vehicle Division does not publish the exact number of questions, so our timed simulation uses a standard 25-question format with the official passing score.

Tip: Start with module 1, “Montana laws & permit rules”. These 12 questions cover rules that are specific to Montana, the part of the test that general study guides usually miss.

Montana traffic laws you will be tested on

Topic	Montana rule	Source
Phones and texting	Montana has no statewide law against texting or talking on a phone while driving, but most Montana cities have passed their own bans, so check local rules and keep your phone down.	mvdmt.gov
Alcohol limits (BAC)	It is DUI to drive with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more (0.04 in a commercial vehicle). Drivers under 21 are in violation at 0.02 or with any amount of THC.	mca.legmt.gov
Implied consent	If you refuse a breath, blood or other test for alcohol or drugs, the state suspends your driver license and you must pay a $300 administrative fee.	mca.legmt.gov
Seat belts	Every occupant must wear a seat belt or proper child restraint. Officers cannot stop you only for a belt violation unless a child under 6 who weighs under 60 pounds is not restrained; the fine is $20 and it does not go on your driving record.	mca.legmt.gov
Child safety seats	Children under 2 must ride rear-facing; from 2 up to 4, in a rear- or forward-facing seat with a harness; from 4 up to 8, in a harness seat or a booster used with a lap-shoulder belt; at 9 or once they outgrow the booster, in an adult seat belt.	mca.legmt.gov
Yield, Slow Down, Move Over	Near a stopped police, emergency or highway worker vehicle using its lights, slow to any posted temporary limit; if none, go 20 mph below the limit on an interstate or 30 mph below on a state highway or county road when you can change lanes, or half the limit when you can't (half on other roads). Move to a non-adjacent lane on multi-lane highways or as far over as is safe.	mca.legmt.gov
Speed limits	Unless posted otherwise: 80 mph on interstates outside urban areas of 50,000 or more (65 mph inside them), 75 mph by day and 70 mph at night on four-lane national highways, 70 mph by day and 65 mph at night on other highways, and 25 mph in urban districts. On a two-lane road in a passing zone you may go 10 mph over the limit to pass.	mca.legmt.gov
Headlights	Headlights are required from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise and any time you cannot see people or vehicles 500 feet ahead. Dim your high beams within 1,000 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 500 feet when following one.	mvdmt.gov

Montana learner permit and teen license rules

Learner permit (NCLP) at 15 from a driver exam station, or at 14 and a half through a state-approved traffic education course (online and third-party courses are not approved); it is valid for one year.
Hold the permit at least six months and log 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night.
Your supervisor must be a parent or legal guardian, or a licensed driver 18 or older with their permission, seated beside you; everyone in the vehicle must wear a seat belt.
No traffic violations or alcohol or drug offenses in the six months before you apply; then pass a road test and bring the parent certification form (21-1600) for a first-year restricted license.
First-year restricted license: no driving from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. unless with a licensed driver 18+, or for work, school or religious events, farm or ranch work, emergencies, or a specific trip your parent authorized.
Passengers: in the first six months, no more than one passenger under 18 who is not family; in the next six months, no more than three, unless a licensed driver 18+ is supervising.
Restrictions end after one year or at 18, whichever comes first. A first violation means 20 to 60 hours of community service; a second means a six-month suspension.

How to get your Montana learner's permit

Study the Montana Driver Manual.
Schedule an appointment at an MVD driver license station online (cars.dojmt.gov) or by calling 406-444-1772; all stations require appointments.
Bring proof of identity, Montana residency and authorized presence, and know your Social Security number.
If you are under 18, have a parent, guardian or responsible adult sign the consent form, which makes them financially responsible for damage you cause while driving.
Pay the licensing fee, then pass the vision and written tests to get your learner license (NCLP), valid for one year.
Drive at least 50 supervised hours (10 at night) over six months, then schedule a drive test and bring the Graduated Driver Licensing certification form signed by your parent.

Sample Montana-specific questions

Here are four of the 12 questions in our Montana module. Each one is based on the official Montana Driver Manual or Montana law; open the answer to see the rule behind it.

1. What is the earliest age you can get a Montana learner license if you are enrolled in a state-approved traffic education course?

14
14 and a half
15
16

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Correct answer: 14 and a half. A learner license can be issued at 14 and a half to a student who is taking or has completed an approved traffic education course; otherwise the minimum age is 15. Source: mca.legmt.gov

2. How many hours of supervised driving must a Montana teen complete before a first-year restricted license?

30 hours, 5 at night
40 hours, 10 at night
60 hours, 15 at night
50 hours, 10 at night

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Correct answer: 50 hours, 10 at night. Teens must get at least 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night, while holding the permit for at least six months. Source: mvdmt.gov

3. With a Montana first-year restricted license, when may you NOT drive (unless an exception applies)?

10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Midnight to 6 a.m.
11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
1 a.m. to 5 a.m.

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Correct answer: 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.. Restricted drivers may not drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless with a licensed driver 18 or older or for an allowed purpose such as work, school or religious events, farm work or emergencies. Source: mca.legmt.gov

4. During the first six months of a Montana restricted license, how many passengers under 18 who are not family may ride with you without adult supervision?

Three
Two
One
None

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Correct answer: One. For the first six months you may carry only one unrelated passenger under 18; for the second six months the limit rises to three. Source: mca.legmt.gov

How this practice test works

Learn the Montana rules first: module 1 covers the state's permit test, teen-license limits and traffic laws.
Work through the core modules: signs, signals, right-of-way, speed, lanes, special situations, impairment and sharing the road.
Practice 5 questions at a time: every answer shows an explanation, and missed questions come back until you get them right.
Take the timed Montana exam simulation and review every mistake before your appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a Montana learner permit before I turn 15?

Yes, at 14 and a half, but only if you are taking or have completed a state-approved traffic education course through a school. Online or third-party courses do not count. Without traffic education, you can apply at a driver exam station at 15.

How many chances do I get to pass my tests?

Your licensing receipt is valid for one year and allows three attempts to pass all required exams. After that, or if a year passes, you must pay again and restart the process.

What happens if I break the first-year restrictions?

A first violation brings 20 to 60 hours of community service. A second violation suspends your license for six months.

Is texting while driving legal in Montana?

There is no statewide ban, but most Montana cities have passed laws against texting and talking on a phone while driving, and the manual urges every driver never to text or talk while driving.

Are these the real DMV test questions?

No. The Montana Department of Justice, Motor Vehicle Division does not publish its exam. Our Montana module is written from the official handbook and state law, and the core modules cover the rules of the road taught in every state handbook.

Is this practice test free?

Yes. Every lesson, practice round and exam simulation is free, with no sign-up.

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Official Montana sources

Every Montana fact and question on this page was checked in October 2026 against the official handbook, the Montana Department of Justice, Motor Vehicle Division website or Montana law. When an official source did not publish a detail (for example, the number of test questions), we say so instead of guessing. Rules change, so confirm with the Montana Department of Justice, Motor Vehicle Division before your test. PracticePermit.us is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with any government agency. How we write and check our questions.

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