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Montana's MVD knowledge test has 33 questions and requires 27 correct to pass. Study Montana traffic laws, road signs, and winter-driving safety before applying for an instruction permit and completing your MVD knowledge test. Preparing for CDL? Check here

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It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ___ or higher.

A. 0.08% — Eight-hundredths

B. 0.10% — One-tenth

C. 0.05% — Five-hundredths

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How to Pass the Montana MVD Permit Test

Whether you are heading out to explore the Big Sky Country or exploring Glacier National Park or navigating the daily commute in Montana, you must first pass the MVD permit exam. Passing requires a solid understanding of local traffic rules, and you need to get 27 out of 33 questions correct (82%). Failing means paying retake fees and scheduling another trip to the office. Our realistic simulator gives you the edge you need to pass on day one.

Rather than cramming the handbook, practice with realistic questions that cover Road signs, right-of-way rules, and safe driving practices along with core driving concepts. Prepare successfully with our customized Montana MVD Exam State Guide or refer to the official Montana Driver Handbook.

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TOTAL QUESTIONS

PASSING SCORE

PASSING GRADE

82%

TIME LIMIT

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AGE REQUIREMENT

14 ½+

APPLICATION FEE

$25

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MONTANA MVD TOPICS

Your Montana MVD Test, Broken Down by Topic

Know exactly what to study before test day. Explore 6 essential Montana MVD topics, with clear explanations, key rules, helpful tips, and targeted practice questions for each one.

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Topic 01

Right-of-Way & Intersections

Exam Difficulty:Medium

Understanding who has the right-of-way is one of the most heavily tested areas on the Montana DMV exam. Most failures occur here.

Must-Know MT Tip: Mountain Road Yield Rule

When two vehicles meet on a steep single-lane mountain road where they cannot pass, the vehicle facing downhill must yield by backing up until the vehicle going uphill can pass safely.

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

At intersections without signs, yield to the vehicle on your right if it arrives at the same time.
At T-intersections, vehicles on the terminating road must yield to vehicles on the through road.
When making a left turn, you must yield to oncoming vehicles close enough to be a hazard.

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Topic 02

Speed Limits, Fines & Limits

Exam Difficulty:Hard

Montana has strict default speed limits and penalty structures that you must memorize. Memorizing the exact numbers is key.

Must-Know MT Tip: School, Residential & Business Zones

Unless posted otherwise, the speed limit is 25 mph in school zones, business districts, and residential areas. The limit is 15 mph in blind intersections, alleys, and near railroad crossings.

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

Speed limits are halved or specifically restricted in active school zones when children are present.
Fines for speeding and other moving violations are doubled in active highway construction zones.
Passing speed limit near streetcars, trolleys, or buses when safe is no more than 10 mph.

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Topic 03

Road Signs & Lane Markings

Exam Difficulty:Easy

Montana uses standard signs with state-specific variations. Focus on regulatory sign shapes and double solid yellow line rules.

Must-Know MT Tip: Double Solid Yellow Lines

A double solid yellow line means no passing. You may cross them only to make a left turn into a driveway, a private road, or to make an authorized U-turn.

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

A diamond-shaped sign indicates a warning, notifying you of upcoming road conditions.
A red and white triangular sign pointing down always means Yield to oncoming traffic.
Two sets of double solid yellow lines spaced 2 feet or more apart are considered a barrier—do not drive over them.

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Topic 04

DUI Laws & Distracted Driving

Exam Difficulty:Hard

Covers blood alcohol limits, chemical test refusal rules, under-18 device usage, and general driving impairment laws.

Must-Know MT Tip: Zero Tolerance for Under-18 Devices

Drivers under 18 cannot use any phone or wireless device while driving—even if it is equipped with a hands-free setup. Handheld devices are illegal for all drivers.

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

The legal BAC limit is 0.08% for drivers 21+, but is 0.01% if you are under 21 or on DUI probation.
Under the "Implied Consent" law, driving in MT means you agree to chemical testing; refusal results in suspension.
A first DUI conviction can result in up to 6 months in jail, a license suspension, and severe fines.

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Topic 05

Parking, Curb Colors & Emergencies

Exam Difficulty:Medium

Frequently tested and heavily missed rules. Focus on hill parking wheel placement and different colored curb rules.

Must-Know MT Tip: Uphill vs. Downhill Parking Wheels

When parking downhill, turn your wheels toward the curb. When parking uphill with a curb, turn wheels away (left) from the curb. If uphill without a curb, turn wheels right.

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

Curb Colors: Red means no stopping; Green means limited-time parking; White means passenger loading only.
Yellow curbs are for commercial loading/unloading; Blue curbs are reserved exclusively for disabled parkers.
In an emergency, if your vehicle stalls on a railroad track, run at a 45-degree angle toward the oncoming train.

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Topic 06

Sharing the Road & Safety

Exam Difficulty:Easy

Sharing lanes safely with pedestrians, emergency vehicles, large semi-trucks, and bicyclists.

Must-Know MT Tip: Three-Foot Bicyclist Passing Law

Under Montana's Three-Foot Safety Act, you must allow at least 3 feet of space when passing a bicyclist in the same direction. If 3 feet is not possible, slow down and wait.

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

You must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm, unless it is on a divided highway.
Yield to emergency vehicles with sirens or lights by pulling to the right edge of the road and stopping.
Do not linger in a large truck's blind spots—known as the "No-Zone" (front, sides, and directly behind).

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Quick answers to the most common questions about the Montana MVD test

How many questions are on the Montana MVD permit test, and what is the passing score?

The Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) knowledge exam consists of 33 multiple-choice questions based directly on the official Montana Driver Manual. You must answer at least 27 questions correctly to achieve an 82% passing score. You can miss up to 6 questions; missing 7 results in a fail. The computerized exam is taken at state MVD exam stations.

What is the minimum age to get a Montana Learner License?

In Montana, teens can apply for a Learner License at 14½ years old (14 years, 6 months) if enrolled in a state-approved Traffic Education course, or at 15 years old without traffic education (under MCA § 61-5-106). Applicants under 18 must bring a parent or legal guardian for consent, pass a vision screening (minimum 20/40 acuity), and provide proofs of identity and MT residency.

Who is legally qualified to supervise a permit driver in Montana?

Under Montana law, a learner license holder must be accompanied in the front passenger seat by a licensed parent, legal guardian, or an authorized licensed adult who is at least 18 years old and approved by the parent/guardian.

How long must you hold a Montana Learner License before the road test?

Montana requires teen drivers to hold their Learner License for at least 6 consecutive months (180 days) with zero traffic convictions or alcohol/drug violations before taking the behind-the-wheel road exam for a First-Year Restricted License at age 15 or 16.

How many supervised driving practice hours does Montana require?

Montana law mandates that teen permit holders log at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice, with at least 10 hours completed after dark (night driving), certified by a parent or legal guardian on the official Montana Driving Practice Log.

What night curfew and passenger limits apply to Montana First-Year Restricted License holders?

Under MCA § 61-5-133, drivers with a First-Year Restricted License face strict limits:

Night Curfew: Prohibited from driving between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. (unless driving to/from work, school, church, agriculture, medical emergency, or accompanied by a licensed adult 18+).
Passenger Limit (First 6 Months): May carry only ONE non-family passenger under age 18 without an adult 18+ present.
Passenger Limit (Second 6 Months): May carry no more than THREE non-family passengers under age 18.

What is Montana’s "Open Range" livestock law?

Under MCA § 60-7-101, vast areas of Montana are designated as Open Range, where livestock (cattle, sheep, horses) may legally roam unfenced across public roadways. In Open Range territory, motorists—not ranchers—are legally responsible for watching for livestock and avoiding collisions.

What is Montana’s slow-vehicle turnout rule on two-lane highways?

Under MCA § 61-8-311, on two-lane highways where passing is unsafe, if 4 or more vehicles form a line behind a slow-moving driver, that driver must pull completely off the roadway into a designated turnout area or safe shoulder to let delayed traffic pass.

What are the default statutory speed limits in Montana when unposted?

Unless posted otherwise, statutory speed limits under MCA § 61-8-303 are:

Urban & Residential Districts: 25 mph.
Two-Lane Undivided Rural State Highways: 70 mph (day) / 65 mph (night).
Rural Interstate Freeways (I-90, I-15, I-94): 80 mph (for passenger cars; 70 mph for heavy trucks).

What are Montana’s Zero Tolerance underage drinking laws and adult DUI limits?

Under MCA § 61-8-1002 and § 61-8-1016, the legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limits are: 0.08% for drivers 21+, 0.04% for commercial CDL drivers, and 0.02% (Zero Tolerance) for drivers under 21. An underage DUI carries an immediate 90-day license suspension. Refusing a chemical breath/blood test under Implied Consent carries an automatic 6-month license suspension.

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Your Montana MVD Test, Broken Down by Topic

Right-of-Way & Intersections

Must-Know MT Tip: Mountain Road Yield Rule

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

Speed Limits, Fines & Limits

Must-Know MT Tip: School, Residential & Business Zones

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

Road Signs & Lane Markings

Must-Know MT Tip: Double Solid Yellow Lines

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

DUI Laws & Distracted Driving

Must-Know MT Tip: Zero Tolerance for Under-18 Devices

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

Parking, Curb Colors & Emergencies

Must-Know MT Tip: Uphill vs. Downhill Parking Wheels

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

Sharing the Road & Safety

Must-Know MT Tip: Three-Foot Bicyclist Passing Law

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

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