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Montana DMV Test Questions and Answers

These are the questions about Montana's own rules: permit, license, fines, speed and parking. Signs and rules shared by all states are on separate pages.

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License rules

  1. In Montana, after you move, you must report your new address to the licensing agency within:

    1. 5 days
    2. 7 days
    3. 10 days
    4. 15 days

    Answer: C. Montana: report an address change within 10 days.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), ch. 1Address changes must be reported within 10 days to the Driver License Bureau or Motor Vehicle Division.

  2. In Montana, how many of the required supervised practice hours must be at night?

    1. 10 hours
    2. 20 hours
    3. 30 hours
    4. 40 hours

    Answer: A. Montana: at least 10 hours of the practice must be at night.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), ch. 1Drive with adult supervision: 50 hours (10 hours at night) for at least 6 months.

  3. In Montana, a teen must hold a learner's permit for at least how long before taking the road test?

    1. 2 months
    2. 3 months
    3. 6 months
    4. 9 months

    Answer: C. Montana: hold the permit at least 6 months before the road test.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), ch. 1drive supervised for at least six months

  4. In Montana, how many hours of supervised driving practice must a teen complete before the road test?

    1. 30 hours
    2. 40 hours
    3. 50 hours
    4. 60 hours

    Answer: C. Montana: at least 50 hours of supervised driving are required.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), ch. 1Drive with adult supervision: 50 hours (10 hours at night) for at least 6 months.

  5. In Montana, how early may you renew your driver license?

    1. 1 week
    2. 30 days
    3. 2 years
    4. Up to six months before it expires

    Answer: D. You may renew up to six months before expiration; after three months past your birthday, tests are required again.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), ch. 1You may renew up to six months before the expiration date of your driver license.

Parking

  1. In Montana, when you parallel park, your wheels must be no more than how far from the curb?

    1. 6 inches
    2. 12 inches
    3. 18 inches
    4. 24 inches

    Answer: C. Montana: park with your wheels within 18 inches of the curb.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), ch. 3Your vehicle must be within 18 inches of the curb or shoulder.

Rules of the road

  1. In Montana, children must ride in a child safety seat (car seat) until at least what age?

    1. 4 years old
    2. 5 years old
    3. 6 years old
    4. 7 years old

    Answer: C. Montana: children ride in a car seat until at least 6 years old.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), ch. 3must be in an approved child safety seat or booster seat, depending on their size.

  2. In Montana, from what time in the evening must your headlights be on?

    1. At sunset
    2. 15 minutes after sunset
    3. 30 minutes after sunset
    4. 60 minutes after sunset

    Answer: C. Montana: headlights must be on from a half hour after sunset until a half hour before sunrise.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), ch. 4Headlights must be ON from a half hour after sunset until a half hour before sunrise.

  3. In Montana, you must turn on your headlights whenever you cannot clearly see people or vehicles within:

    1. 350 feet
    2. 500 feet
    3. 1,000 feet
    4. 1,500 feet

    Answer: B. Montana: headlights are required when visibility is less than 500 feet.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), Chapter 2: Headlights

  4. In Montana, you must use low beams when you are following another vehicle within:

    1. 350 feet
    2. 500 feet
    3. 1,000 feet
    4. 1,500 feet

    Answer: B. Montana: use low beams within 500 feet of a vehicle you are following.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), ch. 4

  5. In Montana, you must dim your high beams when an oncoming vehicle is within:

    1. 300 feet
    2. 350 feet
    3. 1,000 feet
    4. 1,500 feet

    Answer: C. Montana: switch to low beams within 1,000 feet of an oncoming vehicle.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), ch. 4when meeting other vehicles 1,000 feet away.

  6. In Montana, when you must stop at a railroad crossing, stop no closer to the nearest rail than:

    1. 10 feet
    2. 15 feet
    3. 20 feet
    4. 25 feet

    Answer: B. Montana: stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), ch. 3Stop at least 15 feet from the tracks.

  7. In Montana, when a school bus stops with red lights flashing, you must stop at least how far from it?

    1. 25 feet
    2. 30 feet
    3. 40 feet
    4. 50 feet

    Answer: B. Montana: stop at least 30 feet from a school bus with flashing red lights.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), ch. 3Always stop at least 30 feet from the back and front of school buses.

  8. In Montana, in town you must signal at least how far before you slow down, turn or stop?

    1. 75 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 150 feet
    4. 200 feet

    Answer: B. Montana: in town, signal for at least 100 feet before you slow down, turn or stop (300 feet in rural areas).

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), ch. 3You must signal for at least 100 feet in town before you slow down, turn or stop.

  9. In Montana, a U-turn is not allowed if you cannot see approaching traffic for at least:

    1. 350 feet
    2. 500 feet
    3. 1,000 feet
    4. 1,500 feet

    Answer: B. Montana: do not make a U-turn unless you can see approaching traffic 500 feet away.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), Chapter 4: Turning AroundTurn around on a road when you can see 500 feet in both directions and no vehicles are coming.

  10. In Montana, in rural areas you must signal at least how far before slowing, turning or stopping?

    1. 50 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 300 feet
    4. 1,000 feet

    Answer: C. In town: at least 100 feet; in rural areas: at least 300 feet.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), ch. 3In rural areas, signal at least 300 feet.

  11. In Montana, every vehicle's horn must be heard at least how far away?

    1. 50 feet
    2. 200 feet
    3. 500 feet
    4. 1,000 feet

    Answer: B. The horn must be heard 200 feet away; mirrors must let you see 200 feet behind.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), Chapter 2: HornEvery vehicle must have a horn that can be heard for 200 feet away.

  12. In Montana, tail lights must be visible from at least:

    1. 50 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 500 feet
    4. 1,000 feet

    Answer: C. Tail lights: 500 feet; brake lights and turn signals: 300 feet in sunlight; plate light: 50 feet.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), Chapter 2: Vehicle Light Distances

  13. In Montana, a load extending 4 feet past the end of your vehicle needs a red warning flag at least:

    1. 4 inches square
    2. 6 inches square
    3. 24 inches square
    4. 12 inches square

    Answer: D. A red flag at least 12 inches square; at night, a red light visible for 500 feet.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), Chapter 2: Other Safety EquipmentThe red warning flag must be at least 12 inches square.

  14. In Montana, if a child passenger is not securely buckled up, the fine is:

    1. $100
    2. $10
    3. $25
    4. $1,000

    Answer: A. An unbuckled child passenger: $100 fine.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), Chapter 2: Buckle Up for KidsIf you are pulled over and a child passenger is not securely buckled up, you will be fined $100.

  15. In Montana's manual, a child can use a seat belt instead of a booster seat once they are how tall?

    1. 3 feet 6 inches
    2. 4 feet
    3. 4 feet 9 inches
    4. 5 feet 6 inches

    Answer: C. At 4 feet 9 inches; children are safest in the back seat until at least 13.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), Chapter 2: Buckle Up for KidsWhen a child’s height reaches 4 feet 9 inches tall, they can ride with a seat belt instead of a booster seat.

  16. In Montana, when passing on a two-lane road you may exceed the speed limit by up to:

    1. Never
    2. 5 mph
    3. 25 mph
    4. 10 mph

    Answer: D. Up to 10 mph; return to your lane before coming within 100 feet of oncoming traffic.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), Chapter 4: Passing RulesSpeed up slightly. You may exceed the speed limit by 10 mph to pass on a two-lane road.

  17. In Montana, after passing you must return to your lane before coming within how far of oncoming traffic?

    1. 100 feet
    2. 20 feet
    3. 500 feet
    4. 1 mile

    Answer: A. Return before you are within 100 feet of oncoming traffic; a gap of more than 1/3 mile is safest.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), Chapter 4: Passing RulesYou must return to your travel lane before coming within 100 feet of oncoming traffic.

  18. In Montana rural areas, you should signal how far before a turn?

    1. 50 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 300 feet
    4. 1,000 feet

    Answer: C. In town: 100 feet; in rural areas: 300 feet.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), Chapter 4: Turning RulesIn rural areas, use turn/hand signals 300 feet before the turn.

  19. According to the Montana manual, truck drivers can't see directly behind the truck for at least:

    1. 200 feet
    2. 20 feet
    3. 50 feet
    4. 1 mile

    Answer: A. The rear no-zone is at least 200 feet; in front, stay at least 10 car lengths ahead.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), Chapter 5: Don't Hang Out in the No-ZoneRear no-zone: Truck drivers can’t see directly behind the truck for at least 200 feet.

  20. According to the Montana manual, a freight train moving at 55 mph can take how far to stop?

    1. 100 feet
    2. 500 feet
    3. A mile or more
    4. 50 feet

    Answer: C. A mile or more — about 18 football fields.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), Chapter 3: Railroad Crossings

Sharing the road

  1. In Montana, when you pass a bicyclist, you must leave at least:

    1. 5 feet
    2. 10 feet
    3. 15 feet
    4. 20 feet

    Answer: A. Montana: give bicyclists at least 5 feet of space when passing.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), ch. 3Allow five feet or more between your vehicle and the bicyclist when passing.

Speed

  1. In Montana, the maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways is:

    1. 65 mph
    2. 70 mph
    3. 80 mph
    4. 85 mph

    Answer: C. Montana: up to 80 mph on rural interstates where posted.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), ch. 4The speed limit on Montana interstate highways is 80 mph day and night

  2. In Montana, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential district is:

    1. 15 mph
    2. 20 mph
    3. 25 mph
    4. 30 mph

    Answer: C. Montana: 25 mph in residential districts unless a sign shows otherwise.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), Chapter 5: City DrivingThe speed limit in residential areas is 25 mph unless another speed limit is posted.

  3. In Montana, the speed limit for cars on state highways at night is:

    1. 55 mph
    2. 65 mph
    3. 70 mph
    4. 80 mph

    Answer: B. State highways for cars: 70 mph by day, 65 mph at night; interstates: 80 mph.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), ch. 4

  4. In Montana, school zone speed limits may be as low as:

    1. 5 mph
    2. 15 mph
    3. 30 mph
    4. 45 mph

    Answer: B. School zone limits may be as low as 15 mph.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), Chapter 3: School Zone Safety SignsSchool zone speed limits may be as low as 15 mph.

  5. In Montana, roundabout speed limits are usually:

    1. 5 mph
    2. 15 mph
    3. 25 mph
    4. 35 mph

    Answer: B. Roundabouts are usually 15 mph.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), Chapter 4: RoundaboutsRoundabout speed limits are usually 15 mph.

  6. In Montana, the night speed limit for cars on state highways is:

    1. 45 mph
    2. 55 mph
    3. 80 mph
    4. 65 mph

    Answer: D. At night: 65 mph on state highways (55 mph for heavy trucks); interstates: 80 day and night.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), Chapter 5: Highway Speed LimitsThe speed limit is slower at night: 65 mph on state highways and 55 mph for heavy trucks.

  7. On Montana interstates, the manual says to drive with the flow of traffic and no slower than:

    1. 35 mph
    2. 45 mph
    3. 55 mph
    4. 65 mph

    Answer: B. No slower than 45 mph; keep at least four seconds behind at higher speeds.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (OPI adapted edition, rev. 2023), Chapter 5: Interstate Highway DrivingAlways drive with the flow of traffic and no slower than 45 mph...

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