Printable MT Permit Practice Test

1. Who sets the speed limit for a Montana construction or work zone?

1. The nearest school district
2. The driver based on the normal highway speed
3. The responsible transportation agency, local authority, utility, or contractor for that zone
4. A single statewide work zone limit of 25 mph

2. How far before a turn should a Montana driver signal on a rural road?

1. 300 feet
2. 100 feet
3. 200 feet
4. 50 feet

3. What change in the roadway does this divided-highway warning announce?

1. The divided roadway ends and opposing traffic will share one lane
2. A median or divider ahead separates the highway into two one-way roadways
3. A three-way intersection requires a left turn
4. Vehicles may cross the median to make U-turns

4. A Montana court finds a driver responsible for crash damages, and the driver does not pay within 60 days. How long does the resulting suspension last?

1. 30 days, then it ends automatically
2. One year, whether or not the amount is paid
3. Until the driver buys a new insurance policy
4. Until the amount is paid or 6 years have passed

5. Which check is required immediately before changing lanes?

1. Look over your shoulder for traffic in the blind spot
2. Rely on the rearview mirror without turning your head
3. Check only the lane ahead and ignore traffic behind
4. Turn on hazard flashers and move without signaling

6. You are pulling from an alley onto a main road. What must you do before joining traffic?

1. Use the shoulder until traffic clears
2. Accelerate into the first available gap without stopping
3. Expect main-road traffic to yield
4. Stop and yield to vehicles already on the main roadway

7. What should a Montana driver do when entering a roundabout?

1. Stop in the circle before choosing an exit
2. Force circulating traffic to stop
3. Drive left of the center island
4. Yield to vehicles already in the roundabout

8. During the first-year restricted license period, what seatbelt rule applies to everyone in the vehicle?

1. Every person must wear a seatbelt
2. Only the teenage driver must buckle up
3. Passengers may ride unrestrained in the back seat
4. Seatbelts are required only between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

9. What is the fine for a Montana driver who violates the safety belt law?

1. $20
2. $100
3. $500
4. A warning only

10. What must a Montana driver do when a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing?

1. Stop at least 30 feet from the bus
2. Pass slowly within 10 feet
3. Stop only if children are visible
4. Continue if traveling in the opposite direction

11. Which warning sign is the exception to Montana's usual diamond shape?

1. The sharp right turn sign
2. The school ahead sign
3. The winding road sign
4. The railroad crossing ahead sign

12. What condition does Montana's sharp-right-turn warning sign identify?

1. A four-way intersection ahead
2. A sharp turn to the right in the road ahead
3. A road that becomes one-way
4. A railroad crossing immediately ahead

13. What does the red slash over the arrow on this sign tell a driver?

1. Do not make the pictured right-turn movement
2. Make the pictured turn only after accelerating
3. The pictured turn has priority over oncoming traffic
4. The turn is required at the next signal

14. What happens to traffic fines in a Montana highway work zone?

1. They are the same as anywhere else
2. They are doubled
3. They are waived if no workers are present
4. They are tripled only at night

15. How does Montana's Three-Second Rule help a driver judge following distance?

1. It checks whether the vehicle reaches a reference point before three seconds pass
2. It requires exactly three car lengths at every speed
3. It applies only when traveling below 25 mph
4. It measures the distance from the rear bumper to the curb

16. At what core body temperature does heatstroke begin, according to the Montana manual?

1. About 104 degrees, with about 107 degrees being lethal
2. About 99 degrees
3. About 120 degrees
4. About 95 degrees

17. How many months must a new Montana driver under 18 use a learner license before applying for a first-year restricted license?

1. Three consecutive months
2. Nine consecutive months
3. Six consecutive months
4. Twelve consecutive months

18. How should you respond when this STOP AHEAD warning appears?

1. Ignore it unless cross traffic is visible
2. Stop immediately where the warning sign stands
3. Accelerate to pass the upcoming stop sign before others arrive
4. Begin slowing because a stop sign is ahead

19. According to the Montana manual, what should you do if your windshield glass is damaged?

1. Cover the damaged area with paper
2. Have the windshield replaced
3. Drive only below 15 mph
4. Use high beams to see around it

20. How much supervised practice must a Montana teen complete during the instruction-permit step?

1. At least 50 hours, including 10 hours at night
2. At least 40 hours, including 5 hours at night
3. At least 60 hours, with no nighttime requirement
4. At least 25 hours, including 10 hours at night

21. On a multi-lane road, which lane is intended for passing slower vehicles?

1. The left-most lane
2. The lane nearest the right shoulder
3. Any lane selected without signaling
4. The center lane only, regardless of traffic

22. After a first alcohol driving conviction in Montana, how long is the license suspended?

1. 30 days
2. Three months
3. Six months
4. Two years

23. In a Montana work zone, what do large flashing or sequencing arrow panels tell drivers?

1. A signal that all work-zone devices may be ignored
2. A guarantee that the current lane will remain open
3. A command to pass every vehicle on the left
4. Traffic guidance into a lane because part of the road ahead may be closed

24. At a Montana railroad crossing where no signal is active, when must a driver still stop for an approaching train?

1. Only when a crossing gate is down
2. When the train is within 500 feet
3. When the train is within 1,500 feet of the crossing or is clearly visible and an obvious hazard
4. Only when the train sounds its horn

25. Why should a driver reduce speed where a Slippery When Wet sign is posted?

1. The roadway will always be closed during rainfall
2. The sign means the lane is reserved for emergency vehicles
3. The sign authorizes a driver to brake harder than usual
4. Wet pavement can be unusually slick and demands smoother control

26. After clearing an intersection for an approaching emergency vehicle, what should a Montana driver do?

1. Continue through the next several intersections
2. Pull to the right and remain stopped until the vehicle passes
3. Stop immediately where the vehicle is blocking traffic
4. Follow the emergency vehicle to keep the route clear

27. When may a Montana driver on a two-lane road exceed the speed limit by 10 mph?

1. To overtake and pass another vehicle and return safely to the right lane
2. Whenever traffic is light
3. Only while descending a hill
4. Whenever the driver is running late

28. What is one stated exception to the Montana first-year restricted license nighttime driving ban?

1. Taking an optional late-night shopping trip
2. A trip to any social event after midnight
3. Driving for entertainment when a friend calls
4. Travel to or from school, church, or work

29. What does a typical yellow diamond warning sign tell a Montana driver?

1. All traffic must stop at the sign
2. A legal speed limit is ending immediately
3. A fuel or lodging service is available
4. A dangerous condition lies ahead and extra caution is needed

30. How long is Montana's grace period to renew an expired license without retesting?

1. 30 days
2. 3 months after expiration, or 90 days after honorable discharge
3. One year
4. There is no grace period

31. What does Montana's School Crossing Ahead warning sign tell drivers to do?

1. Maintain the ordinary highway speed unless a guard enters the road
2. Slow down and watch for children at all times
3. Stop only after a child steps into the lane
4. Use the horn continuously while passing the crossing

32. A slow farm vehicle in Montana has traffic backing up behind it. When must it turn off the roadway?

1. Only when a police officer orders it off
2. When two vehicles are following
3. Never, since farm vehicles have the right of way
4. When four or more vehicles are slowed and there is room for a safe turnout

33. What may a Montana Class D license holder drive?

1. Any vehicle including tractor trailers
2. Motorcycles of any size
3. Any non commercial vehicle under 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight
4. Only passenger cars

34. How far from a fire station driveway must a Montana driver park?

1. 15 feet on either side of the street
2. 50 feet on the same side and 100 feet across the street
3. 30 feet on either side of the street
4. 20 feet on the same side of the street, or 75 feet when parking on the other side

35. How low may a Montana school zone speed limit be set?

1. No lower than 25 mph
2. No lower than 20 mph
3. 5 mph
4. As low as 15 mph

36. How should a driver handle an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction?

1. Continue normally if the emergency vehicle is using its siren
2. Stop in the center of the roadway to make the vehicle go around
3. Accelerate until the emergency vehicle is no longer visible
4. Yield and, when safe, pull over and stop at the right edge

37. For the first six months of a Montana first-year restricted license, how many unrelated passengers under 18 are allowed without adult supervision?

1. One
2. None
3. Two
4. Three

38. What do Montana regulatory signs communicate to drivers?

1. A warning that a curve is approaching
2. A scenic route and nearby recreation area
3. A maximum speed or another required action
4. An optional suggestion for courteous driving

39. What does a red circle with a red slash over a symbol mean in Montana?

1. The road is reserved for the symbol shown
2. The action shown is recommended in the next block
3. The action shown by the symbol is prohibited
4. The symbol identifies a service area ahead

40. What should a driver prepare to do after seeing this round railroad warning sign?

1. Stop on the tracks to inspect both rails
2. Speed up so the vehicle clears the tracks before a signal changes
3. Turn around immediately before reaching the crossing
4. Slow down, look and listen, and be ready to stop at the crossing ahead