Printable MT Permit Practice Test

1. What is the maximum validity period for a basic Montana Class D driver license?

1. Two years
2. Four to eight years
3. Ten years
4. Until age 65

2. What must everyone in a Montana teen’s vehicle do during GDL Step 1?

1. Wear a seatbelt
2. Wear a helmet
3. Fasten only the driver’s seatbelt
4. Use the seatbelt only on highways

3. When must Montana headlights be able to illuminate people or vehicles at 350 feet?

1. On low beam
2. On high beam
3. On either beam at the same distance
4. Only when visibility is less than 500 feet

4. When a large animal appears near a Montana roadway, what should the driver do?

1. Slow down and be prepared to stop
2. Swerve sharply toward the other lane
3. Accelerate so the animal cannot reach the road
4. Honk continuously and maintain speed

5. At a four-way stop in Montana, which driver generally proceeds first?

1. The driver who reaches the intersection first and stops completely
2. The driver in the largest vehicle
3. The driver who flashes headlights first
4. The driver turning left

6. What response does Montana's deer-crossing warning call for when a driver sees a deer?

1. Be alert and slow down
2. Speed up before the deer reaches the road
3. Turn sharply into the opposite lane
4. Stop only if another car is present

7. How close must a Montana vehicle be to the curb or shoulder when parked on a roadway?

1. Within 6 inches
2. Within 12 inches
3. Within 18 inches
4. Within 3 feet

8. At an intersection with no stop sign or traffic signal, which vehicle should a Montana driver generally yield to?

1. A vehicle approaching from the right
2. A vehicle approaching from the left
3. Only a vehicle traveling faster
4. No vehicle, because the intersection is uncontrolled

9. What is the safest response when a driver sees a large animal near or on a Montana road?

1. Reduce speed and prepare to stop without swerving sharply
2. Accelerate and steer toward the shoulder
3. Swerve hard into oncoming traffic
4. Keep speed because animals always leave the lane

10. At what BAC can a driver be arrested for driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration in Montana?

1. 0.08% or more
2. 0.02% or more for every driver
3. 0.16% or more only
4. 0.05% or more

11. What recent record must a Montana teen have before advancing from the instruction permit to the restricted-license step?

1. No traffic violations or alcohol/drug offenses during the preceding six months
2. No traffic violations during the preceding 30 days only
3. No alcohol use at any time since birth
4. No convictions after the teen turns 18

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

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

13. How should a driver respond to this triangular intersection sign?

1. Slow to a reasonable speed and yield to all vehicles on the roadway being entered
2. Stop every time, even when no traffic is nearby
3. Accelerate to claim the right-of-way before entering
4. Proceed without checking because the sign gives priority

14. What movement is prohibited by this sign?

1. Turning about to travel in the opposite direction
2. Passing a vehicle in the same lane
3. Turning right at the next intersection
4. Continuing straight through the intersection

15. What path does this KEEP RIGHT sign require around the obstruction?

1. Pass to the right of the obstruction
2. Pass to the left of the obstruction
3. Stop before the obstruction and wait for a flagger
4. Use either side as long as the vehicle stays on pavement

16. What response is prompted by this pedestrian crossing warning?

1. Watch for people crossing, reduce speed, and be prepared to stop
2. Honk continuously so pedestrians know the vehicle is coming
3. Maintain speed because pedestrians must wait for vehicles
4. Move onto the shoulder to go around anyone crossing

17. What may lines and symbols on Montana roadways tell drivers?

1. When they may pass or change lanes and which lanes to use for turns
2. That every marked line may be crossed without checking traffic
3. That shoulders are always travel lanes during congestion
4. That all traffic must stop at every painted line

18. What does this right-curving warning sign tell the driver?

1. A right curve is ahead, and a suggested safe speed may be posted below
2. The driver must turn right at the next intersection
3. A work-zone detour requires a U-turn
4. The road becomes one-way to the left

19. How should a driver respond after seeing Montana's pennant-shaped no-passing sign?

1. Do not pass vehicles traveling in the same direction in that area
2. Pass only on the shoulder until the next intersection
3. Use the opposite lane whenever no vehicle is visible
4. Resume passing immediately because the zone has ended

20. Why should a driver reduce speed on pavement marked slippery when wet?

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

21. When is a driver required to use headlights because visibility is limited?

1. When persons or vehicles cannot be seen for 500 feet
2. Only when the driver is traveling above 55 mph
3. Only after another driver flashes high beams
4. When the vehicle is parked with its engine off

22. What does a steady yellow traffic signal tell a driver?

1. The signal is about to turn red, so enter cautiously
2. The driver has an unrestricted right of way through the intersection
3. The driver must reverse to the previous intersection
4. The signal grants permission to accelerate before cross traffic moves

23. If heavy rain, snow, or fog limits visibility to about 200 feet, how fast may a driver safely travel?

1. No faster than 30 mph
2. The posted limit, regardless of what can be seen
3. At least 50 mph to clear the weather quickly
4. Any speed below 70 mph if headlights are on

24. What action is required by Montana's eight sided STOP sign?

1. Make a complete stop before entering the intersection
2. Reduce speed and yield without stopping
3. Stop only when a pedestrian is in the crosswalk
4. Continue if the cross street appears empty

25. How should you respond to a flashing yellow signal?

1. Proceed with caution, usually after slowing down
2. Stop fully and wait for a green indication
3. Treat it exactly like a flashing red signal
4. Accelerate so you clear the intersection quickly

26. How far to the rear must a Montana vehicle mirror provide visibility?

1. 200 feet, on vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1956
2. 50 feet
3. 1,000 feet
4. There is no mirror requirement

27. What may a Montana driver carry instead of flares as emergency warning equipment?

1. Three emergency reflective triangles meeting USDOT Safety Standard 125
2. A single flashlight
3. A white flag
4. Nothing, flares are mandatory

28. What should you do when a vehicle is disabled and cannot be moved off the roadway?

1. Stop where approaching drivers have a clear view and warn them
2. Remain just over a hill so traffic can pass behind you
3. Stand in the roadway to direct every approaching vehicle
4. Turn off all lights so the battery will last longer

29. Where should you stop for a STOP sign when a crosswalk is present?

1. Before entering the crosswalk
2. After the crosswalk, closest to the intersection
3. In the center of the intersection
4. Only at the far edge of the cross street

30. A traffic signal is flashing yellow as you approach. How should you proceed?

1. Proceed with caution and usually slow down
2. Stop and remain stopped until a green light appears
3. Treat the signal as a yield sign and turn only
4. Accelerate so you clear the intersection before red

31. At a school crossing where children are present, what does Montana require drivers to do?

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

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

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

33. When are studded tires prohibited in Montana?

1. Year round
2. November through March
3. Only on interstates
4. June 1 through September 30

34. If a vehicle begins to slide on a wet road, which response follows Montana guidance?

1. Stay off the brake, ease off the accelerator, and steer where you want to go
2. Brake hard and turn opposite the direction of travel
3. Accelerate to force the tires to grip the pavement
4. Close your eyes briefly while the vehicle straightens

35. How far from the nearest rail must a driver stop when a train is approaching a Montana crossing?

1. As close as practicable but not less than 15 feet
2. Exactly 5 feet from the rail
3. At least 50 feet from the crossing in every case
4. Only far enough back to keep the vehicle off the tracks

36. How must a driver respond to a flashing red traffic signal in Montana?

1. Stop completely, yield, and continue only when it is safe
2. Slow briefly and continue without yielding
3. Wait for the signal to become a steady green
4. Treat it as a protected green arrow

37. What following interval does Montana's Three-Second Rule use at any speed?

1. At least three seconds between reaching the same fixed point
2. Exactly one second behind the vehicle ahead
3. A distance of three vehicle lengths
4. Ten seconds only on interstate highways

38. At a steady red signal with no stop line, where should a driver stop?

1. Before the nearest crosswalk, or before the intersection if there is no crosswalk
2. Past the crosswalk so the front tires reach the intersection
3. Beside the signal pole regardless of the roadway layout
4. Only at the curb if pedestrians are present

39. What does an upheld orange hand mean for a pedestrian who has not started crossing?

1. Do not walk
2. Walk without checking traffic
3. Cross only halfway to the median
4. Run before the hand disappears

40. What should a driver do when another motorist makes a mistake and needs to merge suddenly?

1. Slow down and let the other driver merge
2. Close the gap so the other vehicle cannot enter
3. Sound the horn continuously and maintain speed
4. Move into the other vehicle's lane to teach a lesson