Montana MVD Permit Practice Test: 33 Free Questions

1. How many total hours of supervised driving experience must a teen driver acquire under Graduated Driver Licensing Step 1?

1. a) 50 hours.
2. b) 60 hours.
3. c) 40 hours.
4. d) 30 hours.

2. Low beam headlights must be capable of illuminating persons or vehicles for a distance of at least:

1. a) 350 feet.
2. b) 200 feet.
3. c) 50 feet.
4. d) 100 feet.

3. What does an angled Side Road sign indicate?

1. a) A side road enters at an angle.
2. b) Crossroad ahead.
3. c) Merge ahead.
4. d) The road curves.

4. What does the 'Road Narrows' sign tell you?

1. a) One lane only.
2. b) The road ahead is not as wide, but there is room to pass.
3. c) Merge immediately.
4. d) Shoulder ends.

5. Should you stop when entering a roundabout if the way is clear?

1. a) Yes, always stop.
2. b) Yes, for 3 seconds.
3. c) No, do not stop if the way is clear.
4. d) Only if pedestrians are present.

6. What must you do at a stop sign?

1. a) Come to a complete stop and yield to hazards.
2. b) Stop only if other vehicles are present.
3. c) Slow down and proceed without stopping if clear.
4. d) Yield right-of-way without stopping.

7. What pavement markings warn of a railroad crossing ahead?

1. a) A solid yellow square.
2. b) An X and letters RR.
3. c) A double white line.
4. d) A zig-zag line.

8. What does a speed limit sign indicate?

1. a) The maximum speed at which you may travel.
2. b) The recommended speed for all conditions.
3. c) The average speed of traffic.
4. d) The minimum speed allowed.

9. Which warning sign is circular in shape?

1. a) Railroad Crossing Ahead.
2. b) School Crossing.
3. c) Stop Ahead.
4. d) Yield Ahead.

10. What should you do when you see a 'School Ahead' sign?

1. a) Speed up to pass the school quickly.
2. b) Slow down and watch for children at all times.
3. c) Stop immediately.
4. d) Honk your horn.

11. What is the basic color for construction and maintenance work area signs?

1. a) Red.
2. b) Yellow.
3. c) Orange.
4. d) Green.

12. When required to stop at a railroad crossing, how far from the nearest rail must you stop?

1. a) Not less than 5 feet.
2. b) Not less than 15 feet.
3. c) Not less than 50 feet.
4. d) Not less than 10 feet.

13. What must you do when flashing light signals activate at a railroad crossing?

1. a) Stop; a train is coming.
2. b) Speed up to beat the train.
3. c) Proceed with caution.
4. d) Slow down and look.

14. What is the speed limit for cars on Urban Area Highways?

1. a) 55 miles per hour.
2. b) 75 miles per hour.
3. c) 60 miles per hour.
4. d) 65 miles per hour.

15. Under what condition is it legal to make a U-turn on a roadway?

1. a) If you sound your horn first.
2. b) If you have 100 feet of visibility.
3. c) If you have 500 feet of unobstructed view in both directions.
4. d) If there is a curve or hill nearby.

16. What is a key requirement for choosing a parking spot?

1. a) It is in the shade.
2. b) It is close to a corner.
3. c) It is on a hill.
4. d) It is visible to cars approaching from either direction.

17. How should you park on a hill if there is no curb?

1. a) It doesn't matter.
2. b) Turn wheels toward the street.
3. c) Keep wheels straight.
4. d) Turn wheels away from the street.

18. What is the night speed limit for heavy trucks on Interstate Highways?

1. a) 60 miles per hour.
2. b) 55 miles per hour.
3. c) 70 miles per hour.
4. d) 65 miles per hour.

19. Is it legal to drive on a sidewalk?

1. a) No, except to cross it.
2. b) Yes, for motorcycles.
3. c) Yes, to park.
4. d) Yes, if traffic is heavy.

20. What must you do before entering traffic from a parking space?

1. a) Use your turn signal.
2. b) Drive out quickly.
3. c) Honk your horn.
4. d) Flash your headlights.

21. According to Montana driving rules, what does a red curb marking indicate?

1. a) Stopping only long enough to load or unload while staying with the car.
2. b) Stopping only to pick up or unload passengers.
3. c) Parking is permitted for a limited time only.
4. d) Do not stop, stand, or park.

22. When is it legal to turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street?

1. a) Unless prohibited by signs.
2. b) Never.
3. c) Only if there is a green arrow.
4. d) Only during daylight hours.

23. What is the best way to see while backing up your vehicle?

1. a) Rely solely on your side mirrors.
2. b) Look out the driver's side window.
3. c) Rely solely on your rearview mirror.
4. d) Turn around and look directly through the rear window.

24. How far in advance should you signal before turning in a rural area?

1. a) 100 feet.
2. b) 300 feet.
3. c) 50 feet.
4. d) 500 feet.

25. How should you drive on ice?

1. a) Reduce speed by 10 mph.
2. b) Slow to a crawl.
3. c) Drive normally but carefully.
4. d) Cut speed in half.

26. When are studded tires prohibited in Montana?

1. a) May 1 through October 1.
2. b) June 1 through September 30.
3. c) July 1 through August 31.
4. d) They are never prohibited.

27. When exiting a highway using a ramp, when should you slow down?

1. a) As soon as you see the exit sign.
2. b) Before you enter the exit ramp.
3. c) While you are still in the main traffic lane.
4. d) After you move onto the exit ramp.

28. How long will your license be suspended for a first conviction of an alcohol violation?

1. a) 30 days.
2. b) 90 days.
3. c) Six months.
4. d) One year.

29. What is the specific danger associated with driving while having an untreated heart condition or high blood pressure?

1. a) A sudden loss of the ability to judge distances.
2. b) The development of permanent night blindness.
3. c) An increased risk of experiencing a blackout or fainting.
4. d) An inability to see road markings clearly.

30. Approximately what percentage of fatal crashes involve alcohol?

1. a) 40%.
2. b) 60%.
3. c) 25%.
4. d) 10%.

31. When might speeding up be the correct action to avoid a collision?

1. a) When driving on a slippery road.
2. b) When you are entering a school zone.
3. c) When a vehicle is about to hit you from behind or the side.
4. d) When approaching a stop sign.

32. What are the recommended hand positions on the steering wheel to maintain control when turning quickly to avoid a collision?

1. a) 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock.
2. b) 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock (or 8 and 4 for vehicles with airbags).
3. c) 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock.
4. d) One hand at the 12 o'clock position.

33. Which of the following is one of the five major categories included in a driving record?

1. a) Credit history.
2. b) Personal history information.
3. c) Academic history.
4. d) Medical history.