Montana MVD Permit Test: 2026 Guide
The Montana Learner License Knowledge Test has 33 questions, and you need 27 correct answers (82%) to pass. The test fee is $5. The questions are based on the Montana Driver Manual. Try 10 free sample questions below, or take the full 33-question Montana practice test.
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Montana MVD Permit Test at a glance
| Official name | Montana Learner License Knowledge Test |
|---|---|
| Questions | 33 |
| Pass mark | 27 of 33 correct (82%) |
| Test fee | $5 |
| Time | Approx. 30 minutes |
| Official handbook | Montana Driver Manual |
| Free practice test | 33 questions with answers |
Getting Your Learner License in Montana: Your 4-Step Checklist
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Step 1: Are You Eligible for a Permit?
- You must be at least 14 ½ years old if enrolled in a state-approved driver ed course.
- Otherwise, you must be at least 16 years old.
- You must pass a vision screening.
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Step 2: What ID Do I Need?
You'll need proof of identity, residency, and authorized presence, like a birth certificate and a utility bill.
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Step 3: How Much Does the Test Cost?
The driver license fee, which includes the test, is $5 per year.
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Step 4: Understanding the Test Format
The knowledge test has 33 questions. To pass, you must answer at least 27 questions correctly (an 82% score).
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Step 5: Learner License Rules & Restrictions
As a learner license holder, you must follow these rules:
- Must always be accompanied by a licensed driver.
- You must accumulate 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night, to get your restricted license.
Free Montana practice questions
The first 10 questions of Montana Practice Test 1. The full practice test has 33 questions.
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1. How many total hours of supervised driving experience must a teen driver acquire under Graduated Driver Licensing Step 1?
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Answer: a) 50 hours.
Teen drivers are required to complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice during the Graduated Driver Licensing Step 1 phase.
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2. Low beam headlights must be capable of illuminating persons or vehicles for a distance of at least:
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Answer: d) 100 feet.
Your vehicle's low beams must illuminate objects up to 100 feet away.
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3. What does an angled Side Road sign indicate?
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Answer: a) A side road enters at an angle.
It indicates there is a side road ahead that enters the highway at an angle.
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4. What does the 'Road Narrows' sign tell you?
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Answer: b) The road ahead is not as wide, but there is room to pass.
It means the road ahead is not as wide as the road you're on; however, there is room to meet and pass.
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5. Should you stop when entering a roundabout if the way is clear?
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Answer: c) No, do not stop if the way is clear.
Do not stop if the way is clear.
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What must you do at a stop sign? Show answer
Answer: a) Come to a complete stop and yield to hazards.
You must come to a complete stop before entering the intersection and yield to traffic close enough to be an immediate hazard.
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7. What pavement markings warn of a railroad crossing ahead?
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Answer: b) An X and letters RR.
Pavement markings consisting of a STOP LINE, an X and letters RR may be painted on the pavement.
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8.
What does a speed limit sign indicate? Show answer
Answer: a) The maximum speed at which you may travel.
A speed limit sign indicates the maximum speed limit that you may travel on the road under ideal conditions.
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Which warning sign is circular in shape? Show answer
Answer: a) Railroad Crossing Ahead.
The 'railroad crossing ahead' sign is round. It is the only round warning traffic sign.
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10. What should you do when you see a 'School Ahead' sign?
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Answer: b) Slow down and watch for children at all times.
When you see a School Ahead sign, slow down and watch for children at all times.
Montana MVD Permit Test: common questions
How many questions are on the Montana MVD Permit Test?
The Montana Learner License Knowledge Test has 33 questions.
How many questions can you miss on the Montana MVD Permit Test?
You need 27 of 33 correct (82%), so you can miss up to 6 questions.
How much does the Montana MVD Permit Test cost?
The Montana test fee is $5. Fees change, so confirm the amount with the licensing office before you go.
How long does the Montana MVD Permit Test take?
Approx. 30 minutes.
What should I study for the Montana MVD Permit Test?
Study the Montana Driver Manual; the test questions are based on it. Then check yourself with a practice test: FlashPath's free Montana Practice Test 1 has 33 questions with answers and explanations.
Is the FlashPath Montana practice test free?
Yes. Practice Test 1 (33 questions) is free on this site and in the app, with no sign-up. The app has 297 more Montana practice questions across Practice Tests 2 to 10; full access is a subscription.
What is the FlashPath Pass Guarantee?
If you have a paid FlashPath subscription and don't pass the Montana MVD Permit Test, your next month is free. Email us within 30 days of the test with your store order ID and your result.
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Montana guides
Study for the test
Get your licence
- The Complete Montana MVD Document Checklist (for a REAL ID)
- From International Roads to Big Sky Country: How to Exchange Your Foreign License in Montana
- Big Sky Driver: Your Complete Guide to a Montana Driver's License
- Renewing Your Montana Driver's License: A Guide to In-Person and Mail-In Options
- Booking Your Montana Driving Test: A Step-by-Step MVD Scheduling Guide
Road test and rules
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FlashPath (on the App Store as "DMV Permit Written Test 2026") is an iPhone and Android app for the Montana Learner License Knowledge Test, rated 4.9 from 65 App Store ratings, with 329 Montana questions across 10 practice tests, an explanation for every answer, missed-question review, an exam simulator and a Pass Guarantee (another month free if you don't pass).
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