Montana Permit Practice Test 1
26 questions written from the Montana Driver Manual (Form 25-0100), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
What is the youngest age at which a Montana teen can get a non-commercial learner permit (NCLP)?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Montana Driver Manual (Form 25-0100) (Cover reads "Revised April 2024"; back cover reads "Revised November 2023"; file name indicates 05.26). 13 of the 21 Montana questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Montana or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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What is the youngest age at which a Montana teen can get a non-commercial learner permit (NCLP)?
- A 15½, after passing the written and vision tests
- B 15, as long as a parent signs the consent form
- C 16, with or without any traffic education
- D 14½, with approved traffic education
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D. 14½, with approved traffic education
Montana lets teens get an NCLP as early as 14½, but only if they are taking or have completed a state-approved traffic education program. Without that course, the minimum ages are higher.
How low may a school zone speed limit be set in Montana?
- A As low as 25 mph
- B As low as 10 mph
- C As low as 15 mph
- D As low as 20 mph
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C. As low as 15 mph
Under Montana law, school zone speed limits may be as low as 15 mph. Watch for signs, markings and flashing lights that show when reduced limits apply, and remember children are hard to see and unpredictable.
What is Montana's minimum liability insurance for bodily injury or death of one person in one crash?
- A $50,000
- B $30,000
- C $25,000
- D $10,000
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C. $25,000
Montana law requires at least $25,000 for injury or death of one person, $50,000 for two or more people, and $20,000 for damage to other people's property in any one crash. Remember it as 25/50/20.
Source: Montana Department of Justice, Motor Vehicle Division website
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When you must stop for a train at a Montana railroad crossing, what is the closest you may stop to the nearest rail?
- A 15 feet
- B 50 feet
- C 5 feet
- D 10 feet
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A. 15 feet
Stop as close as practicable but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail. Staying back keeps you clear of the train as it passes and leaves room to see the tracks.
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You approach an intersection with no stop signs or signals as another car approaches from your right. Who should yield?
- A You should yield to the car on your right
- B Whoever is driving faster has the right-of-way
- C The car on the right should yield to you
- D Neither; both may proceed at the same time
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A. You should yield to the car on your right
At an intersection without signs or signals, yield to vehicles coming from the right. The manual also says to take your foot off the gas, cover the brake, and look left, right and left again.