Free Montana DMV Permit Practice Test 2026
Study 602 Montana DMV practice questions written from the Montana Driver Manual, every answer explained in plain language. Start free, track what you miss, and get a readiness score that tells you when you're ready to book your Montana permit test.
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How we help you prepare
602 practice questions to help you master the Montana DMV Test, 4 practice tests, 1 exam simulation
Montana requirement to pass
33 questions on the real test, 82% passing score (27 of 33), time limit not published
Verified November 2026 by our editorial team from Montana Driver Manual. Rules change, so always confirm with the current official materials from the Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) before your test.
Study by Category
Master each topic before your Montana written test. 4 categories are free to start.
Shape and color carry the meaning before you can read the words: an octagon is always stop, a yellow diamond always warns. Covers regulatory, warning, guide and work-zone signs, including the ones with no text at all.
Speed limits, parking and the everyday rules that carry points when broken. Covers the basic speed law, why a posted limit is a maximum rather than a target, and where you may never stop or park.
Signals, flashing lights, and the arrows that override them. Covers what a yellow light actually requires of you, when a red arrow forbids a turn a red ball would allow, and who has control when the lights go dark.
The paperwork side of driving legally. Covers licensing and insurance requirements, what to carry in the vehicle, and the steps to take after a collision.
Practice Runs
Complete practice runs to test your knowledge. Runs 1-2 are free.
Montana Test 1: All Topics, Set A
Includes warning signs, visibility, and graduated licensing, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.
Montana Test 2: All Topics, Set B
Includes laws, child restraint, and bicycles, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.
Montana Test 3: All Topics, Set C
ProIncludes arrow signals, warning signs, and older drivers, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.
Montana Test 4: All Topics, Set D
ProIncludes stranded in snowstorm, motorcycles, and light truck towing, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.
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ProAbout the Montana DMV Test
Montana's written knowledge test is administered by the Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) and is required for anyone applying for a learner's permit or first driver's license. The test has 33 multiple-choice questions drawn from the Montana Driver Manual, and you need at least 27 correct answers (82%) to pass.
Where and How to Take It
In-person at any Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) driver license station. Walk-ins are generally accepted, though booking ahead can shorten your wait.
What to Bring
Plan to bring the documents the MVD requires: Proof of identity (birth certificate or passport); Social Security number; Proof of Montana residency; Parental consent (if under 18); Proof of driver education enrollment (if under 15). The knowledge test is part of a permit fee of about $5.
On Test Day
Your results are shown immediately on screen.
If You Don't Pass
Your Montana license receipt is valid for 1 year and allows 3 attempts within that year to pass all required exams. Receipts cannot be renewed, so if you do not finish within the year you must re-apply and start over. MVD publishes no waiting period and no retest fee for the Class D written or driving test. CDL waits are published: next working day after a failed written or endorsement test, at least 24 hours after a failed pre-trip or basic control skills step, and at least 7 days after a failed on-road test.
Minimum Age and Eligibility
You must be at least 14½ years old to take the Montana knowledge test. Applicants under 18 must be enrolled in an approved driver education course to get a permit before age 15 and have parental consent.
After You Pass
A learner license allows supervised driving with a licensed driver 18+ in the front seat. You must hold for at least 6 months. First-year restricted license at 15 limits nighttime driving. Full license available at 16.
Try It Yourself
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Sample Flash Card
How many hours of supervised driving practice must a Montana learner's permit holder complete before advancing?
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