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Montana DMV Practice Test 2026

The Montana written knowledge test has 33 questions and requires a 82% score to pass. Use these free practice tests to study the rules of the road, traffic signs, and state-specific laws before your appointment.

Updated April 2026

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329 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), no time limit

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Practice Runs

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Test 1: Rules of the Road

Right-of-way, turns, intersections, passing, lane changes

25 questions~15 min
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Test 2: Road Signs & Signals

Regulatory signs, warning signs, traffic signals, road markings

25 questions~15 min
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Test 3: Laws, Safety & Impairment

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DUI/DWI, distracted driving, vehicle safety, general knowledge

25 questions~15 min
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Test 4: Defensive & Safe Driving

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Defensive driving, adverse weather, sharing the road, safety

25 questions~15 min
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The Montana written knowledge test has 33 multiple-choice questions. You need 27 correct answers (82%) to pass. There is no time limit. Tests are administered by the MVD. Questions cover road signs, traffic laws, and Montana-specific rules. Read how DMV IQ prepares you for test day.

About the Written Test

Montana's knowledge test is administered by the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), which operates under the Montana Department of Justice. The test has 33 multiple-choice questions, and you need to score at least 82% — that's 27 out of 33 correct — to pass. This makes Montana's passing threshold slightly above average.

The test is taken on a computer at any MVD driver license station. Walk-ins are generally accepted, and no appointment is needed at most locations. The test is currently available in English only. All questions are drawn from the Montana Driver Manual, which covers traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices specific to Montana's unique driving conditions.

The learner license fee is just $5, and the fee covers 3 attempts at the knowledge test. If you don't pass within 3 tries, you'll need to pay the fee again. You must wait at least 24 hours between retake attempts.

Bring your proof of identity (birth certificate or passport), Social Security number, and proof of Montana residency. The minimum age for a learner license is 14 years and 6 months, but applicants under 15 must be enrolled in an approved driver education course. Parental consent is required for all applicants under 18.

Montana's graduated licensing system starts with the learner license, which requires a licensed driver 18 or older in the front passenger seat at all times. After holding the learner license for at least 6 months, you can get a first-year restricted license at 15, which limits nighttime driving. A full license is available at 16.

Montana has some unique driving considerations that appear on the test. The state's vast rural distances, wildlife crossings (especially deer and elk), winter driving conditions, and mountain driving require special knowledge. Montana also has specific laws about school zones, passing on two-lane highways, and DUI penalties. Pay particular attention to speed limit rules — Montana once had no daytime speed limit on some highways, and while that era has ended, the state's speed regulations are still distinct. Study the Montana Driver Manual thoroughly.

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general knowledge

How many hours of supervised driving practice must a Montana learner's permit holder complete before advancing?

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When approaching a school zone during school hours, the maximum speed limit in Montana is:

A15 mph
B20 mph
C25 mph
D30 mph

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Montana knowledge test has 33 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 27 correct (approximately 82%) to pass. Questions come from the driver manual.
You need approximately 82% to pass, meaning at least 27 out of 33 questions correct. You can miss up to 6 questions.
Your $5 fee covers 3 attempts. If you don't pass in 3 tries, you must pay the fee again. You must wait at least 24 hours between attempts.
Wait 24 hours and try again. Your initial $5 fee covers 3 attempts. After 3 failures, pay the fee again. Study the Montana Driver Manual between attempts, focusing on areas you missed.
The Montana learner license costs just $5, which includes 3 attempts at the knowledge test. If you need more than 3 tries, you must pay the $5 fee again.
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