Montana Driver's License
Montana Knowledge Test — 33 questions, 27 (80%) to pass
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📋 What to Bring
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Proof of identity, SSN & Montana residency
Bring proof of your legal name and date of birth, proof of your Social Security number, and documents proving Montana residency. A federally compliant REAL ID requires these same documents.
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Application & fee
Apply at a Montana MVD driver exam station and pay the applicable license fee. Scheduling an appointment online is recommended.
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Parent/guardian consent & driver education (if under 18)
Applicants under 18 go through Montana's Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program: a parent or legal guardian must consent, and driver education plus supervised driving hours are required before the restricted license.
📅 How to Schedule
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Study the manual and practice
Read the Montana Driver Manual and take practice tests covering signs, driving rules, safe driving, and physical requirements.
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Schedule at a Montana MVD exam station
Montana driver licensing is handled by the Motor Vehicle Division (Department of Justice). Schedule online at dojmt.gov/driving and bring your documents and fee.
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Pass the vision and knowledge tests
Pass a vision screening and the 33-question knowledge test (27 correct, 80%, to pass). Then hold your learner license, complete the required practice, and pass the road test to be licensed.
💡 Test Day Tips
- •The Montana knowledge test has 33 questions; you must answer 27 correctly (80%) to pass.
- •The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08 for drivers 21 and over, 0.02 for drivers under 21, and 0.04 for commercial (CDL) drivers. Montana has an implied-consent law — refusing a chemical test results in license suspension.
- •Watch for wildlife — deer, elk, and other animals are a real hazard on Montana roads, especially at dawn and dusk. Open-range areas mean livestock may also be on the roadway.
- •Always carry your license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance — Montana requires liability insurance, and you must show proof when stopped or after a crash.
📚 Driver Handbook
All practice questions are based on the chapters below. Click any chapter to read it on the official DMV website.
🎯 Practice by Topic
The Driver License
Montana license classes and the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program, learner licenses, REAL ID and required documents, residency rules, renewals, and address/name changes.
Motor Vehicle Equipment
Required vehicle equipment: brakes, lights, signals, tires, mirrors, windshields and wipers, horns and mufflers, and trip-planning and pre-drive vehicle checks.
Signs, Signals, & Markings
The shapes, colors and meanings of Montana traffic signs, traffic and lane-control signals, and pavement markings every driver must recognize and obey.
Driving Rules
Right-of-way, intersections, speed limits, turning and signaling, passing, parking, and the laws governing how to share Montana roads.
How to Drive Safely
Defensive driving: scanning, following distance and space management, lane use, highway and night driving, adverse weather, work zones, and sharing the road.
Physical Requirements
Driver fitness: vision, fatigue and drowsy driving, distractions and emotions, medical conditions, and alcohol and drugs (BAC limits and implied consent).
Emergencies, Crashes, & Enforcement Stops
Handling skids, brake and tire failures and other emergencies, what to do at a crash and your reporting duties, moving over for emergency vehicles, and what to do during a police stop.
Penalties & Driving Records
Montana's point system, license suspension and revocation, penalties for violations, and how driving records work.
Other Services
Vehicle registration and titling, insurance and financial responsibility, organ donor and voter registration, and other Montana MVD services.
🔗 Official Resources
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❓ Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Montana Driver's License test, and how many do I need to pass?
The Montana Driver's License knowledge test has 33 questions. You must answer 27 correctly (82%) to pass.
How many questions can you miss on the Montana Driver's License test?
You can miss up to 6 of the 33 questions and still pass.
Can you take the Montana Driver's License test in your language?
The Montana Driver's License knowledge test is offered in: English · Español. See test languages by state →
What is the minimum age to take the Montana Driver's License test?
Minimum age: 14.5 (learner) / 14.5（学习许可）/ 14.5 (aprendiz).
What should I bring to the Montana Driver's License test?
Proof of identity, SSN & Montana residency — Bring proof of your legal name and date of birth, proof of your Social Security number, and documents proving Montana residency. A federally compliant REAL ID requires these same documents. Application & fee — Apply at a Montana MVD driver exam station and pay the applicable license fee. Scheduling an appointment online is recommended. Parent/guardian consent & driver education (if under 18) — Applicants under 18 go through Montana's Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program: a parent or legal guardian must consent, and driver education plus supervised driving hours are required before the restricted license.
How do I schedule and take the Montana Driver's License test?
1. Study the manual and practice: Read the Montana Driver Manual and take practice tests covering signs, driving rules, safe driving, and physical requirements. 2. Schedule at a Montana MVD exam station: Montana driver licensing is handled by the Motor Vehicle Division (Department of Justice). Schedule online at dojmt.gov/driving and bring your documents and fee. 3. Pass the vision and knowledge tests: Pass a vision screening and the 33-question knowledge test (27 correct, 80%, to pass). Then hold your learner license, complete the required practice, and pass the road test to be licensed.