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Montana permit practice: 20 free questions

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Written from Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024). Independently checked October 27, 2026.

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Question 1 of 20

The traffic lights at an intersection have stopped working. How should you approach it?

ATreat it as a stop for every approach.BYield only to traffic on your left.CContinue through if you are on the wider road.

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Correct answer: A. Treat it as a stop for every approach.

Stop and check for traffic as at an all-way stop. Check that the path is safe before proceeding.

Source: Montana Driver Manual — Chapter 3 — Traffic signals, PDF page 40. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 2 of 20

You face a flashing yellow arrow for a left turn. What must you do before turning?

AWait for the arrow to become green.BYield to opposing vehicles and people crossing.CStop, then turn ahead of opposing vehicles.

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Correct answer: B. Yield to opposing vehicles and people crossing.

A flashing yellow arrow permits a left turn when there is a safe opening. Opposing traffic and pedestrians have priority.

Source: Montana Driver Manual — Chapter 3 — Vehicle signals, PDF page 40. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 3 of 20

A steady yellow X appears above the reversible lane you are using. What should you do?

AStay until a red X appears.BUse the lane only for a left turn.CLeave the lane when you can do so safely.

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Correct answer: C. Leave the lane when you can do so safely.

The lane is about to change direction or use. Move out safely instead of waiting for it to close.

Source: Montana Driver Manual — Chapter 3 — Other lane controls: Reversible lanes, PDF page 45. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 4 of 20

How far before a turn on a rural road should you begin signaling in Montana?

A100 feetB300 feetC200 feet

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Correct answer: B. 300 feet

Begin the turn signal 300 feet ahead on rural roads. In town, the distance is 100 feet.

Source: Montana Driver Manual — Chapter 4 — General driving: Laws and regulations keep you safe, PDF page 47. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 5 of 20

An emergency vehicle approaches while you are already circulating in a roundabout. What should you do?

AExit the circle, then move right to give it room.BStop beside the center island.CPull right and stop inside the circle.

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Correct answer: A. Exit the circle, then move right to give it room.

Keep moving through the roundabout and take your exit normally. Then move right where the emergency vehicle can get past.

Source: Montana Driver Manual — Chapter 3 — Roundabouts in Montana: Emergency vehicles, PDF page 42. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 6 of 20

You and another car approach an intersection with no signs or signals. The other car is to your right. Who should yield?

AThe other driver, because you are on their left.BYou, to the car on your right.CWhichever driver is traveling more slowly.

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Correct answer: B. You, to the car on your right.

Give way to a vehicle approaching from the right at an uncontrolled intersection. Be ready to yield further if that prevents a collision.

Source: Montana Driver Manual — Chapter 4 — Right-of-way: Intersections, PDF page 50. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 7 of 20

A school bus ahead stops on your roadway with its red lights flashing. What is the closest you may stop to the bus?

A10 feetB20 feetC30 feet

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Correct answer: C. 30 feet

Leave at least 30 feet between your vehicle and the stopped bus. Wait for its flashing red lights to go off before continuing.

Source: Montana Driver Manual — Chapter 4 — Right-of-way: School buses, PDF page 50. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 8 of 20

Traffic is yielding to a funeral procession. May you join the procession to get through more quickly?

AYes, if you turn on your headlights.BYes, if you stay behind its last car.CNo, you cannot join it to obtain its priority.

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Correct answer: C. No, you cannot join it to obtain its priority.

The procession’s priority belongs to vehicles participating in it. Other drivers cannot join simply to gain that priority.

Source: Montana Driver Manual — Chapter 4 — Funeral procession, PDF page 52. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 9 of 20

You are catching up to a bicyclist while a car approaches from the opposite direction. What is the safest way to pass?

AWait behind the bicycle until the oncoming car passes.BPass the bicycle before the oncoming car reaches you.CSound your horn and pass within the bicycle’s lane.

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Correct answer: A. Wait behind the bicycle until the oncoming car passes.

Handle the two hazards separately. Wait for the approaching vehicle, then pass the bicycle with enough space.

Source: Montana Driver Manual — Chapter 5 — Sharing space: Space to the side, PDF page 76. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 10 of 20

What is the minimum distance you must leave between a parked car and a fire hydrant?

A10 feetB15 feetC30 feet

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Correct answer: B. 15 feet

Parking within 15 feet of a hydrant is prohibited. Keep that space open for access.

Source: Montana Driver Manual — Chapter 4 — No parking zones, PDF page 56. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 11 of 20

You stop beside a yellow curb to load a package. What must you do?

ALeave the car only if you switch on the hazard lights.BPark for as long as the loading takes, even if you leave.CStay with the vehicle and stop only for loading or unloading.

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Correct answer: C. Stay with the vehicle and stop only for loading or unloading.

A yellow curb permits a brief loading or unloading stop. The driver must remain with the vehicle.

Source: Montana Driver Manual — Chapter 4 — No parking zones, PDF page 56. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 12 of 20

An icy road has a posted speed limit of 55 mph. How should you choose your speed?

AReduce it to suit the ice, even below 55 mph.BStay at 55 mph so you do not interrupt traffic.CUse 55 mph whenever your tires have good tread.

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Correct answer: A. Reduce it to suit the ice, even below 55 mph.

Posted limits assume ideal road conditions. Ice can require a lower speed to keep the vehicle under control.

Source: Montana Driver Manual — Chapter 5 — Adjusting to how well you can see: Speed limits, PDF page 74. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 13 of 20

Under the three-second following check, you reach a roadside marker two seconds after the vehicle ahead. What should you do?

AKeep the same gap if you are below the speed limit.BDrop farther back and check the gap again.CMove closer so other drivers cannot enter the gap.

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Correct answer: B. Drop farther back and check the gap again.

Two seconds fails the three-second check. Increase your following space and measure it again.

Source: Montana Driver Manual — Chapter 5 — Sharing space: Space ahead, PDF page 74. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 14 of 20

About how large a gap does the Montana manual recommend when merging into traffic?

ATwo secondsBThree secondsCFour seconds

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Correct answer: C. Four seconds

Choose an opening of about four seconds when merging. A small opening can shrink before you finish entering it.

Source: Montana Driver Manual — Chapter 5 — Sharing space: Space to merge, PDF page 76. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 15 of 20

A horseback rider ahead signals for you to stop as you approach. What should you do?

AStop and wait until it is safe to continue.BSound your horn before continuing.CPass at your current speed to clear the area quickly.

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Correct answer: A. Stop and wait until it is safe to continue.

Stop when a rider asks you to. Give the horse room and avoid noise that may frighten it.

Source: Montana Driver Manual — Chapter 5 — Space for slow-moving vehicles and animals: Livestock and draft animals and horse-drawn vehicles, PDF page 77. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 16 of 20

A deer enters your path and there is no time to avoid it safely. What should you avoid doing?

AReducing speed as much as possibleBMaking a sudden, sharp swerveCKeeping control of your vehicle

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Correct answer: B. Making a sudden, sharp swerve

A sharp evasive turn can send you into opposing traffic or cause a rollover. Keep control rather than making an abrupt swerve.

Source: Montana Driver Manual — Chapter 5 — Wildlife and other animals, PDF page 71. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 17 of 20

During an emergency stop in a car with ABS, the brake pedal pulses against your foot. What should you do?

ARelease the pedal until the pulsing stops.BPump the pedal with repeated short presses.CMaintain firm pressure on the pedal.

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Correct answer: C. Maintain firm pressure on the pedal.

Pulsing can mean the ABS is working. Keep pressing firmly so the system can continue helping you stop.

Source: Montana Driver Manual — Chapter 7 — Avoiding collisions: Stopping quickly, PDF page 88. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 18 of 20

Which BAC threshold does Montana list for a driver who is younger than 21?

A0.02%B0.08%C0.04%

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Correct answer: A. 0.02%

For drivers under 21, Montana lists a BAC threshold of 0.02%. Alcohol can impair driving even before a legal threshold is reached.

Source: Montana Driver Manual — Chapter 6 — Drinking and driving: Alcohol and the law, PDF page 82. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 19 of 20

When possible, where should a 10-year-old passenger sit?

AIn front, with the seat moved forwardBIn the back seatCIn front, if the air bag is active

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Correct answer: B. In the back seat

The back seat is recommended for passengers younger than 13. Use the restraint that fits the child properly.

Source: Montana Driver Manual — Chapter 2 — Child restraints required, PDF page 30. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 20 of 20

A 17-year-old is in the first six months of a first-year restricted license and drives without an adult supervisor. How many unrelated passengers under 18 are allowed?

AThreeBTwoCOne

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Correct answer: C. One

During the first six months, the limit is one unrelated passenger younger than 18 when the teen drives without adult supervision.

Source: Montana Driver Manual — Chapter 1 — GDL Step 2: First-year restricted license, PDF page 18. Checked October 27, 2026.

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