Montana permit test: learner permits, gdl, insurance and driving record
Non-commercial learner permit, Graduated Driver Licensing, license types, insurance requirements, losing your license and your driving record. 24 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key learner permits, gdl, insurance and driving record rulesShow the rules
- Whenever you drive, you must have your valid driver license in your possession, along with evidence of insurance for the vehicle. (p. 11)
- New Montana residents must convert a valid out-of-state license within 60 consecutive days, or 30 days for a commercial license. (p. 11)
- A learner permit is valid for one year. (p. 12)
- Montana teen drivers need at least 50 hours of supervised practice, including 10 hours at night, before the restricted license. (p. 17)
- A license issued to someone under 21 expires on their 21st birthday. (p. 18)
- Breaking a restricted license rule the first time means 20 to 60 hours of community service; a second violation suspends the license for six months. (p. 18)
- A second violation of any first-year restricted license rule leads to a six-month suspension of the teen's license. (p. 18)
- After the first six months of the restricted license, a teen without adult supervision may carry up to three unrelated passengers under 18. (p. 18)
- A teen under 18 must hold the learner permit for at least six months in a row before applying for the first-year restricted license. (p. 18)
- Montana's minimum liability coverage is $25,000 for one person hurt, $50,000 for two people, and $10,000 for property damage in one accident. (p. 57)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample learner permits, gdl, insurance and driving record questions
1.A teen with a first-year restricted license finishes a work shift at 11:30 p.m. May the teen drive straight home alone?
- ANo, the night rule has no exceptions at all
- BNo, only medical emergencies are excepted
- COnly if an adult passenger rides along
- DYes, travel to and from work is an exception
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✓ D. Yes, travel to and from work is an exception
The 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. limit has exceptions for emergencies, farm work, travel to and from school, church or work, and purposes a parent authorizes.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (25-0100M) (Cover: 'Revised April 2024'), page 18
2.Three months after getting your restricted license, you want to drive two unrelated 16-year-old friends with no adult in the car. Is this allowed?
- ANo, only one unrelated passenger under 18 is allowed
- BNo, teens may carry no passengers at all
- CYes, as long as everyone wears a seatbelt
- DYes, up to three unrelated teen passengers are allowed
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✓ A. No, only one unrelated passenger under 18 is allowed
In the first six months of a restricted license, unless a licensed adult supervises, a teen may carry only one unrelated passenger under 18. The limit rises to three in the second six months.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (25-0100M) (Cover: 'Revised April 2024'), page 18
3.Once issued, how long is a Montana learner permit valid?
- ATwo years
- BSix months
- COne year
- DUntil age 18
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✓ C. One year
A learner permit is valid for one year. Teens under 18 must hold it for at least six consecutive months before a restricted license.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (25-0100M) (Cover: 'Revised April 2024'), page 12
4.At a participating driver exam station, which of these services can you get without an appointment?
- AApplying for a first permit
- BTaking the written knowledge test
- CRenewing your Montana license
- DTaking the road skills test
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✓ C. Renewing your Montana license
Appointments are required for all services at participating stations except Montana license renewal and Montana license replacement.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (25-0100M) (Cover: 'Revised April 2024'), page 11