Take 2026 Montana Permit Test

QUESTION 1 / 25

If you leave your vehicle unattended, you must:

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ATurn off the engine.✓BLock the ignition and remove the key.✓CSet the parking brake.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:

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AWear your seat belt.✓BLimit your driving to weekdays.✓CStay in the right lane on multilane highways.✓DLimit your driving to hours between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

You are entering a crowded freeway. What should you do to merge into traffic?

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AUse your side and rearview mirrors and check your blind spots.✓BUse the acceleration lane to adjust your speed to match the speed of freeway traffic.✓CYield to traffic already on the freeway.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

When in a travel lane on the roadway:

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AYou may stop to drop off passengers.✓BYou may stop to look up an address.✓CYou may make a U-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway.✓DDon’t stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:

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AThe effect that alcohol has.✓BThe effect that amphetamines have.✓CThe effect that anger has.✓DThe effect that driving with teenagers has.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

A person's ability to drive can be impaired by:

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AAlcohol.✓BAny medication.✓CA lack of sleep.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-merging_traffic_entering_from_right.png

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AOne-way traffic.✓BIntersection ahead.✓CMerging traffic from the right.✓DHighway curves ahead.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

If an aggressive driver cuts you off, you should:

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ACall the police immediately.✓BStay calm and move out of the aggressive driver's way.✓CFlash your vehicle's lights to let the aggressive driver know he is wrong.✓DUse a driving action of your own to get back at the aggressive driver.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

You are coming to an intersection and have a green light. Pedestrians are crossing against the red. You should:

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AHonk your horn.✓BSpeed up and pass in front of the pedestrians.✓CStop to let the pedestrians cross safely.✓DDrive close to the pedestrians and frighten them so they’ll think twice before crossing against a red light.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

When you see other drivers around you acting or reacting in anger:

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ADon’t make eye contact.✓BDon't react with hand gestures.✓CDistance yourself from the situation.✓DAll of these.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Night driving can be more difficult than driving during the day because:

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ACars overheat more quickly at night.✓BVisibility is reduced in the dark.✓CIt is more likely to be raining at night.✓DYou are more likely to encounter a motorcycle at night.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember:

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AThat pavement is especially slippery right after it starts to rain.✓BThat wet roads can cause hydroplaning.✓CTo give yourself additional space when coming to a stop.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You should:

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ANot put too much thought into it because all vehicles are the same.✓BHide from your friend that you are unfamiliar with the vehicle.✓CDisregard any obvious defects to avoid embarrassing your friend.✓DTake a few minutes before driving to familiarize yourself with the operation and location of all the vehicle’s equipment.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must:

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AFollow the directions given by the flagger.✓BCopy what surrounding traffic is doing, despite the flagger's instructions.✓CAssume the flagger is not supposed to be directing traffic.✓DFollow the laws that would be in place if the area was not under construction.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

When changing lanes on a highway, you should:

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ASignal a lane change.✓BCheck your rearview and outside mirrors.✓CCheck your blind spot by glancing over your shoulder.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

You must stop at a railroad crossing when:

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ADirected to do so by a flagger.✓BIt is controlled by a stop sign.✓CFlashing red signals and gates are present and operating.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

When driving on major highways:

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AStay alert.✓BKeep your eyes moving.✓CBe ready to react to road hazards.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:

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AHas the right-of-way.✓BShould yield to drivers already on the public road.✓CMay force their way into traffic.✓DCan assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

Motorcycles are entitled to:

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AThe bicycle lane.✓BThe same full lane width as other motor vehicles.✓CHalf the width of a lane.✓DThe width of the sidewalk.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:

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AKeep your tires properly maintained.✓BSlow down when roads are wet or slushy.✓CWatch out for standing water or puddles.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

You are driving when it begins to rain. You should:

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ADrive faster than surrounding traffic.✓BDrive at the maximum posted speed limit.✓CSlow down.✓DDrive closely behind the vehicle in front of you.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

When signing the consent form for their teenage child's learner license, parents/guardians are indicating that:

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ATheir child has passed a driver education course.✓BTheir child is a careful driver.✓CTheir child’s listed date of birth is correct.✓DThey accept financial responsibility for any damage that is a result of the minor operating a motor vehicle.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-slippery_when_wet.png

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AWhen pavement is wet, reduce your speed.✓BThe road ahead winds a series of turns or curves.✓CTraffic increases ahead.✓DSteep grade ahead.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

Drinking alcohol and driving is:

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AA minor traffic safety problem.✓BA serious traffic safety problem.✓CSafe if you have only had a few drinks.✓DOnly dangerous to the driver who drinks.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:

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ADrive through the intersection if there is no crossing traffic.✓BContinue driving, as they have the right-of-way.✓CStop only if a police officer is nearby.✓DCome to a complete stop.✓