Montana Permit Practice Test – Free Driver's License Test Prep

Practice for your Montana learner permit with free Montana MVD practice tests updated for 2026. Questions cover the road rules, signs and safe-driving topics in the Montana Driver Manual, with an instant explanation for every answer. Montana driver licensing is handled by the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), so the "Montana DMV test" is the written test these practice tests prepare you for.

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All 10 tests are free, with no signup. Work down the steps, or jump to any test.

  1. Take the full practice tests

    Five tests of 50 questions each. Every answer is explained as soon as you pick it.

    Practice Test 1 50 questions Montana Address Change Reporting · High Beam Dimming Oncoming · High Beam Dimming Following Practice Test 2 50 questions High Beam Oncoming Distance · High Beam Following Distance · Tail Lamp Color Practice Test 3 50 questions Broken Yellow Center Line · Solid-Next-to-Broken Yellow · Montana Roundabout Entry Practice Test 4 50 questions Double Solid Yellow · Stop Sign · Solid White Line Practice Test 5 50 questions Double Solid Yellow · Rain Driving · Animal in Roadway

  2. Review with the Quick Test

    25 mixed questions for a fast check on what you remember.

    Quick Test 25 questions Broken Yellow Center Line · Stop Sign · Uncontrolled Intersection

  3. Drill with the Mini Tests

    Four short 12-question tests for a few minutes of practice a day.

    Mini Test 1 12 questions Double Solid Yellow · Stop Sign · Uncontrolled Intersection Mini Test 2 12 questions Solid Yellow on Your Side · Yield Sign Approach · Diamond Warning Sign Mini Test 3 12 questions Broken Yellow Center Line · Stop Sign · Uncontrolled Intersection Mini Test 4 12 questions High Beam Oncoming Distance · Solid White Line · Uncontrolled Intersection

  4. Read the Montana Driver Manual

    The real test is based on the official manual. Use it to look up anything you missed.

    Montana Driver ManualOfficial, from the state

  5. Take the real test

    Aim for 90% or higher on these tests first. Then take your written test with the Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD).

    MVD drivers under 18 pageOfficial state website

Montana Permit Test Facts

You can get a Montana learner permit at 14½ if you're enrolled in or have completed traffic education, at 15 after completing driver education, or at 16 without it. You must pass the written and vision tests at a driver exam station, and if you're under 18, a parent or guardian must sign a consent form. Study the Montana Driver Manual.

Number of questions
33
Passing score
27 correct (82%)
Minimum age
14½ in traffic education; 15 after driver ed; 16 without
Knowledge test fee
$23.58
Time limit
None
If you fail
Retake the next business day
Where
A driver exam station
Online testing
No, in person only
Test languages
English; interpreters allowed
Under 18
A parent or guardian signs a consent form
Supervised driving
50 hours, including 10 at night, over at least 6 months

Montana Permit Test FAQ

How old do you have to be to get a learner permit in Montana?

14½ if you're enrolled in or have completed traffic education, 15 if you've completed driver education, or 16 without it (see the MVD's drivers under 18 page).

How many questions are on the Montana permit test?

The Montana written test has 33 questions, and you need 27 correct to pass. You also take a vision test at a driver exam station.

Who can ride with you on a Montana learner permit?

A licensed driver education instructor, your parent or guardian, or an adult with your parent's permission. They must sit in the seat beside you.

Do you need a parent's consent for a Montana learner permit?

Yes, if you're under 18. A parent or guardian must sign a consent form.

Is this the same as the Montana DMV test?

Yes. In Montana, driver licensing is handled by the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), and these tests prepare you for its written test.

About These Tests

Questions and facts on this page are reviewed and approved by Brennan McIlwain, the site owner, before they're published. Official sources we check: Montana Driver Manual (May 2026), MVD drivers under 18 page. Spotted a mistake? Use "Report a mistake" under any question, or email contact@drivingpracticetests.com.