Montana Driving Test Practice 5

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80% Passing score
20 Questions
4 Mistakes allowed
This fifth Montana DMV practice test gets into one of the heavier parts of driver prep: impaired driving, BAC rules, alcohol, drugs, and the decisions that can turn a normal drive into a legal mess very quickly. It is not just a box-checking topic for the Montana permit test. The state expects new drivers to understand how impairment affects judgment, reaction time, and responsibility behind the wheel, especially on roads where long distances, weather, and a little too much confidence can make bad choices feel almost reasonable in the moment. Almost. The official Montana drivers permit test is based on the Montana Driver Manual from the Motor Vehicle Division, so that is still the source to take seriously. The real Class D knowledge test is not limited to DUI material. It can cover Montana traffic laws, road signs, regulatory and warning signs, traffic signals, pavement markings, safe driving practices, sharing the road, vehicle equipment, and general road-test readiness. Montana’s rules also call for applicants to understand standard signs and answer questions about highway laws and regulations, whether the exam is given in writing or orally. So, yes, this Montana permit practice test focuses strongly on impaired driving, but it sits inside that larger licensing picture. For the actual Montana Class D knowledge exam, you will face 33 multiple-choice questions. You need 27 correct answers to pass, which means you can miss up to 6. That sounds like breathing room, and technically it is, but not much of it should be spent guessing your way through BAC limits, penalties, or basic road-law details. Another small but important piece: the written exam may not be taken more than once per day, and the road test may not be taken more than once every 7 days. A failed attempt can slow down the whole licensing process, which is the part people tend to appreciate only after it happens. This Montana driving test practice gives you 20 carefully written questions that are meant to feel close to the tone and subject matter of the real DMV test, without claiming to use the exact official questions. Use it as a calmer run-through before the real Montana drivers permit test, especially if impaired-driving rules are the area you keep meaning to review “later.” Later has a way of showing up fast.
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Sample Montana Permit Test Questions

Question 1

At a Montana four-way stop, you arrived first, stopped, and can proceed safely. What should you do?

  1. A Wave every other driver through before moving
  2. B Proceed first while continuing to watch for hazards
  3. C Remain stopped until the intersection is completely empty

Correct answer: B – Proceed first while continuing to watch for hazards

At a four-way stop, the driver who reaches the intersection first is ordinarily the first to proceed after stopping. You should still confirm that other drivers and pedestrians are not entering your path. Right-of-way rules establish an orderly sequence, but every driver remains responsible for avoiding a collision.

Source: Montana Driver Manual — Ch. 4, “Right-of-Way” and “Intersections”

Question 2

When may you open a parked vehicle's door on the side next to moving traffic?

  1. A Whenever it is daylight
  2. B Whenever a nearby traffic signal turns red
  3. C Only when it is reasonably safe and will not interfere with traffic
  4. D After switching on the emergency flashers

Correct answer: C – Only when it is reasonably safe and will not interfere with traffic

Montana law prohibits opening a vehicle door unless it can be done with reasonable safety and without interfering with moving traffic. Before using the street-side door, check for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Do not leave the door open beside moving traffic longer than necessary to load or unload passengers.

Source: MCA § 61-8-368 – Opening and closing vehicle doors, Montana Driver Manual — Ch. 4, “Parking”

Question 3

The solid white edge line on your right angles inward toward the center of the roadway. What change does this show?

  1. A An intersection begins immediately ahead
  2. B A construction zone always begins ahead
  3. C All traffic must turn left
  4. D The roadway becomes narrower

Correct answer: D – The roadway becomes narrower

A solid line along the side of the road marks the roadway's edge. When that boundary angles inward, the marked width available for travel is decreasing. Prepare for a narrower roadway and maintain an appropriate position within your lane.

Source: Montana Driver Manual — Ch. 3, “Road Markings” and “Warning Signs”

Question 4

A pedestrian carrying a predominantly white cane should be recognized as a person who is:

You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because:
  1. A Unable to hear approaching vehicles
  2. B Experiencing a temporary walking problem
  3. C Totally or partially blind
  4. D Directing traffic through the intersection

Correct answer: C – Totally or partially blind

A predominantly white or metallic cane, including one tipped with red, identifies a pedestrian who is totally or partially blind. Montana law requires an approaching driver to come to a full stop and take necessary precautions before proceeding to avoid an accident or injury. A trained guide dog is given the same legal recognition.

Source: MCA § 49-4-216 – Duty and civil liability of pedestrian or driver approaching blind person

Question 5

In which of these situations should a driver use a turn signal?

  1. A When turning or changing lanes
  2. B When entering or exiting a freeway
  3. C When entering traffic from a parking space or preparing to park
  4. D All of the above

Correct answer: D – All of the above

The driver manual directs motorists to signal before turning, changing lanes, merging, passing, or parking. It also instructs drivers to use a signal when entering traffic from a parking space or leaving a freeway. Montana law requires an appropriate signal before turning or moving right or left on a roadway.

Source: MCA § 61-8-336(1) – Turning movements and required signals, Montana Driver Manual — Ch. 5, “Use Your Signals to Communicate” and “Leaving Traffic”

Question 6

Which vehicle should you allow extra following distance behind?

  1. A A station wagon
  2. B A large tour bus
  3. C An ordinary passenger car
  4. D Every vehicle requires exactly the same distance

Correct answer: B – A large tour bus

Drivers of buses and other large vehicles may not be able to see a vehicle traveling directly behind them. Falling farther back gives you more room to respond and improves your view of the roadway ahead. Following distance must always be reasonable and prudent for the speed, traffic, and roadway conditions.

Source: MCA § 61-8-329(1) – Following too closely, Montana Driver Manual — Ch. 5, “Space Ahead”

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