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Montana DMV Practice Test 2026

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Montana DMV is administered by the Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), headquartered in Helena. The official Montana written knowledge exam has 33 questions, and drivers must answer 27 correctly (80%) to pass. Our practice tests match the exact format, topics, and difficulty of the real Montana DMV test.

Montana Specialty

What makes the Montana DMV test unique?

State Specialty

Montana's unusual 33-question exam covers open-range livestock right-of-way, winter mountain driving, and the state's reasonable-and-prudent speed law history.

Montana-Specific Law

Montana has open-range laws — in designated areas, livestock have the right of way, and drivers are liable for damage from collisions.

Study Tip

Open-range and wildlife collision questions distinguish Montana's exam from any other state.

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Parking, Stopping & Standing

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Sample Montana practice questions

Real-format questions with the reasoning behind every answer.

1. The adult DUI limit is a BAC of ____.

  • 0.05%
  • 0.08%
  • 0.10%

Explanation: Montana's adult DUI limit is 0.08% BAC. For drivers under 21, the limit is 0.02%.

2. You must notify law enforcement immediately after a crash if anyone is injured or property damage is ____ or more.

  • $250
  • $500
  • $1,000

Explanation: Law enforcement must be notified immediately when a crash causes injury, death, or $500 or more in property damage. A written report to the Highway Patrol is also required within 10 days for injury, death, or $1,000+ damage to one person's property.

3. What does it mean to 'yield the right-of-way'?

  • To stop completely and wait for all traffic to pass
  • To slow down and let other vehicles or pedestrians proceed first
  • To honk your horn to alert others that you are proceeding
  • To use your turn signal before entering an intersection

Explanation: Yielding the right-of-way means slowing down or stopping to let other vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians proceed first. You must yield even if you technically have the right-of-way if it is necessary to avoid a collision.

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Montana DMV Test FAQ

Answers to the questions Montana test-takers ask most.

How many questions are on the Montana DMV written test?
The Montana DMV written (knowledge) exam contains 33 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 27 correctly (80%) to pass. The test is administered by the Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD).
What makes Montana's DMV test different?
Montana's unusual 33-question exam covers open-range livestock right-of-way, winter mountain driving, and the state's reasonable-and-prudent speed law history.
What's a Montana-specific rule I should memorize?
Montana has open-range laws — in designated areas, livestock have the right of way, and drivers are liable for damage from collisions.
Is the Montana knowledge test available online?
No — the knowledge test is taken at a licensing office.
What is the legal BAC limit for drivers in Montana?
Adult DUI limit is 0.08% BAC; for drivers under 21 the limit is 0.02%
How far from a fire hydrant can you park in Montana?
Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal, or within 50 feet of a railroad crossing

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