MT DMV Driver's License Application and Testing 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the minimum age to apply for a Montana learner's permit?
- 14 years, 6 months (Correct answer)
- 15 years
- 16 years
- 14 years
Correct answer: 14 years, 6 months
Montana allows young people to apply for a learner's permit starting at age 14 years and 6 months.
Question 2: How many hours of supervised driving are required before a Montana teen can apply for a restricted license?
- 50 hours, including 10 at night (Correct answer)
- 40 hours, including 5 at night
- 30 hours total
- 60 hours, including 15 at night
Correct answer: 50 hours, including 10 at night
Montana requires 50 hours of supervised driving practice, including at least 10 hours of nighttime driving, before a teen can upgrade to a restricted license.
Question 3: Which test is NOT part of the Montana driver's license examination for new applicants?
- Parallel parking endurance test (Correct answer)
- Vision test
- Knowledge test
- Road skills test
Correct answer: Parallel parking endurance test
Montana's driver's license exam includes a vision test, written knowledge test, and road skills test, but not a parallel parking endurance test.
Question 4: What identification documents are required to apply for a Montana REAL ID driver's license?
- Proof of identity, Social Security number, and two proofs of Montana residency (Correct answer)
- Only a birth certificate and utility bill
- Passport and one residency proof
- Social Security card and voter registration
Correct answer: Proof of identity, Social Security number, and two proofs of Montana residency
A REAL ID-compliant Montana license requires proof of identity (e.g., birth certificate), Social Security number, and two documents proving Montana residency.
Question 5: How long is a Montana driver's license valid for applicants under age 21?
- Until 1 year after their 21st birthday (Correct answer)
- 4 years
- 2 years
- Until their 21st birthday
Correct answer: Until 1 year after their 21st birthday
Montana issues licenses to drivers under 21 that expire one year after their 21st birthday to allow time to upgrade to an adult license.
Question 6: What is the fee for a standard Montana driver's license for a driver age 21 to 67?
- $34.00 (Correct answer)
- $25.00
- $50.00
- $20.00
Correct answer: $34.00
Montana charges $34.00 for a standard driver's license issued to drivers between the ages of 21 and 67.
MT DMV Driver's License Application and Testing 1
What is the minimum age to apply for a Montana learner's permit?