Montana Traffic Laws and Road Rules Flashcards

What is the Montana law regarding texting while driving?

Answer: Texting while driving is prohibited for all drivers

Montana has a statewide ban on texting while driving that applies to all drivers regardless of age.

How must a Montana driver signal before turning or changing lanes?

Answer: Signal at least 100 feet before the turn or lane change

Montana law requires drivers to signal their intention to turn or change lanes at least 100 feet in advance.

In Montana, what does a solid white line at the edge of the roadway indicate?

Answer: The boundary of the travel lane and the shoulder

Solid white edge lines in Montana mark the boundary between the travel lane and the roadway shoulder.

What is the Montana rule for right-of-way at a four-way stop?

Answer: The first vehicle to stop goes first; ties go to the vehicle on the right

At Montana four-way stops, the first vehicle to come to a complete stop proceeds first; when vehicles arrive simultaneously, the one on the right has the right-of-way.

Under Montana law, when must headlights be used in addition to nighttime hours?

Answer: When using windshield wipers due to precipitation

Montana requires headlights to be used whenever windshield wipers are in operation due to rain, snow, or other precipitation.

What is the Montana nighttime speed limit on most rural interstate highways for passenger vehicles?

Answer: 70 mph

Montana's nighttime speed limit on rural interstates drops to 70 mph for passenger vehicles, compared to 80 mph during the day.