Motorcycle and Special Endorsements Flashcards

Which endorsement is required to legally operate a motorcycle in Montana?

Answer: Class M endorsement

Montana requires a Class M motorcycle endorsement added to a regular driver's license to legally operate a motorcycle on public roads.

Montana requires motorcycle riders under age 18 to wear a helmet:

Answer: At all times while riding

Montana law requires all riders under 18 to wear an approved helmet at all times while operating or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle.

To obtain a Montana motorcycle endorsement, an applicant may complete:

Answer: A riding skills test or an approved motorcycle safety course

Montana allows applicants to earn a motorcycle endorsement by passing a riding skills test or by completing an approved Montana Motorcycle Safety Program course.

In Montana, the maximum number of passengers on a motorcycle is:

Answer: One passenger if the bike has a designated passenger seat and footrests

Montana allows one passenger on a motorcycle provided the bike is equipped with a passenger seat and footrests designed for passenger use.

Lane splitting — riding between lanes of slow or stopped traffic — is:

Answer: Illegal in Montana

Lane splitting is illegal in Montana; motorcycles must occupy a full lane and follow the same traffic rules as other vehicles.

What is the minimum age to apply for a Montana motorcycle instruction permit?

Answer: 15 years old

Montana allows 15-year-olds to apply for a motorcycle instruction permit, subject to the same GDL framework as car permits.