MT DMV Traffic Laws and Safe Driving 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Montana, what is the speed limit in a school zone when children are present?
- 10 mph
- 15 mph
- 25 mph (Correct answer)
- 35 mph
Correct answer: 25 mph
Montana law requires drivers to reduce speed to 25 mph in school zones when children are present or the beacon is flashing.
Question 2: Montana's 'Basic Rule' for speed means drivers must:
- Always travel at the posted limit
- Drive at a speed reasonable for conditions (Correct answer)
- Maintain highway speeds to avoid backing up traffic
- Match the speed of surrounding traffic
Correct answer: Drive at a speed reasonable for conditions
Montana's Basic Rule requires that drivers travel at a safe and reasonable speed for conditions, which may be lower than the posted limit.
Question 3: When is it legal to pass another vehicle on a two-lane road in Montana?
- Whenever you feel it is safe
- Only when a broken yellow line is on your side (Correct answer)
- Whenever the other driver waves you through
- Only in towns with population under 500
Correct answer: Only when a broken yellow line is on your side
Passing is legal on a two-lane road when there is a broken (dashed) yellow center line on your side, indicating no-pass restrictions are not in effect.
Question 4: Montana's Move Over Law requires drivers approaching a stopped emergency vehicle to:
- Stop completely until the vehicle leaves
- Move over one lane or slow to a safe speed (Correct answer)
- Honk twice and proceed
- Travel in the opposite lane regardless of traffic
Correct answer: Move over one lane or slow to a safe speed
Montana's Move Over Law requires drivers to move over one lane away from stopped emergency, maintenance, or utility vehicles, or slow significantly if a lane change is not possible.
Question 5: In Montana, a U-turn is prohibited:
- Anywhere outside city limits
- Where your view is obstructed or a sign prohibits it (Correct answer)
- On all divided highways
- Whenever other traffic is present
Correct answer: Where your view is obstructed or a sign prohibits it
U-turns are illegal where visibility is limited, near hills or curves, and wherever signs specifically prohibit them.
Question 6: Montana law requires all front-seat occupants of a passenger vehicle to:
- Wear a seat belt (Correct answer)
- Have a license
- Be at least 16 years old
- Sit in a bucket seat
Correct answer: Wear a seat belt
Montana requires all front-seat occupants of passenger vehicles to wear a properly fastened seat belt.
MT DMV Traffic Laws and Safe Driving 1
In Montana, what is the speed limit in a school zone when children are present?