MT DMV Vehicle Safety and Equipment Standards 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the Montana law regarding child safety seats for children under age 6?
- Children under 6 and under 60 lbs must be secured in an appropriate child restraint system (Correct answer)
- Children under 4 only need a booster seat
- Only children under 2 require a car seat
- Car seats are recommended but not legally required
Correct answer: Children under 6 and under 60 lbs must be secured in an appropriate child restraint system
Montana law requires children under age 6 and weighing less than 60 pounds to be secured in an appropriate child safety seat.
Question 2: What brake equipment is required on all Montana motor vehicles?
- Two independent braking systems — a service brake and a parking brake (Correct answer)
- Only a service brake is legally required
- Anti-lock brakes are required on all vehicles
- Only a parking brake is required in Montana
Correct answer: Two independent braking systems — a service brake and a parking brake
Montana law requires all motor vehicles to have both a service (foot) brake and an independent parking (emergency) brake system.
Question 3: In Montana, what is the legal window tint limit for the front side windows of a passenger vehicle?
- At least 24% light transmittance (Correct answer)
- At least 35% light transmittance
- Any darkness is permitted on front windows
- At least 50% light transmittance
Correct answer: At least 24% light transmittance
Montana allows front side windows to have tint that permits at least 24% of visible light to pass through.
Question 4: What type of vehicle lighting is prohibited from being used while driving on public roads in Montana?
- Red or blue flashing lights (reserved for emergency vehicles) (Correct answer)
- Amber accent lights
- White interior dome lights
- Green daytime running lights
Correct answer: Red or blue flashing lights (reserved for emergency vehicles)
Red and blue flashing lights are reserved exclusively for emergency and law enforcement vehicles in Montana and are prohibited on civilian vehicles.
Question 5: What is required for a Montana vehicle's horn?
- Must be audible from at least 200 feet away and used only when necessary (Correct answer)
- Must play a standard tone approved by the state
- Must be tested at each annual inspection
- Optional equipment — not legally required
Correct answer: Must be audible from at least 200 feet away and used only when necessary
Montana requires motor vehicles to have a horn that is audible at 200 feet and limits its use to safety-related situations.
Question 6: What does Montana law require regarding rearview mirrors?
- All vehicles must have at least one mirror providing a clear rear view (Correct answer)
- Only vehicles over 10,000 lbs need a rearview mirror
- Two exterior mirrors are required on all vehicles
- Rearview mirror requirements only apply to commercial vehicles
Correct answer: All vehicles must have at least one mirror providing a clear rear view
Montana law requires every motor vehicle to be equipped with at least one mirror that gives the driver a clear view to the rear.
MT DMV Vehicle Safety and Equipment Standards 1
What is the Montana law regarding child safety seats for children under age 6?