MT DMV Driver's License Testing and Requirements

Question 1

What is the minimum age to apply for a Montana learner's license (instruction permit)?

Accepted Answer

15 years old

Answer

Montana allows teens to apply for an instruction permit at age 15, provided they pass a written knowledge test.

Question 2

How long must a Montana teen hold an instruction permit before applying for a restricted license?

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

Montana's graduated driver licensing (GDL) requires teens to hold the instruction permit for at least 6 months before advancing.

Question 3

Under Montana's GDL (graduated driver licensing), a teen with a restricted license cannot drive unsupervised between:

Accepted Answer

11 PM and 5 AM

Answer

Montana's restricted license prohibits unsupervised driving between 11 PM and 5 AM for teen drivers.

Question 4

To obtain a full unrestricted Montana driver's license, a teen must be at least:

Accepted Answer

17 years old

Answer

Montana teens can receive a full unrestricted driver's license at age 17 after completing all GDL requirements.

Question 5

What tests are required for a first-time Montana driver's license applicant?

Accepted Answer

Vision screening, knowledge test, and driving skills test

Answer

First-time Montana driver's license applicants must pass a vision screening, written knowledge test, and an on-road driving skills test.

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