Montana: 30 Hardest Driving Test Questions
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Montana Driver Manual" (Revised April 2024), Montana Department of Justice, Motor Vehicle Division.
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During an enforcement stop, when should you step out of your vehicle?
- Only if the officer directs you to
- As soon as you stop, to meet the officer
- When the officer approaches your window
- Whenever you want to find your documents
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Correct answer: Only if the officer directs you to
You remain inside your vehicle and never step out unless an officer directs you to do so.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 81
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For how long does sending or reading a text take your eyes off the road, according to the manual?
- 2 seconds
- 10 seconds
- 15 seconds
- 5 seconds
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Correct answer: 5 seconds
The manual says sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 49
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After being awake for how many hours straight are your driving skills the same as those of someone under the influence of drugs or alcohol?
- 8 hours
- 12 hours
- 18 hours
- 24 hours
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Correct answer: 18 hours
After being awake for 18 hours straight, driving skills are the same as someone under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 86
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Up to what age and weight must babies and children be buckled in a child safety seat?
- Age 4 and 40 pounds
- Age 8 and 80 pounds
- Age 6 and 60 pounds
- Age 10 and 100 pounds
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Correct answer: Age 6 and 60 pounds
The manual says babies and children up to age 6 and 60 pounds must be buckled in a child safety seat.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 20
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What must pedestrians facing a steady yellow light do?
- Not start across the street unless a pedestrian signal directs otherwise
- Hurry across before the light turns red, if they are already at the curb
- Start across if no vehicles are close enough to be a danger to them
- Cross only in a marked crosswalk, and only if no cars are turning
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Correct answer: Not start across the street unless a pedestrian signal directs otherwise
Pedestrians facing a yellow light must not start across the street unless a pedestrian signal directs otherwise.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 30
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What is the speed at which you should drive in a roundabout?
- 15 mph or less
- 25 mph or less
- 35 mph or less
- 10 mph or less
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Correct answer: 15 mph or less
The manual says driving speeds in roundabouts are 15 mph or less.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 32
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When you meet or pass a school bus stopped with its red lights flashing, at least how far from the bus must you stop?
- 30 feet
- 10 feet
- 15 feet
- 50 feet
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Correct answer: 30 feet
Upon meeting or passing from either direction a school bus stopped with its red lights flashing, you must stop at least 30 feet from the bus.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 40
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On highways with a posted speed limit of 50 MPH or more, how far below the posted speed limit must vehicles slow down when in a lane directly next to a stationary emergency or police vehicle displaying emergency signals?
- At least 5 miles
- At least 10 miles
- At least 20 miles
- At least 15 miles
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Correct answer: At least 20 miles
They must slow down to a speed of at least 20 miles below the posted speed limit.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 80
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In newer vehicles with airbags mounted in the steering wheel, which hand positions does the manual give as an example?
- The 10 and 2 o'clock positions
- The 11 and 1 o'clock positions
- The 7 and 5 o'clock positions
- The 8 and 4 o'clock positions
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Correct answer: The 8 and 4 o'clock positions
The manual gives the 8 and 4 o'clock positions for newer vehicles equipped with airbags mounted in the steering wheel.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 50
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Many bicyclists ride approximately how far into the lane to discourage drivers from a dangerous in-lane pass?
- 2-6 inches
- 36-48 inches
- 6-8 feet
- 18-24 inches
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Correct answer: 18-24 inches
Many bicyclists ride further into the lane, approximately 18-24 inches, to discourage motorists from attempting a dangerous in-lane pass.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 43
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Within how many days of an accident must you file the accident report?
- 5 days
- 15 days
- 30 days
- 10 days
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Correct answer: 10 days
The manual says you must file the report within 10 days of the accident.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 80
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Except in limited cases, during which hours may a teen with a first-year restricted license not drive?
- Between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
- Between midnight and 6:00 a.m.
- Between 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
- Between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
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Correct answer: Between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Teenage drivers with a restricted driver license may not drive between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., with limited exceptions.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 8
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To turn around on a roadway, how far of unobstructed view in both directions must the driver have, with no vehicles approaching?
- 100 feet
- 200 feet
- 500 feet
- 1,000 feet
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Correct answer: 500 feet
You may turn around on a roadway where the driver has 500 feet of unobstructed view in both directions and no vehicles are approaching.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 39
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What is the BAC for a driver under 21 years of age, according to the manual?
- 0.04
- 0.02
- 0.08
- 0.10
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Correct answer: 0.02
The BAC for a driver under 21 years of age is 0.02.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 72
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About how tall are children usually when the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt fits properly?
- About 3’6” tall
- About 4’0” tall
- About 5’6” tall
- About 4’9” tall
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Correct answer: About 4’9” tall
The manual says the lap and shoulder belt usually fits properly when children are about 4’9” tall.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 20
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At a railroad crossing, you must stop when a train is within what distance of the crossing?
- 1500 feet
- 500 feet
- 750 feet
- 2000 feet
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Correct answer: 1500 feet
You are required to stop at railroad crossings when the train is within 1500 feet of the crossing, or if it is clearly visible and an obvious hazard.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 33
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What is the shortest distance from the nearest rail at which you must stop when crossing gates or warning signals show a train is coming?
- 5 feet
- 10 feet
- 25 feet
- 15 feet
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Correct answer: 15 feet
You must stop as close as practicable but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 33
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How far before turning on a rural road should you use a proper turn signal?
- 300 feet
- 150 feet
- 200 feet
- 500 feet
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Correct answer: 300 feet
On rural roads, use a proper turn signal 300 feet before turning.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 37
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In the speed limit table, what is the nighttime speed limit for heavy trucks on two-lane highways?
- 50 mph
- 60 mph
- 55 mph
- 65 mph
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Correct answer: 55 mph
The speed limit table lists 55 mph at night for heavy trucks on two-lane highways.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 38
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At what distance must your high beam be dimmed when overtaking other vehicles?
- 100 feet
- 1000 feet
- 500 feet
- 1500 feet
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Correct answer: 500 feet
The manual says the high beam must be dimmed when overtaking other vehicles at 500 feet.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 14
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How many consecutive days do new residents have to apply to convert a valid commercial license?
- 15 consecutive days
- 30 consecutive days
- 90 consecutive days
- 120 consecutive days
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Correct answer: 30 consecutive days
New residents have 60 consecutive days for a regular license and 30 consecutive days for a commercial license.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 1
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For a first conviction of an alcohol violation, how long a jail sentence could you receive?
- 1 to 10 days
- 6 months to a year
- 30 to 90 days
- 1 to 60 days
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Correct answer: 1 to 60 days
For a first conviction of an alcohol violation, you could be sentenced to 1 to 60 days in jail.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 72
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A fire station driveway is on the other side of the street. Within how many feet of it is parking not allowed?
- 75 feet
- 10 feet
- 25 feet
- 150 feet
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Correct answer: 75 feet
Do not park within 75 feet of a fire station driveway on the other side of the street.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 46
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Within how many feet of a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign is parking not allowed?
- 10 feet
- 60 feet
- 30 feet
- 100 feet
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Correct answer: 30 feet
Do not park within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 46
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Of the supervised driving hours a teen must acquire under GDL Step 1, how many must be at night?
- 10 hours
- 5 hours
- 15 hours
- 25 hours
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Correct answer: 10 hours
The required supervised driving experience of at least 50 hours must include 10 hours at night.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 7
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A disabled truck is within 500 feet of a curve, hill, or other obstruction to view. How far from the vehicle must the warning signal in that direction be placed?
- No less than 500 feet
- No less than 100 feet
- No less than 200 feet
- No less than 300 feet
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Correct answer: No less than 500 feet
The manual says the warning signal in that direction must be placed no less than 500 feet from the vehicle.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 18
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For a first conviction of an alcohol violation, how much will you be fined, plus court charges?
- From $50 to $100
- From $300 to $1000
- From $1000 to $5000
- From $150 to $500
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Correct answer: From $300 to $1000
For a first conviction of an alcohol violation, the fine is from $300 to $1000, plus court charges.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 72
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In the speed limit table, which speed limits are listed for cars and light trucks on interstate highways?
- 75/80 mph
- 65/70 mph
- 70/75 mph
- 80/85 mph
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Correct answer: 75/80 mph
The speed limit table lists 75/80 mph, day and night, for cars and light trucks on interstate highways.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 38
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In heavy rain, at about what speed can your tires lose all traction with the road?
- About 20 mph
- About 30 mph
- About 70 mph
- About 50 mph
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Correct answer: About 50 mph
In heavy rain, tires can lose all traction at about 50 mph, and badly worn tires lose traction at much lower speeds.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 60
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At 55 mph, how much space do you need to pass safely, counting an oncoming vehicle?
- Over 1600 feet, or about one-third of a mile
- About 400 feet, or one-twelfth of a mile
- About 1,000 feet, or one-fifth of a mile
- About 2,500 feet, or one-half of a mile
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Correct answer: Over 1600 feet, or about one-third of a mile
You and an oncoming vehicle each travel over 800 feet in 10 seconds, so you need over 1600 feet, or about one-third of a mile, to pass safely.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 67