Montana: Licensing basics — Learner Permits and Motorcycle Endorsement Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “While driving with a Traffic Education Permit (TEP), a student is under the direct supervision of whom?” · “Which kind of traffic education course is not approved?”
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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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While driving with a Traffic Education Permit (TEP), a student is under the direct supervision of whom?
- A traffic education instructor
- A Montana Highway Patrol trooper
- A driver exam station examiner
- Any licensed adult driver
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Correct answer: A traffic education instructor
A TEP lets a student drive during traffic education training under the direct supervision of a traffic education instructor.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 2
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For how long is a Traffic Education Permit (TEP) valid?
- For one year from the date the receipt is purchased
- Until the student passes the road test at a driver exam station
- For 90 days from the date of issue
- Only for the period in which the student is enrolled in the course
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Correct answer: Only for the period in which the student is enrolled in the course
The TEP is only valid for the period in which the student is enrolled in the traffic education course.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 2
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At what minimum age may a NCLP be issued to a person who is participating in an approved traffic education course?
- 14 years
- 14½ years
- 15 years
- 16 years
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Correct answer: 14½ years
A NCLP may be issued to a person at least 14½ years old who is participating in or has completed an approved traffic education course.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 2
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Where must the adult accompanying a NCLP holder sit?
- In the back seat behind the driver
- In the seat beside the driver
- In a second vehicle following closely
- Anywhere in the vehicle
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Correct answer: In the seat beside the driver
The accompanying adult must occupy the seat beside the driver.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 2
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What must a teenage driver under 18 have before NCLP testing may begin?
- A letter of recommendation signed by the school principal
- A medical certificate signed by the family doctor
- A written recommendation signed by a driver education instructor
- A consent form signed by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult
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Correct answer: A consent form signed by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult
A teenage driver under 18 must have a consent form signed by a parent, guardian or responsible adult before testing may begin.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 2
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For how long is the NCLP licensing receipt good from the date it is purchased?
- One year
- 30 days
- 90 days
- Six months
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Correct answer: One year
The manual says the licensing receipt is good for one year from the date it is purchased.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 2
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When are learner license permits issued?
- When the road test is passed at a driver exam station
- When the applicant turns 16 years of age
- When the applicant has driven for six months with a parent
- When the primary written test for the license type is passed
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Correct answer: When the primary written test for the license type is passed
Learner license permits are issued when the primary written test for the license type is passed.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 2
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How long is a learner license permit valid?
- Six months
- One year
- Two years
- Until the holder turns 18
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Correct answer: One year
Learner license permits are valid for one year.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 2
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Which tests must be passed to obtain a NCLP at the driver exam station?
- The written test and the vision test
- The vision test and the road test
- The written test and the road test
- The road test only
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Correct answer: The written test and the vision test
The applicant must pass the written test and vision test at the driver exam station.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 2
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Which two agencies must approve a traffic education course?
- The Department of Transportation and the Highway Patrol
- The Office of Public Instruction and the Department of Justice
- The Department of Revenue and the local school district
- The Social Security Administration and the Department of Education
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Correct answer: The Office of Public Instruction and the Department of Justice
Traffic education courses must be approved by the Office of Public Instruction and the Department of Justice.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 2
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Which kind of traffic education course is not approved?
- A course taught through a local high school
- A course the student has already finished
- A course the student is currently taking
- An online or third-party course
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Correct answer: An online or third-party course
The manual states that online or 3rd party traffic education courses are not approved.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 2
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What is necessary to operate a motorcycle or any motorized two-wheel vehicle on public roadways?
- A commercial driver license
- A traffic education permit
- A motorcycle endorsement
- A second vehicle registration
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Correct answer: A motorcycle endorsement
A motorcycle endorsement is necessary to operate a motorcycle or any motorized two-wheel vehicle on public roadways.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 2
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Which of these does not require a motorcycle endorsement?
- A three-wheel vehicle
- A motorcycle
- A motorized two-wheel vehicle
- A motor scooter
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Correct answer: A three-wheel vehicle
The manual says a three-wheel vehicle does not require an endorsement.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 2
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To be eligible for a motorcycle endorsement, what must you hold or be eligible for?
- A commercial driver license
- A Montana ID card
- A traffic education permit
- A basic driver license
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Correct answer: A basic driver license
You must hold or be eligible for a basic driver license to be eligible for a motorcycle endorsement.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 2
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Which tests must you pass to obtain a motorcycle endorsement?
- Only the written and road tests
- Vision, written, and road tests
- Only the vision and written tests
- Only the motorcycle written test
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Correct answer: Vision, written, and road tests
To get a motorcycle endorsement you must pay the licensing fee and pass the vision, written and road tests.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 2
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Which manual do you need to study to prepare for the motorcycle endorsement written test?
- The Motorcycle Operator Manual
- The Commercial Driver License Manual
- The Montana Scooter Safety Guide
- The Traffic Education Student Workbook
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Correct answer: The Motorcycle Operator Manual
The manual says to prepare for the written test you need to study the Motorcycle Operator Manual.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 2
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Under what condition may the motorcycle road test be waived?
- You passed any motorcycle safety course within the past five years
- You have held a motorcycle learner license for six months
- You passed a Montana MSF course in the past year and provide the certificate
- You hold a commercial driver license with no violations
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Correct answer: You passed a Montana MSF course in the past year and provide the certificate
The road test may be waived if you completed and passed a Montana Motorcycle Safety Foundation course in the past year and provide a Montana MSF certificate.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 2
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When may both the written and road tests for a motorcycle endorsement be waived?
- When you have held a Montana Class D license for at least five years
- When converting an out-of-state license with a motorcycle endorsement
- When you are renewing a Montana license that has no endorsement
- When you have completed a state-approved traffic education course
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Correct answer: When converting an out-of-state license with a motorcycle endorsement
The written and road tests may be waived if you are converting an out-of-state license with a motorcycle endorsement.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 2
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Which test must you pass to obtain a motorcycle learner license?
- The motorcycle road test
- The motorcycle vision and road tests
- The Class D road test
- The motorcycle written test
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Correct answer: The motorcycle written test
A motorcycle learner license is obtained by paying the licensing fee and passing the motorcycle written test.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 3
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How long is a motorcycle learner license valid?
- Six months
- Two years
- One year
- Until the holder's 21st birthday
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Correct answer: One year
The manual says the motorcycle learner license is valid for one year.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 3
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Who must supervise the holder of a motorcycle learner license?
- A licensed driver who has a motorcycle endorsement
- Any licensed driver who is at least 21 years old
- A licensed driver education instructor
- Any adult who has passed the motorcycle written test
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Correct answer: A licensed driver who has a motorcycle endorsement
The holder must be under the immediate and proximate supervision of a licensed driver who has a motorcycle endorsement.
Source: Montana Driver Manual (Revised April 2024), page 3