Montana DMV Practice Test

Question 1

On Montana's open highways, the safest time to change lanes is:

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When the road ahead is straight and you have a clear sight distance

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Near the top of a hill to take advantage of speed

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At intersections to set up for your turn

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In curves where other drivers expect predictable behavior

Question 2

When driving in strong crosswinds, you should:

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Grip the steering wheel firmly and reduce speed

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Speed up to avoid being pushed

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Open all windows

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Drive in the center of the road

Question 3

In Montana, when children are present near a school, the posted school-zone speed limit is typically:

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15 mph

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No specific school-zone speed — drivers must use general caution

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20 mph

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25 mph

Question 4

In Montana, livestock being driven across a highway has the right of way because:

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Herders are required by law to move livestock — drivers must stop

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It is a courtesy guideline, not a law

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Livestock always have right of way over all vehicles

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Only applies on roads without a center line

Question 5

What is 'time and space' management in driving?

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The integrated practice of maintaining adequate space cushions and reaction time in all directions simultaneously - more space = more time = more options when hazards appear

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Scheduling your driving hours

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Only following distance management

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Speed control to arrive at a scheduled time

Question 6

Scanning 15 to 20 seconds ahead while driving means:

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Looking far enough ahead to see what traffic conditions are developing

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Only looking straight ahead

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Keeping a 15-second following distance

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Watching for brake lights immediately ahead

Question 7

In Montana, when driving in snow or on icy roads, following distance should be increased to at least:

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8 to 10 seconds

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3 seconds

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5 seconds

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2 seconds

Question 8

Montana has open range laws. When livestock is on a public road in an open range area, who is legally responsible?

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The driver — 'open range' means livestock has the right to roam, and drivers must avoid them

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The livestock owner — animals must always be fenced away from roads

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Neither party — open range collisions are considered unavoidable acts

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The driver if at night; the owner if during daylight hours

Question 9

Which statement correctly describes Montana's statewide distracted driving law as of 2025?

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Montana has no statewide ban on handheld device use while driving — some cities have local ordinances

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Montana bans all electronic device use for drivers under 18 only

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Montana bans all handheld device use statewide with a $200 fine

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Montana bans texting only, not handheld calls

Question 10

At a crosswalk with no signal, a pedestrian is waiting to cross. You are the first vehicle to approach. You should:

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Stop and yield — many state laws require yielding to pedestrians at crosswalks even before they step off the curb

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Continue unless the pedestrian has already stepped into the road

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Honk once to acknowledge their presence and proceed

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Only stop if the pedestrian makes eye contact with you

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