Montana Permit Practice Test (2026)
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Montana issues driver licenses and learner licenses through the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) of the Department of Justice. To get a learner license, you must be at least 14 and a half years old, pass a vision test, and pass a written knowledge test. The Montana Driver Manual is free online.
Sourced from the official Montana Motor Vehicle Division (Department of Justice) Montana driver manual.
Montana permit test at a glance
Sources: Montana MVD Drivers Under 18 Montana Driver Manual (PDF) Adapted Illustrated Montana Driver Manual Montana Admin Rules 10.13.313 Learner License
How to pass the Montana permit test
Read the Montana Driver Manual cover to cover. The test has 33 questions. You must answer 27 right to pass. That is about 82%. Take the free practice tests online. You can take the test up to 3 times in a 12-month period. Schedule your test online at dojmt.gov/driving.
Retake policy
You are limited to taking the knowledge test 3 times within a 12-month period. If you fail, you can schedule a retake online through dojmt.gov/driving.
Montana driver-test resources
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Montana DMV FAQ
How old do I need to be to get a Montana learner license?
You must be at least 14 and a half years old and enrolled in driver education to apply for a Montana learner license.
How many questions are on the Montana permit test?
The Montana written knowledge test has 33 questions. You must answer at least 27 correctly to pass. That is about 82%.
How much does the Montana learner license cost?
The fee depends on your age. It is about $25.50 for a 16-year-old, more for younger applicants. Permits are good until you turn 21.