Montana Permit Test: Teen & Provisional Drivers Practice Questions

Correct answer: 14½, if in approved traffic education

An NCLP may be issued at 14½ to a teen in or done with state-approved traffic education; otherwise 15 with traffic ed or 16 without.

Source: Chapter 1: The Driver License – Non-Commercial Learner Permit

Correct answer: 16

Applicants must be at least 16 without traffic education, or 15 after an approved driver education course.

Source: Chapter 1: The Driver License – Non-Commercial Learner Permit

Correct answer: No

Traffic education must be approved by the Office of Public Instruction and DOJ; online or third-party courses are not approved.

Source: Chapter 1: The Driver License – Non-Commercial Learner Permit

Correct answer: An instructor, parent, or OK'd adult

An NCLP is valid when accompanied by a licensed driver education instructor, parent or guardian, or another adult with parental permission in the seat beside the driver.

Source: Chapter 1: The Driver License – Non-Commercial Learner Permit

Correct answer: Pay for any damage

Signing obligates the parent, guardian or responsible adult to accept financial responsibility for damage from the minor's driving.

Source: Chapter 1: The Driver License – Non-Commercial Learner Permit

Correct answer: 50 hours, 10 at night

Teens must get at least 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night, over at least six months.

Source: Chapter 1: The Driver License – Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Program

Correct answer: Six consecutive months

A teen under 18 must hold an NCLP for at least six consecutive months with no traffic or alcohol/drug offenses.

Source: Chapter 1: The Driver License – Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Program

Correct answer: 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Restricted teen drivers may not drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., except for emergencies, farm work, school, church, work, or parent-authorized purposes.

Source: Chapter 1: The Driver License – Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Program – First-Year Restricted License

Correct answer: One

First six months: only one unrelated passenger under 18. Second six months: up to three, unless supervised by a licensed adult.

Source: Chapter 1: The Driver License – Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Program – First-Year Restricted License

Correct answer: Three

In the second six months, a teen driver may have three unrelated passengers under 18 unless supervised by a licensed adult.

Source: Chapter 1: The Driver License – Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Program – First-Year Restricted License

Correct answer: 20 to 60 hours of community service

A first offense brings 20 to 60 hours of community service; a second offense suspends the license for six months.

Source: Chapter 1: The Driver License – Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Program – First-Year Restricted License

Correct answer: At 18 or after a year

The restrictions end automatically on the date shown on the license or when the teen turns 18, whichever comes first.

Source: Chapter 1: The Driver License – Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Program – Full-Privilege Driver License