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Montana road-test guide

Montana driving test requirements

Checked against official state sources · October 1, 2026

The road test follows the written exam and learner-permit stage. Teens must also satisfy the GDL hold and supervised-practice requirements.

  • Teen6 months + 1 day NCLP
  • 50 / 10teen practice hours / night
  • Vehicleregistration + insurance

Bring the current learner permit

Montana lists the learner permit among the driving-test items for adult first-time drivers.

Bring registration and insurance

The test vehicle must have current registration, proof of insurance and no disqualifying mechanical issues.

Teen applicants complete GDL prerequisites first

The under-18 route requires the NCLP hold period, supervised-driving log and parent/guardian certification before the restricted-license road test.

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    Official sources

    1. Montana MVD — Drivers Under 18
    2. Montana MVD — New Drivers 18+
    3. Montana MVD — Forms & Driver Manuals
    4. Montana MVD — Licensing Fees
    5. Montana MVD — Driver License Exam Stations

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