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As per the driving law in Montana, you need to get a
certificate of completion from an approved driving school
and then pass the written test to get your learner's
permit. And 70% of test takers fail the written test the
first time they take it.
Minimum Permit Age: 14 years, 6 months
Minimum License Age: 15 years
Holding Period: None
Road Test: Yes
Minimum amount of supervised driving: None
Unsupervised Driving Prohibitions: None
Passenger Rules: None
Driving Regulations in Montana
Seat belts are mandatory for all drivers and passengers.
Failure to wear a seat belt will result in a $20 fine.
State law also requires child safety restraint systems
for children under the age of 4 or weighing less than 40
pounds.
Montana Driving Hazards
Montana's weather can change quickly, even during the
summer months, and the curvy, mountainous roads require
drivers to be alert to conditions at all times and to
adjust their speed accordingly.
Highway hazards to watch out for:
- Wildlife and other vehicles on the road.
- Night time driving.
- Icy and snowy conditions; fluctuating weather conditions.
- Sleeping at the wheel.
- Poor vehicle maintenance; type of vehicle.
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Unfamiliar highway characteristics (hilly, narrow
and/or winding roads).
Speed Limits in Montana
One common misconception is that Montana lacks speed
limits. The below speed limits are posted for cars and
light trucks.
Area Limit
Urban Interstate 65 MPH
2-Lane Highways 75 MPH
Interstate Highways 75 MPH
US Highway 93 65 MPH
Drinking and Driving Laws in Montana
According to Montana driving law the legal blood alcohol
limit is 0.10. A first offense can include up to six
months in jail and a fine of up to $500. Parts of the
imprisonment may be suspended, pending the completion of
a court-ordered chemical dependency program.
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