Montana: Rules of the Road Questions
8 real, verified Montana driving-test questions on rules of the road, each with the correct answer and a full explanation below. Want to practice these interactively instead? Start a Rules of the Road practice round.
1. How far must a Montana driver stop from a school bus with red lights flashing?
Why: When meeting or passing a school bus stopped with red lights flashing, a Montana driver must stop at least 30 feet from the bus and can't proceed until the red lights turn off.
2. How low can a Montana school zone speed limit go, and what happens to speeding fines there?
Why: Montana school zone speed limits may be as low as 15 mph (§ 61-8-310, MCA), and speeding fines are doubled in all school zones statewide.
3. How close to the curb must a parked Montana vehicle be?
Why: A Montana vehicle parked on a roadway must be within 18 inches of the curb or shoulder, and if parked in darkness, must have front/rear lights visible for 500 feet.
4. How close to a fire hydrant can you park in Montana?
Why: Montana bans parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 20 feet of an intersection crosswalk, within 30 feet of a traffic signal/stop/yield sign, and within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.
5. What's the fine for a Montana seatbelt law violation?
Why: No person may drive in Montana unless each occupant wears a fastened safety belt, and a violating driver is fined $20; exceptions include pre-1968 vehicles and a documented medical exemption.
6. Up to what age and weight must a Montana child be in a child safety seat?
Why: Montana children up to age 6 and 60 pounds must be buckled into a child safety seat; booster seats are recommended until a lap/shoulder belt fits properly, usually around 4 feet 9 inches tall.
7. Where must an open alcoholic beverage container be kept in a Montana vehicle?
Why: Montana requires an open alcoholic beverage container to be kept in a locked glove/storage compartment, trunk or cargo area, or behind the last upright seat -- with exceptions for unbroken seals and camper living quarters.
8. Can other funeral procession vehicles follow through a red light if the lead vehicle already proceeded?
Why: When a funeral procession's lead vehicle proceeds through a red traffic-control device, the rest of the procession may legally follow through too, as long as drivers exercise reasonable care.
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