Montana MVD road test: what to expect

Your car

• Proof of current registration and insurance for the test vehicle
• No mechanical issues: no cracks in the windshield; working taillights, brake lights and turn signals

After you pass

Drivers under Restrictions end one year after the restricted license is issued, or at 18, whichever comes first get a provisional or junior license first. Its restrictions:

• No driving 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., except emergencies, farm-related activities, travel to/from school, church or work, or parent/guardian-authorized purposes
• First 6 months: no more than one passenger under 18 who is not a family member, unless supervised by a licensed driver 18 or older
• Second 6 months: no more than three passengers under 18 who are not family members, unless supervised by a licensed driver 18 or older
• Everyone must wear a seatbelt
• Penalties: first offense 20-60 hours community service; second offense 6-month license suspension
• Licenses for drivers under 21 expire on the 21st birthday

How to prepare

• Practise in the car you'll take the test in, including parking and backing up.
• Drive the kinds of roads near the test site with your supervising driver: intersections, lane changes, school zones.
• Check the car the day before: lights, signals, horn, brakes, mirrors, tires, seat belts, and current registration and insurance documents.
• On the day, signal every turn and lane change, check mirrors and blind spots visibly, and come to full stops behind the line.