Question 1

How many questions are on Montana's CDL General Knowledge test, and what's the passing score?

Accepted Answer

50 questions, with at least 80% correct required — Montana's CDL General Knowledge test has 50 questions, with at least 80% correct (40 of 50) required to pass.

Question 2

What does Montana charge for a Class A CDL?

Accepted Answer

$56.25 — Montana charges $56.25 for a Class A CDL.

Question 3

Which Montana CDL class actually carries the highest fee?

Accepted Answer

Class B, even though Class A covers combination vehicles — Montana's Class B CDL, at $61.50, actually costs more than the Class A CDL at $56.25, even though Class A generally covers larger combination vehicles.

Question 4

What does Montana charge for a Class C CDL?

Accepted Answer

$41.25 — Montana charges $41.25 for a Class C CDL, the least expensive of the three classes.

Question 5

Where is Montana's CDL knowledge test given?

Accepted Answer

At a Motor Vehicle Division office — Montana's CDL knowledge test is given at a Motor Vehicle Division office.

Question 6

Under federal hours-of-service rules that apply to Montana CDL holders, how many hours of driving are allowed after 10 consecutive hours off duty?

Accepted Answer

Up to 11 hours, within a 14-hour on-duty window — Federal hours-of-service rules allow up to 11 hours of driving after 10 consecutive hours off duty, within a 14-hour on-duty window.

Question 7

What form must a Montana CDL applicant's supporting documents take?

Accepted Answer

Original documents or certified copies only — photocopies aren't accepted — Montana requires a CDL applicant's supporting documents to be original or certified copies — photocopies aren't accepted.

Montana CDL Knowledge Test Sample Questions

General Driving Knowledge

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