Montana CDL — General Knowledge: Penalties & Licensing Practice Test

Question 1

A Montana applicant takes the Class A skills test in a combination whose power unit and towed unit are joined by a pintle hook. What appears on the license?

Accepted Answer

An O restriction (no tractor/trailer) — Montana places the O restriction on a Class A license when the skills test is done in a combination connected by a pintle hook or another non-fifth-wheel connection. It bars operating a tractor/trailer unit.

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An E restriction (no manual transmission)

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An L restriction (no air brake equipped vehicles)

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No restriction, because the vehicle was a Class A combination

Question 2

Montana's manual mentions a $20.00 reappointment fee. In which situation may it be charged?

Accepted Answer

You miss a scheduled driving test without telling the exam station beforehand — If you do not show up for a scheduled appointment and did not let the exam station know before the appointed time, Montana may require a $20.00 reappointment fee to set up another one.

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You fail the written general knowledge test twice

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You ask to move your test to a different exam station

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You renew your CDL after it has expired

Question 3

A Montana driver is cited for driving a CMV without the CDL in possession. According to the manual, how can the driver avoid being found guilty of that offense?

Accepted Answer

By proving to the citing authority, before the court or fine deadline, that a valid CDL was held on the citation date — Montana's manual says a person who shows the enforcement authority, by the date set for appearing in court or paying the fine, that he or she held a valid CDL when cited is not guilty of the offense.

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By retaking the general knowledge test within 30 days

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By paying the fine before the court date

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The driver cannot; the 60-day suspension is automatic

Question 4

Montana sets different waiting periods after a failed CDL test. Which pairing matches the manual?

Accepted Answer

Written test: the next working day the exam station is open; road test: at least seven days — After an unsuccessful written or endorsement test you can try again on the exam station's next open working day. An unsuccessful road test carries a minimum seven-day wait.

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Written test: seven days; road test: the next working day

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Written test: the same day; road test: 30 days

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Both tests: 14 days

Question 5

A Montana CDL holder is convicted of a first major offense that happened while transporting placardable hazardous materials. How long is the suspension?

Accepted Answer

Three years — Montana lists a one-year suspension for a first major offense, but three years when the driver was transporting placardable hazardous materials. A second or later offense means suspension for life.

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One year

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120 days

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Life

Question 6

During Montana's driving demonstration you fail the pre-trip vehicle inspection, the first of the three steps. What happens next?

Accepted Answer

The test ends, and you must reschedule for at least one day later — The three steps must be passed in order. Montana's manual says the test stops when a step is failed and the applicant has to reschedule no sooner than one day later.

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You move on to the basic control skills test and repeat the inspection afterward

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You must hold a new CLP for another 14 days

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You are given a second inspection attempt the same afternoon

Question 7

A Montana driver's CDL is suspended under the commercial motor vehicle safety provisions. What does the manual say about a restricted commercial probationary license?

Accepted Answer

The driver is not eligible for one — Montana's manual states that a person suspended under that section cannot get a restricted commercial probationary license. The person also may not drive a CMV until the suspension is lifted and the CDL restored.

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It is available after the first 30 days of the suspension

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It is available for intrastate driving only

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It is issued whenever the employer requests it

Question 8

Montana's manual lists 'serious traffic violations' for CMV drivers. Which of these does it say the category excludes?

Accepted Answer

Vehicle weight and equipment violations — The Montana list includes excessive speeding, reckless driving, erratic lane changes and tailgating, but it states that weight and equipment violations are excluded from serious traffic violations.

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Following the vehicle ahead too closely

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Improper or erratic traffic lane changes

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Speeding 15 mph or more over the posted limit

Question 9

A Montana driver is placed out of service but keeps driving anyway. It is a first offense, with no hazardous materials or passengers involved. What suspension does Montana's Driver Disqualifications section give?

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Six months — Montana's manual says continuing to drive after being put out of service brings a six-month CDL suspension for a first offense. One to three years applies to a subsequent offense.

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24 hours

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60 days

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One to three years

Question 10

A Montana driver with a Class B CDL wants to add a passenger endorsement. What does the manual require before the pre-trip, basic skills and road tests can be taken?

Accepted Answer

A CLP must be issued and held for at least 14 days, so testing can begin on the 15th day — Montana says a move up to a higher class, or the addition of a passenger or school bus endorsement, requires a CLP, and that permit has to be held 14 days before the skills testing. The driver may test on day 15.

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Nothing beyond the written passenger test

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A CLP held for a minimum of 30 days

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A one-year wait from the date the Class B license was issued

Question 11

Montana's military CDL test waiver lets a qualified service member apply for a CDL without testing. Who determines that the member qualifies?

Accepted Answer

The service member's commanding officer — The manual says qualification is decided by the commanding officer, who usually certifies it before the service member is discharged.

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A Montana driver license examiner

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The Transportation Security Administration

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A certified medical examiner

Question 12

Montana cancels a CDL when the holder falsified information or a certification on the application. How long is that person barred from reapplying for a CDL?

Accepted Answer

Sixty days — Under the fraudulent applications rule in Montana's manual, the CDL is canceled and the person cannot reapply for sixty days.

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30 days

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One year

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For life

Montana CDL — General Knowledge: Penalties & Licensing practice test

Study questions with answers

1. A Montana applicant takes the Class A skills test in a combination whose power unit and towed unit are joined by a pintle hook. What appears on the license?

2. Montana's manual mentions a $20.00 reappointment fee. In which situation may it be charged?

3. A Montana driver is cited for driving a CMV without the CDL in possession. According to the manual, how can the driver avoid being found guilty of that offense?

4. Montana sets different waiting periods after a failed CDL test. Which pairing matches the manual?

5. A Montana CDL holder is convicted of a first major offense that happened while transporting placardable hazardous materials. How long is the suspension?

6. During Montana's driving demonstration you fail the pre-trip vehicle inspection, the first of the three steps. What happens next?

7. A Montana driver's CDL is suspended under the commercial motor vehicle safety provisions. What does the manual say about a restricted commercial probationary license?

8. Montana's manual lists 'serious traffic violations' for CMV drivers. Which of these does it say the category excludes?

9. A Montana driver is placed out of service but keeps driving anyway. It is a first offense, with no hazardous materials or passengers involved. What suspension does Montana's Driver Disqualifications section give?

10. A Montana driver with a Class B CDL wants to add a passenger endorsement. What does the manual require before the pre-trip, basic skills and road tests can be taken?

11. Montana's military CDL test waiver lets a qualified service member apply for a CDL without testing. Who determines that the member qualifies?

12. Montana cancels a CDL when the holder falsified information or a certification on the application. How long is that person barred from reapplying for a CDL?

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