Updated for 2026

Free Montana CDL Practice Test (2026)

Pass your Montana commercial driver's license exam with our state-specific practice tests and expert-verified questions.

Montana CDL Requirements

Passing Score80%
Total Questions50
Min. Age18 / 21*
FormatComputerized

*18 for intrastate, 21 for interstate/hazmat

5-Question MT Challenge

Test your knowledge with these state-specific questions.

Question 1 of 5

Why is it dangerous to pump air brakes in an emergency?

How to get a CDL in Montana

To obtain a Commercial Driver's License in the Montana, you must first pass the General Knowledge exam. Depending on the type of vehicle you intend to drive, additional endorsements like Air Brakes, Tanker, or Hazmat may be required.

  • Provide proof of US citizenship or lawful permanent residency.
  • Hold a valid non-commercial driver's license.
  • Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical exam.
  • Obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and wait at least 14 days.
  • Pass the skills test in a vehicle of the same class as you intend to drive.

Practice every part of the Montana CDL test

Your Montana exam is split into separate knowledge tests. Drill each one until you're confident.

CDL Job Market in Montana

Montana is built for experienced drivers who do well in remote, high-mileage country. The state is so big that routes run long, and pay-per-mile with above-average cpm rates is the norm. Energy work keeps you busy too: gas pipeline construction and copper mining logistics near Billings and Butte pay premium rates for hazmat and over-dimensional specialists all year.

Average Salary

$47,000 - $66,000 per year

Top Employers:

Town Pump, WBI Energy Midstream, Montana-Dakota Utilities, Stillwater Mining Logistics

Market Outlook:

Montana CDL average: about $49,000 in 2026. The huge distances and tough terrain create demand for experienced long-haul and heavy-haul drivers serving energy, mining, and farming across the state's 147,000 square miles.