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1. Who needs to hold a Montana CDL?

A Montana Commercial Driver's License is a must-have standard for individuals who aim to get a job driving a commercial vehicle within the Montana state. To be specific, you are required to own a Montana CDL License if: 

• You operate a single vehicle with  a GVWR over 26,000 lbs
• You operate a vehicle that carries 16 or more passengers including the driver
• You operate a combination vehicle with an over-26,000-lbs GVWR, towing an over-10,000-lbs-GVWR unit
• You operate a size vehicle that needs hazardous material placards or transports a select agent or toxin.

2. How many questions are there in a Montana CDL test?

Being quite a challenge to applicants, the Montana CDL exam consists of 50 multiple choice and True or False questions related to commercial driving basic knowledge and is based on the Montana CDL Permit Manual. To pass the test and get the CDL license, you need to give at least 40 correct questions on the test, which is equivalent to 80%. 

3. Why should you take the Montana CDL practice test?

The Montana CDL practice test is definitely of benefit to you if you want to pass the Montana CDL test with a high score. With the copious test bank of thousands of questions on different sections including: 

• Montana CDL General Knowledge practice test
• Montana CDL Air Brakes practice test
• Montana CDL Combination practice test
• Montana CDL Pre-trip Inspection practice test

& 5 endorsements:

• Montana CDL Tanker practice test
• Montana CDL Double And Triple-Trailer practice test
• Montana CDL HazMat practice test (Hazardous Materials)
• Montana CDL School Bus practice test
• Montana CDL Passenger practice test

You can freely practice and test at your own learning pace within a flexible time and place. Your working hard will be paid off by the high score on the CDL test. 

4. How to obtain the Montana CDL License?

These are the four steps you should follow to make the grade on the CDL test:

4.1. Check the Montana requirements

What the state requires really matters during the process of applying for a Montana CDL License. You need to take several requirements into consideration such as the age requirement or physical requirements to drive a vehicle, then you can be well-prepared for the next steps in a self-assured way.

4.2. Find out how to get your Montana commercial learner's permit

In order to be qualified for the CDL License, you need to:

• Be at least 18 years old (for intrastate driving) or 21 years old (for interstate driving)
• Give evidence of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency
• Give evidence of Montana state resident by document with name and residential address in Montana
• Bring the medical document
• Take and pass the Montana CDL test including the written knowledge test and skills test 

4.3. Take appropriate CDL endorsements 

The endorsements added to your Montana CDL License depend on the type of Class or purpose of your job. Remember to look for the endorsements you need to take beforehand in order to prepare for the specific written CDL endorsement test.

4.4. Pass the Montana CDL skills/road test

Apart from the CDL written knowledge test, you're also required to take the skills or road test.

Before you're allowed to take your behind-the-wheel skills exam, you must hold your CLP for at least 14 days .

The skills test is divided into several sections, including: Pre-trip inspection, Basic vehicle control skills test and On-road driving exam.

To take the test, you need to schedule an appointment with your local Montana CDL testing office, and make sure to bring:

• Your commercial learner's permit (CLP).
• Your regular, non-CDL Montana license.
• Information for the vehicle you'll be taking the test in including its: Registration card; Proof of insurance; Registration card for the trailer (if applicable).

5. What is the cost of the CDL License in Montana?

The fees for your CDL card vary depending on your age and the type of license you are applying for. The fees for applicants between 21 and 70 years old are as below:

• Intrastate CDL (driving only within Montana): $35.54.
• Interstate CDL (driving anywhere in the country): $41.72