MONTANA  DRIVER’S EDUCATION

Summary of Montana Graduated Licensing Law

Montana has a four stage licensing process for minors.
  1. Instruction Permit (at least 14 ½)
  2. Traffic Education Learner’s Permit (at least age 15) We recommend our DriverEdToGo Video- to use during the Learner stage. Shows the parent how to teach collision-free driving habits and provides unique teaching tools (mirrors, checklists, videos, audio instruction series, etc.).
  3. Learner’s License (at least 15)
  4. Driver’s License (age 16)
Montana License Chart
Instruction Permit
Age 14 ½

If you are enrolled in an approved driver education course, you may operate a motor vehicle during training while you are under the direct supervision of the driver education teacher.

The instruction permit is only valid for the period you are enrolled in the course.

 
Traffic Education Learner’s Permit
Age 14 ½

Issued at end of course
The department may issue a traffic education learners license to any person who is at least 14 ½ years of age and who has successfully completed or is successfully participating in a traffic education course approved by the department and the superintendent of public instruction. A traffic education learner’s license entitles the licensee to operate a motor vehicle only when accompanied by an approved instructor or licensed parent or guardian and may be restricted to specific times or areas.

 
Learner’s License
Age 15
Must have completed driver education.This license allows you to operate a motor vehicle when supervised by another driver who is licensed to drive that kind of vehicle. The licensed driver must sit in the right front seat.
 
Driver’s License
Age 16
No driver education requirement.