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Montana Graduated License Law

Instruction Permit

Age 14 1/2

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 1/2

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.