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1.When did Montana's commercial license become effective?
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Correct answer: D. January 1, 1988 Montana's manual: Montana's commercial license became effective Jan. 1, 1988.
2.How old must you be to apply for a Montana intrastate commercial license?
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Correct answer: D. At least 18 Montana: to apply for an intrastate license, you must meet the Montana qualifications and be at least 18 years old.
3.In Montana, if you are unsuccessful on a CDL written or endorsement test, when can you try again?
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Correct answer: B. The next working day the exam station is open Montana: if you are unsuccessful on a written or endorsement test, you must wait until the next working day that the exam station is open to try again.
4.In Montana, if you are unsuccessful on the CDL road test, how long must you wait before trying again?
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Correct answer: A. At least seven days Montana: if you are unsuccessful on the road test, you must wait a minimum of seven days before attempting again.
5.In Montana, if you fail a step of the driving demonstration (other than the road test), when may you reschedule?
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Correct answer: C. A minimum of 1 day later Montana: the test will end if a step is failed, and you will be required to reschedule a minimum of 1 day later.
6.In Montana, what fee may be required if you miss a scheduled test appointment without telling the exam station beforehand?
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Correct answer: A. A $20.00 reappointment fee Montana: if you fail to appear and have not informed the exam station beforehand, a $20.00 reappointment fee may be required.
7.A new Montana resident with a valid CDL from their previous jurisdiction may use it for how long?
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Correct answer: B. Up to 30 consecutive days Montana: new residents may use a valid CDL from the jurisdiction they moved from for up to 30 consecutive days, then must surrender it and qualify for a Montana CDL.
8.In Montana, if you are unsuccessful on the pre-trip test, what happens?
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Correct answer: B. You may not continue with the basic skills or road test Montana: if you are unsuccessful on the pre-trip test, you may not continue with the basic skills or road test.
9.In Montana, what extra cost applies when upgrading from an intrastate to an interstate commercial license?
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Correct answer: B. A prorated fee for the remainder of your current license Montana: if upgrading from an intrastate to an interstate license, you must also pay a prorated fee for the remainder of the life of your current license.
10.When transferring an out-of-state CDL to Montana, what is required to transfer a hazardous materials endorsement?
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Correct answer: D. A written test Montana: if a hazardous endorsement is on an out-of-state license, a written test will be required to transfer that endorsement (plus TSA requirements).
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