Temporary Relief To Help Student Drivers
A temporary relief program is now available to clear a driver education backlog and help Montanans who are 15 years old get their learner’s permit and eventually a driver’s license in a timely fashion, saving their families money in the process. Students can begin scheduling appointments to start the process by taking the written exam.
Under the status quo, students who are not able to enroll in a driver’s education course must wait until they are 16 before they can receive a learner’s permit and begin the process of obtaining their driver’s license.
Under new Department of Justice guidance, the Motor Vehicle Division will allow Montanans who are 15 years old to drive after passing the written exam, completing 50 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction with a parent or other responsible adult, and passing the driving skills test.
The Motor Vehicle Division set up a one-stop webpage that explains the new process for obtaining a learner’s permit and has learning resources for teens and parents: https://dojmt. gov/driving/student-driver- relief-program/.
