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#1. Where can you normally park on either the right or left side of the street?

Only in residential areas

A. Only in residential areas

Only on one-way streets

B. Only on one-way streets

On any street with more than two lanes

C. On any street with more than two lanes

Remember, you must not park with your vehicle facing against traffic. On one-way streets, you may normally park on either the right or left side of the street (facing the same direction as traffic).

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#2. Before passing a truck you should remember that:

It is safer to pass on the right side

A. It is safer to pass on the right side

Trucks must drive slowly when being passed

B. Trucks must drive slowly when being passed

It takes longer to pass a truck

C. It takes longer to pass a truck

Because of its length, it takes longer to pass a truck.

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#3. When you follow a motorcyclist in strong winds, you should:

Use your horn as a warning

A. Use your horn as a warning

Follow closely

B. Follow closely

Be ready to react

C. Be ready to react

Motorcyclists change speed and lane position when encountering bad road conditions, such as manhole covers, diagonal railroad tracks, road debris, or in strong winds. Be ready to react.

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#4. With after-market glass tinting, the front door windows may be darkened up to:

0 percent (not allowed)

A. 0 percent (not allowed)

65 percent

B. 65 percent

20 percent

C. 20 percent

Tinting or sun-screening material is permitted on the side and rear windows only (front door windows at no more than 65 percent light blockage). The total amount of light being transmitted through the glass of front door windows cannot be less than 35 percent.

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#5. Before turning left or right, you should signal during the last:

100 feet

A. 100 feet

50 feet

B. 50 feet

25 feet

C. 25 feet

You should signal at least 100 feet before you turn so the other drivers can be ready.

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#6. Which of the following is NOT considered safe driving on an interstate system?

Going to the next exit when you miss your exit

A. Going to the next exit when you miss your exit

Changing lanes without signaling

B. Changing lanes without signaling

Keeping to the right when driving slower than other vehicles

C. Keeping to the right when driving slower than other vehicles

Changing lanes without signaling is not considered safe driving.

Remember, giving an appropriate signal is required by law.

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#7. Instructions from highway construction personnel:

Can always be ignored

A. Can always be ignored

Must be followed

B. Must be followed

Can be ignored if they conflict with existing signs or signals

C. Can be ignored if they conflict with existing signs or signals

Remember, you must stop for a work zone flagman and obey traffic control devices erected in the construction zone or work zone for purposes of controlling the flow of motor vehicles through the zone

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#8. If your car stalls on railroad tracks and a train is approaching, you should:

Run in the direction that you were traveling, getting as far away from the crossing as possible

A. Run in the direction that you were traveling, getting as far away from the crossing as possible

Stay beside the car, but clear of the tracks

B. Stay beside the car, but clear of the tracks

Run towards the train, staying clear of the tracks

C. Run towards the train, staying clear of the tracks

If a train is coming, get away from the tracks and run in the direction the train is coming from. This allows you to be away from and behind the point of impact.

Remember, if you run in the direction the train is heading, you may be hit with debris when the train hits your vehicle.

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#9. When two vehicles from different directions arrive at the same time at a four-way stop, which one must yield?

The vehicle that is traveling faster

A. The vehicle that is traveling faster

The vehicle approaching from the left

B. The vehicle approaching from the left

The vehicle that is bigger

C. The vehicle that is bigger

The vehicle approaching from the left must yield.

At a four-way stop, the driver reaching the intersection first may proceed before the other drivers. If more than one vehicle arrives at the same time, the vehicle approaching from the left must yield the right of way to the vehicle on the right.

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#10. If you encounter an aggressive driver, you will likely make the situation worse if you:

Return gestures

A. Return gestures

Get out of the way

B. Get out of the way

Concentrate on your driving

C. Concentrate on your driving

If you encounter an aggressive driver, remain calm and do not react with similar behavior.

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#11. If a yellow center line is solid on your side of the road, it means:

Pass carefully

A. Pass carefully

Slow down

B. Slow down

Do not pass

C. Do not pass

If the solid yellow line is on your side of the road, do not pass. Pass only if there is a dashed (broken) line on your side.

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#12. The three-second rule refers to:

Your stopping distance

A. Your stopping distance

Your reaction time

B. Your reaction time

A safe following distance

C. A safe following distance

A good way to measure your safe following distance is to use the three-second rule.

Choose an object near the road ahead, like a sign or telephone pole. As the vehicle ahead of you passes it, count slowly, One thousand one, one thousand two, and one thousand three. If you reach the object before you finish counting, you are too close to the vehicle ahead.

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#13. What is the best way to see trouble spots early and avoid last-minute moves when driving?

Always keep your eyes focused ahead of your car

A. Always keep your eyes focused ahead of your car

Keep your radio turned off

B. Keep your radio turned off

Look ahead and keep your eyes moving,

C. Look ahead and keep your eyes moving,

To avoid making mistakes, or being in a crash because of someone else’s mistake, you must drive defensively. As a defensive driver you should keep your eyes moving. Notice what is happening ahead of you and on the sides of the road, and check behind you through your mirrors every few seconds.

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#14. The safest place for a car passenger 12 years of age and younger is:

The front seat

A. The front seat

The back seat

B. The back seat

The bed of a pick-up truck

C. The bed of a pick-up truck

Children 12 and under should always ride properly restrained in a rear seat.

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#15. After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children, you must remain stopped until:

You don't see any children nearby

A. You don't see any children nearby

You have a clear view of the road

B. You have a clear view of the road

The bus moves or the bus driver signals for you to proceed

C. The bus moves or the bus driver signals for you to proceed

After stopping for a school bus you must remain stopped until the bus moves or the bus driver signals for you to proceed. Proceed with caution.

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#16. You have a green light, and vehicles are blocking your way into the intersection. What should you do?

Insist on the right-of-way

A. Insist on the right-of-way

Stay where you are

B. Stay where you are

Proceed slowly

C. Proceed slowly

A green light tells you that you can go through the intersection. However, you must first yield the right-of-way to traffic and pedestrians who are still in the intersection. Remember, don’t block the crosswalk or the intersection.

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#17. Which of these statements about drugs and driving is true?

It is your responsibility to know the effects of any drug you use

A. It is your responsibility to know the effects of any drug you use

Medications are safe for driving if prescribed by a doctor

B. Medications are safe for driving if prescribed by a doctor

Pep pills, uppers, and diet pills usually make you a better driver

C. Pep pills, uppers, and diet pills usually make you a better driver

Alcohol, drugs, or fatigue will cause your driving to suffer, and it is your responsibility to know when you are not in shape to drive.

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#18. Which is true about following another vehicle too closely?

It makes it easier to see signs of problems ahead

A. It makes it easier to see signs of problems ahead

It is illegal and a common cause of rear-end crashes

B. It is illegal and a common cause of rear-end crashes

It gives you enough time to stop or avoid a hazard

C. It gives you enough time to stop or avoid a hazard

Rear-end crashes are very common. They are caused by drivers who follow too closely and cannot stop in time when the vehicle ahead suddenly stops.

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#19. If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, you should:

Keep speed and go straight

A. Keep speed and go straight

Brake and turn off the road

B. Brake and turn off the road

Ease your foot off the gas pedal

C. Ease your foot off the gas pedal

If you think your tires are hydroplaning or have lost traction with the surface of the road, take your foot off the accelerator and slow down. Do not hit the brakes as this may cause you to skid.

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#20. Where is a U-turn always illegal?

From a shared center lane

A. From a shared center lane

In front of a police station

B. In front of a police station

On a one-way street

C. On a one-way street

U-turns are illegal on a one-way street (you will be driving against traffic).

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#21. Do not pass another vehicle:

On a road with center lines

A. On a road with center lines

In front of a fire station

B. In front of a fire station

When the other vehicle has stopped at a crosswalk

C. When the other vehicle has stopped at a crosswalk

Do not pass a vehicle that has stopped or slowed down for a pedestrian.

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#22. When traveling through a roundabout, you should:

Pass vehicles on the inside

A. Pass vehicles on the inside

Stop if you miss your exit

B. Stop if you miss your exit

Not change lanes within the roundabout

C. Not change lanes within the roundabout

When traveling through a roundabout DO NOT change lanes within the roundabout. DO NOT attempt to pass any vehicles. If you miss your exit, continue through the roundabout until you reach your appropriate exit

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#23. You must turn on your headlights:

Half an hour after sunset

A. Half an hour after sunset

Half an hour after sunrise

B. Half an hour after sunrise

When you come within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle

C. When you come within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle

By law, you must turn on your headlights from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.

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#24. You arrive at a roundabout. Before entering, you must:

Yield to pedestrians crossing the roadway

A. Yield to pedestrians crossing the roadway

Use your horn

B. Use your horn

Always come to a full stop

C. Always come to a full stop

When approaching a roundabout intersection, always yield to traffic in the circle and pedestrians in the crosswalks. Wait for a gap in traffic before entering.

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#25. When driving at night, be sure that you can stop:

Within 5-10 seconds

A. Within 5-10 seconds

Within 500 feet

B. Within 500 feet

Within the distance you can see ahead

C. Within the distance you can see ahead

A basic rule for safe night driving is to never outrun or overdrive your headlights! Your headlights only let you see about 350 feet ahead. Be sure you are driving slow enough to stop or turn within the distance you can see ahead.

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#26. The Department adds points to your driving record:

Only if you drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs

A. Only if you drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs

For different traffic violations

B. For different traffic violations

Every year you drive without a traffic accident

C. Every year you drive without a traffic accident

When you are convicted of a traffic violation, while your vehicle was in motion, the Department receives notice and adds points to your driving record. This isn’t like a football or basketball game – you don’t want these points.

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Facts about Your Missouri Written Test

Missouri License & Permit Practice Test

This practice test for your Missouri written knowledge exam has 25 random questions based on the Driver Guide and actual tests released by MO Driver’s License Bureau. You can take the practice test as often as needed. Since all tests have random questions from a large bank, the questions on each test differ.

After each question, you get the correct answer and an explanation. When you complete the test, you will see your score.

The passing score in Missouri is 80 percent, which means you must answer at least 20 questions correctly. When you study, you should go for a 100% score. That way, you will know that you can pass the actual examination.

Missouri 4-part Driver Examination

To get your full unrestricted driver’s license in Missouri, you must pass four different tests:

• Vision screening
• Road sign recognition test
• Written knowledge test
• Road skills test

This practice test focuses on the 25-question written knowledge test. To check your knowledge of common road signs described in the Missouri Driver Guide, you should try this practice test: Missouri Road Sign Recognition Test .

1   Start by Getting the Missouri Driver Guide

When you are ready to prepare for the first steps of your driver’s examination, you should start by getting the Missouri Driver Guide.

The latest version of the Driver Guide is available at your local Driver Licensing Office and online.

You must know the basic Missouri traffic laws and safe driving practices described in this guide. Read it at least two or three times over a week or two. It is best to take your time digesting all the new information.

2   Use the Practice Test to Check Your Progress

When you think you have mastered the guide’s contents, use these practice tests to check whether you are ready for the real exam.

A practice test is a learning and diagnostic tool but not a good cheat sheet.

The sample questions help you understand the types of questions on the exam and which areas they may cover. The practice test has many sample questions but may not include all possible questions that the Driver Examination Division may throw at you when the day comes.

You should also be aware that Driversprep.com is not affiliated with any Missouri state or government entity. What you see here is not the official online knowledge test certifying your permit or license eligibility.

Who Must Take the MO Written Knowledge Test?

Requirements differ slightly depending on your age, whether you are applying for a new license or permit, renewing one, or recently moved to Missouri.

You must take the complete four-part driver examination if:

  You are a new driver.

New drivers must pass all tests to be eligible for a driver’s license.

If you are under 18 years, the Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) law requires you to complete a period of driving with a licensed driver (instruction permit) and restricted driving (intermediate license) before getting a full driver’s license.

  You let your license expire for more than six months.

If you let your Missouri driver’s license expire more than 184 days, you must retake all tests.

If you move to Missouri and have an out-of-state license that has been expired for more than 184 days, you must also pass all tests.

  You have a foreign license.

If you have a license from a country other than the United States and Canada, you must also pass all tests before you are eligible for a Missouri license.

  Your license was revoked

You must apply for a new license and pass all tests if your license was revoked because of too many points on your driving record or because of an Administrative Alcohol action.

  The Director of Revenue has reasons to ask for a re-examination.

When there are reasonable grounds, the Director of Revenue can require a re-examination, even if your current driver’s license is still valid.

When is the Knowledge Test Waived?

Your examiner will typically waive the knowledge test if you move to Missouri and transfer your out-of-state driver’s license to a Missouri license. Your out-of-state license must be valid. The Driver Examination Division will not issue a Missouri license if your out-of-state license has been suspended, revoked, or expired for more than six months.

Even if the clerk waives the written test, you must still pass the vision screening and the road sign identification test .

When you renew your Missouri driver’s license, you must also take the vision and road sign identification tests again.

The Official Written Test

The written test will verify your knowledge of Missouri traffic laws and driving methods.

The test is not an open-book test. Cheating, using, or attempting to use any recording, photographic, or two-way communication device during the test may be considered fraud. Fraud is a Class “A” misdemeanor that may result in the loss of your driving privilege for up to one year.

Missouri State Highway Patrol offers the written test on a computer or paper. Oral tests are also available, typically as part of the computer’s audio system. You can also request that an examiner read the test to you.

The written test on paper is available in 11 foreign languages plus English.

Not all languages are available on the computerized test. You can take the test on a computer in these languages:

If you fail the test, you can retake the test at the discretion of the examiner. There is no official wait time, but don’t expect that they will allow you to retake it. You are, however, usually allowed to retake it the next business day.

There is no time limit on the test.

You take your test at a Missouri State Highway Patrol testing location. They offer testing in all 114 Missouri counties.

Online Proctoring Test from Home

Missouri does not offer online proctoring tests from home just yet.

Missouri Graduated Licensing Program

All first-time drivers between 15 and 18 years must complete a period of driving with a licensed driver (instruction permit) and restricted driving (intermediate license) before getting a full driver’s license.

Step 1: Instruction Permit

To get your first instruction permit, you must:

  Be at least 15 years old.
  Pass vision screen, road sign recognition test, and the written knowledge test.
  Have a signed permission statement from a parent, legal guardian, or certified trainer.

You must present the test form to a local license office to apply for the temporary instruction permit. The six-month permit term begins when the instruction permit is issued, NOT the test form. Your test form from the Missouri State Highway Patrol is not valid for driving.

With a valid instruction permit, you may drive when accompanied in the front seat by a parent, legal guardian, or certified trainer with a federal residential job training program unless you are 16 years or older. If you are 16 years or older, you may drive when accompanied in the front seat by any driver who is at least 21 years old and has a valid driver’s license.

When you practice driving, you must always carry the permit with you. The driver and all passengers must wear seat belts, and you cannot use a hand-held electronic wireless communication device for sending, reading, or writing a text or electronic message.

The permit is valid for 12 months.

Step 2: Intermediate License

To qualify for the intermediate driver’s license, you must:

  Be at least 16 years old.
  Have held an instruction permit for 182 days (six months).
  Not have been convicted of alcohol-related offenses in the last 12 months.
  Not have been convicted of traffic offenses in the last six months.
  Have completed 40 hours of supervised driving, of which 10 must be at night.
  Pass vision, road sign, and written tests if previous results are more than one year old.
  Pass the road skills test.

With a valid intermediate license, you may drive without supervision. The license, however, comes with passenger restrictions and a night curfew.

  Passenger restriction:

• During the first six months, you cannot drive with more than one passenger who is under 19 years old and who is not a member of your immediate family.
• After the first six months, you cannot drive with more than three passengers who are under 19 years old and who are not members of your immediate family

  Night curfew:

You cannot drive alone between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. except to and from a school activity, job, or emergency. You may also drive at night if a licensed driver at least 21 years old accompanies you.

Step 3: Unrestricted License

The next step is the Under-21 unrestricted license.

To get your license:

  Results from your previous Missouri written test and road skills test cannot be more than one year old.
  Your Missouri instruction permit must be valid or expired no more than six months ago.
  You must pass the vision screening and the road sign recognition test again.
  Your driver record cannot show any alcohol-related offenses or traffic convictions in the last 12 months.
  Your driving privilege cannot be suspended, revoked, or denied in any state.