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#1. Good driving requires you to look:

Down the road, to the sides, and behind your vehicle

A. Down the road, to the sides, and behind your vehicle

Only on the road in front of you

B. Only on the road in front of you

Behind your vehicle only when you back up

C. Behind your vehicle only when you back up

Good driving requires you to be observant and aware of your surroundings. You must look down the road, to the sides, and behind your vehicle. Be alert for unexpected events.

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#2. You approach an intersection with a stop sign and a stop line painted across the pavement. You must:

Stop at a point where it is possible to see clearly in all directions

A. Stop at a point where it is possible to see clearly in all directions

Stop at the stop sign

B. Stop at the stop sign

Stop at the line

C. Stop at the line

You must stop at the stop line if one is present even if it is located past the stop sign. If there is no stop line, stop before the crosswalk. If there is no stop line or crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection. Look both ways, and then proceed when it is safe.

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#3. A blind spot is the area of the road:

You see in your side mirror

A. You see in your side mirror

You cannot see without looking over your shoulder

B. You cannot see without looking over your shoulder

You cannot see beyond the area lighted by your headlights

C. You cannot see beyond the area lighted by your headlights

Looking over your shoulder is important because it allows you to check for blind spots.

Blind spots are the areas at the left and right corner of the car that the driver can not see in the rear-view mirrors.

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#4. When it is raining or the road is wet, most tires have good traction up to about:

50 mph

A. 50 mph

35 mph

B. 35 mph

60 mph

C. 60 mph

When it is raining or the road is wet, most tires have good traction up to about 35 mph. However, as you go faster, your tires may ride on the water rather than the pavement. This is known as hydroplaning and it refers to loss of traction and control. In a severe rainstorm, the tires can lose all contact with the road at 55 mph.

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#5. At an intersection where there are no signs or signals, you must:

Yield to vehicles from any direction

A. Yield to vehicles from any direction

Yield to vehicles coming from the left

B. Yield to vehicles coming from the left

Yield to vehicles coming from the right

C. Yield to vehicles coming from the right

At an intersection where there is no stop sign or traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the right.

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#6. If you are driving in fog and conditions are so bad that you can barely see the road ahead:

Slow down to 25 mph or less

A. Slow down to 25 mph or less

Pull off the road and stop. Leave lights and emergency flashers on

B. Pull off the road and stop. Leave lights and emergency flashers on

Keep driving and flash your headlights

C. Keep driving and flash your headlights

If the fog becomes so thick you cannot see, pull off the road and stop. Leave your lights and emergency flashers on.

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

Use your horn

A. Use your horn

Yield to pedestrians crossing the roadway

B. Yield to pedestrians crossing the roadway

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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#8. When driving on a highway with one lane in each direction, you may cross the center line for passing:

When there are no oncoming vehicles and no solid yellow line

A. When there are no oncoming vehicles and no solid yellow line

Only when making a legal left turn

B. Only when making a legal left turn

Under no circumstances

C. Under no circumstances

When driving on a highway with a total of two lanes (one lane in each direction), drive in the right-hand lane. You may cross the center line for passing when there are no oncoming vehicles and no solid yellow line.

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#9. You must obey directions, signals, and instructions from:

Traffic or police officers

A. Traffic or police officers

Drivers of commercial vehicles

B. Drivers of commercial vehicles

Drivers stopped on the highway

C. Drivers stopped on the highway

Traffic control can be provided by law enforcement and firefighters. Drivers must obey directions from these individuals, even if the directions are different than what the traffic lights and signs indicate. You must also stop for a work zone flagman and a school crossing guard.

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

25 feet

A. 25 feet

100 feet

B. 100 feet

50 feet

C. 50 feet

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

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#11. After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children:

Pass on either side of the bus

A. Pass on either side of the bus

Watch for children walking along the side of the road

B. Watch for children walking along the side of the road

Accelerate quickly

C. Accelerate quickly

After stopping for a school bus that is unloading school children, watch for school children walking along the side of the road. You must remain stopped until the bus moves or the bus driver signals for you to proceed. Proceed with caution.

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#12. Which is true about seat belts?

Seat belts reduce the risk of being thrown from your vehicle in case of an accident

A. Seat belts reduce the risk of being thrown from your vehicle in case of an accident

Seat belts often trap people inside the car

B. Seat belts often trap people inside the car

Seat belts are not needed when driving around town

C. Seat belts are not needed when driving around town

Studies have shown that if you use seat belts, your chances of being hurt or killed in an accident are greatly reduced. In a collision, seat belts reduce the force of impact against the interior. They keep you behind the wheel and in position to control your car.

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#13. The minimum age that a person must be to obtain a class F driver's license is:

18 years

A. 18 years

16 years

B. 16 years

16 years and 182 days

C. 16 years and 182 days

Eligible age for a full license (class F) is 18 years.

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#14. Which light indicates that turns are permitted but not protected?

A solid green arrow

A. A solid green arrow

A flashing green arrow

B. A flashing green arrow

A flashing yellow arrow

C. A flashing yellow arrow

A flashing yellow arrow tells you that you are allowed to drive in the direction the arrow is pointing but are required to wait for an adequate gap in the opposing traffic prior to making your turn. You must yield to pedestrians.

This is known as an unprotected turn.

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#15. To let others know you are exiting a roundabout, you should:

Use your right turn signal

A. Use your right turn signal

Keep close to the right edge and accelerate

B. Keep close to the right edge and accelerate

Use your left turn signal

C. Use your left turn signal

Use your right turn signal to let others know you are exiting. Do not accelerate until you are beyond the pedestrian crossing at the exit.

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#16. Which is true about large trucks?

They have smaller blind spots than most cars

A. They have smaller blind spots than most cars

They have shorter stopping distances than most cars

B. They have shorter stopping distances than most cars

They need more room to maneuver

C. They need more room to maneuver

Generally speaking, the bigger trucks are.

• The more room they need to maneuver.
• The wider they must turn (front wheels will follow a longer path than the rear wheels).
• The bigger their blind spots.
• The longer it takes to stop or pick up speed.
• The longer it takes a car or motorcycle to pass them.

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#17. A good way to measure your safe following distance is to:

Use the three-second rule

A. Use the three-second rule

Stay one car length behind any vehicle ahead

B. Stay one car length behind any vehicle ahead

Check your speed every third second

C. Check your speed every third second

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

Remember, there are situations where you need more space in front of your vehicle.

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#18. Which of the following vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?

A passenger car with young children

A. A passenger car with young children

A truck with hazardous load

B. A truck with hazardous load

A motorcycle

C. A motorcycle

The following vehicles must always stop at railroad crossings:

• Motor vehicles carrying passengers for hire.
• School buses.
• Motor vehicles carrying material that is corrosive, flammable, explosive, or poisonous.
• Motor vehicles used for the transportation of flammable or corrosive liquids in bulk, whether loaded or empty.

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#19. Which is true about motorcycles?

They don't have the same rights as motorists

A. They don't have the same rights as motorists

They are less affected by bad road conditions

B. They are less affected by bad road conditions

They are often overlooked by other motorists

C. They are often overlooked by other motorists

Motorcycles are small and, therefore, more difficult to see. They are often overlooked by motorists. It is not always easy to judge the speed or distance of a motorcycle.

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#20. Parking in an intersection is legal and allowed:

If the intersection has no signs or signals

A. If the intersection has no signs or signals

If your vehicle can be seen for at least 500 feet from all directions

B. If your vehicle can be seen for at least 500 feet from all directions

Under no circumstances

C. Under no circumstances

Never park in an intersection.

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#21. When entering an interstate highway or a controlled access highway, you should:

Always use your turn signal

A. Always use your turn signal

Not use your turn signal, since it might distract drivers already on the freeway

B. Not use your turn signal, since it might distract drivers already on the freeway

Always drive faster than the interstate highway traffic to find a gap

C. Always drive faster than the interstate highway traffic to find a gap

Be sure to give the proper left turn signal to indicate your need to enter the traffic lane.

Use the ramp to reach highway speed so you can merge smoothly.

Stay in the right lane until it is safe to change lane.

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#22. A driver who has been drinking alcohol will usually:

Have reduced judgment and driving abilities

A. Have reduced judgment and driving abilities

Fall asleep within the hour

B. Fall asleep within the hour

Have much faster reactions

C. Have much faster reactions

Judgement, vision, reflexes, and alertness can all be impaired by alcohol and other drug use.

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#23. If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

Tie a red cloth on the right door handle

A. Tie a red cloth on the right door handle

Stand in a travel lane behind your vehicle

B. Stand in a travel lane behind your vehicle

Raise the hood

C. Raise the hood

If your vehicle breaks down on a highway, make sure other drivers can see you and your vehicle. If at all possible, get your vehicle off the road and away from traffic. Alert other drivers by turning on your emergency flashers. It is also helpful to raise the hood, or tie a white cloth to the antenna. Never stand in the roadway!

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#24. When making a left turn, you should:

While waiting to turn, keep your wheels pointed to the left

A. While waiting to turn, keep your wheels pointed to the left

Turn as soon as possible and try to cut the corner

B. Turn as soon as possible and try to cut the corner

Signal at least 100 feet before the turn

C. Signal at least 100 feet before the turn

As a good driver, you should get into the proper turn lane and signal at least 100 feet before you turn. Before you make any turn, you should look both ways for oncoming traffic or pedestrians. Keep the wheels straight until you can turn. Avoid cutting the corner so sharply that you run into someone approaching from the left.

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#25. On a highway with two-way traffic, you may cross a broken yellow center line:

Only when it is safe to do so

A. Only when it is safe to do so

Every time the pavement in your lane is in poor condition

B. Every time the pavement in your lane is in poor condition

Every time you want to pass slower traffic

C. Every time you want to pass slower traffic

Broken lines may be crossed in a passing or left-turn maneuver, but only when it is safe to do so. On any two-lane road, never pass if you cannot see the road is clear for the distance you need to make a pass, even if there is no marking on the roadway.

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#26. When brakes fail:

Pump the brake pedal several times to build up pressure

A. Pump the brake pedal several times to build up pressure

Continue driving until you reach a garage

B. Continue driving until you reach a garage

Swing from one side of the road to the other to reduce speed

C. Swing from one side of the road to the other to reduce speed

When brakes fail, do not panic. You should:

• Pump the brake pedal several times. This will often build up enough brake pressure to allow you to stop.
• If that does not work, use the parking brake. Apply the parking brake gradually.
• Shift to a low gear and look for a place to slow to a stop.
• Make sure the vehicle is off the roadway.
• After the vehicle has stopped, call for help. Do not try to drive to a garage.

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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.