Missouri Permit Practice Test

How to use this MO practice test

1. Take the 25 question exam-length practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
2. Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
3. Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Missouri Driver Guide, which is what the examiners use.
4. Come back on a later day and retake the questions you missed. A score on questions you have not seen before tells you more than a repeat.

MO practice tests, 20 questions each

Fixed sets in a fixed order so you can retake one and compare your score.

1. Test 1
2. Test 2
3. Test 3
4. Test 4
5. Test 5
6. Test 6
7. Test 7
8. Test 8
9. Test 9
10. Test 10
11. Test 11
12. Test 12
13. Test 13
14. Test 14
15. Test 15
16. Test 16
17. Test 17
18. Test 18
19. Test 19
20. Test 20
21. Test 21
22. Test 22
23. Test 23
24. Test 24
25. Test 25

Printable MO practice test with answer key

25 sample practice questions from the MO bank

Every question below comes from the Missouri question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. 1. Why does the Missouri guide say to stay especially alert after one deer crosses in front of you?

   1. Deer always cross back the same way
   2. One deer means the road is clear behind it
   3. Deer are attracted to headlights
   4. Deer seldom travel alone, so more are likely to follow
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   Deer seldom travel alone, so more are likely to follow. Missouri's deer crash precautions include being especially alert in areas marked with deer crossing signs and remembering that deer seldom t Full explanation in Test 1

   Study this in the handbook: Speed limits and minimum speeds

2. 2. In Missouri's point table of state law violations, how many points does a speeding conviction carry?

   1. 3 points
   2. 1 point
   3. 5 points
   4. 12 points
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   3 points. The Missouri table of state law violations lists speeding at 3 points, careless and imprudent driving at 4, failing to stop for a school bus Full explanation in Test 2

   Study this in the handbook: The point system and traffic penalties

3. 3. What road pattern does this warning symbol tell a driver to expect?

   
   1. Two turns in opposite directions, with the second possibly sharper
   2. A straight road with a lower speed limit ahead
   3. A bridge that narrows traffic to one direction
   4. A single lane ending at a railroad crossing
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   Two turns in opposite directions, with the second possibly sharper. Missouri's reverse-turn warning identifies two turns that go in opposite directions. Full explanation in Test 3

   Study this in the handbook: Road signs by shape and color

4. 4. After a first court conviction for DWI or BAC in Missouri, what license action follows?

   1. A one-year revocation
   2. A ten-year denial
   3. No license action on a first offense
   4. A 90-day suspension, with a possible 90-day or 60-day Restricted Driving Privilege
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   A 90-day suspension, with a possible 90-day or 60-day Restricted Driving Privilege. A first court-convicted DWI or BAC offense brings a 90-day suspension, and the driver may qualify for a 90-day or 60-day Restricted Driving Full explanation in Test 4

   Study this in the handbook: Alcohol limits and DWI penalties

5. 5. Who must yield when entering a main road from a driveway, alley, or roadside?

   
   1. Only pedestrians, never vehicles
   2. Vehicles already traveling on the main road
   3. The driver entering from the side location
   4. The driver traveling at the higher speed
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   The driver entering from the side location. A driver emerging from a driveway, alley, or roadside must yield to vehicles already on the main road. Full explanation in Test 5

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way at intersections and roundabouts

6. 6. What duty remains even when a Missouri driver technically has the right of way?

   1. Proceed without checking for hazards
   2. Use the shoulder to protect the right of way
   3. Stop and surrender the vehicle
   4. Do everything possible to avoid striking a pedestrian or vehicle
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   Do everything possible to avoid striking a pedestrian or vehicle. Missouri's guide says the law identifies who must yield, but it does not give a driver permission to strike someone who is in the path. Full explanation in Test 6

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way at intersections and roundabouts

7. 7. What stop requirement applies when a traffic signal flashes red?

   1. As a stop sign
   2. As permission to continue without stopping
   3. As a flashing yellow warning
   4. As a green light for the protected lane
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   As a stop sign. A flashing red light has the same meaning as a stop sign. Full explanation in Test 7

   Study this in the handbook: Traffic lights, arrows and officers

8. 8. Under Missouri's child passenger restraint classifications, which child must use a child passenger restraint system regardless of weight?

   1. A child at least eight years old and at least 80 pounds
   2. A child taller than 4 feet 9 inches
   3. A child less than four years old
   4. A child exactly four years old who weighs 80 pounds
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   A child less than four years old. Missouri's classification makes age alone decisive for a child younger than four. Full explanation in Test 8

   Study this in the handbook: Seat belts, child seats and following distance

9. 9. Before entering a Missouri roundabout, which road users must a driver yield to?

   1. No one, because entering traffic has priority
   2. Only vehicles approaching from the right
   3. Only vehicles behind the entrance
   4. Traffic already in the circle and pedestrians in crosswalks
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   Traffic already in the circle and pedestrians in crosswalks. Missouri tells drivers approaching a roundabout to always yield to traffic already in the circle and to pedestrians in the crosswalks, then Full explanation in Test 9

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way at intersections and roundabouts

10. 10. How many points does Missouri assess for driving with a suspended or revoked license?

    1. 3 points
    2. 4 points
    3. 8 points
    4. 12 points
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    12 points. Operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked license is worth 12 points, the same as a felony involving a vehicle or getting a license by Full explanation in Test 10

    Study this in the handbook: The point system and traffic penalties

11. 11. What does it mean when a Missouri highway has controlled access?

    1. Only drivers with a special permit may use it
    2. Traffic signals control every intersection on it
    3. You can get on or off only at its ramps
    4. Trucks must use a separate set of lanes
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    You can get on or off only at its ramps. A controlled-access highway in Missouri is one you can enter or leave only where there are entrance or exit ramps. Full explanation in Test 11

    Study this in the handbook: Highway driving, merging and breakdowns

12. 12. You pass a crash scene on a Missouri highway. What does the guide warn about slowing to get a good look?

    1. Concentrating on it can distract you from driving
    2. Looking is helpful so you can report details
    3. It is safe if you are in the far left lane
    4. It is fine as long as you keep your speed up
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    Concentrating on it can distract you from driving. Missouri's guide warns that looking out your window at what you are passing can be a distraction when you concentrate on getting a good look Full explanation in Test 12

    Study this in the handbook: Phones, distractions, fatigue and road rage

13. 13. You want to make a U-turn on a two-lane Missouri road just below the top of a hill. Why should you not do it there?

    1. Drivers coming over the hill may not see you
    2. U-turns are legal only on four-lane roads
    3. The car could roll backward on the slope
    4. Hills always have a posted no U-turn sign
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    Drivers coming over the hill may not see you. Missouri says U-turns should not be made on any curve or near the crest of a hill when your vehicle may not be seen by other drivers. Full explanation in Test 13

    Study this in the handbook: Passing, turning and signaling

14. 14. You are turning left on a green arrow at a Missouri intersection when it changes to a steady yellow arrow. What should you be ready to do?

    1. Speed up, since you still have priority
    2. Turn anyway, because oncoming cars must wait
    3. Back up out of the turn lane
    4. Yield to oncoming traffic or stop
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    Yield to oncoming traffic or stop. A steady yellow arrow appears after a green arrow. Full explanation in Test 14

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic lights, arrows and officers

15. 15. Your car stalls on railroad tracks in Missouri, and no train is in sight. What does the guide say to do?

    1. Wait in the car with your flashers on until help arrives
    2. Listen for a train, try to restart, or push it off in neutral
    3. Call for a tow truck and stay buckled in your seat
    4. Leave the car where it is and walk home for help
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    Listen for a train, try to restart, or push it off in neutral. If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks and no train is in sight, Missouri says to roll down your windows and listen for a train, try to s Full explanation in Test 15

    Study this in the handbook: Brake failure, blowouts and other emergencies

16. 16. On a two-lane Missouri road, the center marking is a broken yellow line on your side and a solid yellow line on the other driver's side. Who may pass?

    1. Only the other driver, when safe
    2. Neither driver, since any yellow means no passing
    3. Both drivers, whenever the road looks clear
    4. You may pass when safe; the other driver may not
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    You may pass when safe; the other driver may not. Missouri's rule looks at the line on your side of the center. Full explanation in Test 16

    Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings and lane use

17. 17. A funeral procession is going through a red light at a Missouri intersection when an ambulance with its siren on reaches the same intersection. Who goes first?

    1. The procession, since it has priority at intersections
    2. Whichever vehicle reaches the intersection first
    3. The ambulance; emergency vehicles are an exception
    4. Neither; both must stop and wait for a green light
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    The ambulance; emergency vehicles are an exception. An organized funeral procession has the right-of-way at intersections regardless of any traffic control device, but the guide names exceptio Full explanation in Test 17

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way at intersections and roundabouts

18. 18. Besides the round yellow advance warning sign, what else may warn Missouri drivers that a railroad crossing is near?

    1. A blue square sign showing a white train symbol
    2. Rumble strips cut into the center line of the road
    3. A pavement marking painted before the crossing
    4. A flashing green light hung above the travel lanes
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    A pavement marking painted before the crossing. Many Missouri railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. Full explanation in Test 18

    Study this in the handbook: Speed limits and minimum speeds

19. 19. You are on a Missouri road with three lanes going your way, and many vehicles keep entering the right lane from ramps. Which lane does the guide suggest?

    1. The left lane, and stay there for the whole trip
    2. The center lane, leaving the right lane open
    3. The right lane, so entering cars have to wait
    4. Whichever lane lets you drive the fastest
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    The center lane, leaving the right lane open. On a Missouri road with three or more lanes going the same direction, the general rule is to stay in the right lane except to pass. Full explanation in Test 19

    Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings and lane use

20. 20. Your windshield wipers fail in a heavy downpour on a Missouri road, and you cannot see ahead. What should you do first?

    1. Stop at once in your lane
    2. Speed up to reach the next exit
    3. Roll down the window and look around
    4. Lean close to the windshield and keep going
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    Roll down the window and look around. Missouri's blocked vision steps apply when your hood flies open, your windshield wipers fail, or anything else blocks your view. Full explanation in Test 20

    Study this in the handbook: Brake failure, blowouts and other emergencies

21. 21. This sign is posted at the entrance to a Missouri street. What does it tell the driver of a large truck?

    
    1. Trucks must slow to 25 mph here
    2. Trucks may not use this street
    3. Trucks must use the right lane only
    4. A truck stop is located ahead
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    Trucks may not use this street. Some Missouri regulatory signs show a red circle with a red slash over a symbol, meaning you cannot do what the symbol shows. Full explanation in Test 21

    Study this in the handbook: Road signs by shape and color

22. 22. You enter a Missouri center two-way left-turn lane to reach a store entrance 700 feet ahead. What is the problem?

    1. You must signal for the entire 700 feet
    2. You must drive at least 45 mph in it
    3. You may not travel more than 500 feet in it
    4. There is no problem; any distance is allowed
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    You may not travel more than 500 feet in it. A two-way left-turn lane is only for drivers preparing to slow down or stop before turning left from the main roadway. Full explanation in Test 22

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way at intersections and roundabouts

23. 23. You are in a minor fender bender on a busy Missouri freeway, and no one is hurt. What does Missouri's Move It law expect?

    1. Leave the cars exactly where they are for police
    2. Move the vehicles onto the shoulder or off the road
    3. Stay in your car in the lane with flashers on
    4. Drive home and report it by phone later
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    Move the vehicles onto the shoulder or off the road. Missouri's Move It law, promoted with the slogan Steer It and Clear It, requires vehicles in minor crashes with no injuries to move off the Full explanation in Test 23

24. 24. You are behind a slow funeral procession on a Missouri road. When may you pass vehicles in it?

    1. Only where a passing lane has been specifically provided
    2. Any time the oncoming lane looks clear for a long distance
    3. Once the procession goes through a red light
    4. After honking so the procession can move over
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    Only where a passing lane has been specifically provided. Drivers outside an organized funeral procession have several rules to follow in Missouri. Full explanation in Test 24

    Study this in the handbook: Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcycles and trucks

25. 25. A car is coming toward you in your lane on a two-lane Missouri road. What does the guide tell you to do?

    1. Slow down, pull right, and sound your horn
    2. Swerve into the left lane to get around it
    3. Flash your high beams and hold your lane
    4. Speed up so you pass it before it reaches you
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    Slow down, pull right, and sound your horn. When a vehicle is approaching head-on in your lane, Missouri says to slow down, pull over to the right, and sound your horn. Full explanation in Test 25

    Study this in the handbook: Brake failure, blowouts and other emergencies