Printable MO Permit Practice Test

1. Who may set a different speed limit within a Missouri city, town, or village?

1. Only the federal government
2. The local government, through an ordinance
3. Only the Missouri Highway Patrol
4. No authority may change the statewide limit

2. When may traffic traveling opposite a stopped school bus avoid stopping on a divided highway?

1. Whenever the bus is more than 100 feet away
2. When a median separates the opposite roadways
3. Only when the bus driver waves traffic through
4. Never, because every road requires both directions to stop

3. For a driver who is at least 21 and not operating a commercial vehicle, what BAC level is illegal?

1. 0.02% or more
2. 0.04% or more
3. 0.12% or more
4. 0.08% or more

4. Which event causes failure of the Missouri driving test even apart from the point total?

1. Adjusting the mirror before moving
2. Driving below the limit while conditions require it
3. Violating a traffic law during the test
4. Checking traffic before a turn

5. Which city street condition is listed by Missouri as allowing a driver to pass another vehicle on the right?

1. A narrow street with parked cars
2. Any street during daylight
3. An unobstructed street wide enough for two or more lines of vehicles each way
4. A street where the center line is solid yellow

6. A Missouri instruction permit holder who is 16 or older is driving. Who must accompany the permit holder in the front seat?

1. Any licensed driver of any age
2. A parent only
3. A person at least 21 years old with a valid driver license
4. No one, once the holder turns 16

7. What license consequence does the Missouri guide associate with a third or subsequent DWI related offense?

1. A 30 day suspension
2. A one year revocation
3. A ten year license denial
4. A five year denial

8. When driving in Missouri, what must a driver carry as evidence of driving authority?

1. Only the driver examination record
2. A vehicle title instead of a license
3. The driver license or permit
4. A signed note from an adult passenger

9. A driver facing the red and white DO NOT ENTER sign should understand that:

1. Parking is prohibited only during business hours
2. The road becomes two-way ahead
3. The roadway opening must not be entered
4. A railroad crossing is immediately ahead

10. When the keep-right sign is posted beside an obstruction, where should traffic pass?

1. To the left side unless a truck is approaching
2. Only to the right side of the feature or obstruction
3. Into the opposing lane without checking traffic
4. On either shoulder, whichever is shorter

11. What traffic condition does the merge warning sign identify?

1. Your lane is ending immediately with no merging space
2. The roadway prohibits all lane changes
3. Traffic from another road may enter your lane
4. A separate lane has been added and merging is unnecessary

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

1. A single lane ending at a railroad crossing
2. A straight road with a lower speed limit ahead
3. A bridge that narrows traffic to one direction
4. Two turns in opposite directions, with the second possibly sharper

13. Which of these is listed as illegal parking in Missouri?

1. Parking with your vehicle facing against traffic
2. Parking with the right wheels 6 inches from the curb
3. Parking in a lit parking lot at night
4. Parking on a residential street

14. Even with a green arrow, what must be true before a driver moves?

1. The driver may use any lane because the arrow controls everyone
2. Only opposing vehicles must be absent; pedestrians never affect the turn
3. The driver is in the proper lane and the way is clear of traffic and pedestrians
4. The driver must wait for a circular green light

15. A Missouri turn warning sign is used for a turn with what recommended maximum speed?

1. 45 mph or less
2. 55 mph or more
3. 30 mph or less
4. Any speed, as long as it is posted

16. What does a steady red arrow mean for a driver waiting to turn left?

1. Stop at the stop line, crosswalk, or before the intersection
2. Turn after yielding to vehicles in the opposite direction
3. Proceed straight through the intersection
4. Turn if the driver has already slowed down

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

1. As a flashing yellow warning
2. As permission to continue without stopping
3. As a stop sign
4. As a green light for the protected lane

18. How should a driver treat a completely dark or malfunctioning traffic signal?

1. As an uncontrolled intersection with no stopping rule
2. As a green light for the major road
3. As a four-way stop
4. As a yield sign for every approach

19. How many driving tests may a Missouri applicant take in one day?

1. One
2. Two
3. Three
4. As many as the applicant can schedule

20. When may a Missouri driver turn right at a red light?

1. Without stopping when no pedestrians are visible
2. Only after the signal turns yellow
3. After a complete stop, if the way is clear and no prohibition sign is posted
4. Whenever a vehicle behind is waiting

21. What does the Missouri warning sign labeled Stop Ahead tell a driver to expect?

1. A mandatory lane change immediately
2. A railroad crossing behind the driver
3. A reduced speed limit that never requires stopping
4. A stop sign ahead on the road being traveled

22. How many points may a Missouri driver receive for failing to stop for a school bus receiving or discharging students?

1. Five points
2. Two points
3. Three points
4. Ten points

23. When passing a stationary emergency vehicle displaying red or red and blue lights on a roadway with four or more lanes, you should:

1. Change to a lane not adjacent to it when safe
2. Stop in the lane beside it
3. Drive faster without changing lanes
4. Turn around before reaching it

24. If your accelerator becomes stuck, what should you do first?

1. Turn off the ignition immediately while moving
2. Pump the accelerator until it releases
3. Shift to neutral and apply the brakes
4. Pull the parking brake and close your eyes

25. A driver entering a main road from a driveway, alley, or roadside must:

1. Enter immediately if the driver used a turn signal
2. Yield only to vehicles coming from the left
3. Yield to vehicles already on the main road
4. Stop on the sidewalk and wait there