MO Permit Practice Test 10

All 20 questions in test 10

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1. 1. Which record must a Missouri teen have to move from an instruction permit to an intermediate license?

   1. No parking tickets ever
   2. No traffic convictions in 30 days only
   3. No record requirement at all
   4. No alcohol-related convictions in 12 months and no traffic convictions in six months
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   No alcohol-related convictions in 12 months and no traffic convictions in six months. To get an intermediate license, the teen must hold the permit at least 182 days, complete 40 hours of instruction with 10 at night, pass the driving test, and have no alcohol-related convictions in the last 12 months and no traffic convictions in the last six months. Parking tickets are not the standard, 30 days is too short, and there is a record requirement.

2. 2. For a Missouri driver older than 15 and under 21, what may a state court do after an alcohol related offense such as purchasing alcohol or driving with a BAC above .02%?

   1. Only issue a written warning
   2. Nothing until the driver turns 21
   3. Require a new vision test
   4. Suspend or revoke the driver license
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   Suspend or revoke the driver license. Missouri gives its courts direct power over young drivers who break alcohol laws. For anyone over 15 and under 21, a conviction for buying or trying to buy alcohol, possessing it, being visibly intoxicated or driving with a BAC above .02% can bring a court ordered suspension or revocation of the driver license. A written warning is not among the listed consequences, a vision test has nothing to do with it, and the penalty is not deferred to age 21. Getting the license back later requires a fee and a substance awareness program.

3. 3. At a Missouri intersection, what exception can override a funeral procession's right of way?

   1. A delivery vehicle
   2. An emergency vehicle
   3. A vehicle with hazard lights
   4. A driver running late for work
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   An emergency vehicle. An organized funeral procession has priority at intersections regardless of the traffic control device, but the guide names an emergency vehicle as an exception. A delivery vehicle, hazard lights, or personal urgency does not create the same exception. Drivers outside the procession should not join it, pass through it, or enter its path merely because a signal changes. Watch for emergency response activity and otherwise allow the procession to proceed as an organized group.

4. 4. Which blood alcohol level is listed among the offenses for which a Missouri court may suspend a driver under 21?

   1. A BAC of .08% or more
   2. A BAC of more than .02%
   3. Any BAC over .10%
   4. A BAC of .04% or more
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   A BAC of more than .02%. Missouri applies a near zero standard to drivers under 21. A blood alcohol content above .02%, roughly a single drink, is enough for a court to suspend or revoke the license under the minor in possession rules. The .08% figure is the adult limit and .04% applies to commercial drivers, so both are far too high for a teen. The .10% number is not a current Missouri threshold at all. For a young driver the safe reading of the rule is that any drinking before driving is disqualifying.

5. 5. What is the maximum speed limit on Missouri interstate highways when a lower limit is not posted?

   1. 70 mph
   2. 65 mph
   3. 55 mph
   4. 75 mph
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   70 mph. Missouri interstates have a maximum limit of 70 mph unless a posted lower limit applies. The 65 mph choice confuses a possible posted restriction with the statewide maximum described for these highways. Urban interchanges and frequent entering or exiting traffic may lead to lower signs, so a driver must read the roadside posting rather than assume the maximum is always available. A useful cue is to separate the road category from the actual sign: interstate maximum means 70 mph, while a safety based posting controls when it is lower.

6. 6. Under the Missouri guide, within what distance must your brakes be able to stop the vehicle when traveling 10 mph?

   1. Within 5 feet
   2. Within 25 feet
   3. Within 250 feet
   4. Within 100 feet
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   Within 25 feet. Missouri sets a plain test for whether brakes are roadworthy: at 10 mph they must stop the vehicle within 25 feet. Five feet is not achievable for a moving car, and 100 or 250 feet would mean the brakes have essentially failed. The figure gives you a practical check in an empty lot before a trip. If the pedal sinks, the stop takes longer than a few car lengths, or the vehicle pulls to one side, the brakes need service before the vehicle belongs in traffic.

7. 7. Where does the Missouri guide say to find the recommended tire pressure?

   1. On the tire sidewall
   2. In the owner's manual or on the driver's side door jamb
   3. At any service station
   4. On the inspection sticker
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   In the owner's manual or on the driver's side door jamb. Before entering the vehicle, check the tire pressure using the recommended PSI located in the vehicle owner's manual or on the driver's side door jamb, and measure it with a tire pressure gauge. If the reading is above the listed number let air out; if below, add air. The sidewall number is the tire's maximum, not the recommended pressure, and neither a station nor a sticker sets it for your car.

8. 8. What must a driver do when approaching a Missouri stop sign?

   1. Slow down only when another vehicle is nearby
   2. Stop after entering the intersection
   3. Make a full stop before proceeding
   4. Yield without stopping if the road looks clear
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   Make a full stop before proceeding. Missouri requires a full stop whenever a driver sees a stop sign. The stop is not optional when the intersection appears empty, and merely reducing speed does not satisfy the rule. A driver should then check for crossing vehicles and pedestrians before moving again. The practical cue is the red, eight-sided sign: bring the vehicle to a complete halt, then continue only when the crossing area is clear. This differs from a yield sign, where slowing and yielding may be enough if no conflicting traffic is present.

9. 9. 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
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   One. An applicant may take only one driving test per day in Missouri. The daily limit is separate from the rule for repeated failures: after three failures, another test requires written authorization from the Department and additional behind-the-wheel training. Choosing two confuses the number allowed in a day with a later retest process. Schedule practice between attempts, and remember that a failed test does not permit another same-day try.

10. 10. What does a solid yellow line on a driver's side of the center line mean in Missouri?

    
    1. The driver must not pass
    2. Passing is required before the line ends
    3. The lanes travel in the same direction
    4. The shoulder may be used for passing
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    The driver must not pass. A solid yellow line on your side of the center line marks a no-passing condition. Yellow separates traffic moving in opposite directions, so crossing it to pass would place the vehicle in opposing traffic where sight distance or roadway design makes the maneuver hazardous. A same-direction white line has a different meaning, and the shoulder is not a legal passing lane. See solid yellow and wait for a permitted passing area.

11. 11. Where does the Missouri guide say a U-turn should never be made?

    1. On any two-lane road
    2. Anywhere without a traffic signal
    3. In any town
    4. On a curve or near the crest of a hill where your vehicle may not be seen
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    On a curve or near the crest of a hill where your vehicle may not be seen. Only make a U-turn when it is safe. 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, and some towns and cities do not allow U-turns at all, so check for signs. A two lane road without a curve or hill is not itself a ban, and signals are not required for a legal U-turn.

12. 12. What should a Missouri driver do after missing a highway exit?

    1. Stop and back up along the shoulder
    2. Make a U-turn across the highway
    3. Take the next exit and return to the missed exit
    4. Reverse through the exit gore
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    Take the next exit and return to the missed exit. If an exit is missed, the safe response is to continue to the next exit and come back to the one that was missed. Stopping, backing up, or turning around on a highway creates a severe conflict with traffic traveling at high speed. The driver should accept the extra distance rather than recover the intended exit immediately. Watch signs early, but if the exit is gone, continue forward to the next safe route change.

13. 13. Before completing a left turn, which traffic must the turning driver yield to?

    
    1. Only vehicles behind the turning car
    2. Vehicles parked along the curb
    3. No traffic if the turn signal is on
    4. Oncoming vehicles traveling straight
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    Oncoming vehicles traveling straight. A left turn crosses the path of opposing traffic, so the turning driver must yield to an oncoming vehicle that is proceeding straight. Signaling communicates intent but never gives permission to cut across that vehicle’s path. Parked cars and following traffic are not the central right-of-way conflict described here. Look ahead for an adequate gap, keep the wheels straight while waiting, and turn only after the opposing lane is clear.

14. 14. Which point total leads Missouri to revoke a driving privilege for one year?

    1. 4 points in 12 months
    2. 18 or more points in 24 months
    3. 8 points in 18 months
    4. 6 points in 36 months
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    18 or more points in 24 months. Revocation for one year follows 12 or more points in 12 months, 18 or more in 24 months, or 24 or more in 36 months. Four points in 12 months only brings an advisory letter, and 8 points in 18 months brings a suspension of 30 to 90 days rather than revocation. Six points in 36 months is not a trigger. Reinstatement after a non-alcohol revocation needs an SR-22 and a $20 fee.

15. 15. What driving condition does this curved-arrow warning sign identify?

    
    1. A curve where the advisory speed is below the highway's posted limit
    2. A lane reserved for vehicles turning right
    3. A railroad crossing that requires a complete stop
    4. A no-passing area marked by a pennant sign
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    A curve where the advisory speed is below the highway's posted limit. Missouri uses a curve sign when the road bends and the recommended speed is lower than the posted highway limit. That recommendation is a cue to reduce speed before entering the bend, especially when sight distance or traction is poor. The railroad choice describes a different warning category, while a reserved turning lane is a pavement or regulatory issue. The pennant-shaped sign identifies a no-passing zone, not the shape of the road. Read the advisory speed plate with the curve symbol and adjust early rather than braking sharply in the bend.

16. 16. On a two-lane road, when is passing unsafe even if no pavement marking prohibits it?

    1. When the road is straight and the driver can see far ahead
    2. When the passing vehicle signals before changing position
    3. When the vehicle being passed is traveling below the speed limit
    4. When the driver cannot see that the road is clear for the needed distance
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    When the driver cannot see that the road is clear for the needed distance. Missouri forbids a pass on a two-lane road when the driver cannot see that the road is clear for the full distance needed to complete the maneuver. A straight view far ahead can support a safety assessment, but signaling alone cannot make an unseen roadway safe. The speed of the vehicle ahead is not the deciding condition either. Before moving left, confirm a long, unobstructed view, check for opposing traffic, and allow enough room to return to the lane. Visibility is the essential cue.

17. 17. After an emergency vehicle has passed, what should a driver do before moving again?

    1. Accelerate immediately and follow the emergency vehicle closely
    2. Move into the intersection and wait there for another signal
    3. Remain stopped until the way is clear, because other emergency vehicles may follow
    4. Turn off the vehicle's lights before checking traffic
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    Remain stopped until the way is clear, because other emergency vehicles may follow. Missouri says emergency vehicles may follow each other, so a driver should proceed only when the way is clear. The safest habit is to remain stopped after the first vehicle passes, look and listen again, and then reenter when no additional emergency vehicle is approaching. Following closely can obstruct responders and exposes the driver to another sudden stop. Waiting in an intersection creates a separate conflict. Keep the vehicle positioned safely to the right, check all directions, and move only after the emergency path has fully cleared.

18. 18. At the X-shaped railroad crossbuck, what rule applies to approaching trains?

    
    1. Treat the tracks as a stop only when a gate is down
    2. Speed up to cross before a train reaches the roadway
    3. Yield to trains as you would at a yield sign
    4. Stop on the tracks to look for a second train
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    Yield to trains as you would at a yield sign. A railroad crossbuck is located at the crossing and has the same meaning as a yield sign. The driver must yield to trains, never race a train, and avoid entering the tracks unless there is room on the other side. Waiting only for a lowered gate misses the crossbuck's standing rule, while speeding or stopping on the tracks creates extreme danger. Slow before the crossing, look and listen in both directions, and make sure the vehicle can clear every track before proceeding. A second train may be present where multiple tracks cross the road.

19. 19. A white rectangular sign with black or red letters or symbols generally gives information about:

    1. Traffic rules for direction, lane use, turning, speed, or parking
    2. Nearby recreation areas and museums
    3. Temporary roadwork and lane closures
    4. Rest areas and hospitals
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    Traffic rules for direction, lane use, turning, speed, or parking. Missouri uses white, often rectangular regulatory signs to state rules about movement and control, including direction, lane use, turns, speed, parking, and other special situations. A brown or green sign is the one associated with destinations or recreational and cultural places, so that distractor describes guide information instead. Orange identifies work activity, while blue identifies services such as hospitals and rest areas. When a white sign sets a limit, turn restriction, or lane instruction, treat its message as a traffic rule and follow it even when the road appears quiet.

20. 20. How long must SR-22 proof of insurance stay on file after a Missouri DWI or BAC action?

    1. Six months
    2. One year
    3. Two years
    4. Five years
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    Two years. Drivers facing DWI or BAC consequences must file proof of insurance, usually an SR-22, and keep it on file for two years. If it lapses, the license is suspended for the rest of the two years unless the driver files proof again and pays a $20 fee. Six months and one year are too short, and five years is too long. Minors with a first offense at .02 or more are exempt.