MO Permit Practice Test 4

All 20 questions in test 4

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1. 1. 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 Privilege. A one-year revocation applies to a second offense, and a ten-year denial to a third or later. Saying a first offense brings no license action is wrong. Points are also added to the record, and the driver is notified by mail when to stop driving.

2. 2. 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.

3. 3. What must a Missouri driver's record show to move from an intermediate license to a full under-21 license at 18?

   1. No traffic convictions in the last 30 days
   2. At least one year without a crash, even if not at fault
   3. No alcohol-related offenses or traffic convictions in the last 12 months
   4. Nothing, the upgrade is automatic at 18
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   No alcohol-related offenses or traffic convictions in the last 12 months. A full under-21 license at 18 requires a valid intermediate license, no suspension, revocation or denial at the time of application, and no alcohol-related offenses or traffic convictions in the last 12 months. The driver also passes vision and road sign tests. Thirty days is too short, a no-crash rule is not the stated test, and the upgrade is not automatic.

4. 4. 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 travel alone; if you see one deer crossing a road or notice a struck deer beside it, chances are others are nearby. The guide also names fields, streams, and gardens as places where deer gather, and the hours from sunset to midnight and around sunrise as the highest risk periods. If a crash is unavoidable, the guide says not to swerve off the road or into oncoming traffic.

5. 5. 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.

6. 6. What does a broken roadway line permit during a passing maneuver?

   1. The line may never be crossed for any reason
   2. The line reserves the lane for emergency vehicles
   3. The line may be crossed when passing is otherwise safe
   4. The line requires a right turn at the next intersection
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   The line may be crossed when passing is otherwise safe. Missouri describes broken lines as lines that may be crossed in a passing maneuver. That permission is conditional, not a guarantee that passing is safe or legal at every location. A solid line should not be crossed for passing, and pavement lines do not reserve ordinary lanes for emergency vehicles or force a turn. Before crossing a broken line, check sight distance, opposing traffic, intersections, and signs. The visual cue is the gap in the line, followed by a separate safety check before moving over.

7. 7. When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle on a Missouri road with at least four lanes, what lane change is required when safe?

   
   1. Move toward the stationary vehicle's lane
   2. Move into a lane not adjacent to the stationary vehicle
   3. Change into the oncoming traffic lane
   4. Remain beside the vehicle at the same speed
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   Move into a lane not adjacent to the stationary vehicle. On a roadway with at least four lanes and at least two lanes moving in the approaching driver's direction, the driver should make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the stationary emergency vehicle when that can be done safely. Remaining beside it leaves no buffer, and moving toward it increases exposure. The oncoming lane is not a safe or lawful substitute. The condition matters: change away when possible, then use the reduced speed and caution rule when a lane change cannot be made safely.

8. 8. At a Missouri J turn intersection, what path does a driver use to continue toward the opposite direction?

   1. Reverse through the intersection and reenter
   2. Cross directly through opposing traffic
   3. Turn left across the median immediately
   4. Turn right, merge into the far left lane, then turn left
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   Turn right, merge into the far left lane, then turn left. A J turn replaces a direct crossing movement with a right turn in the same direction as traffic, a merge into the far left lane, and a left turn toward the intended destination. The direct crossing choice defeats the design's purpose of avoiding fast moving opposing lanes. Turning left immediately or reversing are not parts of the maneuver. Picture the shape as a right entry followed by a wide loop and a later left turn, with each movement made in the direction permitted by the roadway.

9. 9. Which situation permits an intermediate license holder to drive alone between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.?

   1. A school activity, job, or emergency
   2. A social visit with a same-age friend
   3. A full tank of fuel
   4. A trip made only on residential streets
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   A school activity, job, or emergency. The intermediate-license curfew has narrow exceptions. A driver may travel during the 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. period for a school activity, job, or emergency. A licensed driver who is at least 21 may also accompany the driver, but an ordinary social trip does not qualify by itself. A useful planning cue is to identify the purpose before starting the late-night drive and carry the required license.

10. 10. At an intersection without a stop sign or traffic signal, which vehicle must yield when vehicles arrive together?

    1. The vehicle approaching from the left
    2. The vehicle with more passengers
    3. The vehicle approaching from the right
    4. Neither vehicle, because arrival is simultaneous
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    The vehicle approaching from the left. At an uncontrolled intersection, Missouri directs the driver approaching from the left to yield to the vehicle coming from the right. This rule resolves the conflict when no sign or signal assigns movement order. Vehicle size, passenger count, and simultaneous arrival do not create an exception. Before entering, look both ways and be ready to let the right-side vehicle clear first. The right-side approach is the cue that determines who waits.

11. 11. What traffic direction is indicated by a white line on the left?

    1. Traffic traveling in opposite directions
    2. Traffic traveling in the same direction
    3. A travel lane from a railroad track
    4. Only lanes reserved for buses
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    Traffic traveling in the same direction. White pavement markings separate traffic moving in the same direction. This differs from yellow markings, which separate opposing directions. The color helps a driver interpret lane placement before changing lanes or preparing for a turn. White lines do not automatically mean every lane change is safe, and a solid white edge line may mark the road's right edge. Check the marking type, mirrors, blind spot, and surrounding traffic before crossing a white lane line.

12. 12. According to the Missouri guide, about how far does an average passenger car traveling at 55 mph need to stop?

    1. About 50 feet
    2. About 130 to 140 feet, almost half a football field
    3. About 400 feet
    4. About one quarter mile
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    About 130 to 140 feet, almost half a football field. At 55 mph the average passenger car can stop in about 130 to 140 feet, which the Missouri guide compares to almost half the length of a football field. The same passage says a fully loaded tractor trailer may take almost 400 feet to come to a complete stop, so 400 feet describes the truck rather than the car. Fifty feet is far shorter than the stated distance, and a quarter mile is far longer. The guide uses this comparison to warn that cutting off a truck is particularly dangerous.

13. 13. What minimum fine may apply to a first speeding or passing offense in a Missouri state construction or work zone?

    1. $100 in addition to other penalties
    2. No fine unless a worker is struck
    3. $500 instead of any other fine
    4. $250 in addition to other penalties
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    $250 in addition to other penalties. The guide sets a minimum $250 fine for a first speeding or passing offense in a construction or work zone on Missouri state roadways. It is added to any other fine authorized by law, so the amount is not a replacement ceiling. A $100 figure understates the stated minimum, while waiting for an injury is not part of the condition. Orange work-zone signs should trigger immediate speed and lane discipline.

14. 14. Under the Missouri guide's moped and bicycle equipment rules, within what distance must the brakes be able to stop you 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. In its section on mopeds and bicycles, the Missouri guide sets a plain brake standard: the brakes must be able to stop you within 25 feet when traveling ten mph. The same passage notes that mopeds and bicycles do not need to be registered or inspected, yet Missouri law still requires certain equipment on them. Five, 100 and 250 feet are not the figure the guide gives. Test the brakes before a ride and have them serviced if they cannot meet the standard.

15. 15. For a Missouri driver under 21, what can trigger the 90-day Abuse and Lose action?

    1. Renewing a license before its expiration date
    2. Driving below the posted speed limit
    3. Passing a vision test on the first attempt
    4. Altering, modifying, or misrepresenting a driver license
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    Altering, modifying, or misrepresenting a driver license. Missouri’s Abuse and Lose law can take a license for 90 days from a person younger than 21 who alters, modifies, or misrepresents a driver license. The rule is not limited to impaired driving, and ordinary renewal, lawful speed, or test performance is not listed as a trigger. Treat license information as an official record. Changing or presenting it inaccurately can create a suspension even when no drinking-and-driving event occurred.

16. 16. The crossed right-turn arrow shown tells the driver not to:

    
    1. Drive straight on the current roadway
    2. Park along the right side of the street
    3. Yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk
    4. Turn right at the signed location
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    Turn right at the signed location. This sign uses a red slash over a right-turn arrow, so the prohibited action is a right turn at the signed location. It does not make straight travel, curb parking, or pedestrian yielding illegal. The sign's white background and red symbol provide a regulatory cue, while the arrow identifies the exact movement being restricted. Continue only in a direction permitted by the other lane markings and signals. If a pedestrian is present, the separate duty to yield remains in force, even though this sign does not depict a crosswalk rule.

17. 17. During Missouri's driving skills test, how many points may a driver lose before failing?

    1. More than 10 points
    2. More than 30 points
    3. More than 20 points
    4. Points are not used
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    More than 30 points. The examiner subtracts points for driving errors throughout the skills test, and losing more than 30 points causes failure. The scoring rule works alongside separate automatic-failure events, so staying under the point threshold does not excuse a dangerous act or traffic-law violation. Do not treat the test as a single collision check. Practice smooth control, legal movements, and careful observation to avoid accumulating small errors.

18. 18. Who is the Missouri roundabout truck apron intended to accommodate?

    1. Rear wheels of large trucks turning
    2. Bicyclists entering the circle
    3. Cars making a sharper turn
    4. Any driver who misses an exit
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    Rear wheels of large trucks turning. A truck apron is the paved area inside a roundabout that gives the rear wheels of large trucks room while they turn. Cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks are not supposed to use it. The car choice mistakes extra truck clearance for a general shortcut, and missing an exit is handled by continuing around the circle. Stay on the normal roadway around the center island unless you are operating the large vehicle for which the apron was designed.

19. 19. If the WRONG WAY sign faces you while driving, what is the safest immediate response?

    
    1. Continue slowly because the sign applies only to trucks
    2. Stop in the travel lane and wait for a green signal
    3. Pull off safely, turn around, and return from the correct direction
    4. Move left and pass the sign on the shoulder
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    Pull off safely, turn around, and return from the correct direction. The WRONG WAY sign means the vehicle has entered a lane used by oncoming traffic after making a wrong turn. The driver should get off the road as quickly and safely as possible, turn around, and return in the proper direction. Continuing, even slowly, leaves the vehicle exposed to a head-on collision. Waiting in a travel lane or using the shoulder to pass the sign creates additional hazards and does not correct the direction of travel. Treat the sign as an urgent warning, but make the correction only after reaching a safe place to maneuver.

20. 20. What movement is prohibited by the crossed left-turn arrow?

    
    1. A left turn
    2. Passing a slow vehicle in the left lane
    3. Going straight through an intersection
    4. A U-turn only at a railroad crossing
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    A left turn. The crossed arrow depicts a left turn, so the restriction is aimed at that movement. A no-left-turn sign does not automatically prohibit U-turns, passing, or proceeding straight, although other signs or markings may control those actions elsewhere. The manual identifies no-left-turn and no-U-turn as examples of red-slash regulatory messages, which means the pictured symbol must be read precisely. When this sign appears, choose another permitted direction and check for lane arrows or signal indications before moving through the intersection.