MO Permit Practice Test 6

All 20 questions in test 6

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1. 1. You see a solid yellow line on your side of the center line. What action is prohibited?

   
   1. Crossing that line to pass another vehicle
   2. Slowing down before a curve
   3. Stopping when directed by a traffic officer
   4. Continuing straight in your lane
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   Crossing that line to pass another vehicle. A solid yellow line on the driver's side of the center line marks a no-passing condition. The instruction is not to cross it to pass, even when the driver feels the road ahead is open. Continuing straight, reducing speed for a bend, or obeying an officer can all be appropriate and do not inherently cross the line. Let the marking control the passing decision, then wait for a legal passing section with adequate visibility and no conflicting sign or hazard.

2. 2. How many questions must an applicant answer correctly to pass Missouri's written test?

   1. 10 of 25
   2. 20 of 25
   3. 15 of 25
   4. All 25 without an error
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   20 of 25. Missouri requires 20 correct answers on the 25-question written test. That is an 80 percent passing requirement, not a half-score and not perfect performance. The guide also says the questions come directly from its information, so studying the listed rules is more useful than guessing at a trick format. When practicing, track whether you can consistently reach at least 20 correct answers before scheduling the exam.

3. 3. 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.

4. 4. How long must a required Missouri ignition interlock stay installed after reinstatement?

   1. 30 days
   2. At least six months, with no violations in the last three months
   3. Exactly one year regardless of violations
   4. Until age 21
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   At least six months, with no violations in the last three months. The ignition interlock must be maintained for at least six months from the reinstatement date, and the last three months must be free of violations. Failing to maintain it re-suspends the privilege, and getting it back needs proof of service and a $20 reinstatement fee. Thirty days is too short, a fixed year ignores the violation rule, and age 21 is unrelated. Courts may order longer use.

5. 5. When may a Missouri driver use a handicapped parking space?

   1. Whenever the lot is full
   2. Only when the vehicle displays a valid disabled placard or plate and is transporting the person with the disability
   3. For less than 10 minutes
   4. At night only
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   Only when the vehicle displays a valid disabled placard or plate and is transporting the person with the disability. Handicapped parking spaces in Missouri may only be used when the vehicle displays the proper disabled placard or license plate and the person to whom it was issued is being transported. A full lot, a short errand, or the hour of the day never creates an exception, and misuse brings a fine. Leave the crosshatched access aisle beside the space clear as well so a ramp or lift can be used.

6. 6. If your headlights go out while driving, what should you try first?

   1. Keep driving at the same speed
   2. Open the hood in the travel lane
   3. Turn off all emergency lights
   4. Use the dimmer or headlight switch
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   Use the dimmer or headlight switch. A sudden headlight failure may be corrected by trying the dimmer switch or headlight switch. If that does not restore the lights, use parking lights, emergency flashers, or turn signals, then pull off the road while leaving the emergency flashers on. Continuing at normal speed leaves other drivers little warning and poor visibility. Opening the hood in a lane creates a separate danger. The first cue is to try the vehicle's lighting controls while maintaining a steady, controlled path.

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. The driver must stop and then proceed only after checking that the intersection is clear and movement is safe. It is not interchangeable with a flashing yellow, which tells drivers to slow and use caution. Continuing through because the signal is flashing removes the required stop and can conflict with cross traffic. Look for pedestrians and vehicles before moving after the full stop.

8. 8. What hazard does the yellow skidding-car sign warn about?

   
   1. A lane reserved for vehicles with traction devices
   2. A racing area where hard acceleration is expected
   3. A gravel road where braking is prohibited
   4. The road ahead becomes unusually slippery in wet weather
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   The road ahead becomes unusually slippery in wet weather. The skidding-car sign warns that the road can become unusually slippery in wet weather. Drivers should respond by reducing speed, increasing following space, and avoiding abrupt steering or braking. It does not identify a racing area, prohibit braking on gravel, or reserve a lane for vehicles with special equipment. The warning is about reduced traction, so the response must begin before the pavement becomes visibly slick. Watch weather and road conditions, keep the vehicle controlled, and make gentle inputs through the marked area rather than waiting for a skid to begin.

9. 9. When are Missouri drivers required to use headlights because of weather?

   1. Any time conditions require windshield wipers
   2. Only during snow when roads are closed
   3. Only after midnight on rural roads
   4. Only when following another vehicle
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   Any time conditions require windshield wipers. Missouri ties headlight use to weather conditions that require windshield wipers. The rule is not limited to darkness, snow, or rural driving. Rain or another condition that makes the wipers necessary should also trigger the headlights. The useful driving cue is simple: if the wipers are operating for weather, turn on the headlights so the vehicle is easier for others to see. Waiting until midnight or until another vehicle appears leaves visibility lower than required.

10. 10. What hazard does the round yellow railroad advance-warning sign identify?

    
    1. A bicycle-only route
    2. A roundabout that must be entered immediately
    3. A railroad crossing ahead
    4. A no-passing zone that ends at the next hill
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    A railroad crossing ahead. The round yellow advance-warning sign tells the driver that a railroad crossing is approaching. It is placed before the crossing so the driver has time to reduce speed, look for a train, and prepare to stop. It is not a bicycle instruction, a command to enter a roundabout, or a notice about the end of a passing restriction. The round shape is a strong railroad cue, but the driver should also watch for a crossbuck, lights, or a gate closer to the tracks. Never begin crossing without space on the far side.

11. 11. 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. That child must be secured in a child passenger restraint system regardless of weight. The option using age eight and weight 80 pounds describes the older-child category, where a vehicle safety belt or suitable booster seat is allowed. Height above 4 feet 9 inches also belongs to that older category. A child exactly four years old is outside the less-than-four rule, so the wording matters. Before driving, match the child to every applicable age, weight, and height threshold rather than relying on one number in isolation.

12. 12. Can a Missouri driver use the driver examination record alone as a legal permit to drive?

    1. Only if a parent signs it
    2. Yes, for 15 days
    3. Yes, until the permanent card arrives
    4. No, the record alone is not legal for driving
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    No, the record alone is not legal for driving. The driver examination record is a test result, not the issued permit or license. The guide expressly says the record alone is not legal for driving, so the driver must complete the license office process and carry the actual credential. The two yes choices create temporary periods that the guide does not grant, and a parent signature cannot change the document's status. Treat the examination record as paperwork used to obtain the credential, never as permission to drive by itself.

13. 13. What does the yellow traffic-signal warning sign tell you to expect?

    
    1. A streetlight outage requiring the shoulder
    2. A police checkpoint at the next intersection
    3. A traffic light signal ahead, where you should be prepared to stop
    4. A green light that guarantees uninterrupted travel
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    A traffic light signal ahead, where you should be prepared to stop. The signal-ahead warning sign places a traffic light farther along the road and tells drivers to be prepared to stop. It is not a report about broken streetlights or a police checkpoint, and it cannot guarantee that the upcoming light will stay green. Reduce speed as visibility and traffic require, watch the signal, and obey its actual indication when you reach it. The yellow warning background gives advance notice, while the pictured signal identifies the specific control ahead. Being ready to stop also prevents a late hard-braking response if the light changes.

14. 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. The driver is in the proper lane and the way is clear of traffic and pedestrians
    3. Only opposing vehicles must be absent; pedestrians never affect the turn
    4. The driver must wait for a circular green light
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    The driver is in the proper lane and the way is clear of traffic and pedestrians. A green arrow permits travel in the arrow's direction, but Missouri still requires the driver to be in the proper lane and confirms that traffic and pedestrians must be clear. The arrow does not make every lane appropriate, erase pedestrian conflicts, or require waiting for a circular green light. Before moving, check the lane position, crosswalk, and the path through the intersection. The arrow gives directional permission; it does not replace the final look for people or vehicles.

15. 15. Under Missouri's Move Over rule, what should a driver do when changing lanes around a stationary emergency vehicle is unsafe?

    
    1. Maintain speed and pass normally
    2. Drive onto the shoulder to get farther away
    3. Stop in the travel lane immediately
    4. Proceed cautiously at a safe speed for road conditions
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    Proceed cautiously at a safe speed for road conditions. If changing lanes would be unsafe or impossible, Missouri requires the driver to proceed with due caution and reduce speed while maintaining a safe speed for road conditions. The normal speed choice ignores the danger, and stopping in the travel lane can create a new collision risk. Driving onto the shoulder is not the substitute named by the law. First look for a safe lane change; when that cannot be done, slow down and pass with careful control.

16. 16. What do blue square or rectangular service signs with white letters or symbols show?

    1. A warning that a roadway hazard is ahead
    2. The maximum speed allowed by law
    3. Locations of services such as rest areas and hospitals
    4. The direction and distance to cities and state lines
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    Locations of services such as rest areas and hospitals. Blue service signs identify useful facilities along the trip, including rest areas and hospitals. They are informational, so they do not set the maximum legal speed, warn about a hazard, or provide the destination guidance assigned to green and brown guide signs. A driver can use the blue panel to locate help or a place to stop, but still must obey any separate regulatory sign governing speed, lane position, or turning. Remember the pairing of blue and services when scanning signs at highway exits or along an unfamiliar route.

17. 17. When may an intermediate license holder in Missouri drive alone during the usual overnight restriction?

    1. Only from 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
    2. From 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. for school, work, or an emergency
    3. Only between 5:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m.
    4. Any time after midnight on weekends
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    From 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. for school, work, or an emergency. An intermediate driver may not drive alone from 1:00 a.m. through 5:00 a.m. unless the trip is to or from a school activity, a job, or an emergency, or the driver has a licensed adult age 21 or older accompanying them. The weekend option invents an exception, and the bare 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. answer states the restricted hours without recognizing the permitted purposes. Treat the overnight period as a restricted window with narrow exceptions, not as a general weekend privilege.

18. 18. How many points within 12 months cause Missouri to send a point accumulation advisory?

    1. 2 points
    2. 8 points
    3. 4 points
    4. 12 points
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    4 points. A total of 4 points in 12 months brings a point accumulation advisory letter. Eight or more points in 18 months brings a suspension, and 12 or more in 12 months brings a one-year revocation. Two points is below the advisory level. The advisory is a warning that the driver is on a path toward suspension, since two or three more convictions could reach the suspension level.

19. 19. Why is continuing to drive while feeling tired especially dangerous?

    1. Fatigue makes decisions and reactions harder and may lead to falling asleep
    2. Fatigue only changes the vehicle's fuel consumption
    3. Fatigue improves concentration on long, repetitive roads
    4. Fatigue is harmless if the driver opens a window
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    Fatigue makes decisions and reactions harder and may lead to falling asleep. The guide warns that tiredness makes it harder to make decisions and react to traffic, and a driver may fall asleep at the wheel. Opening a window or relying on the length of the trip does not remove that impairment. Fatigue is a safety problem, not a fuel-economy issue. The practical response is to pull off at the nearest rest stop or service area, and take a nap if needed. Treat heavy eyelids, missed signs, or drifting attention as a signal to stop driving.

20. 20. What must every vehicle in a Missouri funeral procession do?

    1. Use its flashing emergency lights and follow the vehicle ahead as closely as is practical and safe
    2. Stop at every intersection
    3. Drive in the right lane only
    4. Sound the horn at intersections
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    Use its flashing emergency lights and follow the vehicle ahead as closely as is practical and safe. If you are driving in a funeral procession, follow the vehicle in front of you as closely as is practical and safe, and every vehicle in the procession must use its flashing emergency lights. An organized funeral procession has the right of way at intersections, so other drivers must not cut through it. Sounding the horn and stopping at each intersection are not part of the procedure.