MO Permit Practice Test 8

All 20 questions in test 8

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1. 1. If a Missouri driver requests an administrative hearing after a BAC action, how long may legal driving continue after the decision is mailed?

   1. Until the arrest date
   2. For 5 days
   3. For 90 days automatically
   4. For 15 days
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   For 15 days. When a hearing is granted, the guide says the driver may continue to drive legally until 15 days after the decision is mailed. The five day option shortens the stated period, and the 90 day option turns a possible restricted privilege into an automatic guarantee. The arrest date is not the endpoint for a granted hearing. Track the event that starts the clock: the Department's mailed decision, followed by fifteen days.

2. 2. 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
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   The local government, through an ordinance. Missouri gives local governments a role in traffic control beyond state laws. A city, town, or village may set speed limits through its own ordinance, so a driver must read the posted sign instead of assuming the general statewide rule applies. The federal government does not set ordinary local street limits, and the Highway Patrol is not the only authority involved. As a practical cue, treat a municipal speed sign as legally binding even when it differs from a familiar number elsewhere in the state.

3. 3. 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.

4. 4. 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. Whenever a vehicle behind is waiting
   4. After a complete stop, if the way is clear and no prohibition sign is posted
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   After a complete stop, if the way is clear and no prohibition sign is posted. Missouri permits a right turn on red only after a complete stop, and the path must be clear of pedestrians and traffic. A posted No Right Turn On Red sign removes that permission. A waiting vehicle behind you creates no special exception, and a clear-looking corner does not excuse the stop. Use the sequence stop, check, obey the sign, then turn only when the crossing and roadway are safe.

5. 5. What vision standard must an applicant meet for a Missouri driver license acuity test?

   1. At least 20/80 with both eyes together
   2. Exactly 20/20 in each eye
   3. At least 20/160 in one eye only
   4. At least 20/40 with either or both eyes
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   At least 20/40 with either or both eyes. Missouri uses a minimum acuity standard of 20/40 with either or both eyes for the vision test. That does not mean an applicant must have perfect 20/20 vision, and the much poorer 20/160 figure is associated with a restriction on taking the driving test when natural and corrected acuity are both worse than that level. If glasses or contacts are needed, bring them for testing. A practical reminder is to distinguish the ordinary minimum from the separate failure threshold.

6. 6. After how many years without new points do a Missouri driver's points drop to zero?

   1. One year
   2. Two years
   3. Three years
   4. Five years
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   Three years. Points come off gradually. After one year without new points, the remaining points drop by one-third; after two years, by one-half; and after three years they are reduced to zero. One and two years only reduce the total. Five years is not part of the schedule. Certain convictions stay listed on the record permanently even when the points are gone.

7. 7. A Missouri driver refuses a chemical test to determine BAC. How long is the license taken away?

   1. One year
   2. 15 days
   3. 90 days
   4. Five years
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   One year. If you refuse a chemical test to determine your BAC, the license is taken away for one year. Reinstatement then requires a $45 fee, a SATOP or comparable program, two years of SR-22 insurance, and possibly an ignition interlock. Fifteen days is the delay before an administrative suspension takes effect after a failed test. Ninety days is a first offense suspension, and five years is a repeat offense denial.

8. 8. After the first six months with a Missouri intermediate license, how many passengers under 19 who are not immediate family may ride along?

   1. None
   2. No more than three
   3. No more than one
   4. No more than five
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   No more than three. During the first six months, an intermediate license holder may carry no more than one passenger under 19 who is not immediate family. After six months, the limit rises to no more than three. So one is the early limit, not the later one, and none is stricter than the law. Five exceeds the cap. Immediate family includes siblings, step and adopted or foster children living in the household.

9. 9. At the red octagonal sign shown, what action is required before entering the intersection?

   
   1. Slow down and continue if the lane appears clear
   2. Come to a full stop, check crossing traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when safe
   3. Stop only when another vehicle is approaching
   4. Yield without stopping if no pedestrian is visible
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   Come to a full stop, check crossing traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when safe. A stop sign requires a full stop, not merely a reduction in speed. After stopping, the driver waits for crossing vehicles and pedestrians to clear and proceeds only when the movement is safe. The line, crosswalk, or edge of the intersection determines where the stop occurs. The distractors that allow a rolling approach or a stop only when traffic is visible remove the legal duty created by the sign. Use the octagon as an immediate visual cue, then scan both directions before moving through the intersection.

10. 10. 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. No one, once the holder turns 16
    4. A person at least 21 years old with a valid driver license
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    A person at least 21 years old with a valid driver license. Missouri ties the supervising driver to age and licensing rather than to family. From age 16 the permit holder may drive with a person who is at least 21 and holds a valid driver license sitting in the front seat. A licensed 18 year old friend does not qualify, the rule is not limited to parents, and turning 16 does not remove the supervision requirement; that comes with the intermediate license. Younger permit holders face a stricter list of qualifying supervisors, so the age in the question matters.

11. 11. 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. On either shoulder, whichever is shorter
    3. Into the opposing lane without checking traffic
    4. Only to the right side of the feature or obstruction
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    Only to the right side of the feature or obstruction. The keep-right sign directs traffic around a feature or obstruction on its right side. It is not a general instruction to use the left lane, cross into oncoming traffic, or select either shoulder. The arrow curves around the object and supplies the practical cue for the required path. Reduce speed as needed, remain within the available travel area, and watch for vehicles or pedestrians near the obstruction. If another speed or lane-control sign is posted, obey that control too, but do not ignore the keep-right direction without a specific instruction from an authorized person.

12. 12. 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. Entering traffic is changing from a secondary location into an established flow, so it cannot claim priority merely by reaching the edge first. Speed does not reverse the rule, and the duty applies to vehicles as well as the broader need to avoid collisions. Stop or slow before the edge, look both ways, and enter only after the main road is clear.

13. 13. At a circular green light, what must a driver do before making a left turn?

    
    1. Turn immediately because the circular green protects the turn
    2. Wait for a red light facing opposing traffic
    3. Wait for an adequate gap in opposing traffic
    4. Use the shoulder to get around oncoming vehicles
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    Wait for an adequate gap in opposing traffic. A circular green signal gives permission to make a permissive left turn, but it does not remove the need to check opposing traffic. The driver must wait for an adequate opening and also watch for pedestrians. The tempting mistake is treating every green indication like a protected green arrow. A green arrow is the protected phase; a circular green requires the turning driver to choose a safe gap. Scan across the intersection, yield as needed, and turn only after the path is open.

14. 14. What does the octagon shape tell a Missouri driver about a traffic sign?

    1. It indicates a stop requirement
    2. It identifies a school area
    3. It marks a no passing zone
    4. It marks a railroad crossing
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    It indicates a stop requirement. Missouri uses the octagon as the shape clue for a stop sign. The shape matters even when a driver first notices the sign from a distance or in poor weather. A round sign points to railroad information, a pentagon identifies school information, and a pennant marks a no passing zone. The useful recognition habit is to associate eight sides with stopping, then look for the stop line or crosswalk where the vehicle must halt.

15. 15. What action is called for by a yellow warning sign near a sharp curve?

    1. Accelerate to finish the curve quickly
    2. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary
    3. Treat the sign as the posted legal speed limit
    4. Stop in the travel lane before the curve
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    Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Missouri warning signs identify a hazard ahead and tell drivers to adjust their approach. A curve sign may also show a recommended maximum speed, but that advisory number is guidance for the curve rather than a replacement for the legal speed limit. The wrong approach is accelerating or stopping in the lane without a reason. Ease off the accelerator, scan beyond the bend, and be ready to stop if traffic or another hazard appears. Yellow with black lettering is the cue to prepare, not to maintain normal speed automatically.

16. 16. How close to a Missouri intersection or railroad grade crossing may you pass another vehicle?

    1. Up to 50 feet before it
    2. Right up to the crossing if clear
    3. Passing is not allowed within 100 feet of or at any intersection or railroad grade crossing
    4. Within 100 feet only on a two-lane road
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    Passing is not allowed within 100 feet of or at any intersection or railroad grade crossing. Missouri bars passing when approaching within 100 feet of or at any intersection or railroad grade crossing, along with passing where there is a solid yellow line, on hills and curves, and within a tunnel. A vehicle turning or a train arriving inside that 100 foot zone leaves no room to complete the pass. Wait until you are past the crossing or intersection and the road ahead is clear.

17. 17. What is the Missouri emergency cellular number listed for reporting a highway vehicle breakdown?

    1. *55
    2. 511
    3. *911
    4. *77
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    *55. The guide lists *55 as the cellular number to call in a highway emergency. That number is a reporting resource, not permission to handle a breakdown while standing in a travel lane. If possible, move the vehicle away from traffic, turn on emergency flashers, and warn approaching drivers. The memorable cue is the star followed by 55, while ordinary emergency response and travel-information numbers are different services.

18. 18. When your vehicle begins to skid, what steering response does the guide recommend?

    1. Turn sharply opposite the slide
    2. Gently steer in the direction the rear wheels are sliding
    3. Hit the brakes hard and hold them
    4. Accelerate to pull the vehicle straight
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    Gently steer in the direction the rear wheels are sliding. During a skid, remove your foot from the accelerator and avoid hitting the brakes. Gently turn the steering wheel in the direction the rear wheels are sliding, then correct smoothly as traction returns. A sharp opposite turn can worsen the loss of control, and hard braking can make the slide worse. Look where you want the vehicle to travel, keep movements gradual, and avoid panic inputs. The rear of the vehicle moving sideways is the cue to steer into the skid.

19. 19. How recent must the safety inspection be on a vehicle used for a Missouri driving test?

    1. Within the last 30 days
    2. Within the last year
    3. Done within the last 60 days, if applicable
    4. No inspection is needed for the test
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    Done within the last 60 days, if applicable. Along with proof of insurance, the vehicle you bring for the Missouri driving test must have a current certificate of safety and/or emissions inspection done within the last 60 days, if applicable, plus valid plates and a valid inspection sticker, working seat belts, working doors, a clean seat for the examiner, and two sets of brakes. A year old inspection does not qualify, and the test cannot be taken in an uninspected vehicle.

20. 20. What is Missouri's recommended response when highway hypnosis makes a driver sleepy?

    1. Pull off the highway and stop at a rest area or service area
    2. Increase speed so the repetitive road ends sooner
    3. Keep driving while staring straight ahead to maintain focus
    4. Rely on loud music instead of taking a break
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    Pull off the highway and stop at a rest area or service area. Highway hypnosis can make a driver sleepy and unaware of surrounding traffic. Missouri advises pulling off the highway when sleepiness appears, and taking a nap when the driver is really sleepy. Staring harder, increasing speed, or using loud music does not restore safe alertness and can shorten the time available to react. A concrete cue is a repetitive stretch of road combined with lost awareness of signs or traffic. Treat that feeling as a stopping signal, not as a reason to push farther.