Missouri Permit Test Study Guide, Missouri Permit

broken lines

may be crossed in a passing maneuver

solid lines

NOT cross in passing maneuver

yellow

divides oncoming traffic

white

divides same-direction traffic

yellow line is on your left

the traffic is moving in the opposite direction

white line is on your left

traffic moving same direction

solid white line

marks right edge of many roads

two solid yellow lines

center marking for roads. Tell you traffic on other side of lines is going the opposite way. Dont cross these to pass.

no passing zone

solid yellow line. (can be on hills, curves)

Dual use lanes

have both a turn and straight arrow.

flashing yellow arrow

allowed to drive in that area its pointing to but you have to wait your turn.

green arrow

you can drive in that area but must wait your turn

lane control signs

red "X" means don't drive in the lane. Green arrow means your good to go! :)))

bicycle crossing

be prepared o yield to bikers

signal ahead

preparing you to be ready to possibly stop

pedestrian crossing

be prepared to slow down and yield to people

school crossing

slow down (note sign color will soon change tp neon green)

speed advisory- highway ramp

the highway entry/exit has speed advisory

added lane

traffic from another road will be entering the road. No merging needed bcuz lane has been added.

begin divided roadway

road will son bcome 2way traffic divided by a barrier.

end divide roadway

traffic wont be divided by a barrier anymore.

merge

cars from another road will be entering the road.

curve sign

warn of a curve where the recommended speed is less than the posted speed limit for highway.

reverse turn

used to warn of two turns in opposite directions. second turn may be sharper than first. 30mph recommended.

lane ends merge left

two lanes of cars will soon become one lane of cars. Right lane must merge to left yielding to traffic driving in the left lane.

right angle turn

sharp turn ahead use 30 mph

speed advisory

curve and turn signals have an speed advisory plate that shows the recommended speed for curve or turn.

Large Arrow

May be seen on the outside of a

turn. Slow down for sharp change

of direction of travel.

chevron

May be used instead of the large

arrow sign to outline the edge of a

curving road or to supplement the

large arrow sign.

obj marker

notify drivers of objects in the roadway or very

close to the edge of the roadway.

This sign emphasizes the need

to not stray outside of the marked

travel lane.

soft shoulder

shoulder on the side of the

road ahead is soft. Do not drive

off the pavement.

slow moving vehicle

vehicle means it is

traveling less than 25 mph. You

may see this sign on construction

equipment or farm vehicles.

slippery when wet

The road ahead becomes

unusually slippery in wet weather.

Drive carefully in these conditions.

side rail road crossing

A warning of a railway crossing

very close to the intersection.

Use caution when crossing tracks.

intersection

Another road crosses the road.

Watch carefully for traffic crossing

your path

side road ahead

Side Road Ahead

Another road enters the road from

the direction shown on the sign.

T intersection ahead

The road you are traveling does

not continue. You must turn

either right or left.

round about ahead

A roundabout intersection is

ahead. Slow down as required by

the speed restriction sign and

follow the road rules for

roundabouts.

regulatory signs

Many regulatory signs are square or rectangular-shaped and are white,

with black or red letters or symbols. They give you information about rules

for traffic direction, lane use, turning, speed, parking, and other special situations. Some regulatory signs have a red circle with a red slash over a symbol.

These indicate you cannot do something, for example, no left turn or no

U-turn.

YIELD SIGn

A yield sign is triangular. It is red and white with

red letters. It means you must slow down and

yield the right-of-way to traffic in the intersection

you are crossing or roadway you are entering.

LANE CONTROL SIGNS

says which direction you can go

common speed limits

Rural interstates and freeways 70

Rural expressways 65

Interstate highways, freeways or expressways

within urbanized areas 60

All other roads and highways not located in an urbanized area 60

Lettered roads 55

rail road crossing

Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. The round

advance warning sign tells you that you are nearing a railroad crossing.

Never start to cross the tracks

until there is room for your vehicle on the other side of the tracks. It is not

wise to shift gears when crossing railroad tracks, just in case your vehicle

might stall.

guide signs

show directions to various locations

service signs

rest areas or gas stations, hospitals, etc.

right of way

where vehicles or pedestrians likely meet one another, and there are no signals to regulate traffic, their are rules to say who must yield the right-of-way. the law doesn't give any driver the right-of-way. you must do what ever it takes to not hit a person

passing on the right

only if the vehicle is going to make a left turn

on a city street with width for two or more lines in each direction

on a one way street

on a highway city with 4 or more lanes of traffic

passing on left

don't do it on solid yellow line

approaching 100 feet of intersection/ RR crossing, bridge , tunnel

curve with a distance that causes hazard

intersections

drivers must yield to striking people

yield to people on sidewalk, lot, alley,driveway

turn left must yield to upcoming cars

4way stop, driver reaching intersection first may proceed before other drivers

no stop sign yield to vehicles

roundabout yield to traffic in circle

emergency vehicles

yield the right of way to police firemen ambulance

pull over to right of road

proceed with caution, reduce speed of ur car

school bus stop

on 2lane road where both vehicles travel in directions

2lane one way street

school bus don't stop

opposite direction of school bus on a highway divided by a median where cars in one direction than cars in opposite direction.

traveling the opposite direction of a school bus on a highway containing four or more lanes

a school where students

are not permitted to cross the roadway.

After stopping for a school bus that is unloading school children, watch

for school children walking along the side of the road. You must remain

stopped until the bus moves or the bus driver signals for you to proceed.

Proceed with caution.

hand vehicle signals

signal 100 feet before

hand out = left

hand out and down= stop

hand out and up= right

always use turn signals before turning lanes

round about intersections

drivers who approach make a slight right turn and go counter clockwise around circular center island

either exit or continue roundabout onto a diff road way

local ordinances

cities and towns have regulations on:

speed limits, one way street, set stop intersections, sound , use turn signals, prohibit commercial vehicles from using certain streets, and control parking.

parking do's

park in a designated area if possible.

• On one-way streets, park on either the right or left side

• Always set your parking brake when you park. Leave the vehicle in gear if it has a manual transmission, or in park if it has an automatic transmission.

Check for bicyclists, who often travel on the

right-hand side of the travel lanes, near parked cars.

• If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle as far away from traffic

as possible. If there is a curb, park as close to it as you can.

• When you park on a hill, turn your wheels sharply towards the side of the

road.

NO-PARKING ZONES

Do not park:

• In an intersection.

• On a crosswalk or sidewalk.

• Across a driveway entrance.

• On the left side of a two-way street.

• Alongside a curb that is painted yellow.

• On a bridge.

• Blocking a fire hydrant.

• Blocking the normal traffic flow or creating a hazard to other drivers.

• With your vehicle facing against traffic.

parking on a hill

Before leaving your parked vehicle:

• Turn your wheels in the proper direction

• Turn off the motor, leaving the vehicle in proper gear;

• Set the emergency/parking brake;

• Remove the keys from the ignition;

• Check your rear view mirror for traffic before stepping out; and Lock it and pocket the keys.

Before you drive away from any parking space, be sure to check for traffic and signal.

parking on hills

down hill with or without curb=turn wheels to right

up hill with curb= turn wheels to left

up hill with OUT curb= turn wheels to right

parallel parking

1. Stop even with the vehicle ahead of the parking space about 1½ feet to the left of that vehicle.

2. Turn wheels sharply to the right, and back slowly into the parking space. Be sure the front of your vehicle does not block passing or oncoming traffic.

3. When clear of the front vehicle, turn wheels sharply to the left and continue backing.

4. Turn wheels sharply to the right and pull forward toward the curb. Park in the center of the parking space.

DRIVE IN THE PROPER LANE

When driving on a highway with a total of two lanes (one lane in each direction), drive in the right hand lane. You may cross the center line for passing when there are no oncoming vehicles and no solid yellow line. On highways with a total of four or more lanes (two or more lanes in each direction), always keep to the right unless you are passing slower traffic, letting another driver have room to enter safely, or getting ready to make a legal left turn.

PASSING ON HIGHWAYS

Use the left lane only to pass another vehicle. You can use the right lane when passing a vehicle that is making a left turn. Never use the shoulder or unpaved part of the highway to pass.

Before you pass a vehicle in front

of you

make sure you are in a safe passing zone. On four-lane

highways, check the left lane for traffic by using your left and inside rearview mirrors and briefly looking over your left shoulder. Looking over your left shoulder is important

because it allows you to check for"blind spots."

"blind spots."

the spaces you cannot see with your rearview mirrors. Do not drive in another vehicle's blind spot.

• turn your head to look instead of using ur mirrors

truck or bus

Never stay alongside, or immediately behind, a large vehicle . These vehicles have large blind spots and it is hard for their drivers to see you. If you cannot see the truck driver's face in the truck's side mirror, the truck driver cannot see you. It takes longer to pass a truck. After you pass, make sure you can see the cab of the truck

in your rearview mirror before reentering the lane. Maintain your speed. Do not slow down once you are in front of the truck.

Give plenty of room to the vehicle you just passed

Do not turn back into the right lane until you see the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror. Remember to

look over your right shoulder to check your blind spot, and be sure to signal.

being passed

If another vehicle begins to pass you, stay in your lane and do not increase your speed. If many vehicles are passing you in the right lane of a multi lane roadway, you are probably going slower than the rest of the traffic. Unless you will be turning left soon, you should move into the right lane when the way is clear

CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS

Many highways have controlled access. This means you can enter or

leave the highway only where there are entrance or exit ramps.

ENTERING THE HIGHWAY

Entrance ramps are short, one-way ramps used to get on the highway. At the end of most entrance ramps is an acceleration lane. Use the ramp and acceleration lane to increase your speed to match the speed of the vehicles

on the highway. As you are speeding up, watch for an opening in the highway traffic. Switch on your turn signal, and pull smoothly into the traffic. DO NOT stop

at the end of an acceleration lane unless traffic is very heavy and you have to stop. Drivers already on the highway should give you room to enter, but if they

don't, DO NOT force your way onto the highway. You must yield the rightof-way to them, even if that means stopping at the end of an acceleration lane.

LEAVING THE HIGHWAY

Exit ramps are short, one-way ramps. At the beginning of most exit ramps is a deceleration lane. Make sure you are in the proper lane to leave the highway well in advance of the deceleration lane. Use the deceleration lane and the exit ramp to slow down when leaving the

highway. Be sure you obey the speed advisory sign on the exit ramp. Be ready to stop or yield at the end of the ramp.

If you miss your exit, DO NOT stop, back up, or try to turn around on the highway. You will have to get off the highway at the next exit and come back to the exit you missed.

INTERCHANGES (common:diamond, clover,directional, trumpet)

Where two busy highways meet, there may be interchanges with entrance and exit ramps. An interchange can be confusing if you have not driven on it before. A Diverging Diamond Interchange while driving through a DDI, you will travel on the left side of the roadway for a short

distance. There are directional signs on all interchanges that can help you determine where you need to go.

EMERGENCIES

If your vehicle breaks down on a highway, make sure other drivers can see you and your vehicle.

Many roadways have signs that tell you the CB channel or telephone number to call in an emergency. The cellular number to call in an emergency is *55.

If you are having vehicle trouble and have to stop, consider the following:

• If at all possible, get your vehicle off the road and away from traffic.

• Turn on your emergency flashers to show you are having trouble.

• If you cannot get your vehicle off the roadway, try to stop where other

drivers have a clear view of your vehicle. Do not stop just over a hill or

just around a curve.

• Try to warn other drivers that your vehicle is there. Place emergency

flares behind the vehicle. This alerts other drivers to change lanes if

necessary.

• Never stand in the roadway. Do not try to change a tire if it means

you have to be in a traffic lane. Lift the hood or tie a white cloth to the antenna, side mirror, or door handle to signal an emergency

motorcycle

dont share a lane with them.When you are passing, give motorcycles a full lane width. Do not squeeze past these road users. Wait for a clear stretch of road before passing a cyclist in a lane too narrow to share.

trucks

Do not enter a roadway in front of a large vehicle. Avoid changing lanes in front of a large vehicle if you are turning off the roadway.

A truck or bus has blind spots on each side, in the rear and in the front where an automobile cannot be seen. These blind spots are referred to as the "No-Zone." Do not drive in the No-Zone except when absolutely necessary. You should not drive alongside large vehicles for prolonged periods at any time. Tailgating a truck is also dangerous.

Leave any large vehicle a cushion of safety.

trucks part 2

When traveling up or down steep grades, large vehicles must drive slowly in the right lane. Avoid driving your car in the right lane going up or down hills on divided or multi-lane roadways when interacting with

large trucks. When you are near truck weigh stations, avoid driving in the right lane so slow-moving trucks can easily merge back onto the roadway.

6. Vehicles carrying hazardous materials must stop at all railroad crossings. Be prepared.

7. Because of their size, large trucks may swing out to the left as the first step in making a right turn. When following a tractor-trailer, observe its turn signals before trying to pass.

8. Tractor-trailers take longer to stop than cars traveling at the same speed. The average passenger car traveling at 55 mph can stop in about 130-140 feet, almost half the length of a football field. A fully loaded tractortrailer may take almost 400 feet to come to a complete stop.

10. Never underestimate the size and speed of an approaching tractortrailer.

Because of its large size, a tractor-trailer often appears to be traveling more slowly than its actual speed.

sharing road with people

pedestrians are required by law to yield to vehicles.

In other situations, vehicles are required to yield to pedestrians. Even when you are facing a green light you must yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians in the intersection. Never assume you have the right-ofway.

Do not assume pedestrians see you and will stop for you.

Do not pass a vehicle that has stopped or slowed down for a pedestrian.

You must obey a slower speed limit in a school zone when lights are flashing or children are present. At a school

crossing where there is a traffic patrol, stop and yield if a traffic patrol member signals you to do so.

The following laws or rules also apply:

• Drivers must always yield the right-of-way to persons who are blind. When a pedestrian is crossing a street or highway guided by a dog or carrying a white cane (or a white cane with a red tip), vehicles must come to a complete stop.

• Drivers must yield when a pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk on or approaching their side of the road.

• As you prepare for a right turn, especially on a red traffic signal, be cautious of pedestrians (or bicyclists) approaching on your right.

• Drivers should not block the crosswalk when stopped at a red traffic signal. Drivers should not cross a sidewalk or crosswalk without first yielding to pedestrians.

bikers

Scan carefully for bicycles and mopeds before proceeding through a intersection, giving them the same consideration you would any other vehicle.Be sure to look right and check for wrong-way bicyclists on the road or sidewalk before proceeding.

• On residential streets, especially those with parked cars, travel at or

below the speed limit.

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SHARING THE ROAD WITH MOPEDS AND BICYCLES

• If you are following a bicyclist and need to make a right turn, slow down and remain behind the cyclist until you are able to turn. If you need to make a left turn, yield to oncoming bicyclists unless you are absolutely sure you

can make the turn before the cyclist reaches the intersection. • Bicyclists change speed and lane position when encountering bad road conditions, such as manhole covers, diagonal railroad tracks, drain grates, road debris, or in strong winds. Be ready to react.

• When you are passing, give bicycles and mopeds a full lane width. Do not squeeze past these road users. wait for a clear stretch of road before passing a cyclist in a lane too narrow to share. • A bicycle lane is a portion of a roadway designated by striping to be used by bicycles. You may cross a bicycle lane when turning or when entering or leaving the roadway. You must yield to bicyclists in a bicycle lane.

road ragers

Remain calm and do not react with similar behavior.

• Identify the location (for example: intersection, mile marker, direction the vehicle was traveling, etc.).

• Get a physical description of the driver.

• Get a description of the vehicle (approximate year, make, model, color, license plate number, etc.).

• Report the incident to the nearest local authorities as soon as possible.

• If you have a cellular phone, exit the roadway to a safe area and dial *55

(or 911 if you are in a metropolitan area).

safety tips

seat belt

only kids of certain ages may call shotgun

keep eyes on road(moving)

expect drivers to make mistakes, do not rely on traffic signals

how to sit and drive

back straight, move seat close to reach pedals, keep both feet on floor and hands on wheel

steering wheel lock

DONT Do It it will cause u not to have control of wheel

following cars

keep safe distance...

three second rule

choose obj. near road ahead (ex:sign or cell phone pole.) if car ahead passes it, you count to 3. If you reach obj. before you finish counting.....u are to close to vehicle ahead

space behind

• Try to find a safe place out of traffic to stop and pick up or let off passengers. • If you want to parallel park and there is traffic coming behind you, put on

your turn signal, pull next to the space, and allow vehicles to pass before you park. • When you have to drive so slowly that you slow down other vehicles, pull to the side of the road when it is safe to do so, and let them pass. There

are turnout areas on some two-lane roads you could use. Other twolane roads sometimes have passing lanes.

• If you are followed too closely or "tailgated" by another driver, and there is a right lane, move over to the right. If there is no right lane, wait until the road ahead is clear and then reduce speed slowly. This will encourage

the tailgater to drive around you. Never slow down quickly to discourage a tailgater. This will only increase your risk of being hit from behind.

space to the side

You need space on both sides of your vehicle to have room to turn or

change lanes.

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• Avoid driving next to other vehicles on multi-lane roads. Someone may

crowd your lane or try to change lanes and pull into you. Move ahead or

drop behind the other vehicle.

• Keep as much space as you can between yourself and oncoming

vehicles. On a two-lane road, this means not crowding the center line.

In general, it is safest to drive in the center of your lane.

• Make room for vehicles entering on a multi-lane roadway. If there is not

a vehicle in the lane next to you, move over a lane.

• Keep extra space between your vehicle and parked vehicles. Someone

could step out from a parked vehicle, from between vehicles, or a parked

vehicle could pull out.

• Give extra space to pedestrians or bicyclists, especially children. They

may move into your path quickly and without warning. Wait until it is

safe to pass.

• When possible, take potential hazards one at a time. For example, if

you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching,

slow down and let the vehicle pass first so you can give extra room to

the bicycle.

STOPPING DISTANCE

Your stopping distance equals your reaction distance plus your braking distance. If you are driving fast, are very tired, or if your vehicle has bad brakes, you will need more space to stop your vehicle. The following distance equals your reaction distance plus your vehicle's braking distance at different speeds. The reaction distance is the distance

you travel after you see a danger and before you apply your brakes. You have to be alert to react within one and one-half seconds. The braking distance is the distance you travel after you apply your brakes and before your vehicle comes to a stop. In the chart shown below, the braking distance is for a vehicle with good brakes and tires, in good

weather and on a good road.

using your horn

only when you have to. horns can distract and cause crashes. horn shouldnt be used out of anger

slow poke driving

against law to drive lower than speed limit unless in rain snow etc.

carbon monoxide

cars give it off. dont leave motor running in garage

or with windows closed when u park

dont use heater with windows closed in park

night driving

windowa clean, turn head lights on 1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 till sunrise.

use high beam lights if no upcoming vehicle

use edgeline as a guide

use low bean lights with vehicles in 300 feet

head lights

when weather conditions require use of windsheild whipers

winter driving

clean snow off car headlights tailights. you should have tires that work well in snow

wet pavement

slow ur speed and leave distance between u and other cars

hyrdroplanning

take foot of accelerator and slow down.

anti lock breacking system

keep foot on pedal maintain ferm pressure break. don pump break and dont forget to steer. dont be alarmed by mechanical noises

skidding

Handling a skid is the same for front-wheel and rear-wheel drive vehicles. Take your foot off the accelerator, but DO NOT hit the brakes.

• Gently turn your steering wheel in the direction that your rear wheels are sliding.

• Be careful not to brake or turn sharply. Hitting the brakes or jerking the steering wheel will only make the skid worse.

STEER INTO THE SKID

FOG

It is very dangerous to drive in fog. If you must drive in fog, you should: • Reduce your speed.• Be alert and ready to stop.• Keep your headlights on low beam. In fog, you will see less if your lights are on high beam. • If the fog becomes so thick you cannot see, pull off the road and stop. Leave your lights and emergency flashers ON.

BRAKE FAILURE:

If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor:

1. Pump the brake pedal fast and hard several times. If that does not work...

2. Use your emergency or parking brake, but use it gradually.

3. Shift to a low gear and look for a place to slow to a stop.

4. Make sure your vehicle is off the road.

5. After the vehicle has stopped, call for help. Do not try to drive to a garage.

TIRE BLOWOUT:

If you have a tire blowout, you may hear a loud "bang"

then "thump, thump, thump." The steering wheel may jerk, and you may lose control of your vehicle.

1. Hold the steering wheel tightly.

2. Take your foot off the accelerator, but do not hit the brakes.

3. Let your vehicle slow to a stop completely off the road.

4. Apply the brakes when the vehicle is almost stopped.

5. Turn on your emergency flashers.

6. Change the tire only if you can do so without placing yourself in danger