Missouri Driver's Test

When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should

yield to all trains at the crossing.

You may pass another vehicle by using the shoulder of the road

you are not allowed to pass on the shoulder of the road.

If you miss your exit from an interstate expressway

get off at the next exit and come back to the exit you missed.

The minimum age that a person must be in order to obtain an Instruction Permit is

15 years old

The fee for an Instruction Permit is

$3.50.

Shortly before your driver/nondriver license expires, the Driver License Bureau will mail a renewal reminder postcard to

the most current address on your driver record.

The minimum age that a person must be in order to obtain a motorcycle instruction permit is

15 1/2 years old.

For a driver with an intermediate license, the driving restrictions are

a seat belt must be worn by the driver, seat belts must be worn by all passengers, a driving curfew from 1:00 a.m to 5:00 a.m.

To help others know that you want to be an organ donor, you should

complete the organ donor information on the back of your license, discuss your decision with your next of kin, have two witnesses sign the back of your license.

Where should you go to take the Missouri driver examination tests?

Any Missouri State Highway Patrol examination station.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol examiner will check the person's vehicle before beginning the driving test

to make sure that the vehicle has the required equipment and to make sure that the vehicle is in safe operating condition.

If you fail the driving test three times

the examiner will give you a Driving Skills Examination Report, you must send the above report to the Department of Revenue, and the Department of Revenue will require driver training.

Two solid yellow lines on the pavement mean

passing is not allowed.

The minimum and maximum speed limits on Missouri interstate highways are

40-70

A flashing red light on a traffic signal means

the same thing as a stop sign

A yellow signal light means

the traffic signal is changing from green to red.

A speed restriction sign

shows a recommended speed for a curve or a turn.

When approaching a railroad crossing you should

slow down

Work zone signs mean

less than ideal conditions are present for driving.

A "No Right On Red" sign means

if the traffic signal is red, you cannot turn right.

Emergency vehicles

have the right of way when using siren, horn, and red/blue lights, may use a loudspeaker to give instructions, may follow each other.

After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children

watch for children walking along the side of the road.

When making right or left turns, a driver should signal ____ before the turn

100 feet.

A driver may use a handicapped parking space

if a physically handicapped person is in the motor vehicle when it is parked, if a physically handicapped person is being delivered or picked up,if the vehicle displays a handicapped person placard or license plates.

When parking down hill

turn your wheels to the right.

When a traffic signal light turns green, you should

yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

Littering

is against the law, may cause a traffic accident, can lead to a $1,000 fine and up to one year in jail.

A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling 55 mph could take up to ______ to come to a complete stop

400 feet.

The "No-Zone" is

the term used to describe the blind spots around a truck or bus.

The following is true regarding seat belts and child restraints in vehicles

you should never place an infant or small child in the front seat of a vehicle with airbags, an airbag can be dangerous to an infant or small child even in a low speed collision, you should always make sure all your passengers are using a seat belt or child restraint.

When are you being "tailgated"

if there is an open lane to your right, move over to the right, if there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead, and reduce speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to driver around you, never slow down quickly.

Liability insurance

is required for all motor vehicle owners in Missouri, covers the policy holder's legal liability resulting from injuries to other persons or damage to their property.

You must keep proof of your liability insurance

in your vehicle whenever it is being operated.

If you are at fault in an accident and do not pay for the damages

your driver license and/or plates will be suspended for one year.

You must report all vehicle accidents to the Driver License Bureau if

the accident involved an uninsured motorist and there was property damage costing more than $500, someone was injured or killed.

SATOP is an abbreviation for

Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program.

If you are ordered to install an ignition interlock on your vehicle, the cost of installation and monthly inspection must be paid by

you.

In Missouri, the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level at which it is illegal for an adult driver to operate a motor vehicle is

08% or more.

A point accumulation advisory letter will be sent to you if you

accumulate a total of 4 points in 12 months.

Points

are something you don't want on your driver record.

FACT is an abbreviation for

Failure to Appear in Court for Traffic violations.

Front door windows on a vehicle may be tinted to no more than

65% light blockage.

A license plate frame

should not cover any information on the license plate.

When a person buys a vehicle, he/she must title the vehicle within

30 days.

When approaching RR crossing with no lights or gates

Yield to all trains at crossing

Can you pass a vehicle by using the shoulder of the road?

No - never!

What do you do if you miss an exit on the interstate?

Go to next exit and come back to the one you missed

Driver Licence Bureau sends renewal reminders to

Most current address on driver record

Where do I take the driver test?

Highway Patrol examination station

What will the examiner check the vehicle for?

They will check to make sure it has the required equipment and is safe

Two "solid yellow" lines on the road means?

Passing is not allowed

The minimum speed limit on the interstate is?

40

What does a yellow signal light mean?

The traffic signal is changing from green to red

What does a speed restriction sign show?

a recommended speed for a curve or turn in the road

When approaching a railroad crossing you should

slow down, look for a train & be ready to stop

The maximum speed limit on an interstate is?

70

How many feet for a fully loaded tractor trailer travelling 55 mph to come to stop?

400

The following is true about seat belts and child restraints

nvever place an infant or or small child in front seat of a vehicle with airbags,an airbag can be dangerous to an infant or child even in low speed collision, always make sure your passengers are using seat belt or child restraint

A point accumulation advisory letter will be sent if

you accumulate a total of 4 points in one year

How long do you have to title a vehicle?

30 days

Use your low beams when you come within ___ feet of an oncoming vehicle

500

Use your low beams when following another vehicle within ____ feet

300

When must you use your headlights?

At night or anytime weather conditions require the use of wipers.

What should you do if you hydroplane?

Take your foot off the accelerator and slow down. Do NOT slam on the brakes.

In snow and ice what is the recommended safe distance to leave between you and another vehicle?

8 to 10 seconds

When you skid you should

turn your steering wheel in the direction your rear end is sliding. example...back end slides right turn steering wheel right.

In fog, what should you do with headlights

Leave them on low beam

Parking up hill with curb turn your wheels to the

left

Parking up hill without curb turn your wheels to the

right

What is the maximum speed for "lettered" highways?

55

When required to stop because of a sign or signal, you must

stop before your vehicle reaches the stop line or crosswalk.

What does a solid red light mean?

Stop at thet stop line crosswalk or before the intersection.

What is the maximum speed limit on a rural interstate or freeway?

70

What is the maximum speed limit on a rural expressway?

65

What is the maximum speed limit on urbanized highways freeways and expressways

60

At a four way stop who gets to proceed first?

The driver who reached it first

At an intersection with no stop sign or traffic signal, who should you yield to?

Vehicles coming from the right.

Who always has the right of way?

Pedestrians

What is reaction distance?

The distance a car travels before the driver can take corrective action to a danger.

What is a blind spot?

The areas at the left and right corner of the car that the driver can not see in the rearview mirrors.

What is a controlled intersection?

an intersection where traffic is regulated by traffic signs or signals.

If you drive in fog you should

Reduce your speed, be alert and ready to stop, keep lights on low beam, be prepared to pull over and stop if the fog is to thick to drive through. Leave lights and emergency flashers on.

What is Show Me Proof?

requires anyone renewing or obtaining a license to show proof of lawful presence, identity and residency

Can broken lines on road be crossed?

Only if on your side of road.

Can solid lines be crossed?

no

What does a white colored line signify?

It divides same direction traffic

What does a yellow colored line signify?

It divides oncoming traffic

A solid yellow line on the pavement to your left means

the traffic on the side is moving in the opposite direction.

If a lane is not marked

stay in the right lane unless you need to pass.

When the street light is showing a "protected" green turn signal

you may only turn when the signal is a green arrow.

An orange traffic sign indicates

a construction zone.

A diamond shaped traffic sign indicates

a warning sign.

.If there is no line or crosswalk at the stop sign

fully stop before the intersection

A red triangle sign means

yield

What color are stop signs?

red

What color are construction signs?

orange

What color are recreation signs?

brown

What color are hospital signs

blue

What color are signs for roads and highway exits?

green

At an intersection

drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles going straight.