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25 questions written from the Missouri Driver Guide, covering licensing laws and penalties, right of way, turns and intersections, signals and pavement markings, road signs and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Missouri DOR test has 25 questions and you need 20 right.

25 questions
  1. Question 1How many questions are on the Missouri Class F written test?

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    D: 25. The Class F written test has 25 multiple-choice questions on the laws and driving methods in the Driver Guide. Missouri Driver Guide: Written Test: Driver License (Class F), page 20.

  2. Question 2According to the Missouri Driver Guide, what does the law about right-of-way do?

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    C: It says who must yield; it does not give any driver the right-of-way. The law says who must yield the right-of-way; it does not give any driver the right-of-way. You must do everything you can to avoid a crash. Missouri Driver Guide: Right-of-Way, page 24.

  3. Question 3How far before turning should you signal in Missouri?

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    D: At least 100 feet. Signal at least 100 feet before you turn so other drivers can be ready. Missouri Driver Guide: Hand and Vehicle Signals, page 26.

  4. Question 4What does a yellow center line tell you about traffic on the other side of it?

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    C: It moves in the opposite direction. Yellow lines separate traffic traveling in opposite directions; white lines separate traffic traveling the same direction. Missouri Driver Guide: Meanings of Pavement Markings, page 44.

  5. Question 5In Missouri's sign shape guide, what does an octagon mean?

    red and white octagon road sign
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    D: Stop. Octagon = Stop. Missouri Driver Guide: Traffic Signs: Sign Shapes, page 47.

  6. Question 6Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in a Missouri city, town or village?

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    B: 25 mph. The speed limit in any city, town, or village is 25 mph unless posted otherwise. Missouri Driver Guide: Speed Limit, page 52.

  7. Question 7What following-distance rule does the Missouri Driver Guide teach?

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    B: Three-second rule. Use the three-second rule: if you reach the object before finishing 'one-thousand three,' you are too close. Missouri Driver Guide: Three Second Rule, page 59.

  8. Question 8On a highway with two or more lanes in each direction, when may you drive in the left lane?

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    B: When passing slower traffic, letting another driver enter, or preparing for a legal left turn. Always keep to the right unless passing slower traffic, letting another driver enter safely, or getting ready to make a legal left turn. Missouri Driver Guide: Drive in the Proper Lane, page 39.

  9. Question 9What is the cellular number to call for highway emergencies in Missouri, according to the guide?

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    C: *55. The cellular number to call in an emergency is *55 (or 911 in metropolitan areas when reporting road rage). Missouri Driver Guide: Emergencies, page 43.

  10. Question 10On a one-way street in Missouri, on which side may you normally park?

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    A: Either the right or left side. On one-way streets you may normally park on either the right or left side of the street. Missouri Driver Guide: Chapter 5 - Parking, page 37.

  11. Question 11Should a car share a traffic lane with a motorcycle?

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    B: No; the motorcyclist needs the entire lane. You should not share a lane with a motorcycle; the motorcyclist needs the entire lane for safety. Missouri Driver Guide: Sharing The Road With Motorcycles, page 30.

  12. Question 12What is the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers 21 and older in Missouri?

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    A: 0.08%. It is illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.08% or more. Missouri Driver Guide: Physical and Mental Effects of Alcohol and Drugs: Alcohol, page 73.

  13. Question 13When must you use headlights in Missouri?

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    D: From ½ hour after sunset to ½ hour before sunrise, and whenever weather requires windshield wipers. Turn headlights on from ½ hour after sunset until ½ hour before sunrise, and any time weather requires wipers. Missouri Driver Guide: Night Driving / Headlight Use, page 64.

  14. Question 14Under Missouri's electronic communication device law, what is prohibited while the vehicle is moving?

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    D: Physically holding or supporting a cellphone with any part of your body. While moving, drivers may not hold or support a phone, type or read texts, record or broadcast video, or watch video; hands-free calls are allowed. Missouri Driver Guide: Electronic Communication Devices, page 95.

  15. Question 15How many questions must you answer correctly to pass Missouri's 25-question written test?

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    C: 20. You must correctly answer 20 of the 25 questions to pass. Missouri Driver Guide: Introduction (written test, before Chapter 1), page 4.

  16. Question 16At a four-way stop, which driver may go first?

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    C: The driver who reached the intersection first, after a complete stop. At a four-way stop, the driver reaching the intersection first may proceed first after coming to a complete stop. Missouri Driver Guide: Intersections, page 25.

  17. Question 17With no signs or markings controlling the turn, which lane should you turn from and into?

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    A: From the lane closest to the direction you want to go, into the lane closest to the one you came from. Turn from the lane closest to the direction you want to go and into the lane closest to the one you came from, crossing the fewest lanes. Missouri Driver Guide: Turns, page 26.

  18. Question 18White lane lines separate:

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    A: Traffic moving in the same direction. White separates traffic traveling in the same direction. Missouri Driver Guide: Meanings of Pavement Markings, page 44.

  19. Question 19What shape is a yield sign?

    red and white downward-pointing triangle road sign
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    A: Triangle. Triangle = Yield. A yield sign is red and white with red letters. Missouri Driver Guide: Traffic Signs: Sign Shapes, page 47.

  20. Question 20What is the maximum speed limit on rural interstates and freeways in Missouri?

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    C: 75 mph. Rural interstates and freeways have a 75 mph maximum, as shown in the guide's speed table and in RSMo 304.010 (version effective Aug. 28, 2026). An older paragraph in the guide still says 70 mph. Missouri Driver Guide: Speed Limit (Roadway Maximum Speed table), page 52.

  21. Question 21On snow or ice, how much following time does the Missouri guide recommend?

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    C: About 8 to 10 seconds. Leave a safe distance of about eight to ten seconds behind the vehicle ahead on snow or ice. Missouri Driver Guide: Winter Driving, page 65.

  22. Question 22On a road with three or more lanes in the same direction and no signs or markings controlling lane use, which lane should you generally use?

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    D: The right lane, except to pass. Stay in the right lane except to pass; use the center lane if a lot of traffic is entering the right lane. Missouri Driver Guide: No Lane Markings, page 45.

  23. Question 23Your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor. What should you try first?

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    A: Pump the brake pedal fast and hard several times. Pump the brake pedal fast and hard several times; if that fails, use the parking brake gradually and shift to a low gear. Missouri Driver Guide: Handling Vehicle Emergencies: Brake Failure, page 66.

  24. Question 24Which of these is a place you must NOT park in Missouri?

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    C: Along a curb painted yellow. Do not park alongside a curb that is painted yellow, in an intersection, on a crosswalk or sidewalk, on a bridge, or blocking a hydrant, among others. Missouri Driver Guide: No-Parking Zones, page 37.

  25. Question 25Why do motorcyclists change speed or lane position suddenly?

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    A: To react to bad road conditions like manhole covers, diagonal railroad tracks, debris or strong winds. Motorcyclists change speed and lane position for bad road conditions; be ready to react. Missouri Driver Guide: Sharing The Road With Motorcycles, page 30.

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