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Missouri DOR permit practice test 7

25 questions written from the Missouri Driver Guide, covering alcohol and drugs, hazards, weather and night driving, safe and defensive driving, licensing laws and penalties, right of way 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 1What is the license penalty for a first Minor in Possession (MIP) offense in Missouri?

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    A: 30-day suspension. MIP: first offense 30-day suspension, second 90-day suspension, third one-year revocation. Missouri Driver Guide: Minor in Possession (MIP) and Other Intoxication-Related Offenses, page 71.

  2. Question 2When does the road become especially slick after rain begins?

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    C: When it starts to rain, as water mixes with dust and oil. When it starts to rain, water mixes with dust and oil on the road to form a slick, greasy film. Missouri Driver Guide: Wet Pavement, page 65.

  3. Question 3As a defensive driver approaching an intersection, what should you assume about a car approaching a stop sign?

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    C: It might not stop; be ready to react. Expect other drivers to make mistakes; do not assume a vehicle coming to a stop sign is going to stop. Missouri Driver Guide: Defensive Driving, page 58.

  4. Question 4How many hours of supervised driving must a Missouri teen complete before an intermediate license?

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    B: 40 hours, 10 at night. You must complete 40 hours of driving instruction, including at least ten hours of nighttime driving. Missouri Driver Guide: To Graduate to an Intermediate License, page 18.

  5. Question 5You approach a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights on, but cannot safely change lanes. What does Missouri law require?

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    A: Proceed with caution and reduce your speed. If changing lanes would be unsafe or impossible, proceed with due caution and reduce speed, maintaining a safe speed for conditions. Missouri Driver Guide: Emergency Vehicles, page 25.

  6. Question 6How should you NEVER enter a roundabout?

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    A: By making a left turn to enter. NEVER make a left turn to enter a roundabout. Missouri Driver Guide: Roundabout Intersections: Approaching the roundabout, page 28.

  7. Question 7When may you turn right on a steady red light in Missouri?

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    B: After a complete stop when clear of pedestrians and traffic, unless a 'No Right Turn On Red' sign is posted. After making a complete stop, you may turn right on red if the way is clear, but not where a No Right Turn On Red sign is posted. Missouri Driver Guide: Traffic Signals, page 46.

  8. Question 8A "Lane Ends/Merge Left" sign means that if you are in the right lane you must:

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    A: Merge left, yielding to traffic in the left lane. Two lanes will become one; if you are in the right lane you must merge left, yielding to traffic in the left lane. Missouri Driver Guide: Warning Signs: Traffic Flow, page 48.

  9. Question 9Why should you avoid driving in the right lane near truck weigh stations?

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    C: So slow-moving trucks can easily merge back onto the roadway. Near truck weigh stations avoid the right lane so slow-moving trucks can easily merge back onto the roadway. Missouri Driver Guide: Sharing The Road With Large Trucks, page 31.

  10. Question 10After a crash with injuries, what does the guide say about the injured person?

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    A: Try to make them comfortable but do not move them, and call an ambulance. Help anyone hurt, make them comfortable but do not move them, and call an ambulance. Missouri Driver Guide: Traffic Crashes, page 83.

  11. Question 11If you must park on a roadway that has a curb, where should you park?

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    B: As close to the curb as you can. If you must park on a roadway, park as far from traffic as possible; if there is a curb, park as close to it as you can. Missouri Driver Guide: Chapter 5 - Parking, page 37.

  12. Question 12When going up or down steep grades on multi-lane roads, why should cars avoid the right lane near large trucks?

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    A: Large vehicles must drive slowly in the right lane. On steep grades, large vehicles must drive slowly in the right lane, so avoid the right lane when interacting with large trucks. Missouri Driver Guide: Sharing The Road With Large Trucks, page 31.

  13. Question 13What program must you complete to reinstate a license after an intoxication-related offense in Missouri?

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    B: Substance Awareness Traffic Offender Program (SATOP). Reinstatement requires a $45 fee, proof of SATOP or a comparable program, two years of SR-22 insurance, and in some cases an ignition interlock. Missouri Driver Guide: Reinstatement Requirements for Intoxication-Related Offenses, page 72.

  14. Question 14Which parts of the road freeze first in winter?

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    C: Bridges and overpasses. Bridges and overpasses freeze and become slippery before other parts of the road. Missouri Driver Guide: Winter Driving, page 65.

  15. Question 15According to the Missouri guide, what is the only reason to use your horn?

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    B: To warn other drivers. There is only one reason to use your horn: to warn other drivers. Missouri Driver Guide: Using Your Horn, page 61.

  16. Question 16What is the minimum age for a Missouri intermediate license?

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    B: 16. The intermediate license, Step Two of the GDL program, is available from age 16 to 18. Missouri Driver Guide: Step Two: Intermediate License, page 18.

  17. Question 17Missouri's move-over law also applies to stationary vehicles displaying what lights?

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    B: Amber or amber and white lights. The 2017 revision applies to stationary emergency vehicles with red or red-and-blue lights, and to vehicles displaying amber or amber-and-white lights. Missouri Driver Guide: Safety is on Your Shoulders, page 100.

  18. Question 18Inside a roundabout, who has the right-of-way?

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    B: Vehicles already within the roundabout. Vehicles within the roundabout have the right of way. Missouri Driver Guide: Traveling through a roundabout, page 29.

  19. Question 19On a green light, whom must you still yield to?

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    C: Traffic and pedestrians still in the intersection. A green light lets you go, but you must first yield to traffic and pedestrians still in the intersection. Missouri Driver Guide: Traffic Signals, page 46.

  20. Question 20A "Turn" warning sign (sharp bend) is used where the recommended maximum speed is:

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    C: 30 mph or less. A turn sign warns of a sharp turn where the recommended maximum speed is 30 mph or less. Missouri Driver Guide: Turns and Curves In The Road, page 49.

  21. Question 21If many vehicles are passing you on the right on a multi-lane road, what does it probably mean?

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    A: You are going slower than traffic and should move right when clear. If many vehicles pass you on the right, you are probably going slower than traffic; unless turning left soon, move into the right lane. Missouri Driver Guide: Being Passed, page 40.

  22. Question 22Before driving away from any parking space, you should:

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    B: Check for traffic and signal. Before you drive away from any parking space, check for traffic and signal. Missouri Driver Guide: Parking on Hills, page 38.

  23. Question 23You are stopped at a red traffic signal. Where should your vehicle NOT be?

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    C: Blocking the crosswalk. Drivers should not block the crosswalk when stopped at a red traffic signal, and should yield to pedestrians before crossing a sidewalk or crosswalk. Missouri Driver Guide: Sharing The Road With Pedestrians, page 33.

  24. Question 24After an intoxication-related offense, for how long must proof of insurance (SR-22) be kept on file?

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    C: Two years. Proof of insurance must be kept on file with the Driver License Bureau for two years. Missouri Driver Guide: Proof of Insurance, page 71.

  25. Question 25What does the Missouri guide say about using four-wheel drive on ice?

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    B: Do not use it; four-wheel-drive vehicles can easily overturn on ice. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, do not use the four-wheel drive on ice; such vehicles can easily overturn. Missouri Driver Guide: Winter Driving, page 65.

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