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Missouri DOR permit practice test 9

25 questions written from the Missouri Driver Guide, covering road signs, sharing the road, alcohol and drugs, hazards, weather and night driving, safe and defensive driving 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 does an object marker warn of?

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    C: An object in the roadway or very close to its edge. Object markers notify drivers of objects in or very close to the edge of the roadway. Missouri Driver Guide: Special Road and Traffic Conditions, page 49.

  2. Question 2A pedestrian crossing in the middle of a block (not at a crosswalk) must:

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    D: Yield the right-of-way to all traffic. Pedestrians must yield the right-of-way to all traffic when crossing in the middle of a block. Missouri Driver Guide: Sharing The Road With Pedestrians, page 32.

  3. Question 3In Missouri, can you be charged with DWI for driving impaired by prescription or over-the-counter medication?

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    B: Yes; any drug that impairs your driving can lead to DWI. A person can be charged with DWI for driving impaired by alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription or over-the-counter medication, or any combination. Missouri Driver Guide: Physical and Mental Effects of Alcohol and Drugs, page 73.

  4. Question 4If a crash with a deer is unavoidable, what should you do?

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    C: Do not swerve. If a crash is unavoidable, do not swerve; swerving off the road or into oncoming traffic can increase the risk of injury. Missouri Driver Guide: Tips For Avoiding a Deer-Vehicle Crash, page 62.

  5. Question 5To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, you should NOT:

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    C: Leave the motor running in a garage. Do not leave the motor running in a garage, run the heater or AC in a parked car with windows closed, or drive with a defective exhaust. Missouri Driver Guide: Carbon Monoxide, page 61.

  6. Question 6During which hours may a Missouri intermediate license holder not drive alone (with exceptions)?

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    A: 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.. You may not drive alone between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., except to and from a school activity, job, or emergency, unless accompanied by a licensed driver 21 or older. Missouri Driver Guide: Step Two: Intermediate License (Driving Restrictions), page 18.

  7. Question 7When do you NOT have to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights in Missouri?

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    D: When traveling the opposite direction on a highway with four or more lanes. You need not stop when traveling the opposite direction on a highway with four or more lanes, on a divided highway with separate roads, or when the bus is in a school loading zone where students may not cross. Missouri Driver Guide: School Buses, page 26.

  8. Question 8Who may use the truck apron in the center of a roundabout?

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    B: The rear wheels of large trucks. A truck apron is paved area for the rear wheels of large trucks; it is not to be used by cars, SUVs or pickup trucks. Missouri Driver Guide: Truck Apron, page 29.

  9. Question 9What does a steady red arrow require?

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    C: Stop and wait for a green or flashing yellow arrow. A steady red arrow means stop and wait for the signal to turn green or a flashing yellow arrow before proceeding. Missouri Driver Guide: Left Turn Signals, page 46.

  10. Question 10A reflective orange triangle on the rear of a vehicle means the vehicle travels at:

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    B: Less than 25 mph. The slow-moving vehicle emblem means the vehicle is traveling less than 25 mph, often farm or construction equipment. Missouri Driver Guide: Special Road and Traffic Conditions, page 49.

  11. Question 11Where do most collisions with bicycles and mopeds happen?

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    D: At intersections. Most collisions with bicycles and mopeds happen at intersections, where they are easy to overlook. Missouri Driver Guide: Sharing the Road with Mopeds and Bicycles, page 33.

  12. Question 12Which drug does the Missouri guide say is the second most cited drug in car crashes, after alcohol?

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    B: Marijuana. Marijuana is the second most cited drug in car crashes, after alcohol. Missouri Driver Guide: Marijuana, page 74.

  13. Question 13If you see behavior from a road-rage driver, what does the guide advise?

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    D: Stay calm, note the location and vehicle, and report it, dialing *55 or 911 from a safe place. Remain calm, do not react with similar behavior, get descriptions, and report it; exit to a safe area and dial *55 (or 911 in metro areas). Missouri Driver Guide: Road Rage, page 36.

  14. Question 14A Missouri intermediate driver may drive between 1:00 and 5:00 a.m. without the time restriction applying when accompanied by:

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    A: A licensed driver 21 years of age or older. The nighttime restriction does not apply when accompanied by a licensed driver 21 years of age or older. Missouri Driver Guide: Step Two: Intermediate License (Driving Restrictions), page 18.

  15. Question 15After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children, when may you proceed?

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    A: When the bus moves or the bus driver signals you to proceed. Remain stopped until the bus moves or the bus driver signals you to proceed, then proceed with caution. Missouri Driver Guide: School Buses, page 26.

  16. Question 16How should you signal when leaving a roundabout?

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    A: Use your right turn signal. Use your right turn signal to let others know you are exiting. Missouri Driver Guide: Exiting the roundabout, page 29.

  17. Question 17At a railroad crossing with flashing red lights or a lowered gate, how far from the tracks must you stop in Missouri?

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    D: 15 to 50 feet. You must stop within 15 to 50 feet before the railroad tracks if the red lights are flashing or the gate is down. Missouri Driver Guide: Railroad Crossing, page 53.

  18. Question 18A regulatory sign with a red circle and slash over a symbol means:

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    C: You cannot do the action shown. A red circle with a red slash over a symbol indicates you cannot do something, such as no left turn or no U-turn. Missouri Driver Guide: Regulatory Signs, page 50.

  19. Question 19You want to turn right onto a main road. Why should you look right as well as left?

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    A: For wrong-way bicyclists on the road or sidewalk. Crashes with wrong-way bicyclists frequently occur when a motorist turning right looks only left; look right too. Missouri Driver Guide: Sharing the Road with Mopeds and Bicycles, page 33.

  20. Question 20Pep pills, 'uppers' and diet pills may make a driver more alert for a short time. What can happen later?

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    C: They can cause nervousness, dizziness and inability to concentrate. Later, such pills can cause a person to be nervous, dizzy, and unable to concentrate, and can affect vision. Missouri Driver Guide: Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications, page 73.

  21. Question 21What is the maximum fine for littering in Missouri, according to the guide?

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    D: $1,000. If found guilty of littering, you may pay up to a $1,000 fine and/or spend up to one year in jail. Missouri Driver Guide: About Littering, page 36.

  22. Question 22Under Missouri's GDL law, which of these counts as immediate family for passenger limits?

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    A: A stepbrother living in the driver's household. Immediate family includes parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, stepbrothers, stepsisters, and adopted or foster children residing in the driver's household. Missouri Driver Guide: Step Two: Intermediate License (Driving Restrictions), page 18.

  23. Question 23How many points are assessed in Missouri for failing to stop for a school bus loading or unloading students?

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    A: 5 points. A driver convicted of failing to stop for a school bus receiving or discharging students is assessed five points. Missouri Driver Guide: School Buses, page 26.

  24. Question 24At a J-turn intersection on a four-lane highway, how do you go left across the highway?

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    C: Turn right with traffic, merge to the far left lane, then make a left turn to go the direction you intend. At a J-turn, drivers turn right in the direction of traffic, merge into the far left lane, then make a left turn in the direction they want to travel. Missouri Driver Guide: J-Turn Intersections, page 29.

  25. Question 25The red lights at a railroad crossing keep flashing after a train passes. What should you consider?

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    B: A second train may be coming on another track. The red lights may keep flashing after the train passes; if there are two or more tracks, look for a second train before crossing. Missouri Driver Guide: Railroad Crossing, page 53.

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