Practice test 1 of 10 — Missouri permit test

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1. Question 1: D. Expect others to make mistakes and be ready

   Defensive driving means you expect other drivers to make mistakes and are ready to avoid them.

   Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Defensive driving

2. Question 2: D. To turn around on a narrow street

   A three-point turn is used to turn around on a street too narrow for a U-turn.

   Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Turns

3. Question 3: D. Follow the officer and go through with care

   Directions from a police officer take the place of signals and signs, so follow the officer and go through with care.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

4. Question 4: C. Ease off the gas and get ready to slow

   Brake lights far ahead warn of slowing traffic. Ease off the gas early so you can slow smoothly.

   Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Managing space

5. Question 5: B. Slow down, honk, and steer right

   Slow down, warn the driver with your horn and steer right. Do not steer left into its lane, since it may move back.

   Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Defensive driving

6. Question 6: B. The driver on your right

   When two drivers stop at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Stop signs and intersections

7. Question 7: A. People may be crossing the road ahead

   This pedestrian crossing sign warns that people may be crossing. Slow down and yield to anyone in the crosswalk.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

8. Question 8: B. You cannot see as far or as clearly

   At night you cannot see as far or as clearly, so it is harder to spot hazards in time.

   Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Night and weather

9. Question 9: A. Pull over, then turn around safely

   The wrong way sign means you are heading into oncoming traffic. Pull to the side right away, then turn around safely.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

10. Question 10: C. $250

    Speeding or passing in a Missouri work zone brings "a minimum of $250 for the first offense," on top of other fines.

    Handbook: Chapter 7 - Pavement Marking, Traffic Signs, and Signals — Work Zone Signs

11. Question 11: D. When turning or entering or leaving the road

    In Missouri "you may cross a bicycle lane when turning or when entering or leaving the roadway," yielding to bicyclists.

    Handbook: Chapter 4 - Sharing The Road — Sharing the Road with Mopeds and Bicycles

12. Question 12: B. 25 mph

    The Missouri guide says "the speed limit in any city, town, or village is 25 mph, unless posted otherwise."

    Handbook: Chapter 7 - Pavement Marking, Traffic Signs, and Signals — Speed Limit

13. Question 13: B. Slow down, and pull off the road to stop

    Slow down with low beams on. If you must stop, pull fully off the road so cars behind do not hit you.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Night and weather

14. Question 14: A. Gravel gives less grip for stopping and turning

    Loose gravel gives your tires less grip, so stopping and steering take more care and lower speed.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

15. Question 15: B. People crossing and cross traffic on green

    When turning right on red, yield to people in the crosswalk and to cross traffic that has a green light.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Turning at intersections

16. Question 16: D. Stop and let them cross

    A white cane or guide dog means the person may be blind. Always stop and let them cross; do not honk.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Pedestrians

17. Question 17: D. An area near your car your mirrors do not show

    A blind spot is an area near your car that your mirrors do not show, so you must turn your head to check it.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Changing lanes

18. Question 18: C. It is as illegal as driving drunk

    Driving under the influence of drugs is treated as seriously as driving under the influence of alcohol.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Drugs and medicine

19. Question 19: C. Two-tenths of a mile

    Missouri reference markers "are located every two-tenths of a mile," so drivers are always in sight of one.

    Handbook: Chapter 7 - Pavement Marking, Traffic Signs, and Signals — Emergency Reference Markers

20. Question 20: A. It may not turn off on its own

    Many motorcycle turn signals do not turn off on their own, so wait to see the rider actually turn.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Motorcycles

21. Question 21: D. At an intersection with a traffic signal

    Missouri says never make a U-turn where a sign forbids it "or at an intersection controlled by a traffic signal or police officer."

    Handbook: Chapter 3 - Rules of the Road — U-Turns

22. Question 22: D. Near the flow of traffic, within the limit

    Driving near the flow of traffic, within the limit, keeps you from being passed often or passing too much.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Basic speed rule

23. Question 23: C. 40 hours, with 10 at night

    Missouri requires "40 hours of driving instruction," including at least 10 hours of nighttime driving.

    Handbook: Chapter 1 - The Missouri Driver License — The Graduated Driver License (GDL) Law

24. Question 24: B. The action shown is not allowed

    A red circle with a slash means the action in the symbol is not allowed, such as no left turn.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors

25. Question 25: B. License suspension

    A first conviction for driving under the influence commonly leads to license suspension, along with fines.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Penalties