Question 1 of 25Alcohol, drugs and penalties
Practice test 2 of 10 — Missouri permit test
Practice test 2 questions
Question 2 of 25Turning, passing and lanes
In what order should you change lanes?
Question 3 of 25Road signs
This sign shows a truck on a downward slope. What does it warn you about?
Question 4 of 25Speed and following distance
Why is following too closely dangerous?
Question 5 of 25Sharing the road
You stop behind a large truck on an uphill slope. Why should you leave extra space?
Question 6 of 25Right of way
When you enter a roundabout, who has the right-of-way?
Question 7 of 25Road signs
What lies ahead when you see this sign?
Question 8 of 25Sharing the road
When may a cyclist ride in the middle of a traffic lane?
Question 9 of 25Road signs
You pass this sign, but rain is falling hard and you cannot see well. What should you do?
Question 10 of 25Licensing and insurance (Missouri)
A Missouri permit holder is 16 or older. Who may supervise from the front seat?
Question 11 of 25Alcohol, drugs and penalties (Missouri)
You refuse a chemical test after a Missouri traffic stop. How long is your license taken away?
Question 12 of 25Speed and following distance (Missouri)
Unless posted otherwise, what is the top speed on Missouri rural expressways?
Question 13 of 25Sharing the road
You are behind a truck and cannot see its side mirrors. What does this mean?
Question 14 of 25Speed and following distance
Why should you avoid driving right beside other cars on a multi-lane road?
Question 15 of 25Right of way
You are at a stop sign. The cross street has no stop sign. When may you go?
Question 16 of 25Right of way
Which statement about the right-of-way is true?
Question 17 of 25Turning, passing and lanes
On a highway with several lanes, which lane should slower traffic use?
Question 18 of 25Alcohol, drugs and penalties
Which ability does alcohol usually affect first?
Question 19 of 25Signals and pavement markings (Missouri)
At a Missouri stop sign, the stop line is painted past the sign. Where must you stop?
Question 20 of 25Emergencies and equipment
You hit a parked car and cannot find the owner. What should you do?
Question 21 of 25Speed and following distance (Missouri)
Unless posted, what is the top speed on Missouri interstates and freeways inside urbanized areas?
Question 22 of 25Speed and following distance
What does it mean to "overdrive" your headlights?
Question 23 of 25Turning, passing and lanes (Missouri)
Outside a city, on what kind of Missouri highway may you pass a car on the right that is not turning left?
Question 24 of 25Road signs
What does this sign tell you about the road ahead?
Question 25 of 25Parking and stopping
May you park so that you block a driveway?
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Answers and explanations (text version)
The correct answer to each question above, why it is right, and where it comes from. Try the test first.
Question 1: B. Your license can be suspended
Under implied consent laws, refusing a lawful test usually leads to a license suspension.
Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Testing and implied consent
Question 2: C. Signal, check mirrors and blind spot, then move
Signal first, check your mirrors and blind spot, then move over smoothly when it is clear.
Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Changing lanes
Question 3: C. A steep downhill grade ahead
The truck on a downward slope warns of a steep downhill grade. Check your speed and use a lower gear.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 4: B. You may not be able to stop in time
Following too closely leaves too little time to react and stop if the car ahead stops suddenly.
Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Following distance
Question 5: A. It may roll back when it starts to move
A large truck may roll back a little as it starts on a hill, so leave extra space in front of you.
Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Large trucks and buses
Question 6: C. Traffic already in the roundabout
Yield to traffic already in the roundabout, and enter when there is a safe gap.
Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Roundabouts
Question 7: C. A series of curves
The wavy arrow means a winding road with a series of curves. Keep your speed down until it straightens.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 8: C. When the lane is too narrow to share safely
Cyclists may use the middle of a lane when it is too narrow for a car and bike to share it safely.
Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Bicycles
Question 9: D. Drive slower than the posted speed
The posted speed is the most you may drive in good conditions. In heavy rain you must drive slower than that to stay safe.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 10: A. A licensed driver who is at least 21
At 16 or older, a Missouri permit holder may drive with "a person who is at least 21 years old and has a valid driver license."
Handbook: Chapter 1 - The Missouri Driver License — The Graduated Driver License (GDL) Law
Question 11: D. One year
In Missouri, if you refuse a chemical test, "your driver license will be taken away for one year."
Handbook: Chapter 10 - Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving — Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test of Your Blood Alcohol
Question 12: B. 65 mph
The Missouri speed table lists rural expressways at a maximum of 65 mph unless posted otherwise.
Handbook: Chapter 7 - Pavement Marking, Traffic Signs, and Signals — Speed Limit
Question 13: C. The truck driver cannot see you
If you cannot see the truck's mirrors, the driver cannot see you. Drop back so you can.
Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Large trucks and buses
Question 14: A. You may be in their blind spot and boxed in
Driving beside other cars can leave you in their blind spot with no room to move if something happens.
Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Managing space
Question 15: A. After stopping, when there is a safe gap
After you stop, yield to cross traffic that does not have to stop, and go only when there is a safe gap.
Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Stop signs and intersections
Question 16: A. No driver should insist on taking it
The law says who must yield, but no driver should insist on the right-of-way if it could cause a crash.
Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Right-of-way basics
Question 17: B. The right lane
Slower traffic should keep to the right lane so faster cars can pass on the left.
Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Lane use
Question 18: D. Judgment
Alcohol affects judgment first, so a driver may feel fine while making poor choices.
Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — How alcohol affects you
Question 19: C. At the stop line
Missouri says "you must stop at the stop line if one is present even if it is located past the stop sign."
Handbook: Chapter 7 - Pavement Marking, Traffic Signs, and Signals — Regulatory Signs
Question 20: A. Leave a note with your contact details
Leave a note with your name and contact details where the owner will find it, and report it as your state requires.
Handbook: Chapter: Emergencies and vehicle equipment — Crashes
Question 21: B. 60 mph
The Missouri speed table lists interstates, freeways or expressways "within urbanized areas" at a maximum of 60 mph.
Handbook: Chapter 7 - Pavement Marking, Traffic Signs, and Signals — Speed Limit
Question 22: B. Going too fast to stop within your lights' reach
You overdrive your headlights when you drive too fast to stop within the distance your lights show.
Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions
Question 23: D. One clearly marked for four or more lanes
Outside a city, Missouri allows passing on the right on a highway "clearly marked for four or more lanes," never on the shoulder.
Handbook: Chapter 3 - Rules of the Road — Passing on the Right
Question 24: B. A median will split the two directions
This sign warns that a divided highway begins, so a median will split the two directions of traffic.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 25: A. No, it is not allowed
Do not park across a driveway. It keeps people from getting in or out.
Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Where not to park
Practice test 2 of 10 for the Class F written test (instruction permit); the vision and road sign recognition tests are separate (Missouri DOR): 25 questions · 20 of 25 (80%) to pass · no time limit.