Question 1 of 25 Safe driving and hazards
What does it mean to drive defensively?
A A. Drive fast so you stay ahead of othersB B. Honk often to warn others you are nearC C. Always take the right-of-way when you have itD D. Expect others to make mistakes and be ready
Question 2 of 25 Turning, passing and lanes
When might you need a three-point turn?
A A. To park on a hill with a curbB B. To pass a slow car on a narrow roadC C. To enter a highway from a rampD D. To turn around on a narrow street
Question 3 of 25 Signals and pavement markings
An officer at an intersection waves you on through a red light. What should you do?
A A. Wait for the light to turn green firstB B. Turn right instead of going straightC C. Stop and ask the officer why you should goD D. Follow the officer and go through with care
Question 4 of 25 Speed and following distance
You see brake lights far ahead on the highway. What should you do?
A A. Speed up to close the gap to themB B. Brake hard right away to be safeC C. Ease off the gas and get ready to slowD D. Change lanes at once without looking
Question 5 of 25 Safe driving and hazards
You are driving on a two-lane road and an oncoming car drifts into your lane. What should you do?
A A. Steer left into its laneB B. Slow down, honk, and steer rightC C. Speed up to get past it firstD D. Stop in your lane and wait
Question 6 of 25 Right of way
You and a driver on your right stop at a four-way stop at the same time. Who goes first?
A A. You doB B. The driver on your rightC C. Whoever is going straightD D. Whoever honks first
Question 7 of 25 Road signs
What does this sign warn you about?
A A. People may be crossing the road aheadB B. A school bus stop is just ahead on the rightC C. Cars are not allowed in a park aheadD D. The sidewalk ahead is closed
Question 8 of 25 Safe driving and hazards
Why is driving at night riskier than in the day?
A A. Roads are busier at night than by dayB B. You cannot see as far or as clearlyC C. Speed limits are higher at nightD D. Cars run worse when it is cold
Question 9 of 25 Road signs
At night you pass this sign just after you turn onto a ramp. What is the best thing to do?
A A. Pull over, then turn around safelyB B. Keep driving to the next exit and get off thereC C. Speed up so you leave the ramp soonerD D. Flash your headlights and keep going
Question 10 of 25 Speed and following distance (Missouri)
You are caught speeding in a Missouri work zone for the first time. What is the minimum extra fine?
A A. $75B B. $150C C. $250D D. $350
Question 11 of 25 Turning, passing and lanes (Missouri)
In Missouri, when may a driver cross a bicycle lane?
A A. To pass slow cars on the right sideB B. To wait in it during a traffic jamC C. Never, not even to make a turnD D. When turning or entering or leaving the road
Question 12 of 25 Speed and following distance (Missouri)
Unless a sign says otherwise, what is the speed limit in any Missouri city, town or village?
A A. 20 mphB B. 25 mphC C. 35 mphD D. 50 mph
Question 13 of 25 Safe driving and hazards
You drive into thick smoke or fog and can barely see. What is the safest choice?
A A. Stop right away in your lane and waitB B. Slow down, and pull off the road to stopC C. Speed up to get through it quicklyD D. Use your high beams and keep your speed
Question 14 of 25 Speed and following distance
Why should you drive slower on a gravel road?
A A. Gravel gives less grip for stopping and turningB B. Gravel roads are usually one-wayC C. Gravel can make your engine run too hotD D. Gravel roads have no posted speed limit
Question 15 of 25 Right of way
You are turning right on red. Who must you yield to?
A A. No one, once you have come to a stopB B. People crossing and cross traffic on greenC C. Only cars coming from your rightD D. Only buses and trucks on the cross street
Question 16 of 25 Right of way
A person with a white cane or a guide dog is at a crossing. What should you do?
A A. Honk to let them know you are thereB B. Drive past slowlyC C. Wave them acrossD D. Stop and let them cross
Question 17 of 25 Turning, passing and lanes
What is a blind spot?
A A. A dark spot on the road at nightB B. A spot near a corner where you must not parkC C. A stretch of road with no streetlightsD D. An area near your car your mirrors do not show
Question 18 of 25 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
How do the laws treat driving under the influence of illegal drugs?
A A. It is legal as long as you feel fineB B. It is only a small fineC C. It is as illegal as driving drunkD D. It is treated as a minor offense
Question 19 of 25 Road signs (Missouri)
According to the Missouri guide, how far apart are the emergency mile markers on an interstate?
A A. Half a mileB B. One full mileC C. Two-tenths of a mileD D. Five full miles
Question 20 of 25 Sharing the road
Why should you be careful when a motorcycle's turn signal is on?
A A. It may not turn off on its ownB B. It means the rider is in troubleC C. It always means the rider will stopD D. It means you may pass on the right
Question 21 of 25 Turning, passing and lanes (Missouri)
In Missouri, where should you never make a U-turn?
A A. On a wide, straight rural roadB B. Where you can see far both waysC C. Where there is no other trafficD D. At an intersection with a traffic signal
Question 22 of 25 Speed and following distance
On a highway, what is the safest speed in good conditions?
A A. As fast as the fastest car on the roadB B. Well below the limit at all timesC C. Whatever speed feels right to youD D. Near the flow of traffic, within the limit
Question 23 of 25 Licensing and insurance (Missouri)
How many hours of driving instruction must a Missouri permit holder log before an intermediate license?
A A. 20 hours, with 5 at nightB B. 30 hours, with 5 at nightC C. 40 hours, with 10 at nightD D. 100 hours, with 20 at night
Question 24 of 25 Road signs
A red circle with a slash through a symbol means:
A A. The action shown is requiredB B. The action shown is not allowedC C. The action shown is allowed at nightD D. The action shown is just a tip
Question 25 of 25 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
Which is a common penalty for a first conviction of driving under the influence?
A A. A free driving courseB B. License suspensionC C. A warning letter onlyD D. Lower insurance rates
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