All 40 Missouri Permit Test Questions
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Get Smart Review & Mock Exams Licensing & Permits In Missouri, the eligible age for an Instruction Permit (first GDL step) is:
Answer: 15
The Instruction Permit is available at age 15.
A Missouri Instruction Permit must be held for a minimum of:
Answer: Six months (182 days)
You must hold the permit at least six months (182 days).
Before a Missouri Intermediate License, you must complete driving instruction of at least:
Answer: 40 hours with a qualified supervising driver
You must complete 40 hours of driving instruction with a parent, guardian, or certified trainer.
During the Missouri permit stage, you must be accompanied in the front seat by a person who is:
Answer: At least 21 with a valid license
A person at least 21 with a valid license must sit beside you.
The Missouri Intermediate License (Class F) is available at age:
Answer: 16
The Intermediate License is available at 16.
A Missouri Intermediate License holder may not drive alone between:
Answer: 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. (with exceptions)
No driving alone 1:00 a.m.–5:00 a.m. except for school activity, job, or emergency.
During the first six months with a Missouri Intermediate License, you may not carry more than:
Answer: One passenger under 19 who is not immediate family
First six months: no more than one passenger under 19 who is not immediate family.
After the first six months with a Missouri Intermediate License, you may not carry more than:
Answer: Three passengers under 19 who are not immediate family
After the first six months: no more than three passengers under 19 who are not immediate family.
A Missouri Full License (Class F) is available at age:
Answer: 18
The Full License is available at age 18.
A Missouri Intermediate License holder must:
Answer: Carry the license while driving
Carry your intermediate license whenever you drive.
During Missouri's GDL stages, seat belts must be worn by:
Answer: The driver and all passengers
The driver and all passengers must wear seat belts.
Speed Limits & Speed Management In Missouri, the maximum speed limit on interstate highways is:
Answer: 70 MPH
Missouri interstates have a maximum speed of 70 MPH.
Unless otherwise posted, the Missouri speed limit in any city, town, or village is:
Answer: 25 MPH
The limit in any city, town, or village is 25 MPH unless posted otherwise.
A Missouri turn warning sign means the recommended maximum speed is:
Answer: 30 mph or less
A turn sign warns of a turn where the recommended maximum speed is 30 mph or less.
A reflective orange triangle on the rear of a Missouri vehicle means it is traveling less than:
Answer: 25 mph
The slow-moving-vehicle emblem means under 25 mph.
Even at the posted Missouri limit, in rain, snow, or fog you should:
Answer: Slow down for conditions
Reduce speed for weather and road conditions.
Alcohol, Drugs & the Law .02 under 21 .08 adult
In Missouri, it is illegal to drive with a Blood Alcohol Content of:
Answer: .08% or more
Driving with a BAC of .08% or more is DWI.
A Missouri commercial vehicle driver is intoxicated at a BAC of:
Answer: .04%
Commercial drivers are DWI at .04%.
.02 under 21 .08 adult
In Missouri, a driver under 21 is in violation at a BAC of:
Answer: .02%
Under-21 drivers are in violation at .02% BAC.
A first Missouri DWI conviction can bring jail, a fine, and:
Answer: License suspension or revocation
A first DWI can bring jail, fines, and license suspension/revocation.
In Missouri, a minor possessing intoxicating liquor may face:
Answer: License suspension/denial
A minor in possession of liquor can lose driving privileges.
The only thing that lowers your Blood Alcohol Content is:
Answer: Time
Only time removes alcohol from your body.
If you plan to drink in Missouri, the safest choice is to:
Answer: Arrange a sober ride or designated driver
Line up a sober ride before you drink.
Points & Penalties In Missouri, a speeding conviction adds how many points to your record?
Answer: 3 points
Speeding is 3 points in Missouri.
In Missouri, careless and imprudent driving adds:
Answer: 4 points
Careless & imprudent driving is 4 points.
In Missouri, leaving the scene of a traffic crash can add and lead to:
Answer: 12 points and revocation
Leaving the scene is 12 points and revocation of driving privileges.
On the Missouri driving test, if you lose more than 30 points you will:
Answer: Fail the test
Losing more than 30 points fails the road test.
In Missouri, failing to keep insurance (financial responsibility) can result in:
Answer: License suspension
Failure to maintain financial responsibility can suspend your license.
Sharing the Road
When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren in Missouri, you should:
Answer: Pull to the right and stop
Pull to the right edge and stop until it passes.
Missouri's Move Over law requires that, for a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you:
Answer: Move over a lane if safe, or slow down
Move over a lane if safe, otherwise slow down.
In Missouri, from sunset to a half-hour before sunrise, a vehicle moving 25 mph or slower must display:
Answer: A slow-moving-vehicle sign
A slow-moving-vehicle sign is required at night for vehicles going 25 mph or slower.
A motorcycle in Missouri is entitled to:
Answer: A full lane of travel
Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane.
Vehicle Equipment Missouri requires that, before you drive, you and your passengers:
Answer: Fasten seat belts or use child restraints
Fasten seat belts (or child restraints) before driving.
In Missouri, your vehicle's windshield wipers:
Answer: Must work
Windshield wipers must be in working order.
If your turn signals fail in Missouri, you should:
Answer: Use hand signals
Use hand signals if your turn signals fail.
Signaling & Communication An arm extended straight out the driver's window means:
Answer: Left turn
Arm straight out = left turn.
In Missouri you must use headlights:
Answer: At night and when visibility is reduced
Use headlights at night and whenever visibility is low.
Safe Driving If you become drowsy while driving in Missouri, you should:
Answer: Pull over safely and rest
Only rest cures drowsiness — pull over.
A safe following distance in Missouri gives you:
Answer: Time to react and avoid a crash
Space ahead gives you time to react and avoid rear-ending others.
Scanning the road far ahead while driving helps you:
Answer: Spot hazards early and react in time
Looking well ahead lets you identify hazards early and respond safely.