Missouri Drivers Ed Practice Test 8

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80% Passing score
20 Questions
4 Mistakes allowed
Right-of-way rules are one of those parts of the Missouri written test that deserve more attention than they usually get. Most drivers understand the basic idea of taking turns, yielding when required, and not barging into an intersection just because they feel ready. But the test does not always ask about the basic version. It likes four-way stops, left turns, pedestrians, and situations where two drivers seem to have a reasonable claim to go first. That is where a little focused practice starts to matter. This Missouri practice permit test is the eighth test in our Missouri drivers ed test practice series, and it focuses on four-way stops and more complicated right-of-way situations. The test includes 20 multiple-choice and true/false questions, with visual aids used throughout to make the driving scenarios easier to understand. That matters, because intersection questions are often clearer when you can see the vehicles, signs, and lanes instead of trying to piece everything together from a sentence. For first-time Class F applicants in Missouri, the written test is part of the full driver examination process, along with the vision test, road sign test, and driving skills test. The official Class F written exam has 25 multiple-choice questions, and you need 20 correct answers to pass. This MO driver ed practice test does not use the exact DMV questions, because those are not published for copying. Instead, it follows the same general topics and question style so you can practice the kind of thinking the real exam expects. Missouri driver testing is handled by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Driver Examination Division. Written testing is available through examination stations across the state, including locations serving all 114 counties, and most non-CDL written tests do not require an appointment. After passing the required tests, you take your Driver Examination Record to a Missouri license office to apply, pay, and receive the actual permit or license. The record shows that you passed, but it is not legal authority to drive on its own. Teen applicants may apply for a Class F instruction permit at age 15 after passing the vision, road sign, and written tests, with the required adult signing at the license office. Adults applying for a first Missouri Class F license generally need the written, vision, road sign, and driving tests unless a waiver applies. New Missouri residents transferring a valid out-of-state license can often waive the written and skills tests, though they still usually need to pass Missouri’s vision and road sign recognition tests.
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Sample Missouri Permit Test Questions

Question 1

A large truck is traveling in the center lane of a three-lane roadway. What is the best way to pass it?

  1. A. Use the left lane and move through the blind spot promptly without speeding
  2. B. Use the left lane but remain beside the truck for an extended time
  3. C. Pass on the right while exceeding the speed limit
  4. D. Remain on the right beside the truck’s rear wheels

Correct answer: A. – Use the left lane and move through the blind spot promptly without speeding

The leftmost lane of a multilane roadway is intended for passing slower traffic. Large trucks have substantial blind spots, particularly alongside and immediately behind them, so do not remain beside a truck longer than necessary. Pass smoothly without exceeding the speed limit, and do not return to the lane until you can see the truck’s cab in your rearview mirror.

Source: Missouri Driver Guide — Ch. 6, “Passing on Highways”, Missouri Driver Guide — Ch. 7, “No Lane Markings—Passing”

Question 2

When parking downhill where there is no curb, how should you position the front wheels?

  1. A. Turn them toward the center of the road
  2. B. Keep them parallel with the roadway
  3. C. Turn them sharply toward the side of the road
  4. D. Leave them in any position

Correct answer: C. – Turn them sharply toward the side of the road

The Missouri Driver Guide instructs drivers parking on a hill to turn the wheels sharply toward the side of the road. If the vehicle begins to roll downhill, this position directs it away from traffic. Also place the transmission in park or the proper gear and set the parking brake before leaving the vehicle.

Source: Missouri Driver Guide — Ch. 5, “Parking on Hills”

Question 3

If vehicle trouble forces you to leave your vehicle stopped on or near the roadway, what should you activate?

  1. A. The four-way emergency flashers
  2. B. A turn signal on only one side
  3. C. The high-beam headlights
  4. D. The interior dome light

Correct answer: A. – The four-way emergency flashers

Emergency flashers communicate that your stopped vehicle is experiencing trouble. Move the vehicle off the roadway and away from traffic whenever possible before activating them. If the vehicle cannot be removed from the road, choose a location where other drivers have a clear view of it.

Source: Missouri Driver Guide — Ch. 6, “Emergencies”

Question 4

Which statement about medications and driving is correct?

Which of these statements is true about driving and taking drugs?
  1. A. Only illegal drugs can interfere with safe driving
  2. B. Over-the-counter medication can impair driving ability
  3. C. Prescription medication is always safe if you do not feel sleepy
  4. D. Every medication affects drivers in exactly the same way

Correct answer: B. – Over-the-counter medication can impair driving ability

Over-the-counter cold and allergy medicines can cause drowsiness or otherwise impair driving. Missouri prohibits operating a vehicle while intoxicated, and the official guide explains that impairment may result from illegal, prescription, or over-the-counter drugs. The base DWI offense is a class B misdemeanor, for which the authorized imprisonment is up to six months; specified aggravating circumstances can increase the offense level.

Source: RSMo § 577.010.1–.2 – Driving while intoxicated — sentencing restrictions., RSMo § 558.011.1(7) – Sentence of imprisonment, terms — conditional release., Missouri Driver Guide — Ch. 10, “Physical and Mental Effects of Alcohol and Drugs” and “Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications”

Question 5

On Missouri’s driving test, how should you position a vehicle when parallel parking beside a curb?

When you park on a level road next to a curb:
  1. A. Keep the vehicle parallel and no more than 18 inches from the curb
  2. B. Turn the front wheels sharply away from the curb
  3. C. Leave at least three feet between the vehicle and the curb
  4. D. Park without setting the parking brake

Correct answer: A. – Keep the vehicle parallel and no more than 18 inches from the curb

The right-hand wheels should be parallel to and within 18 inches of the right-hand curb. The driving test also evaluates whether the vehicle is parked no more than 18 inches from the curb. Always set the parking brake before leaving a parked vehicle.

Source: RSMo § 300.415 – Standing or parking close to curb, Missouri Driver Guide — Ch. 2, “The Driving Test”, Missouri Driver Guide — Ch. 5, “Parking”

Question 6

The center of a two-way road is marked with two solid yellow lines. Which maneuver is permitted?

  1. A. Making an otherwise lawful and safe left turn into a driveway
  2. B. Passing a vehicle that is traveling below the speed limit
  3. C. Driving between the lines as though they form a turn lane
  4. D. Crossing the lines whenever no vehicle is immediately visible

Correct answer: A. – Making an otherwise lawful and safe left turn into a driveway

Two solid yellow lines separate opposing traffic and may not be crossed to pass. Missouri law permits a vehicle to move left of center when lawfully making a left turn. A driver turning into a driveway must yield to approaching traffic whenever the turn would create a hazard.

Source: RSMo § 304.015.2(2) – Drive on right of highway — traffic lanes — signs — violations, penalties, RSMo § 304.351.6 – Right-of-way at intersection — signs at intersections — violation, penalty — additional penalties — definitions — order of suspension, contents, appeal, Missouri Driver Guide — Ch. 7, “Meanings of Pavement Markings”

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