Missouri DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

Is signaling before turning, changing lanes, or pulling from a curb required?

Accepted Answer

Required by law and a good habit.

Answer

Only necessary if other traffic is present.

Answer

Necessary only during the maneuver, not beforehand.

Question 2

If two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who must yield?

Accepted Answer

The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.

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The largest vehicle has the right-of-way.

Answer

The car on the left has the right-of-way.

Question 3

At a four-way stop, if two drivers arrive simultaneously, who has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

The driver on the right has the right-of-way.

Answer

The driver on the left has the right-of-way.

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One driver may continue driving without stopping.

Question 4

At an uncontrolled intersection where two vehicles arrive simultaneously, who has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

The car approaching from the right.

Answer

The car that sounds its horn first.

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The car approaching from the left.

Question 5

If you are stopped by a police officer, you should:

Accepted Answer

Stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel and wait for the officer to approach.

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Get out of the vehicle immediately.

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Unbuckle and walk toward the officer.

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Reach for your license and registration before the officer reaches you.

Question 6

Which is true about seat belts and child restraints?

Accepted Answer

Never place a rear-facing infant in the front seat of a vehicle with an active passenger airbag.

Answer

An airbag by itself is always safer than a seat belt.

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Infants may be held safely by a strong adult during travel.

Question 7

When parked facing uphill with a curb, how should you position your front wheels?

Accepted Answer

Turn the wheels sharply away from the curb.

Answer

Turn your wheels sharply toward the curb.

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Keep the front wheels straight ahead.

Question 8

When the traffic light turns solid yellow as you approach, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop before entering the intersection if you can do so safely.

Answer

Speed up to clear the intersection quickly.

Answer

Ignore it and proceed at the same speed.

Question 9

If another person is injured in an accident, how should you handle them?

Accepted Answer

Do not move them unnecessarily; keep them warm and provide first aid if trained.

Answer

Move them away from the scene immediately.

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Always leave injured persons where they are and walk away.

Question 10

What does a red arrow signal require drivers to do?

Accepted Answer

Stop and remain stopped until a green light or green arrow is displayed.

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Slow and proceed with caution.

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Stop and then proceed when clear even if the arrow remains red.

Question 11

What does the abbreviation FACT stand for?

Accepted Answer

Failure to Appear in Court for Traffic violations.

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Finance A Car Today.

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Full Ambulance Cannot Turn.

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Fear of Authority Causes Tension.

Question 12

Which statement about speed is true?

Accepted Answer

Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.

Answer

Speeding is never dangerous if you are a skilled driver.

Answer

Speed does not affect crash severity.

Question 13

What is the maximum permitted tint (light blockage) for front door windows in Missouri?

Accepted Answer

Up to 65 percent light blockage is allowed on front door windows.

Answer

No tint is allowed on front door windows.

Answer

Any amount of tint is allowed as long as you can see out.

Question 14

Two solid white lines across a lane mark the boundaries of what, and how should you respond to pedestrians there?

Accepted Answer

They mark a crosswalk; you must yield to pedestrians in or entering the crosswalk.

Answer

They mark a bicycle lane; vehicles have the right-of-way.

Answer

They mark a no-passing zone for vehicles only.

Question 15

What effect does alcohol have on reflexes and reaction time?

Accepted Answer

It slows them down.

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It speeds them up.

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It has no effect.

Question 16

Why is a leaky exhaust system dangerous?

Accepted Answer

It can cause carbon monoxide poisoning.

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It increases air pollution.

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It may reduce engine performance.

Question 17

How should a seat belt fit when properly adjusted?

Accepted Answer

Buckled snugly across your hip bones and lower abdomen.

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Loose across the waist.

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Hidden beneath the seat for comfort.

Question 18

Approaching a railroad crossing without signals, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and be prepared to stop if a train is approaching.

Answer

Always stop completely regardless of visibility.

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Assume there will be a signal and proceed normally.

Question 19

Which is a good general rule regarding passing other vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only when necessary and safe.

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Always pass on the right when possible.

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Try to get to the front of slow-moving traffic quickly.

Question 20

What does a steady yellow arrow indicate?

Accepted Answer

Prepare to stop; a red arrow is about to appear.

Answer

You may turn left after yielding.

Answer

You should accelerate to clear the intersection.

Question 1 of 20

Is signaling before turning, changing lanes, or pulling from a curb required?