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Missouri DMV quick permit practice test 3

12 questions for a quick Missouri permit test review, picked from the full tests and based on the Missouri Driver Guide. They come mostly from Chapter 6: Highway Driving (2), Chapter 8: Safe Driving Tips for Everyday Driving (2), and Chapter 13: Mandatory Insurance (1). You begin with: "You are on a two-lane road and a school bus ahead has its red lights flashing and stop arm out. What must you do?" Each answer is explained.

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Questions
12
Passing score
80% (10 of 12)
Mistakes allowed
2
Official handbook
Missouri Driver Guide

Practice questions

Question 1 of 120 of 12 answered

You are on a two-lane road and a school bus ahead has its red lights flashing and stop arm out. What must you do?

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Every question comes from one of these sections of the Missouri Driver Guide.

All 12 questions on this test

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  1. Question 1: You are on a two-lane road and a school bus ahead has its red lights flashing and stop arm out. What must you do?

    • A. Slow to a crawl and pass on the left when the way is clear
    • B. Stop before you reach the bus and stay stopped until it moves or the driver signals you
    • C. Stop only if you are traveling in the same direction as the bus

    Source:Missouri Driver Guide, Chapter 3: Rules of the Road

  2. Question 2: What is the minimum fine for speeding or passing in a Missouri work zone on a first offense?

    • A. $75
    • B. $500
    • C. $250

    Source:Missouri Driver Guide, Chapter 3: Rules of the Road

  3. Question 3: How much supervised driving must you complete before you can get an intermediate license?

    • A. 50 hours, including at least 10 hours at night
    • B. 30 hours, including at least 5 hours at night
    • C. 40 hours, including at least 10 hours at night

    Source:Missouri Driver Guide, Chapter 1: The Missouri Driver License

  4. Question 4: What is the penalty for cheating during a Missouri license exam?

    • A. It is a Class A misdemeanor and can cost you your driving privilege for up to a year
    • B. It is a minor fine with no effect on your license
    • C. It is an infraction that adds two points to your record

    Source:Missouri Driver Guide, Chapter 2: The Driver Examination

  5. Question 5: You feel sleepy while driving on a highway. What is the right response?

    • A. Turn up the radio, open a window, and keep going to your exit
    • B. Pull off at the nearest rest stop, and nap if needed
    • C. Drive faster to finish the trip sooner

    Source:Missouri Driver Guide, Chapter 6: Highway Driving

  6. Question 6: Your stopping distance is equal to what?

    • A. Your braking distance only
    • B. Your reaction distance multiplied by your speed
    • C. Your reaction distance plus your braking distance

    Source:Missouri Driver Guide, Chapter 8: Safe Driving Tips for Everyday Driving

  7. Question 7: Which children must ride in a child passenger restraint system in Missouri?

    • A. Children under two years old only
    • B. Children under four years old, regardless of weight
    • C. Only children who weigh under 20 pounds

    Source:Missouri Driver Guide, Chapter 8: Safe Driving Tips for Everyday Driving

  8. Question 8: You miss your exit on a highway. What should you do?

    • A. Back up along the shoulder
    • B. Stop and make a U-turn when traffic clears
    • C. Continue to the next exit and come back

    Source:Missouri Driver Guide, Chapter 6: Highway Driving

  9. Question 9: Which of these is accepted as proof of insurance in Missouri?

    • A. A current insurance identification card, including one shown on a handheld device
    • B. A receipt for the vehicle safety inspection
    • C. Your driver license number handwritten on the back of the vehicle registration form

    Source:Missouri Driver Guide, Chapter 13: Mandatory Insurance

  10. Question 10: How should you pass a bicyclist?

    • A. Pass as close as you can, but quickly
    • B. Give a full lane width, or wait for a clear stretch of road
    • C. Sound your horn and pass beside the bicyclist

    Source:Missouri Driver Guide, Chapter 4: Sharing the Road

  11. Question 11: What does a posted speed limit tell you?

    • A. The speed you should always drive
    • B. The maximum speed allowed in ideal conditions
    • C. The minimum speed for that road

    Source:Missouri Driver Guide, Chapter 7: Pavement Marking, Traffic Signs, and Signals

  12. Question 12: The brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor. What do you do first?

    • A. Turn off the engine at once
    • B. Shift into park
    • C. Pump the pedal fast and hard several times

    Source:Missouri Driver Guide, Chapter 9: Safe Driving Tips for Special Driving Conditions

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