Missouri permit test: practice questions

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Five questions from the United States (Missouri) bank, as you'll see them in the app.

1. What does an intermediate driver need to get a full license at age 18 without retesting, other than vision?

   1. A second road test with an examiner
   2. A letter from a driving school
   3. A clean record for the past 30 days
   4. A clean record for the past 12 months
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   Answer: A clean record for the past 12 months

   At 18, an intermediate licensee with no alcohol contacts and no point convictions in the preceding twelve months may get a full license with only a vision test. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 302.178.6(1).

2. On a three-lane road, when may you use the center lane?

   1. Any time you wish, without a reason
   2. To park and load or unload
   3. To pass when clear, or to turn left
   4. To travel at higher speeds
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   Answer: To pass when clear, or to turn left

   The center lane of a three-lane road is only for passing when it is clear, for a left turn, or when signed for your direction. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 304.015.5(2).

3. Does the Missouri move-over law apply to a stopped vehicle with flashing amber lights?

   1. No, only for police cars
   2. Yes, amber lights count too
   3. No, only red lights count
   4. Only at night on highways
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   Answer: Yes, amber lights count too

   The rule covers stationary vehicles with red, red and blue, amber, or amber and white lights, such as tow trucks and highway crews. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 304.022.2.

4. What is the most a court may fine for a first hands-free violation with no earlier one in 24 months?

   1. $50
   2. $1,000
   3. $25
   4. $150
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   Answer: $150

   A first conviction within 24 months brings a fine of up to $150. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 304.822.6(2).

5. How far away must your red tail lamps be visible?

   1. 50 feet to the rear
   2. 100 feet to the rear
   3. 500 feet to the rear
   4. 2,000 feet to the rear
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   Answer: 500 feet to the rear

   Every motor vehicle needs at least two rear lamps showing red light plainly visible from 500 feet to the rear. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 307.075.1.

Where the questions come from

Written from the published rules · Revised Statutes of Missouri chapters 302, 304, 307 and 577 (Missouri Department of Revenue). See every official source

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