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1. 1.How many questions are on the Missouri written test?

   The Test

   • 25

   The guide says the written test has 25 multiple-choice questions. Handbook: Introduction, page 2.

2. 2.How many questions must you answer correctly to pass the Missouri written test?

   The Test

   • 20 of 25

   You must correctly answer 20 questions to pass. Handbook: Introduction, page 2.

3. 3.Where do the Missouri written test questions come from?

   The Test

   • Directly from the information in this guide

   The guide says all test questions come directly from the information in it. Handbook: Introduction, page 2.

4. 4.What does the guide tell you about trick questions?

   The Test

   • There are no trick questions

   The guide says there are no trick questions. Handbook: Introduction, page 2.

5. 5.What does the examiner do during the driving skills test?

   The Test

   • Rides with you only to see whether you can control the vehicle and follow safety rules

   The examiner rides along only to check that you can control the car and observe safety rules. Handbook: Introduction, page 2.

6. 6.How many points does speeding carry in Missouri?

   Points and Penalties

   • 3 points

   Speeding is 3 points in the point table. Handbook: Chapter 11 - The Point System, page 73.

7. 7.How many points does careless and imprudent driving carry?

   Points and Penalties

   • 4 points

   Careless and imprudent driving is 4 points. Handbook: Chapter 11 - The Point System, page 73.

8. 8.How many points do you get for failing to stop for a school bus taking on students?

   Points and Penalties

   • 5 points

   Failing to stop for a school bus receiving or discharging students is 5 points. Handbook: Chapter 11 - The Point System, page 73.

9. 9.How many points does a felony involving a motor vehicle carry?

   Points and Penalties

   • 12 points

   A felony involving a motor vehicle carries 12 points and revocation. Handbook: Chapter 11 - The Point System, page 73.

10. 10.How many points do you get for operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked licence?

    Points and Penalties

    • 12 points

    Driving with a suspended or revoked licence is 12 points. Handbook: Chapter 11 - The Point System, page 73.

11. 11.How is the number of points for a conviction decided?

    Points and Penalties

    • By the conviction, from two or three for speeding to 12 for leaving the scene of a crash

    The point value depends on the conviction, and leaving the scene of a crash is 12 points. Handbook: Chapter 11 - The Point System, page 73.

12. 12.How is driving described in the point system chapter?

    Points and Penalties

    • A privilege, not a right

    The chapter opens by saying driving is a privilege, not a right. Handbook: Chapter 11 - The Point System, page 73.

13. 13.At what BAC does Missouri treat a driver as intoxicated?

    Alcohol

    • .08% or more

    A BAC of .08 percent or more is DWI in Missouri. Handbook: Driving Under the Influence, page 68.

14. 14.At what BAC can an officer act against a driver under 21?

    Alcohol

    • .02% or more

    For minors the officer acts at .02 percent or more. Handbook: Driving Under the Influence, page 67.

15. 15.What happens if you refuse a chemical test for BAC in Missouri?

    Alcohol

    • Your driver licence is taken away for one year

    Refusing the test costs your licence for a year. Handbook: Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test of Your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC), page 70.

16. 16.What fee must you pay to reinstate a licence after an intoxication offence?

    Alcohol

    • $45

    Reinstatement requires a $45 fee, SATOP, two years of SR-22 and sometimes an interlock. Handbook: Reinstatement Requirements for Intoxication-Related Offenses, page 70.

17. 17.What must you submit to get your licence back after an intoxication offence besides the fee?

    Alcohol

    • Proof of a SATOP or comparable programme, two years of SR-22 insurance and possibly an interlock

    You need SATOP, an SR-22 filing for two years, and an interlock in some cases. Handbook: Reinstatement Requirements for Intoxication-Related Offenses, page 70.

18. 18.When must an ignition interlock device be fitted for at least six months?

    Alcohol

    • With more than one intoxication-related law enforcement contact, a BAC of .15 or higher, or property damage or bodily harm

    The interlock is required for repeat contacts, a .15 BAC or a crash with damage or injury. Handbook: Reinstatement Requirements for Intoxication-Related Offenses, page 70.

19. 19.What is Missouri's Abuse and Lose Law for drivers under 21?

    Alcohol

    • A 90-day licence suspension for listed offences such as an alcohol-related traffic offence

    Drivers under 21 can lose the licence for 90 days for the listed offences. Handbook: Missouri's Abuse and Lose Law, page 69.

20. 20.What must a driver 21 or older do to get a licence back after a drug offence while driving?

    Alcohol

    • Pay $45, complete SATOP, file SR-22 for two years and retake the complete driver exam

    The list includes the $45 fee, SATOP, an SR-22 filing and retaking the complete exam. Handbook: Missouri's Abuse and Lose Law, page 69.

21. 21.What does an ignition interlock device do?

    Alcohol

    • It is connected to the ignition, horn and headlights and measures your blood alcohol concentration

    The interlock measures your blood alcohol concentration before the vehicle starts. Handbook: Ignition Interlock, page 70.

22. 22.What is the safe following-distance rule in the Missouri guide?

    Following and Space

    • The three second rule

    The guide teaches the three second rule using a sign or telephone pole. Handbook: Following Other Vehicles, page 57.

23. 23.How do you apply the three second rule?

    Following and Space

    • Pick an object near the road ahead and count from when the vehicle ahead passes it

    Choose an object such as a sign or telephone pole and count one-thousand one to three. Handbook: Following Other Vehicles, page 57.

24. 24.What gap should you leave on snow or ice?

    Following and Space

    • About eight to ten seconds

    It takes longer to stop on snow or ice, so leave about eight to ten seconds. Handbook: Slippery Roads, page 63.

25. 25.What should you do if you have to drive so slowly that you hold up traffic?

    Following and Space

    • Pull to the side of the road when it is safe and let vehicles pass

    Pull over when it is safe so others can pass. Handbook: Space Behind, page 57.

26. 26.Why is steering wheel locking dangerous?

    Following and Space

    • Turning the key to lock while moving locks the wheel and you lose control

    Never turn the key to lock while the vehicle is still in motion. Handbook: Steering Wheel Locking Device, page 57.

27. 27.How should you brake on a very slippery surface without ABS?

    Following and Space

    • Pump the brakes by gently pushing down and letting up

    Never slam on the brakes; pump them gently on a very slippery surface. Handbook: Slippery Roads, page 63.

28. 28.What should you know about bridges and overpasses in freezing weather?

    Following and Space

    • They freeze before other parts of the road

    Bridges and overpasses freeze and become slippery before the rest of the road. Handbook: Slippery Roads, page 63.

29. 29.How do you check how slippery a road is after you have started?

    Following and Space

    • Brake gently while driving and adjust your speed

    Gently brake while driving to feel how slippery the road is and adjust your speed. Handbook: Slippery Roads, page 63.

30. 30.What does a turn sign warn of?

    Signs and Rules

    • A sharp turn where the recommended maximum speed is 30 mph or less

    A turn sign warns of a sharp turn where the recommended maximum speed is 30 mph or less. Handbook: Turns and Curves In The Road, page 47.

31. 31.What does the advisory speed plate on a curve or turn sign show?

    Signs and Rules

    • The recommended speed for the curve or turn

    The advisory plate shows the recommended speed for the curve or turn. Handbook: Turns and Curves In The Road, page 47.

32. 32.What does a curve sign warn of?

    Signs and Rules

    • A curve where the recommended speed is less than the posted limit for the highway

    A curve sign warns where the recommended speed is below the posted highway limit. Handbook: Turns and Curves In The Road, page 47.

33. 33.When may you move toward the middle or left of a lane?

    Signs and Rules

    • When turning left, avoiding hazards, when the lane is too narrow to share, or on a right-turn-only lane when going straight

    The guide lists turning left, avoiding hazards, a narrow lane and a right-turn-only lane. Handbook: Sharing the Road with Mopeds and Bicycles, page 32.

34. 34.Which sign colour is described as regulatory in the Missouri guide's colour key?

    Signs and Rules

    • White or black

    The guide's colour key marks black and white as the regulatory colours. Handbook: Sign Colors, page 45.

35. 35.May you turn right on a red light in Missouri?

    Signs and Rules

    • Yes, unless a No Right Turn On Red sign is posted

    A right turn on red is allowed unless a sign prohibits it. Handbook: Turns, page 44.

36. 36.What should you do when you open your door after parking at the kerb?

    Signs and Rules

    • Check for cyclists first

    Check carefully for bicycles and mopeds before opening your door. Handbook: Sharing the Road with Mopeds and Bicycles, page 31.

37. 37.What should you do when you cross the middle of a block between parked vehicles?

    Signs and Rules

    • Look for traffic and yield to it

    Step out carefully between parked vehicles and yield to all traffic. Handbook: Sharing The Road With Pedestrians, page 30.

38. 38.What must you do when a pedestrian is crossing guided by a dog or carrying a white cane?

    Pedestrians and Sharing the Road

    • Come to a complete stop

    Vehicles must come to a complete stop for a pedestrian guided by a dog or with a white cane. Handbook: Sharing the Road with Pedestrians, page 31.

39. 39.When must you yield at a crosswalk?

    Pedestrians and Sharing the Road

    • Whenever a pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk on or approaching your side of the road

    You must yield in marked or unmarked crosswalks on your side of the road. Handbook: Sharing the Road with Pedestrians, page 31.

40. 40.What should you do before a right turn, especially on a red signal?

    Pedestrians and Sharing the Road

    • Check for pedestrians or bicyclists approaching on your right

    Be cautious of pedestrians and bicyclists approaching on your right before a right turn. Handbook: Sharing the Road with Pedestrians, page 31.

41. 41.May a driver stop in a crosswalk at a red signal?

    Pedestrians and Sharing the Road

    • No, drivers should not block the crosswalk

    Drivers should not block a crosswalk when stopped at a red signal. Handbook: Sharing the Road with Pedestrians, page 31.

42. 42.Why is a tractor-trailer hard to judge?

    Pedestrians and Sharing the Road

    • It appears to travel more slowly than its actual speed because of its size

    A tractor-trailer often looks slower than it really is, which causes car-truck collisions. Handbook: Sharing The Road With Trucks, page 30.

43. 43.How should you share the road with motorcycles?

    Pedestrians and Sharing the Road

    • Give them a full lane width when passing and never squeeze past

    Give motorcycles a full lane width and do not squeeze past them. Handbook: Sharing The Road With Motorcycles, page 28.

44. 44.What should you do with a bicyclist in a lane too narrow to share?

    Pedestrians and Sharing the Road

    • Wait for a clear stretch of road before passing

    Wait for a clear stretch of road before passing a cyclist in a narrow lane. Handbook: Sharing The Road With Motorcycles, page 28.

45. 45.How much clearance should you leave when passing a bicycle or moped on the left?

    Pedestrians and Sharing the Road

    • Three to four feet

    Leave three to four feet of clearance to avoid opened doors. Handbook: Safety Tips for Bipedal Bicycle Riders, page 32.

46. 46.Where is riding a bicycle safer in the studies the guide cites?

    Pedestrians and Sharing the Road

    • On the street with traffic, following the same rules as vehicles

    For teen and adult riders, riding in traffic with the same rules is far safer than the sidewalk. Handbook: Safety Tips for Bipedal Bicycle Riders, page 32.

47. 47.May a moped be ridden on the federal interstate system?

    Pedestrians and Sharing the Road

    • No, state law does not allow it on any part of the federal interstate system

    The law does not allow a moped on any part of the federal interstate highway system. Handbook: Sharing the Road with Mopeds and Bicycles, page 32.

48. 48.What is a motorized bicycle under Missouri law?

    Pedestrians and Sharing the Road

    • A two- or three-wheeled device with an automatic transmission, a motor of not more than 50 cc and less than three brake horsepower

    The definition covers two- or three-wheeled devices with an automatic transmission, a motor of not more than 50 cc and under three brake horsepower. Handbook: Moped Drivers Need a Driver License, page 32.

49. 49.What do you need to drive a moped on public streets in Missouri?

    Pedestrians and Sharing the Road

    • A valid driver licence

    To drive a motorized bicycle such as a moped on public streets you need a valid driver licence. Handbook: Moped Drivers Need a Driver License, page 32.

50. 50.Who must wear a seat belt in a Missouri vehicle?

    Safety and Insurance

    • The driver and all passengers

    Seat belts must be worn by the driver and all passengers. Handbook: Vehicle Equipment, page 16.

51. 51.What vehicle equipment must be in working order before you drive?

    Safety and Insurance

    • Seat belts, and the lights and signals

    Seat belts in proper working order are required equipment. Handbook: Vehicle Equipment, page 19.

52. 52.What is the SR-22 filing used for after an intoxication offence?

    Safety and Insurance

    • Proof of insurance for two years

    Reinstating a licence requires an SR-22 filing, proof of insurance for two years. Handbook: Reinstatement Requirements for Intoxication-Related Offenses, page 70.

53. 53.Where can you find more information about insurance requirements?

    Safety and Insurance

    • Chapter 13 of the guide

    The guide points to Chapter 13 for more insurance information. Handbook: Insurance, page 70.

54. 54.How often should you check your speedometer and posted limits?

    Safety and Insurance

    • Often, as part of your vehicle checks

    The guide tells you to check the speedometer often and pay attention to posted limits. Handbook: Controlling Speed, page 37.

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