Missouri's permit knowledge test is 25 questions, and you need 20 correct (about 80%) to pass.
Pick an answer on each question to see whether you got it right, with an explanation.
This is a short sample — DriveDrill has 200+ Missouri questions
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Q1. Two lanes merge into one because of road work. The most efficient approach is to:
A Merge a mile early and leave the closing lane emptyB Speed up to get ahead of the mergeC Block the closing lane so nobody uses itD Use both lanes to the merge point and take turns
The zipper merge keeps queues shorter and speeds more even. Take turns at the merge point rather than fighting over it.
Q2. In Missouri, the law requires a car seat or booster seat until:
A The child turns 8, weighs 80 pounds, or is taller than 4 feet 9 inchesB The child turns 12C The child turns 16D The child turns 4
State law is a minimum. Safety experts recommend a booster until the adult belt fits properly: lap belt low across the hips and shoulder belt across the chest, not the neck.
Q3. Your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks and a train is coming. You should:
A Get everyone out and walk away from the tracks at an angle toward the trainB Stay in the vehicle and braceC Push the vehicle off the tracksD Try to restart the engine until the last moment
Leave the vehicle immediately and move toward the train at an angle, so flying debris from the impact travels away from you.
Q4. In Missouri, how far before making a turn or lane change should you signal?
A At least 20 feetB At least 500 feetC At least 100 feetD There is no recommended distance
Missouri's guide advises signaling at least 100 feet before you make your move so other drivers can react.
Q5. Counting seconds after the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point is a way to:
A Time how long to signal before turningB Time how long to wait at a stop signC Judge when to switch on headlightsD Judge a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead
Pick a sign or pole; when the vehicle ahead passes it, start counting. If you reach it before your count is up, drop back. States set the minimum anywhere from two to four seconds in good conditions, and every state says to add time for rain, night and large vehicles.
Q6. After a crash with injury or significant damage you must usually:
A Report it only if you were at faultB Report it only if a vehicle was towedC Report it to law enforcement or the state as your state requiresD Report it to your insurer only
Every state sets a damage threshold and a deadline for reporting. Exchange information at the scene and file the report on time.
Q7. In Missouri, a driver under 16 with an instruction permit may be accompanied by someone other than a parent or guardian only if that person is:
A A driving instructor only, with no age requirementB At least 25 years old, licensed at least three years, with written parental permissionC Any licensed driver over 21D At least 18 years old with no other requirements
Missouri allows an instruction permit holder under 16 to be accompanied by a person who is at least 25 years old, has been licensed for a minimum of three years, and has received written permission from the parent or legal guardian.
Q8. The only thing that reduces blood alcohol concentration is:
A CoffeeB ExerciseC A cold showerD Time
The liver processes alcohol at a fixed rate. Nothing speeds it up, so the only plan that works is not driving.
Q9. Under Missouri law, which vehicle occupants are required to wear a seat belt?
A Only rear seat passengersB Only the driverC No one; seat belts are optional for adultsD The driver and front seat occupants (all passengers if the driver holds an intermediate license)
Missouri law requires the operator and front seat occupants to wear a seat belt, and all passengers must be restrained when the driver holds an intermediate license.
Q10. A motorcycle is entitled to:
A The shoulder onlyB The left lane onlyC Half a lane so a car can share itD The full width of a traffic lane
Never share a lane with a motorcycle. Riders move within the lane to avoid road hazards and to stay visible.
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the style of Missouri's knowledge test and are not official test questions.