Take 2026 Missouri Permit Test 18

QUESTION 1 / 25

If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.

Choose one answer below.

AYour horn✓BYour headlights✓CHand signals✓DYour emergency flashers✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

When driving near heavy trucks, other drivers and highway users must make allowances for:

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AThe increased stopping distance required by large vehicles.✓BThe decreased stopping distance required by large vehicles.✓CThe decreased noise of larger vehicles.✓DThe increased speed of larger vehicles.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

What should you do if your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement?

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AStop quickly.✓BImmediately pull all the way off of the road and get back on when it is safe.✓CAccelerate and steer back on the road quickly.✓DTake your foot off the accelerator, slow down, then ease back onto the road when it is safe to do so.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-pedestrian_crossing(2).png

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ASchool crossing.✓BPedestrian crossing.✓CJogging trail.✓DBusy sidewalk.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Emergency vehicles:

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AHave the right-of-way when using sirens, horns, and/or flashing lights.✓BMay use a loudspeaker to give instructions.✓CMay follow each other.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

If you are driving on a one-way street and an emergency vehicle using its flashing lights approaches your vehicle, you must:

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ADrive with your flashers turned on.✓BDrive toward the nearest roadside and stop.✓CSpeed up and take the nearest exit.✓DSlow down until the vehicle passes you.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must:

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ASlow down and proceed with caution.✓BNot cross the tracks until the train has completely passed.✓CCross the tracks at your own risk.✓DFind an alternative route across tracks.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

____ limit your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.

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AOnly a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit can✓BAlcohol does not✓CEven the smallest amount of alcohol can✓DOnly a blood alcohol level greater than 0.05 percent can✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Increase your following distance when:

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ADriving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision.✓BExiting an expressway.✓CFollowing a motorcycle.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Where should you go to take the Missouri driver examinations?

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AAny Missouri State Highway Patrol examination station.✓BAny Department of Transportation office.✓CAny Missouri contract office.✓DThe nearest high school driver education class.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

If you are at fault in a traffic crash and do not pay for the damages:

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AYour driver license and/or plates will be suspended for one year.✓BYou will save money.✓CYour car will be repossessed.✓DYou must buy a new car.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

When driving in rain, you must:

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AUse low beam headlights.✓BUse high beam headlights.✓CUse parking lights.✓DUse no lights.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

If you become stranded in a snowstorm, the best thing to do is to:

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AGet out of the car and go for help.✓BLay down in your car and go to sleep.✓CWalk into the road and get the attention of other drivers.✓DStay in the car, as you are most likely to be found when you stay in your vehicle.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:

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AThe driver on the right has the right-of-way.✓BThe driver on the left has the right-of-way.✓COne driver may continue driving without stopping.✓DOne driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

A person who drives much slower than the speed limit:

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AIs a very safe driver.✓BAlways has the right-of-way.✓CShould not let following cars pass.✓DMay create a dangerous driving environment.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

When in a travel lane on the roadway:

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AYou may stop to drop off passengers.✓BYou may stop to look up an address.✓CYou may make a U-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway.✓DDon’t stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Road rage and aggressive driving may be reduced by:

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AAllowing extra travel time.✓BObeying posted speed limits.✓CUsing proper turn signals.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:

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AThe effect that alcohol has.✓BThe effect that amphetamines have.✓CThe effect that anger has.✓DThe effect that driving with teenagers has.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

If you are driving near a motorcycle, you must:

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AAllow the motorcycle to use a complete lane.✓BDrive on the shoulder beside the motorcycle.✓CAllow the motorcycle to use only half of a lane.✓DPass using the same lane as the motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

“Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:

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AStaring at the roadway for long periods of time.✓BFrequent rest stops.✓CToo much sleep the night before your trip.✓DShort trips on expressways.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/montana-road_work_ahead.png

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AThere is a detour ahead.✓BYou must stop for flaggers.✓CThe road ahead is closed to traffic.✓DThe highway ahead is undergoing maintenance.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

When making a right or left turn, a driver should signal ____ in advance of the turn.

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A100 feet✓B50 feet✓C35 feet✓D10 feet✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

This sign shows one type of: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/maryland-intersection.png

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AIntersection.✓BRoad curve.✓CRight turn.✓DLane change.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

You are driving when it starts to sleet or snow. You should:

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AKeep your windshield and mirrors clear.✓BAllow additional distance between your vehicle and the vehicles that you are following.✓CApproach all vehicles with caution.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.

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AIncrease✓BMaintain✓CVary✓DReduce✓