Take 2026 Missouri Permit Test 21

QUESTION 1 / 23

On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the:

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ASide of the road which has the lightest traffic.✓BSame side of the road on which traffic is moving.✓CSide of the road facing oncoming traffic.✓DSide of the road which has the heaviest traffic.✓

QUESTION 2 / 23

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

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AStop.✓BNo U-turn.✓CYield.✓DDo not enter.✓

QUESTION 3 / 23

When changing lanes, you can check your blind spots by:

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AUsing the inside rearview mirror.✓BUsing the outside rearview mirror.✓CUsing both inside and outside rearview mirrors.✓DTurning your head and looking over your shoulder.✓

QUESTION 4 / 23

The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is to:

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ASlow down before entering the exit ramp.✓BSlow down once moving onto the exit ramp.✓CKeep your speed constant once in the exit ramp.✓DPass slower traffic in the exit ramp.✓

QUESTION 5 / 23

The minimum age a person must be in order to obtain a motorcycle instruction permit is:

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A14 years old.✓B15 years old.✓C15 and one-half years old.✓D16 years old.✓

QUESTION 6 / 23

A yellow light that flashes on and off means:

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AStop and look for other vehicles, then go if there is no traffic.✓BStop and wait for a green light.✓CSpeed up to clear the intersection quickly.✓DSlow down and proceed with caution.✓

QUESTION 7 / 23

A work zone:

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AMay be moving or stationary.✓BIs marked with black and white signs.✓CDoes not require a driver to slow down and pay extra attention.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 8 / 23

It is important to be alert to motorcycles because:

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AThey are more difficult to see than cars.✓BThey rarely use their headlights.✓CMotorcyclists are less skilled drivers than other motorists.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 9 / 23

What color are pavement markings that separate traffic lanes moving in opposite direction?

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AYellow✓BWhite✓CYellow and white✓DYellow, white, and black✓

QUESTION 10 / 23

What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?

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AAlways bring the car to a complete stop.✓BSlow down and be prepared to stop.✓CAll railroad crossings have signals so you will never encounter this situation.✓DIncrease your speed to get across the tracks quickly.✓

QUESTION 11 / 23

When changing lanes, you should:

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ARely on your mirrors.✓BBegin signaling as you move into the next lane.✓CSignal at least 500 feet before your lane change when driving on residential streets.✓DAlways check your blind spot.✓

QUESTION 12 / 23

When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to:

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AProceed slowly while waiting for an opening.✓BAccelerate to a speed that is faster than the speed of traffic.✓CTurn on your hazard lights until safely on the freeway.✓DAccelerate to the speed of freeway traffic.✓

QUESTION 13 / 23

The most common color of warning signs is:

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ARed.✓BYellow.✓CGreen.✓DBlue.✓

QUESTION 14 / 23

When driving on roads that may be slippery:

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AAlways drive at the maximum speed limit.✓BUse cruise control to maintain a steady speed.✓CReduce your following distance.✓DDo not make any sudden changes in speed or direction.✓

QUESTION 15 / 23

Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid red arrow:

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AIs never used as a traffic signal.✓BHas the same meaning as a circular red traffic light.✓CMeans that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.✓DMeans that the traffic the arrow is pointing toward must stop.✓

QUESTION 16 / 23

If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:

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AHold down the brake pedal.✓BFirmly pump your brakes.✓CLightly tap the brakes.✓DRelease the brake pedal.✓

QUESTION 17 / 23

You are coming to an intersection with a flashing yellow light. You should:

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AStop and wait for the light to change.✓BMake a U-turn because the intersection is closed.✓CDrive carefully through the intersection.✓DPrepare to stop; the light is about to turn red.✓

QUESTION 18 / 23

This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-sharp_turn_right.png

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ASharp right turn.✓BA road joins from the right.✓CThe road ahead turns sharply right, then sharply left.✓DWinding road ahead.✓

QUESTION 19 / 23

You are making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street. When you have completed the turn, your car should be:

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AIn the right lane of the street.✓BIn the center of the street.✓CIn the left lane of the street.✓DIn the lane with the least traffic.✓

QUESTION 20 / 23

Pentagonal signs indicate:

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ANo passing zones.✓BSchool zones.✓CSpeed limits.✓DRailroad crossings.✓

QUESTION 21 / 23

Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?

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ASteering ability✓BBraking distance✓CReaction distance✓DPerception time✓

QUESTION 22 / 23

You are driving in the left lane and want to move into the right lane. You should:

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ACheck your mirrors, signal, and look over your left shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes.✓BCheck your mirrors, signal, and look over your right shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes.✓CCheck your mirrors, signal, and look over both shoulders for other vehicles before changing lanes.✓DCheck your mirrors, signal, and change lanes.✓

QUESTION 23 / 23

When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:

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AMaintain their speed and proceed.✓BStop at the intersection, check in all directions, and proceed.✓CYield to all other drivers.✓DBe prepared to yield.✓