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2026 Missouri Permit Test 8
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QUESTION 1 / 24
Taking drugs along with alcohol:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increases the risk of causing a crash.
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B
Is no more dangerous than consuming alcohol by itself.
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C
Lessens the effect of alcohol on your ability to drive.
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D
Has no effect on your general driving ability.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
You may cross solid yellow lines:
Choose one answer below.
A
To pass traffic moving in the same direction.
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B
During daylight hours only.
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C
At any time.
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D
When making turns.
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QUESTION 3 / 24
How can you help prevent rear-end collisions?
Choose one answer below.
A
Avoid sudden stops.
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B
Before stopping, check your mirrors and blind spots for traffic.
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C
Release the gas pedal and let your vehicle slow before applying the brakes.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your bright lights until the other vehicle dims theirs.
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B
Flash your lights on and off to warn the other driver.
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C
Dim your lights and then speed up to pass quickly.
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D
Look toward the right side of the road.
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QUESTION 5 / 24
While backing, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rely only on your mirrors.
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B
Flash your lights.
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C
Open your door to see if it is safe to proceed.
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D
Turn your head and look through the rear window.
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QUESTION 6 / 24
It is best to keep a space cushion:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only in back of your vehicle.
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B
Only on the left and right sides of your vehicle.
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C
Only in front of the vehicle.
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D
On all sides of the vehicle.
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QUESTION 7 / 24
A flashing red light on a traffic signal means:
Choose one answer below.
A
The same thing as a stop sign.
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B
The traffic signal is broken.
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C
You do not have to come to a complete stop.
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D
Driving conditions are dangerous.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
If you are turning onto a street with more than one lane traveling in your direction, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn into the lane closest to your previous lane.
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B
Turn into the lane marked with an arrow.
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C
Turn into the middle lane.
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D
Turn into any lane.
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QUESTION 9 / 24
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/hawaii-divided_highway_ends.png
Choose one answer below.
A
One-way traffic.
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B
Divided highway ends.
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C
Two-way traffic.
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D
Keep left.
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QUESTION 10 / 24
A good defensive driver:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drives slowly at all times.
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B
Looks out for the actions of other drivers.
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C
Travels at a constant speed.
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D
Only drives in familiar areas.
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QUESTION 11 / 24
Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:
Choose one answer below.
A
Prevents distractions from other vehicles.
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B
Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.
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C
Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.
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D
Keeps other drivers alert.
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QUESTION 12 / 24
Downward-facing triangular signs:
Choose one answer below.
A
Indicate school zones.
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B
Tell drivers to yield.
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C
Indicate construction zones.
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D
Indicate railroad crossings.
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QUESTION 13 / 24
You are involved in an accident and another person is injured. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Moved the injured away from the scene immediately.
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B
Always leave the injured where they are.
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C
Not move the injured unnecessarily. Keep the injured warm and administer first aid.
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D
Stay away from the injured.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
When riding in a vehicle, small children:
Choose one answer below.
A
May be safely held by a strong adult.
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B
Will be safe if they are standing on the floor in the back of the vehicle.
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C
Will not be hurt in an accident because they are small.
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D
Must never be allowed to ride while standing in the vehicle.
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QUESTION 15 / 24
Signs that are colored orange are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Work zone signs.
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B
Regulatory signs.
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C
School zone signs.
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D
Guide signs.
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QUESTION 16 / 24
When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Go the same speed.
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C
Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle for the other driver to complete the pass easily.
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D
Change lanes.
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QUESTION 17 / 24
When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
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B
Accelerate as quickly as possible.
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C
Back up slowly.
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D
Not move until another driver waves you on.
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QUESTION 18 / 24
Many crashes are caused by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drivers traveling too fast for conditions.
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B
Drivers consistently checking their mirrors and blind spots.
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C
Drivers yielding the right-of-way.
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D
Drivers maintaining a four-second following distance.
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QUESTION 19 / 24
If you are at fault in a traffic crash and do not pay for the damages:
Choose one answer below.
A
Your driver license and/or plates will be suspended for one year.
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B
You will save money.
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C
Your car will be repossessed.
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D
You must buy a new car.
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QUESTION 20 / 24
When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pull onto the shoulder.
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B
Split the difference.
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C
Let the car pass and then pass the bike.
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D
Pass the bike quickly.
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QUESTION 21 / 24
Two solid white lines painted across a traffic lane show the boundaries of a crosswalk. As a driver, you should know that:
Choose one answer below.
A
Motor vehicles have the right-of-way over pedestrians in crosswalks.
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B
When pedestrians are in crosswalks, they should be given the right-of-way.
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C
No one has the right-of-way in a crosswalk.
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D
Pedestrians are responsible to stay out of the way of all traffic.
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QUESTION 22 / 24
A flashing yellow light at an intersection means that you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down and proceed with care.
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B
Continue normally through the intersection.
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C
Stop and proceed when a green light appears.
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D
Stop and proceed when the way is clear.
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QUESTION 23 / 24
A stop sign is shaped like a(n):
Choose one answer below.
A
Rectangle.
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B
Square.
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C
Circle.
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D
Octagon.
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QUESTION 24 / 24
When entering a street from a driveway, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Must drive slowly to allow approaching vehicles and pedestrians time to get out of your way.
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B
Must honk your horn so approaching vehicles and pedestrians know to give you room.
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C
Must stop and proceed only when there are no pedestrians or vehicles approaching.
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D
Can disregard any pedestrians if there is no sidewalk.
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