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2026 Missouri Permit Test 9
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Defensive driving is:
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Identifying dangerous driving situations and taking action to avoid accidents.
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B
Defending yourself against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic.
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C
Following the vehicle ahead of you at a close distance.
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D
Quickly changing lanes and shifting in and out of traffic congestion.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
A pedestrian starts to cross in front of your vehicle. You should:
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Flash your lights.
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B
Slow down.
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C
Speed up and pass in front of the pedestrian.
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D
Stop and let the pedestrian cross.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
You are driving when it starts to sleet or snow. You should:
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Keep your windshield and mirrors clear.
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B
Allow additional distance between your vehicle and the vehicles that you are following.
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C
Approach all vehicles with caution.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-sharp_turn_right.png
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A
Sharp right turn.
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B
A road joins from the right.
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C
The road ahead turns sharply right, then sharply left.
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D
Winding road ahead.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When is it illegal to drive below the speed limit?
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When driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic
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B
When in heavy traffic in a construction zone
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C
Only when driving in rural areas.
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D
When driving under adverse weather conditions
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QUESTION 6 / 25
If you see this sign above your lane, you: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-progress_exit_only.png
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May not exit the freeway.
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B
May either continue through the interchange or exit the freeway from your current lane.
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C
May stay in your lane and continue through the interchange.
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D
Must exit the freeway, if you stay in your current lane.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:
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Slow down and keep moving in your lane.
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B
Keep driving in your lane.
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C
Pull to the right curb and stop.
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D
Stop exactly where you are.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Where should you go to take the Missouri driver examinations?
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A
Any Missouri State Highway Patrol examination station.
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B
Any Department of Transportation office.
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C
Any Missouri contract office.
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D
The nearest high school driver education class.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
To avoid collisions with vehicles in your blind spots, you should:
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Quickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear before changing lanes.
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B
Adjust your rearview mirrors every few minutes.
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C
Honk your horn right before turning or changing lanes.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:
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As long as an approaching train is not too close.
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B
If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate.
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C
If you first look carefully in both directions.
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D
Under no circumstances.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:
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A
Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.
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B
Presence of a stop sign.
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C
Use of your turn signals.
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D
Cars behind you.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
At a light rail intersection, always:
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Look both ways before crossing tracks.
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B
Pay attention and obey all traffic signals.
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C
Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.
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D
All of these.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
SATOP is an abbreviation for:
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A
Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program.
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B
Salt And Tar On Pavement.
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C
Steer At The Other Point.
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D
Stop Airing Tires Over Pressure.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?
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A
Reach down and attempt to pull it up.
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B
Shift to park.
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C
Shift to neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake.
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D
Turn the engine off.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
At dusk or on overcast days, you should:
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Drive using your four-way flashers.
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B
Drive using your parking lights.
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C
Not turn on any vehicle lights.
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D
Turn on your headlights.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Drive below the posted speed limit when:
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A
Anything makes conditions less than perfect.
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B
You see a police car.
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C
Entering a highway where there are other cars.
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D
You are on a four-lane road.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-divided_highway.png
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A
You must turn left or right.
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B
You are approaching a T intersection.
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C
The road that you are on intersects with a divided highway.
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D
You are on an overpass above a divided highway.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
You are approaching a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck. You should:
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A
Approach all tracks with extreme caution and cross only when you know that there is no train coming.
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B
Turn your radio down to hear if there may be an approaching train.
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C
Only continue once cleared to do so by a flagger, if applicable.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:
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A
That drivers should come to a complete stop.
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B
That an action is forbidden.
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C
That some drivers should yield to other drivers.
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D
That drivers should drive under the speed limit.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What does a single dashed yellow line separating traffic mean?
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A
Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so.
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B
Both lanes travel in the same direction.
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C
Drivers may not pass.
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D
Drivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
To let others know that you want to be an organ donor, you should:
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Complete the organ donor information on the back of your license.
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B
Discuss your decision with your next of kin.
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C
Have two witnesses sign the back of your license.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Increase your following distance when:
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Driving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision.
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B
Exiting an expressway.
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C
Following a motorcycle.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When making a right turn on a green light, you must:
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Maintain your normal driving speed.
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B
Stop and look for nearby police cars.
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C
Yield to pedestrians.
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D
Increase your normal driving speed.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
You may drive across a dashed white line:
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At any time.
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B
Only during daylight hours.
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C
When it is safe to change lanes.
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D
Only when passing a motorcycle.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
You are driving when it begins to rain. You should:
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Drive faster than surrounding traffic.
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B
Drive at the maximum posted speed limit.
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C
Slow down.
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D
Drive closely behind the vehicle in front of you.
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