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Learners Permit Sample Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. When a traffic signal light turns green - you should...
Should not cover any information on the license plate
The term used to describe the blind spots around a truck or bus
Right
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians

2. up hill with curb
If the traffic signal is red - you cannot turn right
25 - unless posted otherwise
Turn your wheels to the right
Turn wheels left

3. The fee for an Instruction Permit is...
$3.50
Have the right of way when using siren - horn - and red/blue lights may use a loudspeaker to give instructions may follow each other
100 feet
100 feet

4. A license plate frame...
400 feet
Both turn arrow and straight arrow
Blind spots
Should not cover any information on the license plate

5. at night - use your low beams when you come within
11/2 feet
Yield sign
500 feet of oncoming vehicle
25 - unless posted otherwise

6. interstate highways freeways or expressways within urbanized areas
If the traffic signal is red - you cannot turn right
Yield to all trains at the crossing.
400 feet
60

7. A flashing red light on a traffic signal means
Your driver license or plates or both will be suspended for one year
Sameness road and traffic and the hum of wind tires and engine
The same thing as a stop sign
In your vehicle whenever it is being operated

8. Emergency vehicles...
The same thing as a stop sign
.08% or more
Have the right of way when using siren - horn - and red/blue lights may use a loudspeaker to give instructions may follow each other
The term used to describe the blind spots around a truck or bus

9. if you are skidding
70
Take your foot off the accelerator and gently turn your wheel the direction that your rear wheels are sliding
60
Shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn

10. Work zone signs mean...
Service signs
100 feet
Failure to Appear in Court for Traffic violations
Less than ideal conditions are present for driving

11. When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates - you should...
Are something you don't want on your driver record
70
Yield to all trains at the crossing.
No passing

12. green arrow ro circular green or flashing yellow arrow. drivers must wait until gap in opposing traffic. commonly called left turn yield on green
65
Protected/permissive
70
Traffic is moving in the same direction

13. A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling 55 mph could take up to ______ to come to a complete stop...
Service signs
400 feet
Traffic is moving in the same direction
Turn wheels left

14. Littering
Can lead to a $1000 fine and up to one year in jail
100 feet
Guide signs
Never

15. If you are at fault in an accident and do not pay for the damages
Have the right of way when using siren - horn - and red/blue lights may use a loudspeaker to give instructions may follow each other
Permissive
Shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn
Your driver license or plates or both will be suspended for one year

16. You must keep proof of your liability insurance
In your vehicle whenever it is being operated
300 feet
Turn wheels to right
Less than ideal conditions are present for driving

17. triangular with red and white with red letters. means you must slow down and yield the right of way
$3.50
Watch for children walking along the side of the road
The traffic on the other side is moveing in the opposite direction
Yield sign

18. Shortly before your driver or nondriver license expires - the Driver License Bureau will mail a renewal reminder postcard to...
The most current address on your driver record
Work zone signs
Traffic is moving in the same direction
Less than ideal conditions are present for driving

19. up hill without curb
Never
No passing
Blind spots
Turn wheels right

20. Front door windows on a vehicle may be tinted to no more than...
65% light blockage
Less than ideal conditions are present for driving
Permissive
300 feet

21. if the line is white
The term used to describe the blind spots around a truck or bus
Traffic is moving in the same direction
Guide signs
Should not cover any information on the license plate

22. rural expressways
Watch for children walking along the side of the road
Its changing from green to red
65
Both turn arrow and straight arrow

23. parallel parking - when clear of front vehicle - turn wheels
Accumulate a total of 4 points in 12 months
To left
Can lead to a $1000 fine and up to one year in jail
The same thing as a stop sign

24. parallel parking - trun wheels sharply to the what to back out
40/70
55 mph
No passing
Right

25. orange triangle
$3.50
Both turn arrow and straight arrow
Slow moving vehicle
Slow down - look for a train - be ready to stop

26. A 'No Right On Red' sign means...
Guide signs
If the traffic signal is red - you cannot turn right
Work zone signs
Failure to Appear in Court for Traffic violations

27. When a person buys a vehicle - he or she must title the vehicle within...
30 days
Yield to all trains at the crossing.
500 feet of oncoming vehicle
The traffic on the other side is moveing in the opposite direction

28. A yellow signal light means
100 feet
Its changing from green to red
350 feet
Should not cover any information on the license plate

29. The 'No-Zone' is...
Traffic is moving in the same direction
No passing
The term used to describe the blind spots around a truck or bus
Accumulate a total of 4 points in 12 months

30. you should signal
100 feet
300 feet
Slow down - look for a train - be ready to stop
Right

31. If you are ordered to install an ignition interlock on your vehicle - the cost of installation and monthly inspection must be paid by...
Can lead to a $1000 fine and up to one year in jail
You
15 years old
Get off at the next exit and come back to the exit you missed

32. The minimum and maximum speed limits on Missouri interstate highways are...
Less than ideal conditions are present for driving
Failure to Appear in Court for Traffic violations
35 mph
40/70

33. If you miss your exit from an interstate expressway...
Get off at the next exit and come back to the exit you missed
70
35 mph
15 years old

34. Points

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35. SATOP is an abbreviation for...
Turn wheels left
70
The traffic on the other side is moveing in the opposite direction
Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program

36. shape of sign indicates the type of foadway
Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program
Route signs
Slow down - look for a train - be ready to stop
Permissive

37. parallel parking - stop vehcle how any feet to the left of that vehicle
11/2 feet
Turn wheels right
Slow down - look for a train - be ready to stop
Accumulate a total of 4 points in 12 months

38. circular green or flashing yellow light and are required to wait until gap in opposite traffic
Constantly moving your eyes and watching the traffic and signs around you
Turn wheels right
Route signs
Permissive

39. FACT is an abbreviation for...
Watch for children walking along the side of the road
Failure to Appear in Court for Traffic violations
40/70
Both turn arrow and straight arrow

40. When making right or left turns - a driver should signal ________ before the turn...
Its changing from green to red
100 feet
Both turn arrow and straight arrow
Have the right of way when using siren - horn - and red/blue lights may use a loudspeaker to give instructions may follow each other

41. avoid highway hypnosis by...
Constantly moving your eyes and watching the traffic and signs around you
No passing
55 mph
Protected

42. A point accumulation advisory letter will be sent to you if you
Both turn arrow and straight arrow
400 feet
The traffic on the other side is moveing in the opposite direction
Accumulate a total of 4 points in 12 months

43. at night - your headlights should let you see
350 feet
55 mph
To left
15 years old

44. A speed restriction sign...
Slow down - look for a train - be ready to stop
Never
35 mph
Shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn

45. solid yellow line
You
Permissive
Turn wheels to right
No passing

46. When approaching a railroad crossing you should
Slow down - look for a train - be ready to stop
Are something you don't want on your driver record
55 mph
$3.50

47. After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children
Turn wheels left
Watch for children walking along the side of the road
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians
Its changing from green to red

48. fluorescent orange
65
Work zone signs
15 years old
Route signs

49. lettered roads
Never
Watch for children walking along the side of the road
55
To left

50. square or rectangular - blue with white lettering
500 feet of oncoming vehicle
Blind spots
30 days
Service signs