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Learners Permit Sample Test

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. In Missouri - the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level at which it is illegal for an adult driver to operate a motor vehicle is...
Can lead to a $1000 fine and up to one year in jail
.08% or more
11/2 feet
No passing

2. A 'No Right On Red' sign means...
If the traffic signal is red - you cannot turn right
Turn your wheels to the right
Accumulate a total of 4 points in 12 months
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians

3. Work zone signs mean...
25 - unless posted otherwise
Less than ideal conditions are present for driving
300 feet
Blind spots

4. in a severe rainstorm the tires can lose all contact with the road at
55 mph
Take your foot off the accelerator and slow down
40/70
70

5. When a person buys a vehicle - he or she must title the vehicle within...
Are something you don't want on your driver record
Less than ideal conditions are present for driving
The term used to describe the blind spots around a truck or bus
30 days

6. at night - use your low beams when you come within
65
The same thing as a stop sign
500 feet of oncoming vehicle
15 years old

7. Emergency vehicles...
500 feet of oncoming vehicle
Blind spots
Have the right of way when using siren - horn - and red/blue lights may use a loudspeaker to give instructions may follow each other
70

8. at night use your low beams when following a vehicle at
.08% or more
Both turn arrow and straight arrow
300 feet
Turn wheels left

9. highway hypnosis is caused by...
Service signs
Sameness road and traffic and the hum of wind tires and engine
Guide signs
Traffic is moving in the same direction

10. The 'No-Zone' is...
The term used to describe the blind spots around a truck or bus
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians
Turn wheels left
The traffic on the other side is moveing in the opposite direction

11. down hill without curb
Protected
Watch for children walking along the side of the road
Route signs
Turn wheels to right

12. if you are skidding
Take your foot off the accelerator and gently turn your wheel the direction that your rear wheels are sliding
To left
Protected
Route signs

13. speed limit in any city town or village is...
$3.50
25 - unless posted otherwise
Service signs
Guide signs

14. rural interstates and freeways
$3.50
Shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn
70
Your driver license or plates or both will be suspended for one year

15. up hill with curb
Turn wheels left
11/2 feet
Work zone signs
400 feet

16. A flashing red light on a traffic signal means
The same thing as a stop sign
Traffic is moving in the same direction
The most current address on your driver record
Service signs

17. hydroplaning can happen at any speed over
Protected
35 mph
55 mph
30 days

18. solid yellow line
70
The most current address on your driver record
No passing
To left

19. A yellow signal light means
Its changing from green to red
To left
Right
Turn your wheels to the right

20. Front door windows on a vehicle may be tinted to no more than...
65% light blockage
Sameness road and traffic and the hum of wind tires and engine
Take your foot off the accelerator and slow down
Service signs

21. interstate highways freeways or expressways within urbanized areas
60
Its changing from green to red
Guide signs
Route signs

22. When a traffic signal light turns green - you should...
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians
Accumulate a total of 4 points in 12 months
100 feet
Protected/permissive

23. A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling 55 mph could take up to ______ to come to a complete stop...
400 feet
60
Permissive
Guide signs

24. After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children
Less than ideal conditions are present for driving
Your driver license or plates or both will be suspended for one year
Watch for children walking along the side of the road
Permissive

25. The minimum and maximum speed limits on Missouri interstate highways are...
To left
40/70
$3.50
The term used to describe the blind spots around a truck or bus

26. avoid highway hypnosis by...
Are something you don't want on your driver record
11/2 feet
Constantly moving your eyes and watching the traffic and signs around you
$3.50

27. shape of sign indicates the type of foadway
Route signs
Yield to all trains at the crossing.
Turn wheels to right
Get off at the next exit and come back to the exit you missed

28. When making right or left turns - a driver should signal ________ before the turn...
100 feet
Slow down - look for a train - be ready to stop
400 feet
Work zone signs

29. Points

30. orange triangle
Blind spots
Right
Slow moving vehicle
Your driver license or plates or both will be suspended for one year

31. When approaching a railroad crossing you should
The traffic on the other side is moveing in the opposite direction
25 - unless posted otherwise
100 feet
Slow down - look for a train - be ready to stop

32. at night - your headlights should let you see
You
350 feet
Can lead to a $1000 fine and up to one year in jail
40/70

33. you should signal
400 feet
Turn wheels to right
100 feet
In your vehicle whenever it is being operated

34. if you think you tires are hydroplaning
300 feet
Take your foot off the accelerator and slow down
55
Turn wheels to right

35. parallel parking - trun wheels sharply to the what to back out
Slow moving vehicle
Right
$3.50
60

36. parallel parking - when clear of front vehicle - turn wheels
If the traffic signal is red - you cannot turn right
Yield sign
To left
350 feet

37. If you are ordered to install an ignition interlock on your vehicle - the cost of installation and monthly inspection must be paid by...
Never
Work zone signs
Accumulate a total of 4 points in 12 months
You

38. If you are at fault in an accident and do not pay for the damages
To left
Your driver license or plates or both will be suspended for one year
65% light blockage
Permissive

39. dual use lanes
Get off at the next exit and come back to the exit you missed
25 - unless posted otherwise
Permissive
Both turn arrow and straight arrow

40. green arrow ro circular green or flashing yellow arrow. drivers must wait until gap in opposing traffic. commonly called left turn yield on green
Permissive
Protected/permissive
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians
Take your foot off the accelerator and slow down

41. You must keep proof of your liability insurance
30 days
Yield to all trains at the crossing.
100 feet
In your vehicle whenever it is being operated

42. lettered roads
Its changing from green to red
Have the right of way when using siren - horn - and red/blue lights may use a loudspeaker to give instructions may follow each other
350 feet
55

43. parallel parking - stop vehcle how any feet to the left of that vehicle
The traffic on the other side is moveing in the opposite direction
15 years old
11/2 feet
100 feet

44. if the line is white
Traffic is moving in the same direction
Shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn
Yield sign
65% light blockage

45. A speed restriction sign...
Route signs
500 feet of oncoming vehicle
Your driver license or plates or both will be suspended for one year
Shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn

46. circular green or flashing yellow light and are required to wait until gap in opposite traffic
Permissive
Can lead to a $1000 fine and up to one year in jail
Slow moving vehicle
11/2 feet

47. A point accumulation advisory letter will be sent to you if you
Service signs
Accumulate a total of 4 points in 12 months
.08% or more
Protected

48. When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates - you should...
15 years old
Watch for children walking along the side of the road
Turn wheels left
Yield to all trains at the crossing.

49. A license plate frame...
40/70
300 feet
Never
Should not cover any information on the license plate

50. SATOP is an abbreviation for...
Failure to Appear in Court for Traffic violations
Yield sign
Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program
30 days