Missouri Driver License Knowledge Test — Questions and Answers

Question 1: After a license suspension for driving without insurance, how long may a Missouri driver be required to maintain an SR-22 filing?

Ten years
Six months
Thirty days
Up to three years (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Up to three years

Missouri may require proof of insurance via SR-22 filing for up to three years after certain suspensions.

Question 2: A 15-year-old Missouri permit holder enrolled in a federal residential job training program may drive with which supervisor?

A certified driving instructor from the program (Correct answer)
No one; they cannot drive at all
A licensed 18-year-old friend
Any coworker over 21

Correct answer: A certified driving instructor from the program

Qualified or certified driving instructors may supervise 15-year-old permit holders.

Question 3: Is it legal to park within an intersection in Missouri?

Yes, if traffic is light
No, parking in an intersection is always prohibited (Correct answer)
Yes, for less than five minutes
Only at night

Correct answer: No, parking in an intersection is always prohibited

Parking within an intersection is illegal at all times because it blocks traffic and visibility.

Question 4: A large truck ahead of you is making a right turn at an intersection. What should you expect?

The truck will turn faster than a car
The truck will use the shoulder to turn
The truck may swing wide to the left before turning right (Correct answer)
The truck will stop completely before turning

Correct answer: The truck may swing wide to the left before turning right

Large trucks often swing wide to the left to complete a right turn, so never squeeze between the truck and the curb.

Question 5: How far must you park from an intersection?

At least 50 feet
At least 5 feet
At least 20 feet from a crosswalk (Correct answer)
There is no distance requirement

Correct answer: At least 20 feet from a crosswalk

You must park at least 20 feet from a crosswalk at an intersection to maintain visibility for both drivers and pedestrians.

Question 6: At an intersection, the traffic signal is completely dark due to a power outage. You should treat it as:

A green light
A yield sign
A right-turn-only intersection
A four-way stop (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A four-way stop

An inoperative traffic signal must be treated as an all-way stop, with normal stop-sign right-of-way rules applying.

Question 7: When driving near a slow-moving farm vehicle displaying an orange triangle emblem, you should:

Follow closely to encourage it to pull over
Pass immediately on the right shoulder
Honk continuously until it moves aside
Slow down and pass only when it is safe and legal (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Slow down and pass only when it is safe and legal

The orange triangle marks a slow-moving vehicle, so reduce speed and wait for a safe, legal opportunity to pass.

Question 8: What does a five-sided (pentagon-shaped) yellow sign indicate?

School zone or school crossing (Correct answer)
Hospital zone speed limit
Bicycle lane ahead
Pedestrian crossing on a highway

Correct answer: School zone or school crossing

Pentagon-shaped yellow signs are used exclusively to warn drivers of school zones and school crossings where children may be present.

Question 9: What documents are typically required to register a vehicle in Missouri?

Proof of identity, proof of vehicle title, and proof of purchase
Proof of identity, proof of insurance, and proof of vehicle title (Correct answer)
Proof of identity, proof of insurance, and proof of residency
Proof of identity, proof of vehicle title, and proof of emissions inspection

Correct answer: Proof of identity, proof of insurance, and proof of vehicle title

Registering a vehicle in Missouri requires demonstrating ownership (vehicle title), ensuring financial responsibility in case of an accident (proof of insurance), and verifying the applicant's identity. These three core documents are essential for legal vehicle operation and maintaining accurate state records.

Question 10: What is hydroplaning and how do you recover from it?

Tires losing contact with the road due to water; ease off the gas and steer straight (Correct answer)
Driving too fast in snow; turn the wheel sharply
Tires overheating on dry pavement; apply the brakes firmly
An engine failure caused by water in the fuel; restart the engine

Correct answer: Tires losing contact with the road due to water; ease off the gas and steer straight

Hydroplaning occurs when a layer of water prevents tire contact with the road. To recover, ease off the accelerator, avoid braking, and steer straight until traction returns.

Question 11: When a traffic signal is not working at an intersection, how should it be treated?

As a four-way stop, yielding to cars already in the intersection (Correct answer)
The driver on the larger road always has right-of-way
As a yield, slowing but not stopping unless necessary
The driver who arrives first always proceeds first without stopping

Correct answer: As a four-way stop, yielding to cars already in the intersection

Missouri law requires drivers to treat a non-functioning traffic signal as a four-way stop, coming to a complete stop and yielding to vehicles already in the intersection.

Question 12: Two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at approximately the same time. Which driver must yield?

The driver on the left (Correct answer)
The driver going straight
The driver on the right
The driver traveling faster

Correct answer: The driver on the left

At an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

Question 13: What does a yellow sign with two arrows merging into one indicate?

A lane will be added ahead
A divided highway is ending ahead
Two lanes of traffic will merge into one (Correct answer)
Traffic must keep right at a fork

Correct answer: Two lanes of traffic will merge into one

A merging traffic sign with two arrows combining into one warns that two lanes of traffic converge into a single lane ahead.

Question 14: In Missouri, when must you show proof of insurance besides during a traffic stop?

When crossing a county line
Only when buying gasoline
When registering or renewing your vehicle registration (Correct answer)
When parking in a public garage

Correct answer: When registering or renewing your vehicle registration

Missouri requires proof of insurance when registering a vehicle or renewing registration plates.

Question 15: Liability insurance in Missouri pays for:

Your medical bills regardless of fault
Injuries and property damage you cause to others (Correct answer)
Routine vehicle maintenance
Damage to your own vehicle in any crash

Correct answer: Injuries and property damage you cause to others

Liability coverage pays for injuries and property damage you cause to other people, not your own losses.

Question 16: A bicyclist is riding in the same lane ahead of you at an intersection where you plan to turn right. You should:

Honk until the bicyclist moves to the sidewalk
Turn from the left lane instead
Speed up and turn in front of the bicyclist
Yield and let the bicyclist clear the intersection before turning (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Yield and let the bicyclist clear the intersection before turning

Bicyclists have the same right-of-way as vehicles, so turning across their path (a 'right hook') requires yielding to them first.

Question 17: In Missouri, passing a stopped school bus with its stop arm extended can result in what?

Fines and 4 points on your license (Correct answer)
No penalty if children are not visible
A parking ticket only
Loss of vehicle registration only

Correct answer: Fines and 4 points on your license

Illegally passing a stopped school bus is a point-assessable violation with fines in Missouri.

Question 18: What does an octagonal (eight-sided) red sign always mean?

Speed limit ahead
Yield to oncoming traffic
Stop completely before proceeding (Correct answer)
No entry for vehicles

Correct answer: Stop completely before proceeding

An octagonal red sign is exclusively used for STOP signs, requiring a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk.

Question 19: Blue signs on Missouri highways typically provide information about:

Interstate route numbers
Recreational areas and state parks
Services such as food, fuel, and lodging (Correct answer)
Hospital and emergency routes

Correct answer: Services such as food, fuel, and lodging

Blue signs indicate motorist services such as rest areas, gas stations, food, lodging, and hospitals available at upcoming exits.

Question 20: How can Missouri drivers who are out of state, such as military members, typically renew their driver license?

By taking an online road test
By requesting a renewal by mail through the Department of Revenue (Correct answer)
By renewing at any other state's DMV office
Only by returning to Missouri in person

Correct answer: By requesting a renewal by mail through the Department of Revenue

Missouri allows eligible drivers who are temporarily out of state, including military personnel, to renew by mail.

Question 21: What shape is a YIELD sign in Missouri?

Pentagon
Rectangle
Circle
Downward-pointing triangle (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Downward-pointing triangle

YIELD signs are always downward-pointing (inverted) triangles with a red border and white interior.

Question 22: At what age must drivers typically begin renewing their license more frequently or taking additional tests?

Requirements vary by state, but many increase scrutiny for drivers 65-75 and older (Correct answer)
There are no age-based renewal differences
Only at age 90
At age 50, all drivers must retest

Correct answer: Requirements vary by state, but many increase scrutiny for drivers 65-75 and older

Many states impose additional requirements for older drivers such as more frequent renewals, vision tests, or in-person renewals, typically starting between ages 65 and 75.

Question 23: Which sign color is used for informational and directional guidance on highways?

Yellow
Green (Correct answer)
Orange
Blue

Correct answer: Green

Green signs provide directional information such as exit numbers, distances to cities, and route guidance on highways.

Question 24: For how long is a Missouri license valid for drivers under 21 or 70 and older?

5 years
6 years
3 years (Correct answer)
1 year

Correct answer: 3 years

Drivers under 21 and those 70 or older receive licenses valid for three years.

Question 25: A circular sign with no other markings always indicates:

A roundabout entrance
A railroad crossing ahead (Correct answer)
A school zone
A speed limit change

Correct answer: A railroad crossing ahead

A round (circular) yellow sign with a black X and RR markings warns drivers of a railroad crossing ahead.

Missouri Driver License Knowledge Test

The Missouri DOR written knowledge test evaluates applicants on traffic laws, road signs, safe driving practices, and driver licensing requirements. Administered by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, applicants must correctly answer 20 of 25 questions (80%) to pass.

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Time Limit

80%

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