MO DMV License Types and Restrictions 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which Missouri commercial license class covers a combination vehicle rated over 26,000 pounds towing a unit over 10,000 pounds?
- Class A (Correct answer)
- Class B
- Class C
- Class E
Correct answer: Class A
Class A CDL covers combination vehicles with a GCWR over 26,000 pounds towing more than 10,000 pounds.
Question 2: A driver operating a single vehicle rated over 26,000 pounds that tows nothing heavier than 10,000 pounds needs which Missouri CDL class?
- Class B (Correct answer)
- Class A
- Class C
- Class F
Correct answer: Class B
Class B covers heavy single vehicles that do not tow a trailer over 10,000 pounds.
Question 3: A Class C CDL in Missouri is required for smaller vehicles that carry what?
- 16 or more passengers or placarded hazardous materials (Correct answer)
- Any farm equipment
- More than two axles
- Trailers over 5,000 pounds
Correct answer: 16 or more passengers or placarded hazardous materials
Class C applies to vehicles under CDL weight limits that carry 16+ passengers or placarded hazmat.
Question 4: What must a Missouri driver add to their license before legally operating a motorcycle on public roads?
- A Class M license or M endorsement (Correct answer)
- A Class E designation
- A special CDL
- Nothing extra is needed with a Class F
Correct answer: A Class M license or M endorsement
Motorcycle operation requires a Class M license or an M endorsement on an existing license.
Question 5: Who may legally supervise a 15-year-old Missouri instruction permit holder while driving?
- A parent, grandparent, or qualified driving instructor (Correct answer)
- Any licensed driver over 18
- Any adult passenger
- An older sibling with a permit
Correct answer: A parent, grandparent, or qualified driving instructor
At 15, permit holders must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, legal guardian, or certified instructor.
Question 6: After the first six months of an intermediate license, how many passengers under 19 who are not family may a driver carry?
- No more than three (Correct answer)
- No more than one
- Unlimited
- None
Correct answer: No more than three
After six months, intermediate drivers may carry up to three non-family passengers under 19.
Question 7: At what age can a Missouri driver typically obtain a full, unrestricted Class F license?
- 18, or 17 and 11 months with requirements met (Correct answer)
- 16
- 17
- 21
Correct answer: 18, or 17 and 11 months with requirements met
A full license is available at 18, or as early as 17 years 11 months if all requirements are met.
MO DMV License Types and Restrictions 3
Which Missouri commercial license class covers a combination vehicle rated over 26,000 pounds towing a unit over 10,000 pounds?