Missouri DMV Drivers Knowledge Test | DMV Online Car Test 20

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1.A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

Turn in that direction after slowing and checking for traffic.

Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.

Turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop.

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2.This sign means:

There is a 35 mph speed zone after the curve ahead.

Drive no slower than 35 mph around the upcoming curve.

Approach the upcoming curve at a speed of 35 mph or slower.

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3.Streets and highways are most slippery:

When it has been raining hard for several hours.

When they are clean and dry.

Just after it starts to rain.

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4.If it feels like your tires have lost contact with the surface of the road, you should:

Slow down by shifting into a lower gear.

Ease your foot off the gas pedal.

Slow down by pumping the brakes quickly and firmly.

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5.The best thing to do if you become tired while driving is to:

Stop to rest or change drivers.

Drink coffee.

Open a window.

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6.Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

Station wagon.

Passenger vehicle.

Motorcycle.

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7.If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should:

Stop until the light turns green.

Go through the intersection without stopping.

Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

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8.You can help keep the driver behind you a safe distance away from your vehicle by:

Driving 10 mph faster than the car behind you.

Driving 10 mph slower than the car behind you.

Maintaining a steady speed.

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9.When driving on an interstate, to avoid traffic merging from on-ramps to your right, the best thing to do is to:

Change lanes to the left.

Slow down.

Maintain your speed and position.

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10.Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary:

Causes traffic congestion.

Prevents rear-end collisions.

Improves traffic flow by preventing collisions.

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11.Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?

Alertness and concentration.

Reaction time and coordination.

All of the above.

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12.If you have a sudden tire blowout:

Use the brakes lightly.

Pump the brakes.

Apply the brakes firmly.

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13.You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:

Closer behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.

Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.

To the right side of the truck and wait to pass.

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14.If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane:

The pedestrian must yield the right-of-way.

You must yield the right-of-way.

Honk your horn to let them know you are there.

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15.When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should:

Turn into any lane.

Turn into first lane.

Turn into second lane.

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16.When driving in fog, it is best to drive with:

High beam headlights.

Four-way flashers.

Low beam headlights.

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17.Just like alcohol and other drugs, drowsiness can:

Help you to be a better driver.

Make you feel better.

Impair your judgment.

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18.Having a driver license is a:

Requirement.

Privilege.

Right.

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19.You exit the freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:

Slow to a safe speed before the curve.

Slow to the posted speed limit for the freeway.

Wait until you have entered the curve to begin braking.

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20.If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking:

Park with your reverse lights on.

Make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from any direction.

Park five feet from the curb.

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21.When driving on a slippery surface, such as snow or ice:

Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills.

Maintain traction by following other vehicles closely.

Pump your brakes to keep them from freezing.

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22.A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicates that passing is:

Permitted from the side next to the solid yellow line.

Not permitted from either direction.

Permitted from the side next to the broken yellow line.

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23.When driving in work zones, you should:

Follow the driver in front of you closely.

Pass the driver in front of you as soon as you can.

Avoid tailgating and keep a safe following distance.

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24."No zones" are areas around trucks where cars:

Disappear into blind spots or are so close that they restrict the truck driver's ability to stop and maneuver safely.

Have sufficient space to travel behind the truck.

Have several car lengths between their vehicle and the truck.

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25.Handicap parking spaces are available:

Only to drivers with the appropriate license plate or hanging tag.

To anyone, but only if all other spaces are occupied.

To people who are not feeling well.

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26.When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:

High beams.

Fog lights only.

Low beams.

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27.Which of the following describes the thinking of defensive drivers?

They know other drivers will do the right thing.

They consider what other drivers might do and are prepared to react.

They expect no breaks and give none.

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28.You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:

If the vehicle ahead is turning left.

If there are two or more lanes traveling in your direction.

Under no circumstances.

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29.You are merging onto an interstate highway. You should:

Select a safe gap and merge into the lane of traffic.

Merge across two lanes at once.

Always stop before entering the highway.

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30.You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You should:

Stop immediately in the intersection until it passes.

Pull to the right of the intersection and stop.

Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.

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31.Interstate driving requires drivers to:

Have the ability to safely drive at increased speeds.

Be constantly alert.

Both of the above.

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32.If you find yourself in a skid:

Brake lightly.

Stay off the brakes.

Brake abruptly.

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33.While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road ahead. You should:

Look ahead toward the left edge of your lane.

Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.

Look straight ahead in your lane.

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34.If your vehicle has a two-part safety belt system, you should:

Use only the lap belt.

Use both the lap and shoulder belts.

Use only the shoulder belt.

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35.When approaching an intersection controlled by a flashing yellow light, you must:

Come to a complete stop at the intersection.

Maintain your normal speed.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

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36.Double solid yellow line markings down the center of a road indicate that passing is:

Allowed from both directions.

Allowed only from your direction of travel.

Not allowed from either direction.

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37.When approaching a curve in the road, drivers should:

Increase their speed.

Decrease their speed.

Maintain their normal speed.

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38.Various traffic control devices in construction and maintenance work areas are the color:

Yellow.

Red.

Orange.

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39.If a tire blows out, you should:

Apply the brake and hold it.

Hold the steering wheel tightly and use the brakes lightly.

Pull over quickly.

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40.Drivers should switch to their low beam headlights when within ____ of another driver.

1,000 feet

500 feet

200 feet

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41.When you are facing a green light and there are pedestrians in the intersection:

You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

You have the right-of-way over pedestrians.

Pedestrians must wait for you to cross.

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42.If the rear of your vehicle is skidding to the left, you should:

Not turn your steering wheel.

Turn your steering wheel to the left to correct the skid.

Turn your steering wheel to the right to correct the skid.

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43.At a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if:

You first come to a complete stop.

You wait until the light changes.

You are in the proper lane and the roadway is clear.

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44.This road sign means:

You are about to enter a one-way street from the wrong direction.

U-turns are prohibited.

You may proceed if the way is clear.

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45.You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?

Partially enter the intersection to establish your right-of-way.

Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across.

Continue into the intersection and wait for traffic to clear.

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1.A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

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2.This sign means:

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3.Streets and highways are most slippery:

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4.If it feels like your tires have lost contact with the surface of the road, you should:

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5.The best thing to do if you become tired while driving is to:

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6.Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

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7.If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should:

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8.You can help keep the driver behind you a safe distance away from your vehicle by:

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9.When driving on an interstate, to avoid traffic merging from on-ramps to your right, the best thing to do is to:

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10.Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary:

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11.Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?

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12.If you have a sudden tire blowout:

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13.You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:

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14.If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane:

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15.When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should:

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16.When driving in fog, it is best to drive with:

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17.Just like alcohol and other drugs, drowsiness can:

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18.Having a driver license is a:

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