Missouri DMV Permit Practice Test 1: 50 Questions
Practice Test 1 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Missouri driving rules, including solid yellow center line, Missouri roundabout entry, animal in roadway and Solid-Next-to-Broken yellow. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Practice Test 1 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Solid Yellow Center Line
- Missouri Roundabout Entry
- Animal in Roadway
- Solid-Next-to-Broken Yellow
- Dark Signal Four-Way Stop
- School Bus Flashing Red
- Safe Following Distance
- Headlights When Required
- Fog Driving
- Work Zone Compliance
- Curve Approach
- Rain Driving
- Skid Recovery
- Left Turn Yield
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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What does a solid yellow center line mean?
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A. Passing is not allowed
A solid yellow line means passing is prohibited in that direction.
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What should drivers do when entering a roundabout?
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C. Yield to traffic already in the circle
Drivers must yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
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What should drivers do when an animal enters the roadway?
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B. Brake firmly and maintain control
Controlled braking helps maintain control.
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What does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line mean?
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B. Passing allowed only on the broken side
Passing is allowed only on the side with the broken line.
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What should drivers do when traffic signals are not operating?
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A. Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
Drivers must follow four-way stop rules.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 1, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What does a solid yellow center line mean?
Correct answer: Passing is not allowed
Why: A solid yellow line means passing is prohibited in that direction.
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Q2. What must a driver do at a stop sign?
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop
Why: Drivers must make a complete stop at stop signs.
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Q3. Who has the right of way at an uncontrolled intersection?
Correct answer: The driver on the right
Why: At intersections without signs, drivers must yield to traffic on the right.
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Q4. What does a flashing red traffic signal require?
Correct answer: A complete stop
Why: A flashing red signal requires drivers to stop before proceeding.
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Q5. What does a flashing yellow signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: A flashing yellow signal warns drivers to slow down and be cautious.
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Q6. What does a broken white line separate?
Correct answer: Lanes moving in the same direction
Why: Broken white lines separate lanes traveling in the same direction.
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Q7. What does a diamond-shaped sign warn drivers of?
Correct answer: Road hazards or conditions
Why: Diamond-shaped signs warn of hazards or changing road conditions.
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Q8. What must drivers do at a yield sign?
Correct answer: Slow down and give the right of way
Why: Yield signs require drivers to slow down and give the right of way.
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Q9. When are headlights required to be used?
Correct answer: From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, and when visibility is poor
Why: Missouri’s driver guide says to turn your headlights on from half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise, and whenever it is hard to see.
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Q10. What headlights should be used in fog?
Correct answer: Low beams
Why: Low beams reduce glare and improve visibility in fog.
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Q11. What does an octagonal sign indicate?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Octagonal signs are used only for stop signs.
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Q12. What should drivers do before changing lanes?
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots
Why: Drivers must ensure a lane change can be made safely.
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Q13. What should drivers do at a railroad crossing without signals?
Correct answer: Slow down and look both ways
Why: Drivers must look and listen for approaching trains.
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Q14. Who has the right of way in a marked crosswalk?
Correct answer: Pedestrians
Why: Pedestrians in marked crosswalks have the right of way.
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Q15. What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: School zone or crossing
Why: Pentagon-shaped signs warn of school areas.
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Q16. What does a solid double yellow line mean?
Correct answer: No passing in either direction
Why: Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing in both directions.
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Q17. What should drivers do when approaching a curve?
Correct answer: Slow down before entering
Why: Reducing speed before a curve helps maintain control.
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Q18. What should drivers do when visibility is reduced by weather?
Correct answer: Slow down and use headlights
Why: Reduced visibility requires lower speeds and headlights.
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Q19. What does an orange traffic sign indicate?
Correct answer: Construction or maintenance
Why: Orange signs warn drivers of construction or maintenance work.
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Q20. What must drivers do for a school bus with flashing red lights?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Drivers must stop for school buses displaying flashing red lights.
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Q21. What does a broken yellow line allow?
Correct answer: Passing when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when it is safe.
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Q22. What should drivers do when entering a construction zone?
Correct answer: Slow down and obey signs
Why: Drivers must slow down and follow posted construction signs.
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Q23. What does a white stop line indicate?
Correct answer: Where vehicles must stop
Why: Vehicles must stop before the stop line.
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Q24. What does a yellow traffic signal warn drivers of?
Correct answer: The signal is about to change
Why: A yellow signal warns that the light is about to change.
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Q25. What should drivers do when following another vehicle too closely?
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: More following distance allows more reaction time.
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Q26. What should drivers do before turning?
Correct answer: Signal before turning
Why: Drivers must signal before turning.
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Q27. What does a white rectangular sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Traffic laws or regulations
Why: White rectangular signs give traffic laws or regulations.
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Q28. What should drivers do when driving at night?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Night driving requires increased caution.
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Q29. What does a warning sign color generally mean?
Correct answer: Caution is needed
Why: Warning sign colors alert drivers to hazards.
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Q30. What should drivers do when approaching pedestrians?
Correct answer: Yield the right of way
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians.
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Q31. What should drivers do when traffic signals are not operating?
Correct answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
Why: Drivers must follow four-way stop rules.
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Q32. What does a solid white line indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged
Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.
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Q33. What should drivers do when entering a freeway?
Correct answer: Adjust speed to match traffic
Why: Matching traffic speed allows safe merging.
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Q34. What does a broken yellow center line indicate?
Correct answer: Passing is allowed when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines permit passing when safe.
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Q35. What should drivers do when an animal enters the roadway?
Correct answer: Brake firmly and maintain control
Why: Controlled braking helps maintain control.
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Q36. What does a school zone sign warn drivers to do?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: School zone signs warn drivers to reduce speed.
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Q37. What helps drivers avoid collisions?
Correct answer: Staying alert and scanning ahead
Why: Alert driving helps prevent collisions.
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Q38. What does a yield sign require?
Correct answer: Give the right of way
Why: Yield signs require drivers to give the right of way.
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Q39. What should drivers do before backing up?
Correct answer: Check behind and to the sides
Why: Drivers must be sure it is safe before backing.
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Q40. What does a yellow warning sign indicate?
Correct answer: Potential hazards ahead
Why: Yellow warning signs alert drivers to hazards.
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Q41. What should drivers do when approaching a hill?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Reducing speed improves safety on hills.
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Q42. What must drivers do when making a left turn?
Correct answer: Yield to oncoming traffic
Why: Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming traffic.
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Q43. What does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line mean?
Correct answer: Passing allowed only on the broken side
Why: Passing is allowed only on the side with the broken line.
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Q44. What should drivers do when entering a roundabout?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the circle
Why: Drivers must yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
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Q45. What should drivers do when driving in rain?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and increase following distance
Why: Wet roads require slower speeds and more following distance.
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Q46. What must drivers do when approaching an intersection?
Correct answer: Be prepared to yield
Why: Drivers must be ready to yield at intersections.
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Q47. What helps maintain safe following distance?
Correct answer: Allowing enough space to stop
Why: Adequate space allows time to react safely.
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Q48. What should drivers do if their vehicle begins to skid?
Correct answer: Steer in the direction of the skid
Why: Steering with the skid helps regain control.
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Q49. What does a rectangular speed sign indicate?
Correct answer: A speed limit
Why: Speed limit signs show the maximum lawful speed.
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Q50. What should drivers do to stay safe in traffic?
Correct answer: Follow traffic laws and stay alert
Why: Following laws and staying alert helps keep roads safe.