Missouri DMV practice test 1

1. What is the minimum distance recommended by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration between the center of the breastbone and the steering wheel?

1. Five inches
2. Ten inches
3. Fifteen inches
4. Twenty inches

2. When driving behind a truck or bus, how can you determine if the driver is able to see you?

1. If you can see the driver in his or her rearview mirrors.
2. If the truck's brake lights are illuminated.
3. If the truck is positioned in the right lane.
4. If the truck has double trailers attached.

3. What action should a driver take when being tailgated by another vehicle if there is no right lane available?

1. Slow down quickly to discourage the tailgater.
2. Wait until the road ahead is clear and then reduce speed slowly.
3. Stop immediately to force the tailgater to stop.
4. Accelerate rapidly to create distance between vehicles.

4. What is the correct procedure for leaving a parked vehicle with a manual transmission?

1. Leave the vehicle in gear and set the parking brake.
2. Put the vehicle in neutral and set the parking brake.
3. Leave the vehicle in park and remove the keys.
4. Leave the engine running to prevent battery drain.

5. When making a right turn, why should a driver avoid swinging wide to the left before turning?

1. To ensure the vehicle fits within the lane markings.
2. So the driver behind may think you are changing lanes or turning left and try to pass you on the right.
3. To allow more space for pedestrians crossing the street.
4. Because it is required by law to start turns from the center of the road.

6. Where should the shoulder belt be positioned when wearing a seat belt?

1. Under the arm
2. Behind the back
3. Across the chest
4. Around the neck

7. When is a driver NOT required to stop for a school bus that is loading or unloading children?

1. When traveling in the same direction as the bus
2. When the bus is stopped on a two-lane road
3. When traveling the opposite direction on a highway divided by a median
4. When the bus is stopped on a one-way street

8. When stopped by law enforcement at night, what action should you take to assist the officer with visibility?

1. Turn on your interior lights as soon as you stop.
2. Flash your headlights three times to signal your presence.
3. Turn off all lights to reduce glare for the officer.
4. Wait for the officer to approach before turning on any lights.

9. According to the handbook, how should you position your wheels when parking on a hill?

1. Turn your wheels sharply towards the side of the road.
2. Keep your wheels straight to maintain stability.
3. Turn your wheels sharply away from the side of the road.
4. Turn your wheels to the left regardless of the slope direction.

10. How should a driver treat a traffic signal that is dark or not working?

1. Proceed through the intersection without stopping.
2. Operate as if it were a four-way stop.
3. Wait for the signal to restart before entering.
4. Treat it as a flashing yellow light.

11. What is the default speed limit in any city, town, or village in Missouri unless posted otherwise?

1. 20 mph
2. 25 mph
3. 30 mph
4. 35 mph

12. According to the handbook, what should a driver do when handling a skid?

1. Hit the brakes firmly to stop the vehicle immediately.
2. Take your foot off the accelerator and gently turn the steering wheel in the direction the rear wheels are sliding.
3. Jerky turn the steering wheel sharply to correct the vehicle's path.
4. Keep your foot on the accelerator to maintain momentum while steering.

13. When driving on a highway with a total of four or more lanes, under which circumstance are you permitted to keep to the left lane?

1. When you are passing slower traffic
2. When you want to drive faster than other vehicles
3. When you are approaching a stop sign
4. When you are waiting for a passenger to enter the vehicle

14. In a Mobile Work Zone, what should a driver expect to see in the lane to designate the correct lane to merge to?

1. A flagger providing traffic control
2. A protective vehicle with a flashing arrow panel
3. A sign stating 'STOP'
4. Multiple stopped vehicles blocking all lanes

15. What action should a driver take when encountering a 'Wrong Way' sign?

1. Continue driving straight until the next exit
2. Slow down and yield to oncoming traffic
3. Pull off the road, turn around, and go back
4. Stop completely and wait for the light to change

16. Under what condition is it illegal to possess or purchase alcohol according to the handbook?

1. If you are under the age of 21
2. If you are driving a commercial vehicle
3. If you have a BAC over 0.08%
4. If you are taking prescription medication

17. Why might a tractor-trailer appear to be traveling more slowly than it actually is?

1. Because it has fewer gears than a passenger car.
2. Because of its large size.
3. Because it always drives in the left lane.
4. Because it stops frequently at weigh stations.

18. According to the handbook, what is the primary reason for avoiding sudden panic stops?

1. It causes excessive wear on the brake pads.
2. It could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and makes it harder for drivers behind you to stop.
3. It is considered rude to other drivers.
4. It increases fuel consumption significantly.

19. Which of the following locations is listed as a place where you should NOT park?

1. On a crosswalk or sidewalk.
2. In a designated parking area.
3. On the right side of a one-way street.
4. Parallel to the curb on a residential street.

20. What is the maximum distance a vehicle may travel in a two-way left-turn lane?

1. 100 feet
2. 250 feet
3. 500 feet
4. There is no limit.