Missouri Permit Test flashcards
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- Octagon sign meaning
- An eight-sided sign always means STOP. The shape identifies the sign even when the face is dirty, snow-covered, or viewed from behind, so you must come to a complete stop.
- Flashing red signal
- Treat a flashing red light exactly like a stop sign: come to a complete stop, yield to cross traffic and pedestrians, then proceed only when the way is clear.
- Right turn on red
- After a complete stop, you may turn right on a steady red light unless a sign prohibits it. You must yield to pedestrians and to traffic already in or approaching the intersection.
- Orange work zone signs
- Orange diamond signs and cones mark construction and maintenance zones. Speed limits are reduced, and fines can be doubled when workers are present, so slow down and stay alert.
- Uncontrolled intersection rule
- Where no signs or signals control an intersection, the first vehicle to arrive goes first. If two arrive at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
- Left turn right-of-way
- A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic going straight or turning right, and to pedestrians in the crosswalk, even when the light is green.
- Entering from driveway or alley
- A driver entering a public road from a driveway, alley, private road, or parking lot must stop and yield to all traffic already on the road and to pedestrians.
- Roundabout right-of-way
- At a roundabout, yield to vehicles already circulating inside the circle. Enter to the right, do not stop inside, and do not change lanes within the circle.
- Emergency vehicle response
- When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, pull to the right edge and stop. If you are in an intersection, clear it first, then pull over.
- Signal distance before turns
- Signal at least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes in normal driving, and at least 300 feet before a turn on a highway so other drivers can react.
- Two-way left-turn lane
- A center lane marked with opposing left-turn arrows may be entered only to prepare for a left turn or a permitted U-turn. It is not a passing or travel lane.
- No-passing zones
- A solid yellow line on your side means no passing. Passing is also prohibited within 100 feet of an intersection, railroad crossing, or bridge, and near stopped school buses.
- Completing a pass safely
- After passing on the left, return to the right lane only when you can see the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror and there is enough clear space ahead.
- Three-second following rule
- Pick a fixed object ahead; when the vehicle in front passes it, count three seconds. If you reach the object before finishing, you are following too closely.
- Missouri default speed limits
- Unless posted otherwise, Missouri limits are 25 mph in business and residential districts, 60 mph on rural interstates, and 70 mph on rural interstates with four or more lanes.
- Basic speed law
- You must never drive faster than is safe for existing conditions. The posted limit is a maximum for ideal conditions, not a target in rain, fog, or ice.
- Stopping distance components
- Total stopping distance equals perception distance plus reaction distance plus braking distance. Wet roads roughly double braking distance, and ice can multiply it many times.
- Passing a bicyclist
- When passing a bicycle, give at least three feet of clearance. Bicycles are vehicles with the same road rights and duties as cars, so yield when required.
- Large truck no-zones
- Trucks have large blind spots at the front, both sides, and directly behind. If you cannot see the truck driver's mirrors, the driver cannot see your vehicle.
- School bus stop arm
- On an undivided road, stop in both directions when a school bus has red lights flashing and the stop arm extended. On a divided highway, only traffic behind the bus must stop.
- Truck right-turn swing
- A large truck making a right turn may first swing wide to the left. Never pass on the right of a turning truck, because the trailer will sweep through that space.
- Move over law
- When emergency, tow, or maintenance vehicles are stopped with lights flashing, slow down and move over one lane if safe. Otherwise reduce speed and proceed cautiously.
- Missouri legal BAC limit
- The legal limit is 0.08% blood alcohol concentration for drivers 21 and older. Commercial drivers are held to 0.04%, and under-21 drivers face zero tolerance.
- Zero tolerance for under 21
- Missouri drivers under 21 with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.02% or more can have their license suspended. Any measurable alcohol can trigger consequences.
- Implied consent law
- By driving in Missouri, you consent to a chemical test when lawfully requested. Refusing can lead to license revocation even if you are never convicted of DWI.
- Missouri texting law
- Texting while driving is illegal for all Missouri drivers. Drivers under 21 also face restrictions on handheld phone use, and any phone use raises crash risk.
- Missouri instruction permit
- At age 15 you may obtain an instruction permit. You must drive with a licensed driver 21 or older in the front seat and log 40 supervised hours, including 10 at night.
- Intermediate license restrictions
- Drivers under 18 with an intermediate license may not drive between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. except for school, work, or emergencies, and may carry one unrelated passenger under 19.
- Missouri point system
- Most moving violations add 2 points, DWI and serious offenses add 4, and driving while suspended adds 8. Points stay on your record for 18 months after conviction.
- Suspension point thresholds
- A driver under 21 who reaches 4 points in 12 months faces suspension. Any driver who reaches 8 points in 18 months also faces license suspension.
- Missouri minimum liability insurance
- Missouri requires liability coverage of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for bodily injury, plus $25,000 for property damage.
- No proof of insurance
- Driving without proof of insurance can lead to license suspension and reinstatement fees. Proof of insurance is required at registration and whenever an officer requests it.