Missouri permit test practice

If a traffic officer signals you to stop at a green light, what must you do?

1. AObey the green light and proceed
2. BObey the traffic officer and stopCorrect
3. CHonk to alert the officer of the green light
4. DFollow whichever instruction was given first that day

Why: Drivers must obey traffic officers at all times, even if it means ignoring a traffic signal such as a green light.

On multi-lane roads with no lane markings, which lane is intended for passing slower vehicles?

1. AThe right-most lane
2. BThe center lane only
3. CThe left-most laneCorrect
4. DAny lane may be used equally

Why: On multi-lane roads, the left-most lane is intended to be used to pass slower vehicles.

Who must obey the directions of a traffic officer at an intersection?

1. AOnly commercial vehicle drivers
2. BAll drivers, at all timesCorrect
3. COnly drivers without a functioning traffic signal nearby
4. DOnly drivers who arrived before the officer began directing traffic

Why: Drivers must obey traffic officers at all times, even overriding a traffic signal.

How do dark or malfunctioning traffic signals function for right-of-way purposes?

1. AAs a flashing yellow for every direction
2. BAs a yield sign for every direction
3. CAs a four-way stopCorrect
4. DThe intersection is treated as closed to traffic

Why: Dark signals, or traffic signals that aren't working, operate as a four-way stop for right-of-way purposes.

If you are being tailgated and there is a right lane available, what should you do?

1. ASlow down suddenly to discourage the tailgater
2. BMove over to the rightCorrect
3. CSpeed up to increase distance
4. DFlash your brake lights repeatedly

Why: If tailgated and there is a right lane, move over to the right to let the tailgater pass.

Before you drive away from a parking space, what should you do?

1. AImmediately pull out at normal speed
2. BHonk your horn to alert other drivers
3. CCheck for traffic and signalCorrect
4. DTurn the wheels straight regardless of direction of travel

Why: Before driving away from any parking space, a driver should check for traffic and signal.

If a deer-vehicle crash seems unavoidable, what does the guide say you should NOT do?

1. ABrake as needed while staying in your lane
2. BSwerve to avoid the deerCorrect
3. CSound your horn to scare the deer away
4. DTurn on your emergency flashers after stopping

Why: If a crash with a deer is unavoidable, do not swerve, since swerving off the road or into an oncoming lane can increase the risk of injury.

When passing a motorcycle, how much space should a driver give it?

1. AHalf a lane width
2. BA full lane widthCorrect
3. COnly the width of the motorcycle itself
4. DAs little space as needed to save time

Why: When passing, drivers should give motorcycles a full lane width and not squeeze past them.

How much can traffic deaths and serious injuries involving young drivers decline after a Graduated Driver License law is implemented, according to nationwide studies cited in the guide?

1. AAs much as 20 percent
2. BAs much as 58 percentCorrect
3. CAs much as 35 percent
4. DAs much as 47 percent

Why: Studies show deaths and serious injuries from crashes involving young drivers decline by as much as 58 percent after a GDL law is implemented.

According to the guide, what is the required minimum standard vision acuity to pass the standard vision test?

1. A20/20
2. B20/40Correct
3. C20/100
4. D20/160

Why: The standard minimum acuity for the vision test is at least 20/40 with either or both eyes.