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Anyone who operates a motor vehicle or motor-driven cycle on public roadways in Missouri is required to have a valid driver license or learner's permit. The driver examination consists of a four-part test: a written test, a vision test, a road sign test, and a driving test. The questions on the written knowledge test will be based on information taken from the Missouri Driver's Manual. The written test is designed to check your knowledge of Missouri traffic laws, and rules for safe driving and road signs. The MO DOR test consists of 25 questions, and you'll need 20 correct answers to pass (80%).
1. Drivers should use the horn:
only when necessary, to avoid collisions.
to alert other drivers that they made a mistake.
when feeling angry or upset.
if a driver is moving slowly, and you want them to drive faster.
2. If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:
to keep the front wheels straight.
in any direction. It doesnt matter.
in the direction you want to go.
in the opposite direction of the skid.
3. When getting ready to change lanes, you should:
check your rearview mirror.
quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.
check your side view mirror.
All of the above.
4. Drivers cannot to pass a vehicle on the left if:
they can not safely return to the right lane before the center line changes from a broken line to a solid one.
they are within 100 feet of a railroad crossing.
they approach the top of a hill on a two-way road and cannot see over it.
All of the above.
5. This sign warns ____________ ahead.
two way traffic ahead sign
that a reversible lane starts.
of a reduction of lanes
that a divided highway ends
of two-way traffic
6. This sign means:
traffic signal ahead sign
You must stop ahead
There is a traffic signal ahead
Railroad crossing ahead
No Passing Zone
7. After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children you should:
watch for children walking along the side of the road.
wait at least 4 minutes.
accelerate quickly and pass.
put on your emergency flashers.
8. In heavy rain, tires can begin to ride on the water that is on top of the road pavement. This is called:
hydroplaning.
pavement-planing.
waterplaning.
rideplaning.
9. This sign indicates the _______________ vehicles can safely travel in this area.
speed limit sign
reaction speed
suggested speed
maximum speed
minimum speed
10. This sign warns of a ________ ahead.
hill sign
no passing zone
truck
hill
soft shoulder
 
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MO DMV Permit Test

Number of questions: 25
Correct answers to pass:20
Passing score:80%
Minimum age to apply: 15
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