Question 1

Legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limit

Accepted Answer

In Missouri, it is illegal to drive with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher.

Question 2

Implied Consent Law

Accepted Answer

Under this law, anyone who operates a motor vehicle in Missouri is considered to have given consent to a chemical test to determine their BAC.

Question 3

Three-Second Rule

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A safe following distance rule suggesting a driver should ideally stay at least three seconds behind the vehicle directly in front of them.

Question 4

Right-of-Way at Intersection

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At an intersection without traffic signals, the driver on the left should yield to the driver on the right.

Question 5

School Bus Law

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When a school bus is stopped and displaying its flashing red lights, drivers in both directions must stop.

Question 6

U-Turn Regulations

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U-turns are generally prohibited on highways, near a crest of a hill or curve, or wherever cannot be seen by drivers of other vehicles within 500 feet.

Question 7

Parking Distance from Fire Hydrant

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No parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

Question 8

Parking Distance from Crosswalk

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No parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.

Question 9

Parking Distance from Fire Station

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No parking within 75 feet on the street opposite a fire station driveway.

Question 10

Seat Belt Law

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Missouri law requires all front-seat occupants to wear seat belts. Children under 16 must wear seat belts regardless of seating position.

Question 11

Child Passenger Safety Law

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Children under 4 years old or under 40 lbs must be in an appropriate child safety seat.

Question 12

Basic Speed Law

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You may not drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the posted speed limit.

Question 13

Traffic Signal Order

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The order of lights on a traffic signal from top to bottom is Red, Yellow, and Green.

Question 14

Speed Limit in School Zone

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The speed limit in a school zone when children are present is 20 mph.

Question 15

Speed Limit in Residential Areas

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The typical speed limit in residential areas is 30 mph.

Question 16

Speed Limit on Rural Interstates

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The speed limit on rural interstates is typically 70 mph.

Question 17

Yielding to Emergency Vehicles

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Drivers must yield the right-of-way to emergency vehicles using sirens and/or flashing lights.

Question 18

Use of Headlights

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Headlights must be used from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise, or whenever visibility is less than 500 feet.

Question 19

Move Over Law

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When approaching stationary emergency vehicles with flashing lights, drivers must move into a non-adjacent lane if possible, or slow down.

Question 20

Motorcyclist Helmet Law

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All motorcycle riders and passengers are required to wear a helmet in Missouri.

Question 21

Texting While Driving Law

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Texting while driving is prohibited for all drivers under 21.

Question 22

Bicycles on Roadway

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Bicycles are considered vehicles and have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles.

Question 23

Use of Horn

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Your horn should be used to warn other drivers, not to show anger or frustration.

Question 24

Roundabout Navigation

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Vehicles in the roundabout have the right of way. Enter when there is a gap in traffic.

Question 25

Turn Signal Use

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Turn signals should be used at least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes.

Question 26

Passing on the Right

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You may pass on the right if the vehicle you are passing is making a left turn or if the roadway has two or more lanes in your direction.

Question 27

Work Zone Speed Limits

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Speed limits in work zones are typically reduced, and fines for violations may be doubled.

Question 28

Right on Red

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After coming to a complete stop, you may turn right at a red light unless a sign prohibits it.

Question 29

Left on Red

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A left turn from a one-way street onto another one-way street on a red light is permitted after a complete stop, unless otherwise posted.

Question 30

Pedestrians in Crosswalks

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Drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within any crosswalk, marked or unmarked.

Question 31

Single Solid White Line

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A single solid white line means that lane changes are discouraged but not prohibited.

Question 32

Double Solid Yellow Line

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Double solid yellow lines mean no passing in either direction.

Question 33

Single Solid Yellow Line

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A single solid yellow line on a two-lane road indicates no passing in your direction.

Question 34

Hands-Free Law

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Missouri law prohibits drivers under 21 from sending, reading, or writing a text message while driving.

Question 35

Construction Zone Rules

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In construction zones, obey all signs and signals, and watch for workers and equipment.

Question 36

Flashing Yellow Light

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A flashing yellow traffic signal light warns you to "PROCEED WITH CAUTION."

Question 37

Flashing Red Light

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A flashing red traffic signal light means "STOP." After stopping, you may proceed when it is safe.

Question 38

Broken White Line

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Broken white lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

Question 39

Controlled Access Highway Entrance

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When entering such highways, drivers must yield the right-of-way to vehicles already traveling on the highway.

Question 40

Reversible Lanes

Accepted Answer

Some travel lanes are designed to carry traffic in one direction at certain times and in the opposite direction at other times. These lanes are usually marked by double dashed yellow lines.

Question 41

Uncontrolled Intersection

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At an intersection where there are no signs or traffic signals, drivers should yield to vehicles on the right.

Question 42

Merge Signs

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A yellow diamond-shaped sign with two arrows coming together. Drivers in both lanes are responsible for merging safely.

Question 43

Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem

Accepted Answer

A reflective orange triangle on the rear of a vehicle means it is a slow-moving vehicle. It might be a farm vehicle, horse-drawn carriage, or construction equipment.

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