Am I Ready for the Missouri Permit Test?

Correct answer: 0.08% or more

It is illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.08% or more if you are 21 or older. The limit is 0.04% for commercial drivers and 0.02% for drivers under 21.

Correct answer: A person who lives in Missouri, is 16 years of age or older, and plans to drive

You must have a Missouri driver license if you live in Missouri, are 16 or older, and plan to drive. New residents who want to drive must also get a Missouri license, even if they hold a license from another state.

Correct answer: Is far enough from any travel lane to avoid interfering with traffic and is visible to approaching vehicles

Drivers must make sure their parked vehicles do not become hazards. Park far enough from any travel lane to avoid interfering with traffic, and where vehicles approaching from either direction can see it.

Correct answer: When you are convicted of a traffic violation committed while your vehicle was in motion

When you are convicted of a traffic violation committed while your vehicle was in motion, the Department is notified and adds points to your driving record. Accumulating too many points can cost you your driving privilege.

Correct answer: The law says who must yield the right-of-way; it does not give any driver the right-of-way

The law only says who must yield — it never gives anyone the right-of-way. You must do everything you can to avoid striking a pedestrian or another vehicle, regardless of the circumstances.

Correct answer: Keep to the right unless passing, letting others merge, or preparing for a legal left turn

On highways with four or more lanes, always keep to the right unless you are passing slower traffic, letting another driver enter safely, or getting ready to make a legal left turn.

Correct answer: 0.02% or more

Missouri has a lower limit for young drivers: it is illegal for anyone under 21 to drive with a BAC of 0.02% or more. Even one drink can put a minor over this limit.

Correct answer: 3 points

Speeding is a 3-point violation under state law (you may receive two or three points depending on whether the court was municipal, county, or state level). Careless and imprudent driving is 4 points.

Correct answer: The left lane or the right lane, whichever is free of traffic

When turning onto a one-way street with two lanes, you may turn into its left lane or right lane, whichever is free of traffic. Begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line.

Correct answer: Reduced by one-third

Points fade with clean driving: remaining points are reduced by one-third after one year, by one-half after two years, and to zero after three years — though certain convictions stay listed on the record permanently.

Correct answer: Submit proof of insurance (SR-22) and pay a $20 reinstatement fee

For a non-alcohol-related point suspension or revocation, reinstatement requires submitting proof of insurance (SR-22) and paying a $20 reinstatement fee. When reinstated, the Department reduces your total points to four.

Correct answer: A much greater distance to come to a complete stop

Tractor-trailers take longer to stop than cars traveling at the same speed. A car at 55 mph can stop in about 130–140 feet, while a fully loaded tractor-trailer may take almost 400 feet.