Missouri Permit Practice Test 3

Correct answer: Never legal or safe

Even though medical marijuana was approved by Missouri voters, it is never legal or safe to drive while under its influence. Marijuana impairs judgment of time and distance, decreases coordination, and worsens reaction time.

Correct answer: A Class M license or a license with the Motorcycle (M) endorsement

To operate a motorcycle or motortricycle on public roadways you must have a Class M license or a driver license carrying the M endorsement. This requires passing the Class F and Class M written tests plus the vision, road-sign, and motorcycle skills tests.

Correct answer: Never leave the keys in it, and lock the doors

Never leave the keys in a parked vehicle. Lock the doors whenever you leave your vehicle if it will be out of your sight at any time.

Correct answer: 12 or more points in 12 months

A one-year revocation results from 12 or more points in 12 months, 18 or more points in 24 months, or 24 or more points in 36 months.

Correct answer: Vehicles coming from the right

At an uncontrolled intersection (no stop sign or traffic signal), drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the right. Roundabouts are the exception — there you yield to traffic already in the circle.

Correct answer: Continue to the next exit and come back

If you miss your exit, do not stop, back up, or try to turn around on the highway. Get off at the next exit and come back to the one you missed.

Correct answer: The "No-Zone"

A truck or bus has blind spots on each side, in the rear, and in the front where a car cannot be seen. These blind spots are called the "No-Zone." Do not drive in the No-Zone except when absolutely necessary.

Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution

A flashing yellow light tells you to slow down and proceed with caution. Unlike a flashing red, it does not require you to stop.

Correct answer: Driving fast, being very tired, or having bad brakes

If you are driving fast, are very tired, or your vehicle has bad brakes, you will need more space to stop. Stay alert — the standard reaction-distance figures assume you react within one and one-half seconds.

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: Make you drowsy and affect your driving ability

All medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, can impair driving even when taken as directed. Any drug that "may cause drowsiness or dizziness" is one you should not take before driving, and you should never mix medications with alcohol.

Correct answer: Carry it with you and present it if a law enforcement officer asks to see it

You are required to carry your driver license or permit when you drive and must present it to any law enforcement officer who asks. It is against the law to let anyone else use your license or permit.

Correct answer: On either the right or the left side of the street

On one-way streets you may normally park on either the right or the left side of the street, unless signs or curb markings say otherwise.

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: Obey the officer and stop — directions from a traffic officer override signs and signals

You must obey traffic officers at all times. If an officer directs you to do something different from what the signs or signals show, follow the officer’s directions.

Correct answer: Keep your eyes moving and watch the traffic and signs around you

Highway hypnosis is caused by the sameness of the road and traffic. Avoid it by constantly moving your eyes and watching the traffic and signs around you. If you feel sleepy, pull off the highway.

Correct answer: The truck driver cannot see you

If you are driving behind a truck or bus and cannot see the driver in the side mirrors, the driver of that vehicle cannot see you. Leave large vehicles a cushion of safety.

Correct answer: A four-way stop

Dark signals, or traffic signals that are not working, operate as a four-way stop. Every direction must stop and take turns proceeding.

Correct answer: Wait until the road ahead is clear, then reduce speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to go around

If you are tailgated and there is a right lane, move over. If not, wait until the road ahead is clear and reduce speed slowly. Never slow down quickly — that only increases your risk of being hit from behind.

Correct answer: After small turns the signal may not cancel by itself, and a stuck signal misleads other drivers

After a turn or lane change, make sure your signal is off. After small turns it may not click off by itself, and other drivers might think you plan to turn again.