Driver Education (Online) Lesson Number: 1
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50 questions, 1 point each, 50 points total.
Multiple choice: Choose the one best answer.
1 . How old must you be to get a Class E For-Hire license?
A. 15 1/2B. 18C. 21D. 16
2 . Which documents are accepted by the licensing bureau as proof of lawful presence?
A. social security number or a letter from the Social Security Administration regarding the status of the applicant's number if one hasn't been assignedB. a recent utility bill or a voter registration cardC. property tax receipt or a passportD. United States Birth Certificate or a Certificate of Citizenship
3 . The written driving test consists of 25 multiple-choice questions. How many must you answer correctly to pass?
A. 10B. 17C. 20D. 15
4 . How old must you be to get an instruction permit?
A. 15 1/2B. 15C. 21D. 16
5 . If you have a medical condition that impairs your ability to drive safely, you may receive a restricted license. What is the most common restriction?
A. corrective lenses (glasses or contacts)B. outside rearview mirrorC. daylight driving onlyD. restricted to 45 mph
6 . During the driving test, the examiner will subtract points for driving errors you make. You will fail if you lose more than
A. 40 points.B. 30 points.C. 20 points.D. 10 points.
7 . When must your driver's license be in your possession?
A. only at nightB. any time you driveC. alwayseven when you are not drivingD. only on federal highways
8 . To apply for a license, which proofs do you need to provide?
A. age, residency, citizenshipB. age, lawful presence, driving experienceC. lawful presence, identity, driving experienceD. lawful presence, identity, residency
9 . Which of the following is not part of the driver's test?
A. written testB. mechanical testC. driving testD. vision and road sign test
10 . Traffic in the other lane is moving in the same direction as you are if you have which of the following?
A. a dotted white line on your leftB. a solid yellow line on your leftC. a yellow curbD. a dotted yellow line on your left
11 . What is prohibited by a solid yellow line on your left?
A. left turnsB. right turnsC. U-turnsD. passing
12 . What is a flashing red traffic light equivalent to?
A. yield signB. stop signC. green arrowD. solid yellow light
13 . What is a flashing yellow traffic light equivalent to?
A. caution signB. stop signC. green arrowD. railroad crossing gate
14 . If you see a traffic officer giving directions, you should do which of the following?
A. Stop and see what happened.B. Do what he/she says unless you do not have time.C. Do what he/she says regardless of any road signs and traffic signals.D. Turn around and take another route.
15 . Most warning signs are what color and shape?
A. white and rectangularB. orange and roundC. yellow and diamond-shapedD. blue, brown, or green and square
16 . What is a crossbuck for railroads equivalent to?
A. yield signB. stop signC. green arrowD. railroad crossing gate
17 . In Missouri, what is the maximum speed on rural interstates and freeways?
A. 40 mphB. 50 mphC. 60 mphD. 70 mph
18 . Which would be true of railroad crossings?
A. Never start to cross until there is room for your car on the other side of the tracks.B. Never try to beat a train across the tracks.C. Stop within 15-50 feet of the tracks.D. all of the above
19 . If an emergency vehicle approaches, what should you do?
A. Get out and see why it is passing.B. Stop in your lane and let the vehicle go around you.C. Pull over to the right edge as far as possible and stop your car.D. You may continue driving.
20 . Which of the following is not a correct hand signal?
A. left turnarm straight out, palm forwardB. stoparm bent down at elbow, palm facing backC. right turnarm bent up at elbow, palm facing forwardD. U-turnarm straight out and fingers crossed
21 . On a highway, what lane should you use to pass?
A. leftB. rightC. slowD. least congested
22 . When passing another vehicle, get out of the other driver's __________ as quickly as possible.
A. rearview mirrorB. laneC. blind spotD. stopping distance
23 . In an emergency, where may you stop your vehicle?
A. in the center laneB. in the slow laneC. in the passing laneD. on the shoulder of the road
24 . If your vehicle breaks down on the highway, what should you use to warn others?
A. turn signalB. emergency flashersC. flaresD. horn
25 . Which statement is false?
A. Even when you have a green light, you must yield to pedestrians in an intersection.B. Children will run into the road without looking for traffic.C. Because you are in a car, you can safely assume pedestrians will see you and stop.D. You should be extra careful driving near schools, playgrounds, parks, and residential areas.
26 . Who must wear seat belts in Missouri?
A. all front-seat occupants in passenger carsB. persons under 18 riding in a truckC. children over 4 but less than 16, wherever they sitD. all of the above
27 . Using the formulas presented in the Lesson 1 commentary, calculate how much distance it takes for your car to stop on dry, level pavement when driving 60 mph.
A. 500 feetB. 160 feetC. 336 feetD. 1 mile
28 . What is the most common way to show financial responsibility for accidents you cause?
A. life insuranceB. extended warrantyC. liability insuranceD. all of the above
29 . If the Department of Revenue finds that you do not meet the requirements for proof of financial responsibility, which of these punishments will follow?
A. suspension of your driver license and vehicle platesB. reinstatement feeC. 3 years of filing proof of insuranceD. all of the above
30 . According to the commentary what is the BAC level for a DWI?
A. 0.08+% (0.02+% for minors)B. 10%C. 0.99%D. 0.18-0.22% (for minors and adults)
31 . When you are not part of a funeral procession, which of the following actions should you take?
A. Drive between the vehicles in the procession.B. Honk your horn to get the procession to speed up.C. Join the procession just as a way to get the right of way.D. Give the procession the right of way.
32 . A DWI conviction can include which of the following?
A. a fineB. jail timeC. suspension or revocation of your licenseD. all of the above
33 . What does "implied consent" mean?
A. Silence lends consent.B. Licensed drivers agree to take a chemical test for alcohol when required by law enforcement.C. You have financial responsibility.D. You must get an SR-22 form when required.
34 . Speeding in violation of state law gives you how many points on your license?
A. 2B. 3C. 4D. 6
35 . Leaving the scene of an accident on a state highway gives you how many points on your license?
A. 12B. 3C. 4D. 6
36 . Your first DWI gives you how many points on your license?
A. 4B. 6C. 8D. 12
37 . What is the penalty if you receive 8 points on your license within 18 months (for the first time)?
A. a warningB. 30-day suspension of your licenseC. 60-day suspension of your licenseD. revoked license for a year
38 . If you receive 12 points on your license in 12 months, what is the penalty?
A. a warningB. suspension of your license for 30 daysC. 60-day suspension of your licenseD. revoked license for a year
39 . The points on your license will be reduced by 1/3 if you drive for how long without violations?
A. 1 yearB. 2 yearsC. 3 monthsD. 6 months
40 . Which of the following is not a good idea when driving at night?
A. Use your headlights from 1/2 hour after sunset until 1/2 hour before sunrise.B. Do not overdrive your headlights.C. Use your high beams at all times.D. Use your low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming car.
41 . Hydroplaning can occur at speeds over __________ mph.
A. 25B. 35C. 45D. 55
42 . When driving in fog, keep your
A. speed the same as in good weather.B. headlights on low beam.C. headlights on high beam.D. headlights off.
43 . If your vehicle runs off the pavement, what shouldn't you do?
A. Turn the car off to help slow it down.B. Hold the steering wheel tightly.C. Take your foot off the accelerator.D. When you have slowed and controlled the car, turn back onto the pavement if the lane is free of traffic.
44 . If a vehicle is approaching head-on in your lane, what shouldn't you do?
A. slow downB. pull over to the rightC. pull into the left laneD. sound the horn
45 . You must dim your lights when meeting a vehicle __________ feet away.
A. 100B. 200C. 300D. 500
46 . What following distance (in feet) must you allow behind a fire truck?
47 . Dim your lights when following a vehicle __________ feet ahead of you.
A. 200B. 300C. 350D. 500
48 . Signal at least __________ feet before turns.
A. 100B. 200C. 500D. 5
49 . Objects that project more than __________ feet to the rear of the vehicle must have a red flag attached to them during the day and a red light at night.
A. 100B. 50C. 15D. 5
50 . What is the basic rule of speed?
A. "55 stay alive"B. Drive what is reasonable according to conditions and within the limit.C. If the limit is not posted, drive whatever speed you wish.D. Never back up faster than you can drive forward.