Which of the following is NOT illegal for any driver?

Typing or reading a text message

Holding a cell phone in your hand

Which of the following statements is true?

It is legal to use audio navigation while driving.

If you are lost, you can quickly type navigation instructions while driving.

You can send and read short texts while driving.

Having lunch while driving is safe and can save time.

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Missouri DOR Permit: Laws & Requirements Practice Test

13 laws & requirements questions for the Missouri DOR Permit Test, out of 13 in the app. Answer each to see whether you got it right and why. The real Missouri test has 25 questions and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass.

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Official source: dor.mo.gov
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1Question 1 of 13
Which of the following is NOT illegal for any driver?
Not quite. The answer is Talking on a hands-free phone
Under the new law, while the vehicle is in motion, drivers are prohibited from physically holding or supporting a cell phone with any part of their body, manually typing, writing, sending, or reading text-based messages. Drivers are not allowed to record, post, send or broadcast video, including video calls and social media posts. Watching a video or movie is also prohibited.
Source: Chapter 16 – Distracted Driving and Electronic Communication Devices, Missouri Department of Revenue Driver Guide
2Question 2 of 13
During a traffic stop, you must show a law enforcement officer
Not quite. The answer is all of the above.
When pulled over for a traffic stop, you must show a law enforcement officer your driver's license, current proof of insurance, and your vehicle's registration.
3Question 3 of 13
Which drugs can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle?
Not quite. The answer is All of the above
Prescription drugs, illegal drugs, and over-the-counter drugs can all affect your ability to safely drive a vehicle.
4Question 4 of 13
If you're convicted of speeding or passing in a construction or work zone for a second time, you will be fined at least
Not quite. The answer is $300.
If you're convicted of speeding or passing in a construction or work zone for a second time, you will be fined a minimum of $300.
Source: Work Zone Signs, Chapter 3 – Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs, Lights and Signals, Missouri Department of Revenue Driver Guide
5Question 5 of 13
If you are convicted of violating state laws against speeding, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 3
If you are convicted of violating state laws against speeding, three points will be added to your driving record. However, if you are convicted of violating county or municipal ordinances against speeding, only two points will be added.
Source: Chapter 11 – The Point System and How It Affects You, Missouri Department of Revenue Driver Guide; Missouri Driver Record Traffic Violation Descriptions and Points Assessed (Form 899), Missouri Department of Revenue, http://dor.mo.gov/forms/899.pdf
6Question 6 of 13
If you accumulate ____ points in 12 months, the Department of Revenue will send you a warning letter.
Not quite. The answer is 4
If you accumulate a total of four points in 12 months, the Department of Revenue will send you a point accumulation advisory letter.
Source: Racking Up Points: The Consequences, Chapter 11 – The Point System and How It Affects You, Missouri Department of Revenue Driver Guide
7Question 7 of 13
If you are convicted of a felony that involved the use of a motor vehicle, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 12
If you are convicted of a felony that involved the use of a motor vehicle, twelve points will be added to your driving record for this very serious offense. Twelve is the maximum number of points for a single offense in Missouri.
Source: Chapter 11 – The Point System and How It Affects You, Missouri Department of Revenue Driver Guide
8Question 8 of 13
Which of the following statements is true?
Not quite. The answer is It is legal to use audio navigation while driving.
Texting or eating while driving increases your chances of an accident. If you are lost, pull over and enter navigation instructions. However, you can use audio navigation while driving.
9Question 9 of 13
If you are arrested for DWI for the first time, your driver license will be suspended for
Not quite. The answer is 90 days.
If you are arrested for DWI for the first time, your driver license will be suspended for 90 days. This is in addition to any criminal penalties if you are convicted of the charge.
Source: Administrative Actions, Chapter 10 – Be in Shape to Drive, Missouri Department of Revenue Driver Guide
10Question 10 of 13
The Department of Revenue will issue you a certificate of self-insurance if you deposit ________ with the State Treasurer.
Not quite. The answer is $75,000
If you do not wish to maintain a liability insurance policy on your vehicle, you may deposit $75,000 in cash with the State Treasurer and receive a certificate of self-insurance from the Department of Revenue.
Source: The Basics, Chapter 13 – Mandatory Insurance, Missouri Department of Revenue Driver Guide
11Question 11 of 13
If you drive for _______ without accumulating more points, the points already on your driving record will be reduced to zero.
Not quite. The answer is 3 years
If you drive for three years without accumulating more points, the points already on your driving record will be reduced to zero.
Source: How Points Come Off Your Driving Record, Chapter 11 – The Point System and How It Affects You, Missouri Department of Revenue Driver Guide
12Question 12 of 13
If you are convicted of careless and imprudent driving, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 4
If you are convicted of careless and imprudent driving, four points will be added to your driving record.
Source: Chapter 11 – The Point System and How It Affects You, Missouri Department of Revenue Driver Guide
13Question 13 of 13
If you drive for _______ without accumulating more points, the points already on your driving record will be reduced by one-third.
Not quite. The answer is 1 year
If you drive for one year without accumulating more points, the points already on your driving record will be reduced by one-third.
Source: How Points Come Off Your Driving Record, Chapter 11 – The Point System and How It Affects You, Missouri Department of Revenue Driver Guide

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Is this Missouri DOR Permit: Laws & Requirements Practice Test like the real Missouri DOR Permit Test?

The questions are written in the same style as the real test, from official sources, with an explanation for each answer. The real test has 25 questions; this free test has 13.

How many questions are on the Missouri DOR Permit Test?

The DMV Permit Test has 25 questions.

What score do you need to pass the Missouri DOR Permit Test?

You need 20 out of 25 correct (80%).

How old do you have to be to take the Missouri DOR Permit Test?

You can take it from age 15. Permit requires passing separate vision, road sign and written tests at a Highway Patrol exam station. Not open book.

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Which of the following is NOT illegal for any driver?

During a traffic stop, you must show a law enforcement officer

Which drugs can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle?

If you're convicted of speeding or passing in a construction or work zone for a second time, you will be fined at least

If you are convicted of violating state laws against speeding, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

If you accumulate ____ points in 12 months, the Department of Revenue will send you a warning letter.

If you are convicted of a felony that involved the use of a motor vehicle, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

Which of the following statements is true?

If you are arrested for DWI for the first time, your driver license will be suspended for

The Department of Revenue will issue you a certificate of self-insurance if you deposit ________ with the State Treasurer.

If you drive for _______ without accumulating more points, the points already on your driving record will be reduced to zero.

If you are convicted of careless and imprudent driving, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

If you drive for _______ without accumulating more points, the points already on your driving record will be reduced by one-third.

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