Missouri DOR Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is $5,000.

If you are convicted of a third DWI offense, you will be fined up to $5,000 in addition to license denial and a jail sentence.

Source: Administrative Actions, Chapter 10 – Be in Shape to Drive, Missouri Department of Revenue Driver Guide

Not quite. The answer is They are not allowed to buy alcohol, consume alcohol or be in possession of alcohol.

You are not allowed to buy alcohol, consume alcohol or be in possession of alcohol unless you are 21 years of age.

Not quite. The answer is Adult drivers may use a hands-free cell phone while driving.

If you are an adult driver and absolutely have to use your phone, it is better to use a speaker phone/hands-free device while driving. Using mobile phones while driving is not recommended and forbidden by law in some states.

Not quite. The answer is 90; $200

If you are convicted of driving uninsured for a second time in two years, your driver license or your vehicle's license plates may be suspended for 90 days. After that, you will have to provide proof of insurance and pay a $200 fee to reinstate them.

Source: Failure to Keep Insurance, Chapter 13 – Mandatory Insurance, Missouri Department of Revenue Driver Guide; Missouri Driver Responsibilities and Penalties, Missouri Department of Revenue, http://dor.mo.gov/drivers/insurance/drivers.php

Not quite. The answer is Sleep

Stimulants, exercise, and music can help keep you awake, but the best remedy for drowsiness is sleep. If you're getting 9 hours of sleep and still feel tired, consult a physician.

Not quite. The answer is keeping to the far side of your lane and reducing your speed slightly.

When a truck is trying to pass your vehicle, you can help the truck driver pass by keeping to the far side of your lane and reducing your speed slightly. Never speed up when a truck is passing you. Try to avoid driving in No-Zones.

Not quite. The answer is $400.

If you are convicted of driving uninsured for a third time, your driver license or your vehicle's license plates may be suspended for one year. After that, you will have to provide proof of insurance and pay a $400 fee to reinstate them.

Source: Failure to Keep Insurance, Chapter 13 – Mandatory Insurance, Missouri Department of Revenue Driver Guide

Not quite. The answer is does any of the above.

If a Missouri driver between 15 and 21 years of age attempts to purchase alcohol, possesses alcohol, consumes alcohol, or has a BAC of 0.02% or above, he or she may be charged under Missouri's Minor in Possession law.

Source: Minor in Possession (MIP) and Other Alcohol Offenses if You are Older than 15 Years of Age and Under 21 Years of Age, Chapter 10 – Be in Shape to Drive, Missouri Department of Revenue Driver Guide;

Not quite. The answer is any or all of the above

If you are convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may receive any of the following penalties: license suspension, severe fines, and community service.

Not quite. The answer is emergency vehicles.

Backing up is not allowed on freeways or expressways except for emergency vehicles in the line of duty. If you try to back up on a rural freeway on which there are vehicles traveling at 70 mph (103 feet per second), you risk getting hit from behind by an approaching vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

The eye test evaluates 1) acuity: how clearly you see; 2) peripheral vision: how far you can see to either side while looking straight ahead; and 3) depth and color perception.

Not quite. The answer is 15

If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is at least 0.08% (or 0.02% if you're under 21 years of age), the officer will give you a written notice. The notice will state that your driver license will be suspended or revoked in 15 days unless you request a hearing.

Source: Administrative Actions, Chapter 10 – Be in Shape to Drive, Missouri Department of Revenue Driver Guide

Not quite. The answer is texting.

Because text messaging requires visual, manual, and cognitive attention from the driver, it is by far the most high-risk distraction. It is against the law for any person to read, write, or send a text message or electronic message while operating a vehicle.

Source: Chapter 16 – Distracted Driving and Electronic Communication Devices, Missouri Department of Revenue Driver Guide

Not quite. The answer is Never

You are not allowed to drive on the shoulder to pass another vehicle.

Source: Passing, Chapter 4 – Rules of the Road, Missouri DOR Driver Guide

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

There are several ways you can provide proof of insurance when you register your vehicle or obtain license plates. These include a certificate of self-insurance, an insurance identification card, a copy of the insurance policy or binder, and even the equivalent information displayed on a hand-held electronic device.

Source: The Basics, Chapter 13 – Mandatory Insurance, Missouri Department of Revenue Driver Guide

Not quite. The answer is pass in an adjacent lane.

A motorcycle requires a full lane width to operate safely. When you are passing a motorcycle, give it a full lane width. Do not try to squeeze past a motorcycle. Rather than pass a motorcycle in a lane too narrow to share, wait for a clear stretch of road before passing.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

How fast you drink, the number of drinks you've had, and how much you weigh all affect your blood alcohol concentration (BAC).

Not quite. The answer is wait for a day or two.

The more alcohol that gets into your body to make you intoxicated, the longer it will take your liver to break it all down. The liver can break down about one standard drink (one ounce of hard liquor, a one-half glass of wine, or a 12-ounce can of beer) per hour. If you consume a great deal of alcohol, it can take as long as a day or two for your body to fully recover.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

You must also be aware of potential distractions and impairments: 1) Alcohol, drugs, and even some medications can degrade your driving abilities. 2) Listening to extremely loud music or using devices such as cell phones, GPS, and intercoms can also affect your focus when driving. 3) Adjusting electronic controls and features of your vehicle can be distracting and quickly degrade your ability to scan for hazards and react to them. 4) Emotional and physical states such as fatigue, anger, illness, stress, and fear can also impair your driving skills.

Not quite. The answer is Always enter the roundabout to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island.

When approaching a roundabout, yield to vehicles and bicyclists within the circulating roadway. Look to your left to see if there is an appropriate gap in traffic. (If one is not available, you may need to stop until an appropriate gap becomes available.) Always enter the roundabout to the right and proceed on the right side of the central island.