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When you test for a Class E license, the written exam will include questions
based on the complete driver guide, but mainly ✔✔Chapter 15 (Commercial
Driver Licenses).
You must have a Missouri driver license if: ✔✔• You live in Missouri, are 16 years of age or older, and plan to drive.
Certain persons are not required to obtain a Missouri driver license. You do
not need a Missouri driver license if: ✔✔• You are a member of the armed forces and you have a valid driver
license from your home state.
- You are a full-time student and you have a valid driver license from your
home state.
- You operate or temporarily operate/move any farm tractor or implement
on a highway for agri-related purposes.
You are required to carry your driver license or permit __________ ✔✔when you drive.
If any ___________ asks to see your driver license or permit, you
must present it. ✔✔law enforcement officer
It is against the law for you to allow _______ else to use
your license or permit. ✔✔anyone
Instruction Permit — Eligible Age: ✔✔ 15
Motorcycle Instruction Permit — Eligible Age: ✔✔ 15 ½ or 16
Intermediate License (Class F) — Eligible Age: ✔✔ 16
Full Driver License (Class F) — Eligible Age: _____
This is the basic driver license, also called an operator license. ✔✔ 18
prove your current address. Examples include ✔✔a recent utility bill
(including phone, electric, gas, water, sewer, and cable), property tax
receipt, voter ID card, or any official letter issued within the last 30
days by another state or local governmental agency on its letterhead.
A Missouri residential address will be required each time you apply
to renew a driver license, nondriver license, or instruction permit.
For-Hire License
(Class E) ✔✔$17.50 0-3 years*
$35.00 0-6 years*
RESTRICTION CODES
A ✔✔Corrective Lenses
You can
renew your license __________ before it expires. ✔✔up to 6 months
A driver license may be valid for __________ ✔✔up to 6 years.
If you are under the age 18, your parent or guardian may request that ✔✔the Director of Revenue deny you a license.
The driver examination consists of a four-part test: ✔✔• A written test on traffic laws and rules for safe driving
- A vision test
- A road sign test
- A driving test (skills)
LINES — ✔✔BROKEN LINES may be crossed in a passing maneuver.
SOLID LINES should not be crossed in a passing maneuver.
COLORS — ✔✔YELLOW separates traffic traveling in opposite directions.
WHITE separates traffic traveling in the same direction.
If the line on the left of you is YELLOW, the traffic on the other side of the
line is moving in the _____________ ✔✔OPPOSITE direction.
Go on to where you can safely turn around. Do not stop in travel lanes
for any reason (confusion, breakdown, or letting out a passenger). Keep
moving until you can safely pull off the road. ✔✔do not back up
On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, stay in the right lane _______
. If there is a considerable amount of traffic
entering the right travel lane, then use the center travel lane. ✔✔except to pass
On multi-lane roads, the left-most lane is intended to be used_______________ If you pass on the right, the other driver may have difficulty seeing you and might suddenly change lanes in front of you. ✔✔to pass slower vehicles.
Never pass on the _________ ✔✔shoulder.
You must obey traffic officers ________ ✔✔at all times.
A flashing red light means the same thing ____________.
- A flashing yellow light tells you to slow down and proceed
with caution. ✔✔as a stop sign
A RED LIGHT tells you to stop at the stop line, crosswalk or before ✔✔the intersection.
After making a complete stop, you may turn right on a red light if the way is clear of pedestrians and traffic. However, you must not turn right on a red light
when there is ___________ ✔✔a "NO RIGHT TURN ON RED" sign posted.
A STEADY YELLOW LIGHT tells you the traffic signal is changing from green to red. Stop for a steady yellow light unless you are within the intersection or ✔✔are so close that you cannot safely stop
before entering the intersection.
A GREEN LIGHT tells you that you can go through the intersection. However, you must first yield the right-of-way to _____ ✔✔traffic and pedestrians who are still in the intersection.
Protected/Permissive — Vehicles are given a protected
phase (green arrow), or a permissive (circular green or
flashing yellow arrow) phase, when drivers must choose
Blue = ✔✔Motorist Services
Brown = ✔✔Public
Recreation &
Cultural
Interests
Octagon = ✔✔Stop
Triangle = ✔✔Yield
Vertical
Rectangle = ✔✔Regulatory
Horizontal
Rectangle = ✔✔Guide
Pentagon = ✔✔School
Round = ✔✔Railroad
Crossbuck = ✔✔Railroad
Pennant = ✔✔No Passing
Zone
Diamond = ✔✔Warning
Horizontal
Rectangle = ✔✔Parks
and Recreation
WARNING SIGNS
These signs are yellow with black lettering or symbols and usually diamond
shaped. ✔✔These signs warn you to slow down and be prepared to stop
if necessary because a special situation or a hazard is ahead.
ROUTE SIGNS
North-south routes are identified by _________. East-west roads are identified by even numbers.
Interstate highways that loop around cities are
identified by three-digit even numbers.
Roadways that direct traffic into a city's road system (called "spurs") are identified by three-digit odd numbers. ✔✔odd numbers
Use the same care when passing a pedestrian or cyclist as when passing a motor vehicle. You may need to slow down and wait for a safe opportunity to pass a pedestrian or cyclist, __________________ ✔✔just as you would for any other slow-moving traffic.
Passing on the Right
The driver of a motor vehicle may overtake and pass to the right of another
vehicle only under the following conditions: ✔✔• When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn;
- Upon a city street with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two
or more lines of vehicles in each direction;
- Upon any highway outside of a city with unobstructed pavement of
sufficient width and clearly marked for four or more lanes of traffic.
In no event shall such movement be made by driving off the paved or
main traveled portion of the roadway (shoulder).
Passing on the Left
No vehicle shall at any time be driven to the left side of the roadway under
the following conditions: ✔✔• When approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve of the highway where
the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in
the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction;
- When the view is obstructed upon approaching within one hundred feet
of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel;
- When approaching within one hundred feet of or at any intersection or
railroad grade crossing; or
- When there is a solid yellow line.
Drivers must yield where necessary to avoid striking ✔✔pedestrians who are
After stopping for a school bus that is unloading school children, watch for school children walking along the side of the road. You must remain stopped until ✔✔the bus moves or the bus driver signals for you to proceed.
If there are no signs or lane markings to control turning, you should turn from the lane that is closest to the direction you want to go, and turn into the lane ____________ ✔✔closest to the one you came from.
U-TURNS
You should only make a U-turn when it is safe. U-turns should not be made on any curve or near the crest of a hill when your vehicle may not be seen by other drivers. Some towns and cities ________________. Never make a U-turn at a location that is marked with a No U-Turn sign or at an intersection controlled by a traffic signal or police officer. ✔✔do not allow U-turns
NEVER make a ________ to enter a roundabout. ✔✔left turn
Traveling through a roundabout: ✔✔• Always stay to the right of the center island.
- Vehicles within the roundabout have the right of way.
- DO NOT stop within a roundabout unless it is the only way to avoid a crash.
- DO NOT change lanes within a roundabout.
- Give special consideration to trucks, trailers and other large vehicles. They may need to utilize more than one lane within a roundabout.
- DO NOT attempt to pass any vehicles especially large trucks.
- If you miss your exit, continue through the roundabout until you reach your appropriate exit.
- When exiting, watch for pedestrians and bicyclists crossing the street.
- If you miss your exit, continue through the roundabout until you reach your _________ ✔✔appropriate exit.
Exiting the roundabout: ✔✔• Maintain a slow speed to avoid losing control or striking traffic islands.
- Use your right turn signal to let others know you are exiting.
- Do not accelerate until you are beyond the pedestrian crossing at the exit.
DO NOT enter a roundabout if an
emergency vehicle is approaching. NEVER stop while inside a roundabout.
If an emergency vehicle approaches while you are in the roundabout, exit ___________ ✔✔immediately and pull to the right.
- Blocking a fire hydrant.
- Blocking the normal traffic flow or creating a hazard to other drivers.
- With your vehicle facing against traffic.
PASSING ON HIGHWAYS
Use the left lane only to pass another vehicle. You can use the right lane when passing a vehicle that is making a left turn. ______________ or unpaved part of the highway to pass. ✔✔Never use the shoulder
Drivers already on the highway should give you room to enter, but if they don't, DO NOT force your way onto the highway. You must yield the rightof-way to them, even if that means ✔✔stopping at the end of an acceleration
lane.
Even when you are facing a green light ✔✔you must yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians in the intersection.
If you are driving a vehicle in a funeral procession, you should follow the vehicle in front of you as closely as is practical and safe. Every vehicle in the procession must use its ____________ An
organized funeral procession has the right-of-way at all intersections regardless of any traffic control device, except for emergency vehicles or when directed
otherwise by law enforcement officials. ✔✔flashing emergency lights.
Seat belts should always be worn with the lap belt low and snug across the
hips and the shoulder belt across the chest. Shoulder belts should never ✔✔be placed under the arm or behind the back.
Children_________ should always ride properly restrained in a rear seat. ✔✔12 and under
Children weighing less than 40 pounds,
regardless of age, ✔✔shall be secured in a child passenger restraint system appropriate for that child.
A good way to measure your safe following distance is to use the "three second rule." Choose an object near the road ahead, like a sign or telephone pole. As the vehicle ahead of you passes it, count slowly, "One thousand one, one thousand two, one thousand three." ✔✔If you reach the
object before you finish counting, you are too close to the vehicle ahead.
