Kansas City DMV Permit Test Practice

Kansas City DMV Permit Test Practice

• Question 1: What does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line mean?

  • Passing is not allowed from either direction.
  • Passing is allowed from the broken line side only.
  • Passing is allowed from the solid line side only.
  • Passing is allowed from both directions.
  • Correct Answer: B

• Question 2: When should you use your headlights?

  • Only at night.
  • When driving through fog or rain.
  • 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.
  • All of the above.
  • Correct Answer: D

• Question 3: What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers under 21 in Missouri?

  • 0.08%.
  • 0.02%.
  • 0.05%.
  • 0.00%.
  • Correct Answer: B

• Question 4: What does a red traffic light mean?

  • Yield to other vehicles.
  • Stop and wait for the green light.
  • Correct Answer: B

Specific Driving Scenarios

• Question 5: How far in advance should you signal before making a turn?

  • 100 feet.
  • 50 feet.
  • 200 feet.
  • 300 feet.
  • Correct Answer: C

• Question 6: What is the minimum distance you should stop from a school bus with flashing red lights?

  • 10 feet.
  • 20 feet.
  • 30 feet.
  • 50 feet.
  • Correct Answer: B

• Question 7: Which of the following vehicles are required to stop at railroad crossings?

  • All vehicles.
  • Trucks carrying hazardous materials.
  • Passenger vehicles.
  • Emergency vehicles.
  • Correct Answer: A

• Question 8: What is the speed limit in a residential area in Kansas City unless posted otherwise?

  • 25 mph.
  • 30 mph.
  • 35 mph.
  • Correct Answer: B

• Question 9: What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign mean?

  • Warning.
  • Regulatory.
  • Information.
  • Construction.
  • Correct Answer: A

• Question 10: When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?

  • When the vehicle ahead is turning left.
  • On a one-lane road.
  • When there are no other vehicles in the lane.
  • Always.
  • Correct Answer: A

• Question 11: How should you drive when approaching a pedestrian crosswalk?

  • Speed up to pass quickly.
  • Stop for pedestrians crossing.
  • Wait for the pedestrian to leave the crosswalk.
  • Honk your horn to alert pedestrians.
  • Correct Answer: B

• Question 12: What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?

  • Steer in the opposite direction of the skid.
  • Turn off the engine.
  • Steer in the direction you want to go.
  • Brake hard.
  • Correct Answer: A

Additional Driving Laws and Procedures

• Question 13: What is the minimum age to obtain a learner's permit in Missouri?

  • 15 years old.
  • 16 years old.
  • 17 years old.
  • 18 years old.
  • Correct Answer: A

• Question 14: What does a flashing red traffic light mean?

  • Stop and wait for the light to turn green.
  • Yield to pedestrians.
  • Stop, then proceed when safe.
  • Yield to all traffic.
  • Correct Answer: C

• Question 15: If you are involved in an accident, what is the first thing you should do?

  • Exchange information with the other driver.
  • Leave the scene if you're not at fault.
  • Call your insurance company.
  • Check for injuries and call 911 if needed.
  • Correct Answer: D

• Question 16: When parking uphill with a curb, which direction should you turn your wheels?

  • Toward the curb.
  • Away from the curb.
  • Straight ahead.
  • No need to turn wheels.
  • Correct Answer: A

• Question 17: What is the minimum following distance you should maintain from the vehicle in front of you?

  • Answers A, B, C, and D need additional context to answer.

• Question 18: When driving on a slippery road, what is the best way to stop your vehicle?

  • Brake suddenly to stop quickly.
  • Pump the brakes gently.
  • Slam on the brakes.
  • Use the emergency brake.
  • Correct Answer: B

• Question 19: What is the proper hand signal for a right turn?

  • Left arm out straight.
  • Left arm bent at a 90-degree angle upward.
  • Left arm bent at a 90-degree angle downward.
  • Right arm out straight.
  • Correct Answer: D

• Question 20: When is it illegal to turn left on a red light in Missouri?

  • When you're on a one-way street.
  • When turning onto another one-way street.
  • When the signal indicates you must stop.
  • It's always illegal to turn left on a red light.
  • Correct Answer: D

• Question 21: What does a "Yield" sign mean?

  • Speed up to merge into traffic.
  • Stop and look both ways.
  • Correct Answer: B

• Question 22: What should you do if you see an emergency vehicle with its lights flashing?

  • Pull over to the right side of the road and stop.
  • Keep driving at the same speed.
  • Speed up to get out of the way.
  • Turn on your emergency lights.
  • Correct Answer: A

• Question 23: What is the main purpose of the "Move Over" law?

  • To reduce speed in construction zones.
  • To ensure emergency vehicles have a clear lane.
  • To prevent speeding on highways.
  • To allow for passing in rural areas.
  • Correct Answer: B

• Question 24: If you approach an intersection with no signs or signals, who has the right of way?

  • The vehicle on your left.
  • The vehicle on your right.
  • The vehicle that arrives first.
  • Pedestrians.
  • Correct Answer: B

• Question 25: What is the proper way to merge onto a highway from an on-ramp?

  • Stop at the end of the ramp before entering the highway.
  • Merge without checking traffic.
  • Use the acceleration lane to match the speed of traffic.
  • Yield to all traffic before merging.
  • Correct Answer: C