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When following a vehicle at night, you should use your low-beams within how many feet of the vehicle ahead?
When following a vehicle at night, you should use your low-beams within how many feet of the vehicle ahead?
No-zones represent danger areas around trucks where collisions are more likely to occur.
No-zones represent danger areas around trucks where collisions are more likely to occur.
no-zones
Missouri Motor Vehicle Law requires that _____ must wear seat belts if the driver is a holder of an intermediate driver's license.
Missouri Motor Vehicle Law requires that _____ must wear seat belts if the driver is a holder of an intermediate driver's license.
the driver and all passengers
A driver under the age of 21 cannot have a BAC of _____ or more.
A driver under the age of 21 cannot have a BAC of _____ or more.
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You must use _____ to maintain a following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
You must use _____ to maintain a following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
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When passing a motorcyclist, drivers must _____ in an adjacent lane.
When passing a motorcyclist, drivers must _____ in an adjacent lane.
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You are required to stop your vehicle when you are going the opposite direction of a school bus unloading children on a highway divided by a median.
You are required to stop your vehicle when you are going the opposite direction of a school bus unloading children on a highway divided by a median.
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When you find two solid yellow lines on the road you should never cross the lines to pass or change lanes.
When you find two solid yellow lines on the road you should never cross the lines to pass or change lanes.
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This sign indicates _____ at a roundabout intersection.
This sign indicates _____ at a roundabout intersection.
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When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction, you must _____ to the right edge of the road, or as near to the right as possible.
When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction, you must _____ to the right edge of the road, or as near to the right as possible.
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What is the formula for calculating stopping distance?
What is the formula for calculating stopping distance?
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The driver of a motor vehicle may overtake and pass to the right of another vehicle ONLY when the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a _____ turn.
The driver of a motor vehicle may overtake and pass to the right of another vehicle ONLY when the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a _____ turn.
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Do NOT make a U-turn at _____ with a No U-turn sign.
Do NOT make a U-turn at _____ with a No U-turn sign.
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What does the sign mean where no trucks are allowed?
What does the sign mean where no trucks are allowed?
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If you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you must _____ to let the vehicle pass first, giving extra room to the bicyclist.
If you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you must _____ to let the vehicle pass first, giving extra room to the bicyclist.
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The four parts of the driver's examination consists of a written test on traffic laws, a vision test, a road sign test, and _____ test.
The four parts of the driver's examination consists of a written test on traffic laws, a vision test, a road sign test, and _____ test.
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To overcome highway hypnosis, drowsiness, and fatigue, drivers must _____ to keep them awake while driving.
To overcome highway hypnosis, drowsiness, and fatigue, drivers must _____ to keep them awake while driving.
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This sign means an indication for ______ at an intersection or traffic crossing.
This sign means an indication for ______ at an intersection or traffic crossing.
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What does the sign indicating a slow-moving vehicle represent?
What does the sign indicating a slow-moving vehicle represent?
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What does the driver's arm position indicate when the car is slowing or stopping?
What does the driver's arm position indicate when the car is slowing or stopping?
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When entering a highway, you must use the entrance ramp and _____ to increase your speed to match the speed of other vehicles on the highway.
When entering a highway, you must use the entrance ramp and _____ to increase your speed to match the speed of other vehicles on the highway.
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On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, the leftmost lane is intended to be used _____.
On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, the leftmost lane is intended to be used _____.
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When you reach a marked or unmarked crossing, you must yield and watch for _____ .
When you reach a marked or unmarked crossing, you must yield and watch for _____ .
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What does a hospital zone service sign indicate?
What does a hospital zone service sign indicate?
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What is indicated by a guide sign at interstate highways?
What is indicated by a guide sign at interstate highways?
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What does the flagger sign indicate in a construction area?
What does the flagger sign indicate in a construction area?
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What information do mile markers convey to drivers on the interstate?
What information do mile markers convey to drivers on the interstate?
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When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you must begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the _____ dividing line.
When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you must begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the _____ dividing line.
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What should you do before leaving your vehicle parked on a downhill slope parallel to the curb? _____ your wheels to the right.
What should you do before leaving your vehicle parked on a downhill slope parallel to the curb? _____ your wheels to the right.
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If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should _____ down gradually without hitting the brakes.
If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should _____ down gradually without hitting the brakes.
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When approaching a roundabout intersection, you must _____ to traffic in the circle and pedestrians in the crosswalks.
When approaching a roundabout intersection, you must _____ to traffic in the circle and pedestrians in the crosswalks.
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You should use your turn signals well in advance at least _____ before you actually turn.
You should use your turn signals well in advance at least _____ before you actually turn.
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When you see a stopping sign at a railroad crossing, you must stop _____ before the railroad tracks.
When you see a stopping sign at a railroad crossing, you must stop _____ before the railroad tracks.
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Study Notes
Key Traffic Regulations and Guidelines
- Use low-beams when following a vehicle within 300 feet at night to ensure visibility.
- "No-zones" refer to blind spots around trucks where collisions are most likely to occur.
- In Missouri, all drivers and passengers must wear seat belts if the driver holds an intermediate driver's license.
- Drivers under 21 must maintain a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of less than 0.02%.
- The three-second rule helps maintain safe following distance between vehicles.
- To safely pass a motorcyclist, drivers must maneuver their vehicle into an adjacent lane.
- Drivers are not required to stop for a school bus unloading children if traveling in the opposite direction on a divided highway with a median.
- Solid yellow lines indicate that passing or changing lanes is prohibited.
Emergency and Safety Procedures
- When an emergency vehicle approaches, pull over to the right edge of the road.
- Stopping distance is calculated using the equation: braking distance + reaction distance.
- Overpassing another vehicle is permitted when it is making or about to make a left turn.
- U-turns are not allowed in locations marked with a No U-turn sign.
- Certain signs indicate that trucks are prohibited on specified roads.
Bike and Pedestrian Awareness
- When overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle approaches, slow down and allow the vehicle to pass first.
- Yield to pedestrians at marked or unmarked crossings to ensure their safety.
Driver's Examination Components
- The driver’s examination consists of a written test on traffic laws, a vision test, a road sign test, and a driving skills test.
Driver Awareness and Vehicle Control
- To combat drowsiness during driving, drivers should exercise their eyes frequently.
- Recognize traffic light signals and their meanings, particularly at intersections and crossings.
- A slow-moving vehicle is indicated by specific traffic signs.
- If a driver's arm signals downwards, it indicates that the vehicle is slowing or stopping.
- When entering a highway, utilize an acceleration lane to match the speed of vehicles.
Lane Usage and Navigation
- The leftmost lane on a multi-lane road is designated for passing slower vehicles.
- At marked crosswalks, it’s crucial to yield to pedestrians.
- Mile markers on interstates provide crucial navigation and emergency information.
- When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, position your left wheel close to the yellow dividing line.
- Always turn your wheels to the right before leaving a vehicle parked downhill parallel to the curb.
- If hydroplaning occurs, reduce speed gradually without applying brakes.
Roundabout Navigation
- Yield to traffic already in the roundabout and to pedestrians in crosswalks when approaching an intersection.
- Turn signals should be used at least 100 feet before making a turn to notify other drivers.
- Stop between 15 to 50 feet before a railroad crossing when a stop sign is present.
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