2025 Missouri Permit Test 5
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Missouri. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Missouri please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/missouri/car.
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19. What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?
Explanation
Keeping a safe following distance will enable you to react to an upcoming problem without the need for a emergency stop, which could cause a driver behind you to crash into the back of your vehicle.
21. Which of the following does not happen after drinking?
Explanation
Alcohol reduces your reaction time, reduces your ability to see clearly, changes your judgment of speed and distances, reduces your ability to recover from the glare of headlights, and often reduces your inhibitions and makes you more likely to take risks.
22. If you need to slow down while driving on a slippery road, the first thing you should do is:
Explanation
To slow down on a slippery road, you should first take your foot off the gas pedal. If you need to slow down even more, gently apply a slow, steady pressure to your brake pedal.
23. This sign means:

Explanation
Regulation signs regulate traffic speed and movement, displaying rules which drivers must obey. Wherever this regulation sign is posted, U-turns are not permitted.
24. To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:
Explanation
Your ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends largely on searching for and identifying problems before meeting them. Looking far ahead of your vehicle does not mean you should simply stare at the center of the road. You need to continually scan the entire road, including the sides of the road.
25. A steady green light at an intersection means that you:
Explanation