Hardest Questions (Missouri) (Missouri) - 2026 DMV Practice Test

Question 1:

If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to expressway speed, you should:

stop and wait for a large space in traffic.

enter the expressway and accelerate quickly.

reduce your speed to 15 MPH or less and blend with traffic.

Question 2:

A red traffic sign means?

Do not enter.

Stop.

All of the above.

Question 3:

You must come to a full stop at a yield sign:

Always.

Never.

If traffic conditions require it.

Question 4:

When you prepare to make a left turn from a one-way road into a two-way road, you must:

enter the two-way road to the left of its center line.

approach the turn in the right lane or from the right side of a single lane.

approach the turn in the left lane or from the left side of a single lane.

Question 5:

Road signs that point out scenic areas and parks are:

brown and white.

black and orange.

green and white.

Question 6:

It's 10 AM. This sign tells you that:

you are allowed to park until 5:30 PM.

you must display a special permit in order to park here.

you are not allowed to park here.

Question 7:

A broken white line:

means passing or crossing is prohibited in that lane.

separates two lanes traveling in the same direction.

marks the right edge of the roadway.

Question 8:

BAC is expressed in:

percentage of alcohol to blood.

percentage of blood to alcohol.

ounces of alcohol in your blood.

Question 9:

While inside the roundabout, you should:

remain in your lane until you are ready to exit.

change lanes before you check for vehicles behind you.

use your left turn signal if you are in position to exit now.

Question 10:

This sign warns drivers that:

the highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways. Drivers should keep to the right.

there is a winding road ahead.

there is a double curve ahead.

Question 11:

In case of skidding, drivers should NOT:

take their foot off the gas pedal.

pump the brakes gently if they are about to hit something.

tap the gas pedal with their foot.

Question 12:

When driving in heavy rain, drivers should use:

parking lights.

low beam headlights.

high beam headlights.

Question 13:

Regulatory signs are:

Suggestions

Warnings

Law

Question 14:

What does this road sign indicate?

Drivers have the right of way over bikes turning left.

Vehicles turning left must yield to bikes entering a right turn lane.

Motor vehicles entering an exclusive right-turn lane must weave across bicycle traffic in bicycle lanes.

Question 15:

This white sign means you:

may turn left on a green light when it is safe to do so.

may turn left only on a green arrow.

must wait for the solid green light before you turn left.

Question 16:

Drivers should allow a larger space cushion when stopping:

at a stop sign.

on an up-hill.

at an intersection.

at a yield sign.

Question 17:

This road sign means:

Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow

Turn right or left

No right turn

Sharp curve ahead

Question 18:

Gauging the speed of a motorcycle may be difficult because:

motorcycles take up less of your field of vision.

motorcycles often slow down by downshifting.

many motorcyclists do not activate the brake light.

Question 19:

If a driver follows you too closely, you should:

move to another lane if possible.

activate your stop lights.

brake suddenly.

Question 20:

These are:

route signs.

miles-left signs.

speed limit signs.

Question 21:

If another vehicle passes you on the left, you must:

increase your speed slightly and keep to the right.

decrease your speed, then pull over to the right and stop.

decrease your speed slightly and keep to the right.

Question 22:

This sign means:

Bicycles should yield to vehicles ahead.

Warning: a bikeway crosses the roadway ahead.

The lane ahead is reserved for bicycles.

Question 23:

When driving on a wet road:

as you drive faster, your tires may lose traction.

you must be aware that the pavement gets even more slippery when it's been raining for long periods of time.

you should follow the vehicle ahead of you more closely.

as you decrease your speed, the road becomes more slippery.

Question 24:

The effects of alcohol on driving include:

None of the above.

Improved coordination

Better reflexes

Improved judgement

Question 25:

Directions given by traffic officers ___________ signs, signals or pavement markings.

take precedence over

are less important than

must obey

Question 26:

You reach an intersection that is not controlled at the same time as a driver on your right, and both of you prepare to go straight. Who has the right-of-way?

You.

No one.

The other driver.

Question 27:

The picture shows a _________ sign.

no U-turn

no left turn

sharp turn

Question 28:

If a bus has signaled and is pulling back onto the roadway, you must:

yield.

honk to let them know you’re there.

move to the left lane.

speed up to pass.

Question 29:

Are drivers allowed to exceed the speed limit to pass other vehicles?

Yes, but only by 10 MPH or less.

No.

Yes, but only if they drive with caution.

Question 30:

Road signs that direct drivers to services are:

brown and white.

blue and white.

green and white.

Question 31:

This road sign means:

Lane shifting

Traffic is entering from another road, drive with caution

Stop for other traffic

Yield right-of-way

Question 32:

The first sign drivers see when approaching a highway-rail intersection is usually:

a crossbuck sign.

an advance warning sign.

a speed limit sign.

Question 33:

Drivers may cross solid yellow lines:

at any time.

only to pass traffic moving in the same direction.

when making turns.

during daylight hours only.

Question 34:

Does a vehicle prepared to enter a traffic circle or rotary have right-of-way over vehicles in the circle?

Yes, but only if they are entering the rotary from the right lane.

No. Vehicles already in the circle have the right-of-way.

Only if the light is green.

Yes.

Question 35:

What should you do if your headlights suddenly go out?

Brake immediately and activate your emergency lights.

Use your emergency lights, parking lights or directional signals.

Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

Question 36:

Which shape is a railroad advance warning sign?

Crossbuck

Round

Pentagon

Question 37:

Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.

orange

yellow

black

white

Question 38:

When you make a left turn from a two-way road into a four-lane highway, you must:

enter the left lane, to the right of the center line.

enter the right lane, to the left of the center line.

go straight through the intersection, and then make the turn.

Question 39:

Never make a U-turn from:

the lane you’re in.

the right lane.

the left part of the lane nearest to the centerline of the roadway.

Question 40:

When you approach this sign, you must:

stop if necessary.

watch for workers crossing the road.

None of the above.

Question 41:

When you make a left turn from a one-way road into a two-way road, you must:

enter the two-way road to the left of its center line.

make a U-turn into the two-way road.

enter the two-way road to the right of its center line.

Question 42:

This sign tells drivers that:

left and right turns are not allowed.

a divided highway is ahead.

they cannot go straight ahead.

Question 43:

At a school crossing, drivers should:

always stop, whether there’s a stop sign or not.

always sound their horn and stay alert.

watch for children and be ready to stop.

Question 44:

A flashing red light:

is used at dangerous intersections.

means the same thing as a stop sign.

All of the above.

Question 45:

This sign means:

You must stop ahead

Railroad crossing ahead

No Passing Zone

There is a traffic signal ahead

Question 46:

When following a motorcycle, drivers must remember that motorcycles can ____________ than other vehicles.

accelerate much faster

stop much more quickly

stop much more slowly

Question 47:

When a hazard is seen ahead, reaction distance:

is the sum of perception distance and braking distance.

equals total stopping distance minus perception distance.

is how far a vehicle will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before the driver hits the brakes.

Question 48:

A yellow arrow means:

Do not go in the direction of the arrow.

If you intend to turn in the direction of the arrow, be prepared to stop.

The same as a steady yellow light.

Question 49:

When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:

change lanes.

speed up.

use your brake lights.

slow down to allow room for the other driver to complete the pass safely.

Question 50:

If your brakes are wet, you can dry them by:

riding the pedal lightly.

pull over to the right and wait until it stops raining.

having them checked by a mechanic.

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