Missouri Class E Driver's License
Information Test Questions and Answers
Question 1
To avoid an accident with a tailgater, you should...
Correct Answer
1. Slow down.
2. Avoid any sudden turns or stops and signal well in advance
3. Increase the distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. This will help
you to avoid any sudden stops.
4. Do not flash your taillights or break lights at the tailgater. The tailgater may not
believe your break lights when you do slow down or stop.
Question 2
The following information must be clearly visible on commercial motor vehicles:
Correct Answer
1) The name of the owner
2) The address the vehicle is operated from and the number issued to a motor
carrier by the Motor Carrier Services
3) Every local commercial vehicle must also show the word "Local" For-hire carriers
must display their USDOT number followed by the letters "MO"
Your vehicle does not need to show the above information if:
1) It is licensed for 36,000 lbs or less
2) It is not regularly used for commercial purposes.
Question 3
Your acceleration rate varies with...
Correct Answer
The weight of your vehicle
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, Question 4
Maximum weight on any single axle allowed on all other routes
Correct Answer
22,000 lbs
Question 5
If you are driving a bus or truck, you may follow closer than the normal limit when
you are...
Correct Answer
In a business or residential district or when passing
Question 6
Maximum length of Automobile Transporters and Boat Transporters including
Conventional 5th Wheel and Stingersteered
Correct Answer
75 feet (for combination unit plus 3 feet front to 4 feet overhang)
Question 7
Maximum length of truck-tractor and semi-trailer upon all other roads
Correct Answer
60 feet
Question 8
Maximum length of truck-tractor and semi-trailer upon interstates and certain
designated highways the length of the semi-trailer (no overall maximum length,
includes load).
Correct Answer
53 feet
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Information Test Questions and Answers
Question 1
To avoid an accident with a tailgater, you should...
Correct Answer
1. Slow down.
2. Avoid any sudden turns or stops and signal well in advance
3. Increase the distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. This will help
you to avoid any sudden stops.
4. Do not flash your taillights or break lights at the tailgater. The tailgater may not
believe your break lights when you do slow down or stop.
Question 2
The following information must be clearly visible on commercial motor vehicles:
Correct Answer
1) The name of the owner
2) The address the vehicle is operated from and the number issued to a motor
carrier by the Motor Carrier Services
3) Every local commercial vehicle must also show the word "Local" For-hire carriers
must display their USDOT number followed by the letters "MO"
Your vehicle does not need to show the above information if:
1) It is licensed for 36,000 lbs or less
2) It is not regularly used for commercial purposes.
Question 3
Your acceleration rate varies with...
Correct Answer
The weight of your vehicle
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, Question 4
Maximum weight on any single axle allowed on all other routes
Correct Answer
22,000 lbs
Question 5
If you are driving a bus or truck, you may follow closer than the normal limit when
you are...
Correct Answer
In a business or residential district or when passing
Question 6
Maximum length of Automobile Transporters and Boat Transporters including
Conventional 5th Wheel and Stingersteered
Correct Answer
75 feet (for combination unit plus 3 feet front to 4 feet overhang)
Question 7
Maximum length of truck-tractor and semi-trailer upon all other roads
Correct Answer
60 feet
Question 8
Maximum length of truck-tractor and semi-trailer upon interstates and certain
designated highways the length of the semi-trailer (no overall maximum length,
includes load).
Correct Answer
53 feet
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