Missouri Driver's Guide

When you test for a Class E license, the written exam will include questions based on the complete driver guide, but mainly Chapter 15 (Commercial Driver Licenses). You must have a Missouri driver license if: • You live in Missouri, are 16 years of age or older, and plan to drive. Certain persons are not required to obtain a Missouri driver license. You do not need a Missouri driver license if: • You are a member of the armed forces and you have a valid driver license from your home state. • You are a full-time student and you have a valid driver license from your home state. • You operate or temporarily operate/move any farm tractor or implement on a highway for agri-related purposes. You are required to carry your driver license or permit __________ when you drive. If any ___________ asks to see your driver license or permit, you must present it. law enforcement officer It is against the law for you to allow _______ else to use your license or permit. anyone Instruction Permit — Eligible Age: 15 Motorcycle Instruction Permit — Eligible Age: 15½ or 16 Intermediate License (Class F) — Eligible Age: 16 Full Driver License (Class F) — Eligible Age: _____ This is the basic driver license, also called an operator license. 18 For-Hire License _________ — Eligible Age: 18 (Class E) If you already have a Class F license, a driving test is not required. for a class E license If you are a driver _________, the Graduated Driver License (GDL) program applies to you. age 15 to 21 You will need to show verification of name, date of birth, place of birth, social security number, and Missouri residential address to ________. qualify You must take the four-part driver examination if any of the following apply to you: • The Director of Revenue asks you to take the exam, even if you have a current driver license. You have a variety of options to prove your current address. Examples include a recent utility bill (including phone, electric, gas, water, sewer, and cable), property tax receipt, voter ID card, or any official letter issued within the last 30 days by another state or local governmental agency on its letterhead. A Missouri residential address will be required each time you apply to renew a driver license, nondriver license, or instruction permit. For-Hire License (Class E) $17.50 0-3 years* $35.00 0-6 years* RESTRICTION CODES A Corrective Lenses You can renew your license __________ before it expires. up to 6 months A driver license may be valid for __________ up to 6 years. If you are under the age 18, your parent or guardian may request that the Director of Revenue deny you a license. The driver examination consists of a four-part test: • A written test on traffic laws and rules for safe driving • A vision test • A road sign test • A driving test (skills) LINES — BROKEN LINES may be crossed in a passing maneuver. SOLID LINES should not be crossed in a passing maneuver. COLORS — YELLOW separates traffic traveling in opposite directions. WHITE separates traffic traveling in the same direction. If the line on the left of you is YELLOW, the traffic on the other side of the line is moving in the _____________ OPPOSITE direction. The center marking for roads with four lanes consists of _______ TWO SOLID YELLOW LINES. Two-lane roads may have ______________ marked with a SOLID YELLOW LINE. No passing zones are on hills or curves where you cannot see far enough ahead to pass safely. You must complete passing before you enter the no passing zone. "no passing zones" When required to stop because of a sign or signal, you must stop before your vehicle reaches the stop line or, if there is one, ___________. the crosswalk. You must yield to ___________ in or about to enter a crosswalk. Not all crosswalks are marked. Be alert for pedestrians when crossing intersections that do not have defined crosswalks. pedestrians In general, never back a vehicle in any travel lane. Drivers do not expect a vehicle to be backing towards them and may not realize it until it is too late. If you miss your turn or exit, _________________. Go on to where you can safely turn around. Do not stop in travel lanes for any reason (confusion, breakdown, or letting out a passenger). Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road. do not back up On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, stay in the right lane _______ . If there is a considerable amount of traffic entering the right travel lane, then use the center travel lane. except to pass On multi-lane roads, the left-most lane is intended to be used_______________ If you pass on the right, the other driver may have difficulty seeing you and might suddenly change lanes in front of you. to pass slower vehicles. Never pass on the _________ shoulder. You must obey traffic officers ________ at all times. A flashing red light means the same thing ____________. • A flashing yellow light tells you to slow down and proceed with caution. as a stop sign A RED LIGHT tells you to stop at the stop line, crosswalk or before the intersection. After making a complete stop, you may turn right on a red light if the way is clear of pedestrians and traffic. However, you must not turn right on a red light when there is ___________ a "NO RIGHT TURN ON RED" sign posted. A STEADY YELLOW LIGHT tells you the traffic signal is changing from green to red. Stop for a steady yellow light unless you are within the intersection or are so close that you cannot safely stop before entering the intersection. A GREEN LIGHT tells you that you can go through the intersection. However, you must first yield the right-of-way to _____ traffic and pedestrians who are still in the intersection. Protected/Permissive — Vehicles are given a protected phase (green arrow), or a permissive (circular green or flashing yellow arrow) phase, when drivers must choose an ________ adequate gap in opposing traffic.