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Permit Test
Rules and Laws found in the Driving Handbook. Revised August 2009.
108
Driving Skills
9th Grade
12/28/2009

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Term
Yellow lines divide ____________ traffic, while white lines divide ______________ traffic.
Definition

oncoming

same-direction

Term
_______ lines may be crossed in a passing maneuver; _______ lines may not.
Definition

Broken

solid

Term
Reversible Express Lanes refer to lanes...
Definition
that can reverse their direction of traffic-flow. A green arrow means that you may use that lane, and a red "X" means that you may not.
Term
Shared center lanes may be used for making _______ turns, or ________ when permitted.
Definition

left

U-turns

Term
On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, stay in the _____ lane except to ____. If there is lots of traffic in the right lane, then use the center travel lane.
Definition

right

pass

Term
On multi-lane roads, the ____ lane is intended to be used to pass slower vehicles.
Definition
left
Term
A flashing red light means the same thing as a _____ sign.
Definition
stop
Term
A flashing yellow light tells you to ______ ______ and proceed with _________.
Definition

slow down

caution

Term
At a red light, you ____. If the way is clear of pedestrians and traffic, you may make a _____ ____. However, you must not turn right if the "NO RIGHT TURN ON RED" sign is posted.
Definition

stop

right turn

Term
A steady yellow light says to ____ unless you are within the ________ or cannot _______ stop.
Definition

stop

intersection

safely

Term
A green light says that you can pass through the intersection, but you must pay right-of-way to _______ and ______________ still in the intersection.
Definition

traffic

pedestrians

Term
RED=
Definition
Stop, yield, or prohibited.
Term
YELLOW=
Definition
Warning
Term
BLACK=
Definition
Regulatory
Term
WHITE=
Definition
Regulatory
Term
ORANGE [GOLD]=
Definition
CONSTRUCTION
Term
GREEN=
Definition
Direction and distance
Term
BLUE=
Definition
Motorist Services
Term
BROWN=
Definition
Public Recreation and Cultural Interests
Term
Octagon=
Definition
stop
Term
Triangle=
Definition
Yield
Term
Vertical Rectangle=
Definition
Regulatory
Term
Horizontal Rectangle (2)
Definition

Guide

AND

Parks and Recreation

Term
Pentagon=
Definition
School
Term
Crossbuck=
Definition
Railroad
Term
Round=
Definition
Railroad
Term
Pennant=
Definition
No Passing Zone
Term
Diamond=
Definition
Warning
Term
Concerning stop sign etiquette, there are three cases of stopping. These include:
Definition

1.) Stop before the stop line

2.) Stop before the crosswalk

3.) Stop before entering the intersection

Term
Speed limit signs indicate the ________ speed allowed by law, and do not mean that that speed is safe in all driving conditions.
Definition
maximum
Term
On rural interstates and freeways, the maximum speed is normally __.
Definition
70
Term
On rural expressways, the speed limit is usually __.
Definition
65
Term
On interstate highways, freeways or expressways within urbanized areas, the speed limit is usually __.
Definition
60
Term
On all other highways and roads that are not located in urbanized areas, the speed limit is usually __.
Definition
60
Term
On lettered roads, the speed limit is usually __.
Definition
55
Term
The speed limit in any town, city or village is __ mph unless posted otherwise.
Definition
25
Term
There are __ interstates in Missouri.
Definition
13
Term
If caught speeding or passing in a construction zone or work zone on MO state roadways, you could be fined a minimum of $___, and a minimum of $___ for a second offense.
Definition

250

300

Term
N-S routes are identified by ____ numbers, while E-W roads are identified by ____ numbers.
Definition

odd

even

Term
You may park in a handicapped spot if your vehicle displays a _________ person ________ or ________ plates, and a handicapped person is in the vehicle at time of parking, or is being __________ off or _______ up.
Definition

handicapped

placard

license

dropped

picked

Term
On one-way streets, you may normally park on...
Definition
either the right or left side of the street.
Term
When you park on a hill, turn your wheels sharply _______ the _____ of the road.
Definition

towards

side

Term
When parking downhill, turn wheels to...
Definition
RIGHT.
Term
When turning uphill with curb, turn wheels to...
Definition
LEFT.
Term
When turning uphill withOUT curb, turn wheels to...
Definition
RIGHT.
Term
Violators, who park in handicapped spaces, if convicted can be fined from $___ to $___.
Definition

50

300

Term
If in an emergency, alert other drivers by turning on your emergency flashers, and... or...
Definition

raising the hood

tying a white cloth to the antenna

Term
Highway hypnosis is caused by the __________ of the road or traffic. The hum of ____, tires, and _______ also adds to the hypnosis.
Definition

sameness

wind

engine

Term
To avoid highway hypnosis, constantly ______ your ____ and watch the traffic and highway signs around you.
Definition

move

eyes

Term
The number to call on a cell phone in an emergency is ___.
Definition
*55
Term
The average passenger car traveling at 55 mph can stop in about 1__-1__ feet, while a fully loaded tractor-trailer may take almost ___ feet to come to a complete stop.
Definition

30

40

400

Term
Walk ______ traffic when no sidewalk is available.
Definition
facing
Term
If found guilty of littering, you may pay up to a $_____ find and/or spend up to one _____ in jail.
Definition

1,000

year

Term
Children __ and under should always ride properly restrained in a rear seat.
Definition
12
Term
When steering, place your left hand between the _ and _ o'clock positions, and your right between the _ and _ o'clock positions.
Definition

7 and 9

3 and 5

Term
A good way to measure safe-following distance is by using the ______=second rule.
Definition
three
Term
If you are followed closely by a tailgator...
Definition
move to the right. If there is no right lane, wait until the road ahead is clear, then reduce speed slowly.
Term
stopping distance=
Definition
reaction distance + braking distance
Term
following distance=
Definition
reaction distance + braking distance at different speeds
Term
Reaction distance is...
Definition
the distance you travel after you see a danger and before you apply your brakes.
Term
The braking distance is...
Definition
the distance you travel after you apply your brakes' and before you vehicle comes to a stop.
Term
Try to signal at least ___ feet before you intend to make your move.
Definition
100
Term
There is only one reason to use your horn:
Definition
to warn other drivers
Term
To avoid carbon monoxide poison, DO NOT...
Definition

- leave motor running in a garage

- leave the motor running and windows closed when you park your vehicle.

- use the heater or air conditioner in a parked vehicle with the windows closed

- leave your vents open when closely behind another vehicle.

- drive with a defective muffler or exhaust system.

Term
Turn your headlights on from a ______ hour _______ sunset, and a ______ hour ________ sunrise.
Definition

half

after

half

before

Term
Your headlights let you see about ____ ahead in the night.
Definition
350
Term
When driving on ice, leave a gap of _ to __ seconds between your car and the car ahead of you.
Definition

8

10

Term
If in a four-drive vehicle, DO NOT use the _____-______ drive on ___. If you hit an ice patch, take your foot ___ the ______________.
Definition

four-wheel

ice

off

accelerator

Term
Hydroplaning can happen at any speed over __ mph.
Definition
35
Term
In a severe rainstorm, tires can lose all contact with the road at __ mph.
Definition
55
Term
If your vehicle is hydro-planing, take your foot ___ the ____________. Do not hit the ______. Try to _____ ______.
Definition

off

accelerator

brakes

slow down

Term
ABS stands for...
Definition
Anti-lock brakes
Term
If your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes, don't _____ your ______, don't forget to ______, and don't be alarmed by ___________ noises and/or slight pedal _____________.
Definition

pump

brakes

steer

mechanical

pulsations

Term
If you are in a skid...
Definition

1.) take foot off accelerator

2.) gently turning steering wheel in the direction that your rear wheels are skidding

3.) DO NOT BRAKE OR TURN SHARPLY

Term
If driving in fog, you should:
Definition

-reduce your speed

-be alert and ready to stop

-keep headlights on low beam

-pull over if you can't see, and leave lights and emergency flashers ON.

Term
During a tire blowout, you apply the break...
Definition
only when the vehicle is almost stopped.
Term
During steering failure, hit the breaks...
Definition
only when your vehicle is stopped, unless you have to.
Term
If your vehicle's headlights go out...
Definition
try the dimmer or headlight switch. If this doesn't work, put on parking lights, emergency flashers, or turn signals and pull off of the road.
Term
If your accelerator is stuck, then...
Definition

1.) hook your toe under it, and attempt to free it.

2.) if that doesn't work, shift into neutral and apply your brakes.

3.) pull off the road ASAP.

Term
If your vision is suddenly blocked...
Definition

1.) roll down the window so you can look around whatever is blocking your view.

2.) turn on your emergency flashers, and pull your vehicle off the road

Term
If a vehicle is approaching head-on in your lane:
Definition
SLOW DOWN. Pull over to the right and sound your horn.
Term
When you stall on railroad tracks when a train is approaching:
Definition
Get the hell out of your vehicle and run in the direction the train is coming from.
Term
If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks and no train is in sight...
Definition
roll down your windows and listen for the train. Try to start the engine, but if it fails, put your vehicle in neutral and push it off the tracks.
Term
If you injure or kill someone because you were drinking or using drugs while driving, you may:
Definition

-spend 2-7 years in jail

-pay a $5,000 fine, and/or

-lose your driver's license for 5 years

Term
Legal blood alcohol limit(s).
Definition

For adults: less than .08%

For minors: less than .02%

Term
15 days are allowed when convicted of DUI if...
Definition
the officer gives you a permit.
Term
There are two types of actions that may be taken against you for DWI.
Definition

1.) administrative actions

2.) court convicted actions

Term
SATOP stands for...
Definition
Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program
Term
If you refuse to submit to a chemical test of your blood alcohol concentration (BAC), then...
Definition
your driver's license will be taken away for ONE YEAR.
Term
If you are speeding, you may gain __-__ points; if you are convicted of leaving the scene of an accident, you may receive __ points.
Definition

2-3

12

Term
4 POINTS=
Definition

careless/imprudent driving

AND

allowing an unlicensed driver to operate a vehicle

Term
12 POINTS=
Definition

-felony involving a motor vehicle

-obtaining a driver's license by mirepresentation

-operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked driver's license

Term
If you accumulate 4 points in 12 months...
Definition
the department will send you a point accumulation advisory
Term
If you accumulate a total of 8+ points in 18 months...
Definition

your driving privilege will be suspended.

1st-30

2nd-60

3rd-90

Term
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year if you accumulate:
Definition

12+ points in 12 months

18+ points in 24 months

24+ points in 36 months

Term
When your driving privilege is reinstated, your points go down to _.
Definition
4
Term

Every year you drive after getting no new points, points will be reduced. After one year...

After two years...

After three years...

Definition

points reduced by 1/3

points reduced by 1/2

points reduced to 0.

Term
If you are convicted of FACT and do not pay your fines within 30 days...
Definition
your driving privilege will be suspended immediately.
Term
Define financial responsibility.
Definition
having liability insurance that covers the policyholder's legal liability resulting from injuries to other persons or damage to their property.
Term
Who can have self-insurance?
Definition
A person with more than 25 vehicles, and wealth that will pay for damage caused by their vehicles.
Term
 A deposit of $________ cash may be deposited with the State Treasurer. The department will issue you a certificate of self-insurance.
Definition
60,000
Term
If you are in an accident:
Definition

1.) STOP! Move your vehicle of the road, if possible.

2.) Help anyone who is hurt. Do not move them.

3.) Call the police.

4.) Use flares, reflectors, or flashlights if weather is bad, or a nighttime incident.

5.) Exchange name, address, insurance company and policy, license, VIN, and plate #.

6.) Stay until police say so.

7.) Contact insurance company.

Term
Every minute a vehicle stops on the freeway and blocks on lane of traffic, it backs up approaching traffic for _ minutes.
Definition
4
Term
The "steer it and clear it" law says that...
Definition
those involved in minor motor accidents must move off the road.
Term
You need special equipment if something in your vehicle overhangs the rear by more than _ feet.
Definition
5
Term
When you are towing another vehicle, your towline must keep the vehicles within __ feet of each other.
Definition
15
Term
Front door windows must not be tinted more than __% light blockage.
Definition
65
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