How many supervised hours does Missouri require?

40 hours, including 10 at night, before the intermediate license.

What are the Missouri intermediate license rules?

A 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. driving restriction, and no more than one passenger under 19 for the first 6 months, then three. Family members are exempt.

When do Missouri teens get a full license?

At 18. With a clean record, you may apply during the 30 days before your 18th birthday.

Is Missouri's seat belt law primary?

Only for riders aged 8 to 15. For other riders it is secondary, meaning police must stop you for something else first.

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Frage 1 von 25

What is the minimum age for a Missouri instruction permit?

15½
15
16
14

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Antwort: B. 15

Missouri's learner stage starts at 15.

Frage 2 von 25

How long must a Missouri teen hold an instruction permit before an intermediate license?

6 months
12 months
3 months
9 months

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Antwort: A. 6 months

The learner stage lasts at least 6 months.

Frage 3 von 25

How many hours of supervised driving does Missouri require before an intermediate license?

50 hours, including 10 at night
40 hours, including 10 at night
30 hours, including 5 at night
60 hours, including 15 at night

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Antwort: B. 40 hours, including 10 at night

Missouri requires 40 hours of supervised driving, 10 of them at night.

Frage 4 von 25

Of Missouri's 40 supervised hours, how many must be at night?

20
15
10
5

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Antwort: C. 10

At least 10 of the 40 hours must be at night.

Frage 5 von 25

What is the minimum age for a Missouri intermediate license?

15
18
17
16

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Antwort: D. 16

Missouri's intermediate license is available at 16 after the permit stage.

Frage 6 von 25

During which hours is driving restricted for a Missouri intermediate license holder?

11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Midnight to 6 a.m.

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Antwort: B. 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.

Missouri's intermediate night restriction runs from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.

Frage 7 von 25

In the first 6 months with a Missouri intermediate license, how many passengers under 19 may you carry (not counting family)?

Two
None
One
Three

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Antwort: C. One

For the first 6 months, no more than one passenger under 19, with family members exempt.

Frage 8 von 25

After the first 6 months with a Missouri intermediate license, how many passengers under 19 may you carry (not counting family)?

Two
Three
One
Five

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Antwort: B. Three

After the first 6 months, the limit is three passengers under 19.

Frage 9 von 25

At what age do Missouri drivers get full privileges?

17
18
16½
21

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Antwort: B. 18

Full privileges in Missouri start at age 18.

Frage 10 von 25

When can a Missouri intermediate driver with a clean record apply for a full license?

In the 30 days before their 18th birthday
Any time after 6 months
Only after age 19
At age 17

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Antwort: A. In the 30 days before their 18th birthday

Licensees with clean records may apply for full privileges during the 30 days before they turn 18.

Frage 11 von 25

How is Missouri's seat belt law enforced for most adults?

Only on interstates
Secondary enforcement: only after a stop for another reason
Primary enforcement for everyone
There is no seat belt law

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Antwort: B. Secondary enforcement: only after a stop for another reason

Missouri's seat belt law is secondary for most riders, but primary for riders aged 8 through 15.

Frage 12 von 25

For which Missouri riders is the seat belt law primary, with belts required in any seat?

Ages 8 through 15
Ages 16 through 21
Only drivers over 65
Only passengers under 4

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Antwort: A. Ages 8 through 15

Riders aged 8 to 15 must be belted in any seat, with primary enforcement.

Frage 13 von 25

Where must Missouri riders aged 16 and older wear a seat belt?

In the front seat
Nowhere
Only on highways
Only in the back seat

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Antwort: A. In the front seat

Riders 16 and older must be belted in the front seat.

Frage 14 von 25

Under Missouri law, a child under 4 years old or under 40 pounds must ride in what?

A booster seat
An adult seat belt
The front seat
A child safety seat

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Antwort: D. A child safety seat

Children under 4 or under 40 pounds must use a child safety seat.

Frage 15 von 25

A Missouri child aged 4 to 7 weighs 60 pounds and is 4 feet 3 inches tall. What must they use?

No restraint
A lap belt only
An adult belt in the front seat
A child safety seat or booster seat

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Antwort: D. A child safety seat or booster seat

Children aged 4 to 7 who weigh 40 to 80 pounds and are 4 feet 9 inches or shorter must use a safety seat or booster.

Frage 16 von 25

At what BAC does Missouri increase impaired driving penalties?

0.15%
0.10%
0.08%
0.20%

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Antwort: A. 0.15%

Missouri raises penalties for drivers with a BAC of 0.15% or more.

Frage 17 von 25

How long is Missouri's administrative license suspension for a first impaired driving offense?

90 days
1 year
2 years
30 days

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Antwort: A. 90 days

A first offense brings a 90-day administrative suspension.

Frage 18 von 25

During a first-offense suspension in Missouri, when can a driver get restricted driving privileges without an ignition interlock?

After 30 days
After 6 months
Right away
Never

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Antwort: A. After 30 days

Restricted driving is allowed right away with an ignition interlock, or after 30 days without one.

Frage 19 von 25

When is an ignition interlock mandatory in Missouri?

For all new drivers
For repeat impaired driving convictions
For every speeding ticket
Never

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Antwort: B. For repeat impaired driving convictions

Ignition interlocks are mandatory for repeat convictions.

Frage 20 von 25

What is the maximum speed limit on Missouri rural interstates?

75 mph
70 mph
60 mph
65 mph

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Antwort: B. 70 mph

Missouri rural interstates have a 70 mph maximum for cars and trucks.

Frage 21 von 25

What is the maximum speed limit on Missouri urban interstates?

65 mph
70 mph
60 mph
55 mph

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Antwort: C. 60 mph

Urban interstates in Missouri have a 60 mph maximum.

Frage 22 von 25

What is the maximum speed limit on other Missouri limited-access highways?

70 mph
55 mph
65 mph
60 mph

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Antwort: A. 70 mph

Other limited-access roads in Missouri have a 70 mph maximum.

Frage 23 von 25

Who decides whether speed or red light cameras are used in Missouri?

No one; they are banned everywhere
Only the federal government
Cities, by local ordinance
The state, statewide

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Antwort: C. Cities, by local ordinance

Missouri has no state law on traffic cameras, but cities may allow them by ordinance.

Frage 24 von 25

How often must Missouri drivers aged 70 and older renew their license?

Every 10 years
Every year
Every 3 years
Every 6 years

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Antwort: C. Every 3 years

The regular renewal cycle is 6 years, but drivers 70 and older renew every 3 years.

Frage 25 von 25

What does Missouri law say about holding a phone while driving?

It is banned only in school zones
Only drivers under 16 are restricted
Handheld phone use is banned for all drivers, with secondary enforcement
It is allowed for all adults

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Antwort: C. Handheld phone use is banned for all drivers, with secondary enforcement

Missouri bans handheld phone use and texting for all drivers. Enforcement is secondary, so police need another reason to stop you.

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