Missouri Drivers guide Flashcards

Missouri Drivers guide Flashcards Brown sign meansPublic Recreation and Cultural interests Violators of Handicap parking law will be: Violators, when convicted, shall be punished bya fine of no less than fifty dollars ($50) and nomore than three hundred dollars ($300).What to do on Broken LinesBroken lines may be crossed in a passing maneuver U-turnsYou should only make a U-turn when it is safe. U-turns should not be made on any curve or near the crest of a hill when your vehicle may not be seen by other drivers. Some towns and cities do not allow U-turns. Never make a U-turn at a location that is marked with a No U-Turn sign.You can lose your license for (list a few) : Refusing to let a police officer test you for alcohol or drugs Leaving the scene of an accident Failing to file an accident report (see Chapter 13) Giving false information when you apply for a license Failing to settle a court judgment made against you for damages resulting from a motor vehicle accident Failing to keep insurance (financial responsibility) (see Chapter 13) Changing the information on your license or using someone else's license when you attempt to buy alcohol Failing to appear for an exam when requested by the Driver License Bureau Using a motor vehicle to commit a felony or causing the death of someone in a motor vehicle accident Having too many points on your driving record (see Chapter 11) Letting someone else use your driver license Failing to appear in court or pay traffic tickets in Missouri or other states Failing to pay child support Failing to use an ignition interlock device when required Stealing fuel from a gas station Possessing any intoxicating liquor if you are a minor Submitting false proof of insurance Failing to yield the right-of-way and causing injury or death Yellow Sign meansWarning Enter and Leave Intersections Understanding and obeying the traffic signs and lights.Your speed when approaching an intersection. Your awareness of the traffic around you. Driving in the correct lane. Yielding the right-of-way without blocking traffic.Making a full stop at the proper place at stop signs.Maximum speed for a Rural interstate or freeway 70 mph Road - Sign TestThe road sign test will check your ability to recognize and understand traffic signs.If you do NOT have a social security number you must sign an affidavit stating that you do not have a social security number.

Right TurnsOn right turns, avoid swinging wide to the left before turning. If you swing wide, the driver behind you may think you arechanging lanes or going to turn left, and may try to pass you on the right.Vision TestYou must take an acuity vision test and a peripheral (side) vision test when you apply for any new or renewal driver license or permit. The standard minimum acuity is at least 20/40 with either or both eyes. The standard minimum peripheral reading is at least 55 degrees in each eye or 85 degrees in one eye.No passing zonesTwo-lane roads may have "no passing zones" 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.Parking Always park in a designated area if possible. On one-way streets, you may normally park on either the right or left side of the street. Always set your parking brake when you park. Leave the vehicle in gear if it has a manual transmission, or in park if it has an automatic transmission.Check traffic before you open the door. Get out of the vehicle on the curb side if you can. If you have to use the street side, check traffic before you get out. Always have passengers, especially children, exit the vehicle on the curb side. Check for bicyclists, who often travel on the right-hand side of the travel lanes, near parked cars. Shut the door assoon as you can after getting out. Never leave the keys in a parked vehicle. Lock the doors whenever you leave your vehicle if it will be out of your sight at any time. If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle as far away from traffic as possible. If there is a curb, park as close to it as you can. When you park on a hill, turn your wheels sharply towards the side of the road. This way, if your vehicle starts to roll downhill, it will roll away fromtraffic (refer to Parking On Hills).What to do on Solid LiensSolid lines should not be crossed Left TurnsWhen making a left turn, avoid cutting the corner so sharply that you run into someone approaching from the left.However, you must leave room for oncoming vehicles to turn left in front of you.Orange sign meansConstruction Right-of- wayWhere vehicles or pedestrians are likely to meet one another, and there are no signs or signals to regulate traffic, there are rules that say who must yield the right-of-way. These rules tell drivers who goes first and who

must wait in different traffic situations.Parent/Guardian Request to deny driver license The parent or guardian of a person who is under the age of 18 may request the Director of Revenue to deny that person a driver license. The denial expires at age 18.

Lane Use Controls SignsLane use control signals tell you which lanes you may drive in on a roadway. You will see these signals directly over the lane they control.Red "X" - Do not drive in this lane.Green Arrow -You may use this lane.What does a flashing red light meanThe same thing as a stop sign Park Parallel to the curb The position of your vehicle before backing. Whether or not you bump into the space markers. Moving into the space smoothly and at the right speed. Parking no more than 18" from the curb. Parking near the center of the space. Ability to park the vehicle within two minutes.Turning the wheels in the correct direction for parking.Checking traffic and signaling before you leave the parking space.For-Hire License - Class E (Written Test) If you are applying for a Class E (for-hire) license, you must take a special written test. The questions will be on the laws and methods of driving covered in this Guide but will also include the information on commercial vehicles found in Chapter 15. The test is NOT an open book test.Under - 21 Driver LicenseIf you are under 21 years of age, the Department of Revenue will issue you a license identifying you as a minor.When 21, you may apply and pay for another driver license or wait until your license expires Parallel Parking1. Stop even with the vehicle ahead of the parking space about 1½ feet to the left of that vehicle.2. Turn wheels sharply to the right, and back slowly into the parking space.Be sure the front of your vehicle does not block passing or oncoming traffic.3. When clear of the front vehicle, turn wheels sharply to the left and continue backing.4. Turn wheels sharply to the right and pull forward toward the curb. Park in the center of the parking space.A Yellow Light Tells you whatThe traffic signal is changing from green to red. Stop for a yellow light unless you are within the intersection or are so close hat you cannot safely stop before entering the intersection.Maximum speed for All other highways not located in an urbanized area 60 mph Driver license Renewal when suspendedYou may take the vision and road sign recognition tests and renew your driver license even while your driving privilege is suspended.Roundabout IntersectionsAt a roundabout, drivers who approach the intersection make a slight right turn to go counterclockwise around a circularcenter island. The driver may then either exit the roundabout onto a different roadway, or continue on the same roadway. When approaching a roundabout, always yield to traffic in thecircle and pedestrians in the crosswalks