Missouri Permit Test: Lanes & Passing Practice Questions

Correct answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left

Passing on the right is allowed only in limited cases, such as when the vehicle ahead is turning left, and never by driving onto the shoulder.

Source: Chapter 3: Rules of the Road – Passing on the Right

Correct answer: On a one-way street

You may pass on the right on a one-way street, on wide city streets with two or more lanes each way, or on marked four-lane highways, but never off the pavement.

Source: Chapter 3: Rules of the Road – Passing on the Right

Correct answer: 100 feet

You may not drive left of center within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad grade crossing, or within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel when your view is blocked.

Source: Chapter 3: Rules of the Road – Passing on the Left

Correct answer: Approaching the crest of a hill where your view is blocked

Do not drive on the left side near a hill crest or curve where your view is obstructed, near bridges, intersections or rail crossings, or where there is a solid yellow line.

Source: Chapter 3: Rules of the Road – Passing on the Left

Correct answer: Do not pass

A solid yellow line on your side marks a no-passing zone, usually on hills or curves where you cannot see far enough ahead.

Source: Chapter 7: Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs, and Signals – No Passing Zones

Correct answer: Before you enter the no-passing zone

You must complete passing before you enter a no-passing zone.

Source: Chapter 7: Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs, and Signals – No Passing Zones

Correct answer: To pass, let a driver enter, or prepare for a left turn

Keep right on multi-lane highways unless you are passing, making room for an entering driver, or getting ready for a legal left turn.

Source: Chapter 6: Highway Driving – Drive in the Proper Lane

Correct answer: The right lane, except to pass

Stay in the right lane except to pass; if a lot of traffic is entering the right lane, use the center lane.

Source: Chapter 7: Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs, and Signals – No Lane Markings

Correct answer: Use your left and inside mirrors and glance over your left shoulder

Check your mirrors and briefly look over your left shoulder, because mirrors leave blind spots.

Source: Chapter 6: Highway Driving – Passing on Highways

Correct answer: When you see it in your rearview mirror

Do not move back until you see the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror; check your right shoulder and signal.

Source: Chapter 6: Highway Driving – Passing on Highways

Correct answer: Stay in your lane and do not speed up

When someone passes you, stay in your lane and do not increase your speed.

Source: Chapter 6: Highway Driving – Being Passed

Correct answer: No, never

Never use the shoulder or unpaved part of the highway to pass; other drivers will not expect you there.

Source: Chapter 6: Highway Driving – Passing on Highways

Correct answer: Beside it, slightly to the rear

Avoid driving to the side and slightly behind another vehicle; speed up or drop back so the driver can see you.

Source: Chapter 6: Highway Driving – Passing on Highways

Correct answer: Move into the right lane when it is clear

If many vehicles pass you on the right, you are probably slower than traffic; move right when the way is clear.

Source: Chapter 6: Highway Driving – Being Passed

Correct answer: Stop as well; do not pass it

Never pass a vehicle that has stopped or slowed down for a pedestrian.

Source: Chapter 4: Sharing the Road – As a Driver, You Should Know