Missouri permit test: highways & freeways
Entering, exiting and driving on limited-access roads. 4 questions.
You reach the end of an acceleration lane, but highway drivers have not made room for you. What should you do?
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Sample highways & freeways questions
You reach the end of an acceleration lane, but highway drivers have not made room for you. What should you do?
- A Force your way in, since they should make room
- B Yield to them, even if you must stop at the end of the lane
- C Drive onto the shoulder and keep going
- D Back up the ramp and try again
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B. Yield to them, even if you must stop at the end of the lane
Use the acceleration lane to match highway speed and find a gap. If no one makes room, you must yield to highway traffic, even if that means stopping at the end of the lane.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide, page 41
In Missouri, an interstate numbered I-270 or I-435 is most likely which type of route?
- A A spur leading into a city
- B A main north-south route
- C A main east-west route
- D A loop around a city
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D. A loop around a city
Three-digit interstates that begin with an even digit, like I-270 and I-435, loop around cities. Those beginning with an odd digit, like I-170, are spurs into a city.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide, page 56
What is unusual about driving through a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI)?
- A You travel on the left side of the road for a short distance
- B You must stop at a toll booth
- C All traffic must make a U-turn at the center of the interchange
- D There are no traffic signals or signs
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A. You travel on the left side of the road for a short distance
In a DDI, traffic briefly crosses over and travels on the left side of the roadway. Follow the directional signs and lane markings through the interchange.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide, page 42
How can you avoid highway hypnosis on a long drive?
- A Stare straight ahead at the center line
- B Turn up the radio and keep driving
- C Keep your eyes moving and watch traffic and signs
- D Use cruise control and relax your attention
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C. Keep your eyes moving and watch traffic and signs
Highway hypnosis is caused by the sameness of the road and steady engine and tire noise. Keep your eyes moving, and if you feel sleepy, pull off the highway.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide, page 42