Missouri Permit Test: Signals & Pavement Markings Practice Questions

Correct answer: Turn right after a full stop, if clear of pedestrians and traffic

After a complete stop you may turn right on red when the way is clear, unless a "No Right Turn On Red" sign is posted.

Source: Chapter 7: Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs, and Signals – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: The same as a stop sign

A flashing red light means the same thing as a stop sign: stop completely, then go when it is safe.

Source: Chapter 7: Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs, and Signals – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution

A flashing yellow signal means slow down and proceed with caution; you do not have to stop.

Source: Chapter 7: Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs, and Signals – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Only if you are in the intersection or too close to stop safely

A steady yellow means the light is changing to red. Stop unless you are already in the intersection or so close you cannot stop safely.

Source: Chapter 7: Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs, and Signals – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Wait until the pedestrian has cleared the intersection

A green light lets you go only after you yield to traffic and pedestrians still in the intersection.

Source: Chapter 7: Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs, and Signals – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

A flashing yellow arrow allows the turn, but it is not protected: wait for an adequate gap in opposing traffic and yield to pedestrians.

Source: Chapter 7: Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs, and Signals – Left Turn Signals

Correct answer: Stop; do not turn that way until a green or flashing yellow arrow

A steady red arrow means stop; you must wait for the signal to turn green or show a flashing yellow arrow before you proceed.

Source: Chapter 7: Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs, and Signals – Left Turn Signals

Correct answer: The protected turn is ending; be ready to yield to oncoming traffic or stop

The steady yellow arrow warns that the green arrow is changing to a circular green, a flashing yellow arrow or red, so be ready to yield or stop.

Source: Chapter 7: Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs, and Signals – Left Turn Signals

Correct answer: A green arrow, while opposing traffic is stopped by a red light

In a protected phase you turn only on a green arrow, and oncoming vehicles are held by a red light.

Source: Chapter 7: Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs, and Signals – Left Turn Signals

Correct answer: As a four-way stop

Traffic signals that are not working operate as a four-way stop.

Source: Chapter 7: Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs, and Signals – Left Turn Signals

Correct answer: Stop, because the officer's directions override the signal

You must obey traffic officers at all times and ignore signs or signals that conflict with their directions.

Source: Chapter 7: Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs, and Signals – Traffic Officers

Correct answer: Traffic moving in opposite directions

Yellow lines separate traffic traveling in opposite directions; white lines separate traffic traveling in the same direction.

Source: Chapter 7: Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs, and Signals – Pavement Markings on the Road

Correct answer: Traffic on the other side of the line is moving in the same direction as you

A white line on your left means the traffic beside you is moving the same direction; a yellow line on your left means opposite-direction traffic.

Source: Chapter 7: Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs, and Signals – Pavement Markings on the Road

Correct answer: Broken lines may be crossed to pass; solid lines should not be crossed to pass

Broken lines may be crossed in a passing maneuver; solid lines should not be crossed to pass.

Source: Chapter 7: Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs, and Signals – Pavement Markings on the Road

Correct answer: Never cross them to pass

Two solid yellow center lines separate opposite-direction traffic, and you should never cross them to pass.

Source: Chapter 7: Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs, and Signals – Pavement Markings on the Road