Missouri Driver Guide

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MissouriPDF page 1
Chapter 14 — Safety and Emissions InspectionsPDF page 3
Chapter 9 — Safe Driving Tips For SpecialPDF page 3
Table of ContentsPDF page 3
Address: Driver License BureauPDF page 4
Instruction Permit — Eligible Age: 15PDF page 6
License Manual.)PDF page 5
For-Hire License (Class E) — Eligible Age: 18PDF page 7
Full Driver License (Class F) — Eligible Age: 18PDF page 6
Intermediate License (Class F) — Eligible Age: 16PDF page 6
Commercial Driver License (Class A, B, or C)PDF page 7
Motorcycle License (Class M) — Eligible Age: 16PDF page 7
Nondriver Identification Card (Class ND)PDF page 7
Requirements to Obtain a License or PermitPDF page 8
Required DocumentsPDF page 9
License FeesPDF page 10
EndorsementsPDF page 12
F Restricted to 45 MPH T Right Outside MirrorPDF page 11
M No Class A Passenger VehiclePDF page 11
Medical ReferralPDF page 11
RestrictionsPDF page 11
Renewing a License or Permit - Renewal RemindersPDF page 13
Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed LicensePDF page 13
Renewal by Mail for Active Duty Members of the Armed ForcesPDF page 13
Renewing When Your License is Suspended or RevokedPDF page 13
Other Information About Your Driver LicensePDF page 16
Suspension or Revocation of Your LicensePDF page 17
The Graduated Driver License (GDL) LawPDF page 18
A Checklist for YouPDF page 19
First-Time ApplicantPDF page 19
Renewal LicensePDF page 19
Step Three: Full Driver License (Under 21)PDF page 19
Driver License (Class F)PDF page 20
For-Hire License (Class E)PDF page 20
The Driver ExaminationPDF page 20
Verification of Your Name and AgePDF page 20
Vision TestPDF page 20
Where to Take the ExamPDF page 20
Driving TestPDF page 23
Failing the Driving TestPDF page 23
FraudPDF page 23
Your GradePDF page 23
PassingPDF page 24
Passing on the LeftPDF page 24
Passing on the RightPDF page 24
Right-of-WayPDF page 24
Emergency VehiclesPDF page 25
IntersectionsPDF page 25
School BusesPDF page 26
Hand and Vehicle SignalsPDF page 26
TurnsPDF page 26
One-Way Street onto a Two-Way StreetPDF page 27
Right TurnsPDF page 27
Two-Way Street onto a Two-Way StreetPDF page 27
U-TurnsPDF page 27
General InformationPDF page 29
Two-Way Left-Turn LanesPDF page 28
J-Turn IntersectionsPDF page 29
Local OrdinancesPDF page 29
Truck ApronPDF page 29
Motorcycle Drivers Need a Driver LicensePDF page 30
Safety Tips for Motorcycle RidersPDF page 30
Sharing The Road With Large TrucksPDF page 32
Sharing the Road with Mopeds and BicyclesPDF page 33
Sharing The Road With PedestriansPDF page 33
Moped Drivers Need a Driver LicensePDF page 34
Safety Tips for Moped and Bicycle RidersPDF page 34
Equipment Required on Mopeds and BicyclesPDF page 35
Funeral ProcessionsPDF page 35
Sharing the Road with Electric BicyclesPDF page 35
About LitteringPDF page 37
Road RagePDF page 36
No-Parking ZonesPDF page 37
International Symbol of AccessPDF page 38
Parallel ParkingPDF page 38
Parking on HillsPDF page 38
Drive in the Proper LanePDF page 39
Passing on HighwaysPDF page 40
Adjusting to TrafficPDF page 40
Being PassedPDF page 40
Slow Moving TrafficPDF page 40
Entering The HighwayPDF page 41
Leaving the HighwayPDF page 41
StoppingPDF page 41
Cloverleaf DiamondPDF page 42
InterchangesPDF page 42
Stop Driving When You Feel SleepyPDF page 42
Watch Out for “Highway Hypnosis”PDF page 42
Crosswalks and Stop LinesPDF page 44
Direction of TrafficPDF page 44
Dual-Use LanesPDF page 44
No Passing ZonesPDF page 44
Pavement Markings on the RoadPDF page 44
No Lane MarkingsPDF page 45
Shared Center LanesPDF page 45
Traffic Control SignalsPDF page 45
Flashing Signal All DirectionsPDF page 46
Left Turn SignalsPDF page 47
VerticalPDF page 47
ZonePDF page 47
Lane Ends/Merge LeftPDF page 48
Pedestrian CrossingPDF page 48
RoadwayPDF page 48
Stop AheadPDF page 48
ChevronPDF page 49
Object MarkerPDF page 49
Regulatory SignsPDF page 49
Reverse TurnSpeed AdvisoryPDF page 49
Slow Moving VehiclePDF page 49
Roundabout AheadPDF page 50
StopPDF page 50
Lane ControlPDF page 51
Speed LimitPDF page 51
Wrong WayPDF page 51
Keep RightPDF page 52
Railroad CrossingPDF page 92
Roadway Maximum SpeedPDF page 52
Types of Work ZonesPDF page 53
Work Zone SignsPDF page 53
Flagging OperationPDF page 54
Lane ClosurePDF page 54
Mobile Work ZonePDF page 55
Typical Mobile Work Zone SetupPDF page 55
Emergency Reference MarkersPDF page 56
Guide SignsPDF page 56
Route SignsPDF page 56
Age, Weight and Height ClassificationsPDF page 57
Child Passenger Restraint LawPDF page 57
Use Seat Belts and Child RestraintsPDF page 57
Defensive DrivingPDF page 58
Proper Posture While DrivingPDF page 58
SteeringPDF page 58
Following Other VehiclesPDF page 59
Space BehindPDF page 59
Space To The SidePDF page 59
Three Second RulePDF page 59
Signal When You Change DirectionPDF page 60
Stopping DistancePDF page 60
Carbon MonoxidePDF page 61
Tips For Avoiding a Deer-Vehicle CrashPDF page 62
Using Your HornPDF page 61
Tire PressurePDF page 62
What to Do and Expect When Stopped by Law EnforcementPDF page 63
Night DrivingPDF page 64
Winter DrivingPDF page 65
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)PDF page 65
HydroplaningPDF page 65
Wet PavementPDF page 65
Handling Vehicle EmergenciesPDF page 69
SkiddingPDF page 66
To Right To RightPDF page 66
Administrative ActionsPDF page 69
Court-Convicted ActionsPDF page 70
Driver License To Get YourPDF page 70
DrivingPDF page 70
Missouri’s Abuse and Lose LawPDF page 70
Proof of InsurancePDF page 71
Substance Awareness TrafficPDF page 71
Content (BAC)PDF page 72
Ignition InterlockPDF page 72
Reinstatement Requirements for Intoxication-Related OffensesPDF page 72
AlcoholPDF page 73
Physical and Mental Effects of Alcohol and DrugsPDF page 73
Prescription and Over-the-Counter MedicationsPDF page 73
MarijuanaPDF page 74
Substance Use DisorderPDF page 75
Knowingly Allowing an Unlicensed DriverPDF page 75
Racking Up Points: The ConsequencesPDF page 75
Driving While Your License is Suspended or RevokedPDF page 76
Failure to Appear in Court for Traffic Violations (FACT)PDF page 76
How Points Come Off Your Driving RecordPDF page 76
Titling Your VehiclePDF page 77
Vehicles Bought In MissouriPDF page 77
Vehicles Bought Out-Of-StatePDF page 77
Odometer ReadingsPDF page 78
Properly Assigned TitlesPDF page 78
Registering Your VehiclePDF page 79
What You Need to Register Your VehiclePDF page 79
Lost or Destroyed Title, Plates, or TabsPDF page 80
Personalized and Specialty License PlatesPDF page 80
Stolen License Plates and TabsPDF page 80
Minimum Coverage RequirementsPDF page 81
The BasicsPDF page 81
Failure to Keep InsurancePDF page 82
Failure to Pay for Damages Caused in a Traffic AccidentPDF page 82
Maintaining Your InsurancePDF page 82
Suspensions What Happens to YouPDF page 82
Filing an Accident ReportPDF page 83
Traffic CrashesPDF page 83
Missouri Driver License BureauPDF page 84
Exceptions to the RequirementPDF page 89
Safety InspectionsPDF page 85
Equipment NeededPDF page 86
Emissions InspectionsPDF page 87
Other Equipment Required by LawPDF page 87
HeightPDF page 89
LengthPDF page 90
WidthPDF page 89
ExemptionsPDF page 90
Maximum Gross Weight PoundsPDF page 90
Maximum Weight on Any Single Axle PoundsPDF page 90
Overdimension and Overweight PermitsPDF page 90
Emergency Equipment And SignalsPDF page 91
Federal Motor Carrier Safety RegulationsPDF page 91
Vehicle Route MapPDF page 91
Following DistancePDF page 92
Information on Commercial Motor VehiclesPDF page 92
Off-TrackingPDF page 92
TailgatersPDF page 92
Soft SurfacesPDF page 93
Distracted DrivingPDF page 94
Turning Dials Can Turn Your HeadPDF page 94
Electronic Communication DevicesPDF page 96
IndexPDF page 96
Violations (FACT).......................................75PDF page 96
Lost..................................................79PDF page 98
What to Do and Expect When Stopped by LawPDF page 98
What To Do..........................................82-83PDF page 98
State Highway PatrolPDF page 99
Safety is on Your ShouldersPDF page 100