Missouri Road Sign Recognition Test

It is a good idea to know and understand all signs described in the MO Driver’s Guide. Do you want to try again?

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#1. When you approach this road sign, you should:

Maintain your speed till you get to the slower speed zone A. Maintain your speed till you get to the slower speed zone Not drive faster than 45 mph under any circumstances B. Not drive faster than 45 mph under any circumstances Prepare to reduce your speed C. Prepare to reduce your speed

Speed reduction sign. Advance notice to upcoming speed limit change. Be prepared to slow down. There are several types of work zones that take place on Missouri roadways. Knowing the difference between these work zones will help you understand what to expect when driving through them.

#2. If you are on the main road when you see this sign:

Stay on the right side of an obstruction ahead A. Stay on the right side of an obstruction ahead You are leaving a one-way street and are entering a two-way street B. You are leaving a one-way street and are entering a two-way street Be prepared for vehicles to move into your lane C. Be prepared for vehicles to move into your lane

Merging Traffic sign. Traffic from another road will be entering the road. Be prepared for vehicles to move into your lane.

#3. After passing this sign, you reach an intersection without signs or signals. You must:

Continue straight A. Continue straight Turn right B. Turn right Turn left or right C. Turn left or right

T Intersection Ahead. The road you are traveling does not continue. You must turn either right or left. Slow down and prepare to yield or stop .

#4. An orange and red sign attached to the back of a vehicle means:

Shoulder work ahead A. Shoulder work ahead Slow-moving vehicle B. Slow-moving vehicle The vehicle has the right-of-way C. The vehicle has the right-of-way

Slow Moving Vehicle. A reflective orange triangle on the rear of a vehicle means it is traveling less than 25 mph. You may see this sign on construction equipment or farm vehicles.

#5. What does this warning sign mean?

Side road ahead A. Side road ahead Road curves to the right B. Road curves to the right Sharp turn to the right C. Sharp turn to the right

Road curves. A curve sign is used to warn of a curve where the recommended speed is less than the posted speed limit for the highway. Curve and turn signs may have an advisory speed plate that shows the recommended speed for the curve or turn. Although you may feel comfortable driving at a higher speed in fair weather, you should never do so in rain, snow, or icy conditions.

#6. This red and white sign means:

You must stop ahead A. You must stop ahead You are going the wrong way B. You are going the wrong way No turns are allowed C. No turns are allowed

You are going against traffic. You made a wrong turn and have entered a lane of oncoming traffic. As quickly and safely as possible, pull off the road, turn around and go back.

The wrong way sign supplements the do not enter sign. It is placed along the exit ramp or the one-way roadway farther from the crossroad. It tells you that you have already entered a one-way road and are driving in the wrong direction.

#7. What does this sign mean?

Left turns only A. Left turns only B. Keep left Divided highway C. Divided highway

Keep Left. Some roadway locations require traffic to pass only to the left side of a feature or obstruction.

#8. What does this sign mean?

Yield ahead A. Yield ahead No turns ahead B. No turns ahead Stop ahead C. Stop ahead

Stop Ahead. There is a stop sign ahead on the road you are on. Be prepared to stop.

#9. A road sign shaped like this means:

No Passing Zone A. No Passing Zone Right turn permitted on red B. Right turn permitted on red General warning C. General warning

This three-sided sign is shaped like a pennant. The sign indicates the start of a no passing zone.

#10. If you turn right into the side road, you should expect:

A fire station A. A fire station A closed roadway B. A closed roadway A railroad crossing C. A railroad crossing

Side Road Railroad Crossing. This sign tells you there is a railroad crossing if you turn right into the side road.

#11. At this intersection, cars in the right lane must:

Go straight ahead A. Go straight ahead Turn right B. Turn right Go straight ahead or turn right C. Go straight ahead or turn right

Lane control signs use an arrow symbol to tell you which direction you can go from each lane. The signs are along the road or hanging over the road.

#12. You see this road sign. What should you expect ahead?

A median that separates opposing traffic A. A median that separates opposing traffic A temporary road obstruction B. A temporary road obstruction A temporary detour C. A temporary detour

Divided highway begins ahead. The highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways separated by a median or barrier.

#13. What does this sign mean?

Work zone ahead A. Work zone ahead Sharp change of direction of travel B. Sharp change of direction of travel Lane Ends. Merge Right C. Lane Ends. Merge Right

Slow down for sharp change of direction of travel. Chevron may be used instead of the large arrow sign to outline the edge of a curving road or to supplement the large arrow sign. They are placed on the outside of a turn.

#14. Which road signs have an eight-sided shape?

Direction guidance signs A. Direction guidance signs Yield signs B. Yield signs Stop signs C. Stop signs

Stop signs are always octagonal (eight-sided). A stop sign means that you must bring your vehicle to a complete halt.

#15. This sign means:

Be prepared for bicyclists in travel lanes A. Be prepared for bicyclists in travel lanes Bicyclists must not share the lane with you B. Bicyclists must not share the lane with you The lane is reserved for bicyclists C. The lane is reserved for bicyclists

Bicycle – Share the Road. Watch for bicycle riders traveling in the same lane as vehicular traffic.

#16. This sign tells you:

You must not drive into a street in the direction you are going A. You must not drive into a street in the direction you are going Turning left at the intersection is prohibited B. Turning left at the intersection is prohibited Making a U-turn at the intersection is not allowed C. Making a U-turn at the intersection is not allowed

No U-Turn. This sign means that you are not allowed to make a U-turn.

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Missouri Permit and License Examinations

The Missouri driver’s examination has four specific tests.

When applying for your first Missouri learner’s permit, you must pass the vision screening, a road sign recognition test, and a written knowledge test at a Missouri State Highway Patrol driver examination station.

You must also pass the road skills examination to qualify for the first driver’s license.

When you renew your Missouri driver’s license in person, you must also retake the road sign recognition test.

This MO Road Sign Recognition Test

This sample test helps you study for the road sign recognition part of your exam. It has 16 questions about all the road signs described in the Missouri Driver Guide .

You should aim for a full score on each practice test; it will help you on the actual exam and also help you when you start driving. Knowing signs by color, shape, symbols, and meaning is essential for safety on the road.

The real examination puts special emphasis on these signs:

Missouri road sign study sheet

The Missouri Written Knowledge Test

In addition to the road sign recognition test, new drivers must also pass the 25-question written test.