• Minimum Coverage Requirements .................................................... 88
• Maintaining Your Insurance ............................................................... 88
• Failure to Keep Insurance .................................................................. 89
• Failure to Pay for Damages ............................................................... 89
• Traffic Crashes ........................................................................................ 90
• Filing an Accident Report ................................................................... 91
Chapter 14 — Safety and Emissions Inspections
and Required Equipment .......................................
Page 92
• Safety Inspections ................................................................................... 92
• Exceptions to the Requirement .......................................................... 92
• Equipment Needed ............................................................................ 93
• Other Equipment Required by Law ................................................... 94
• Emissions Inspections ............................................................................. 95
• Exceptions to the Requirement .......................................................... 95
Chapter 15 — Commercial Vehicles ..............................................
Page 96
• Size Limitations (Without Special Permit) ............................................... 96
• Height .................................................................................................. 96
• Width ................................................................................................... 96
• Length ................................................................................................. 96
• Exemptions From Size Limits ................................................................... 97
• Weight Limitations (Without Special Permit) ............................................ 97
• Maximum Weight on Any Single Axle…….Pounds .................................. 97
• Maximum Weight on Any Tandem Axle.….Pounds ................................. 97
• Maximum Gross Weight…………………….Pounds ................................. 97
• Overdimension and Overweight Permits .................................................. 97
• Vehicle Route Map ................................................................................... 98
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations ............................................... 98
• Transporting Hazardous Material ............................................................. 98
• Emergency Equipment and Signals ......................................................... 98
• Information on Commercial Motor Vehicles ............................................. 99
• Following Distance ................................................................................... 99
• Railroad Crossing ..................................................................................... 99
• Load Security ........................................................................................... 99
• Off-Tracking .............................................................................................. 99
• Weigh Stations ....................................................................................... 100
• Tailgaters ................................................................................................ 100
• Space Overhead .................................................................................... 100
• Soft Surfaces .......................................................................................... 100
• Space to Cross or Enter Traffic .............................................................. 100
Sample Test Questions.................................................................
Page 101
Index ...............................................................................................
Page 108
Glossary .........................................................................................
Page 111
Contact Information ......................................................................
Page 113
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NOTE: The state motor vehicle laws described in this manual are not
reproduced in their entirety and the wording is not identical. Due to
possible federal and state law changes and Department of Revenue
(department) policy, the information in this
manual may not always be
current. The department will make every effort to incorporate any changes
as soon as possible. Please visit our website for the most current version.
The Missouri Driver Guide is published by the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Carefully studying the Missouri Driver Guide will increase your driving
confidence and broaden your knowledge of Missouri traffic laws. The
more knowledge you have, the safer you are!
To test your knowledge of
traffic laws, you will need to take a written test
of 25 multiple-choice questions. Studying this guide will prepare you for
that test. You must correctly answer 20 questions to pass the test. All of
the test questions come directly from information found in this guide. There
are no “trick” questions.
To test your ability to drive a vehicle, you must take a driving skills test.
Your examiner realizes a driving test will probably be an unusual experience
for you, and you might even become nervous or uneasy. If you do become
nervous or fearful, please remember your examiner
has accompanied many
other people exactly like you, and the examiner rides with you only to make
sure you can control your vehicle and observe the rules of safety. Your
examiner will not try to trick you in any way. Remember that thousands of
people pass this test every year and become licensed drivers. If they can do
it, so can you! Just relax and do the best you can.
We would like to hear your comments and
questions about the material
included in this manual:
Address:
Driver License Bureau
P.O. Box 200
Jefferson City, MO 65105-0200
Telephone:
(573) 526-2407
Fax:
(573) 522-8174
E-Mail:
dlbmail@dor.mo.gov
Web Site:
http://dor.mo.gov/
The names and telephone numbers of other related agencies and offices
are located inside the back cover of this guide.
If you need a
Missouri Commercial Driver License Manual or
Motorcycle
Operator Manual, you may request one from
the Missouri State Highway
Patrol, or any Motor Vehicle and Driver Licensing Contract Office (contract
office). The
Missouri Commercial Driver License Manual and the
Motorcycle Operator Manual are also posted on our website:
http://dor.mo.gov/.