Driver Guide

   • 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: 
[phone]
Fax: 
[phone]
E-Mail: 
[e-mail]
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/.

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