Missouri: Distracted driving — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “When does the manual say to adjust your vehicle’s controls such as climate controls, mirrors, radio, and seat?” · “Who does the manual say you can ask to adjust the radio, climate control, or navigation system for you?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Missouri Driver Guide" (Revised August 2026), Missouri Department of Revenue.
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Making destination entries on a navigation system, radio surfing, or adjusting climate controls while driving can put you in danger of what?
- A traffic ticket for every adjustment
- A vehicle crash or near-crash
- Losing your driving privilege for a year
- Engine damage
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Correct answer: A vehicle crash or near-crash
The manual says these distracting activities can put you in danger of a vehicle crash or near-crash.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 92 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 92)
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When does the manual say to adjust your vehicle’s controls such as climate controls, mirrors, radio, and seat?
- After you reach highway speed
- Before you begin to drive
- Only when the vehicle is in a parking lot full of cars
- Whenever a passenger asks you to
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Correct answer: Before you begin to drive
The manual says to adjust the vehicle’s controls before you begin to drive.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 92 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 92)
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When does the manual say to check your e-mail, voicemail, and other portable devices?
- Whenever the road ahead looks clear and traffic is light
- Only at red lights and stop signs while driving
- Once for each hour of driving on a long trip
- Before you begin driving, or when you reach your destination
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Correct answer: Before you begin driving, or when you reach your destination
The manual says to check them before you begin driving, or when you reach your destination.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 92 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 92)
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What does the manual suggest placing on your cell phone so callers know you are driving?
- An auto-reply message
- A passcode lock
- A louder ringtone
- A speed-dial shortcut
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Correct answer: An auto-reply message
The manual suggests placing an auto-reply message on your cell phone stating you are driving and will call them back later.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 92 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 92)
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When does the manual say you can take advantage of stops to adjust controls?
- Only on interstate highways
- Only after sunset
- At normal stops
- Only when a passenger is not in the car
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Correct answer: At normal stops
The manual says to take advantage of normal stops to adjust controls.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 93 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 93)
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Who does the manual say you can ask to adjust the radio, climate control, or navigation system for you?
- Other drivers on the road
- A traffic officer
- Your passengers
- No one, since you must do it yourself
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Correct answer: Your passengers
The manual says to ask your passengers to adjust the radio, climate control, navigation system, etc., for you.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 93 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 93)
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Which of these does the manual name as something that can distract you if you concentrate on getting a good look at it from your window?
- A billboard advertisement
- Your speedometer
- Your side mirrors
- The lane markings ahead
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Correct answer: A billboard advertisement
Looking out the window can be a distraction if you are concentrating on getting a good look at things such as a crash scene, a billboard advertisement, street names and addresses, or construction work.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 93 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 93)
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Under Missouri’s electronic communication device law, which drivers is it against the law to use an electronic communication device?
- Only drivers of commercial motor vehicles on public roads
- Only drivers under 21 years of age on public roads
- Only drivers traveling on interstate highways in the state
- Any driver of a noncommercial or commercial motor vehicle
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Correct answer: Any driver of a noncommercial or commercial motor vehicle
It is against the law for any driver of a noncommercial or commercial motor vehicle, on any highway or property open to the public for vehicular traffic, to use an electronic communication device.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 93 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 93)
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While the vehicle is in motion, which of these are drivers prohibited from doing?
- Talking on the phone hands-free through an in-car Bluetooth system
- Physically holding or supporting a cellphone with any part of their body
- Using cellphone GPS navigation
- Sending a text-based message through voice-to-text features
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Correct answer: Physically holding or supporting a cellphone with any part of their body
While the vehicle is in motion, drivers are prohibited from physically holding or supporting a cellphone with any part of their body.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 93 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 93)
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While the vehicle is in motion, which of these are drivers prohibited from doing?
- Placing a voice call using a hands-free function on the phone
- Manually typing, writing, sending, or reading text-based messages
- Listening to a podcast or music through the phone speaker
- Viewing a map for navigational purposes on a mounted device
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Correct answer: Manually typing, writing, sending, or reading text-based messages
While the vehicle is in motion, drivers are prohibited from manually typing, writing, sending, or reading text-based messages.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 93 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 93)
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While the vehicle is in motion, which of these are drivers prohibited from doing?
- Talking on the phone through an ear bud or a headset in the vehicle
- Listening to a digital audio recording in the vehicle
- Using a hands-free voice-operated function to place a voice call
- Recording, posting, sending, or broadcasting video, including video calls
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Correct answer: Recording, posting, sending, or broadcasting video, including video calls
While the vehicle is in motion, drivers are prohibited from recording, posting, sending or broadcasting video, including video calls and social media posts.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 93 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 93)
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While the vehicle is in motion, which of these are drivers prohibited from doing?
- Watching a video or movie
- Using a map for directions
- Using voice-to-text to send a message
- Listening to a broadcast
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Correct answer: Watching a video or movie
While the vehicle is in motion, drivers are prohibited from watching a video or movie.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 93 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 93)
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Which of these does the electronic communication device law allow drivers to do?
- Read a text message on the phone screen when the road is clear
- Hold the phone against the ear with one hand while driving slowly
- Send or receive text-based communication through voice-to-text features
- Post a video to social media from the driver’s seat
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Correct answer: Send or receive text-based communication through voice-to-text features
The law allows drivers to send or receive text-based communication through voice-to-text features.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 93 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 93)
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Which of these does the electronic communication device law allow drivers to do?
- Record a video of the road ahead while driving a vehicle
- Hold the phone on the lap while reading text messages
- Use cellphone GPS navigation and music or podcast functions
- Watch a movie on the phone while driving on the highway
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Correct answer: Use cellphone GPS navigation and music or podcast functions
The law allows drivers to utilize cellphone GPS navigation and music or podcast functions.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 93 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 93)
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Which of these does the electronic communication device law allow drivers to do?
- Talk on the phone hands-free using in-car Bluetooth or an ear bud or headset
- Talk on the phone while holding it between the head and the shoulder
- Type a message on the phone keyboard when driving at a very low speed
- Make a video call on a phone resting in the lap or on the console
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Correct answer: Talk on the phone hands-free using in-car Bluetooth or an ear bud or headset
The law allows drivers to talk on the phone hands-free, utilizing features like a built-in phone speaker, in-car Bluetooth, or ear bud/headset.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 93 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 93)
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Voice calls may be placed or received using voice-operated or hands-free functions that can be engaged or disengaged with what?
- A voice command only
- Two taps on the screen
- Three presses of a button
- A single touch or swipe
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Correct answer: A single touch or swipe
Drivers may place or receive voice calls using voice-operated or hands-free functions that can be engaged or disengaged with a single touch or swipe.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 93 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 93)
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A driver may use a device to relay information through a transportation network company’s digital network to a company driver provided what is true?
- The driver holds the device in one hand only
- The device is affixed or mounted to the vehicle
- The vehicle has no passengers
- The vehicle is traveling below 25 miles per hour
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Correct answer: The device is affixed or mounted to the vehicle
This use is allowed provided the device is affixed or mounted to the vehicle.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 93 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 93)
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Before January 1, 2025, what could drivers violating the electronic communication device provisions be subject to?
- An infraction
- A warning
- A suspension of the license
- A disqualification
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Correct answer: A warning
Prior to January 1, 2025, drivers violating these provisions may be subject to a warning.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 93 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 93)
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After January 1, 2025, a violation of the electronic communication device provisions may be subject to what?
- A warning only
- A felony charge
- A mandatory jail term
- An infraction
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Correct answer: An infraction
After January 1, 2025, a violation of these provisions may be subject to an infraction.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 93 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 93)
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What may commercial drivers violating the electronic communication device provisions be subject to?
- Disqualification
- Suspension of vehicle registration
- Loss of the right to carry passengers
- A mandatory retest of the road sign test
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Correct answer: Disqualification
Commercial drivers violating this section may be subject to disqualification.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 93 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 93)