Missouri: Points and suspension — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Which of these about your driving record can cost you your license?” · “How many points does the guide list for a conviction of careless and imprudent driving?”
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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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Which of these about your driving record can cost you your license?
- Having too many points on your driving record
- Having no points on your driving record for three years
- Having a medical alert notation on your license
- Having a license that identifies you as a minor
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Correct answer: Having too many points on your driving record
Having too many points on your driving record is a listed reason for losing your license.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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You disagree with the officer’s decision to issue a traffic ticket. What does the manual say to do?
- Argue with the officer until the ticket is withdrawn or voided
- Refuse to sign the ticket until you have talked to a judge
- Leave the scene before the officer has finished the ticket
- Do not argue with the officer; you can explain your view in court
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Correct answer: Do not argue with the officer; you can explain your view in court
Do not argue with the officer. If you wish to contest the ticket, you will have the opportunity to explain your point of view in court.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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What does your signature on a traffic ticket mean?
- An admission of guilt that you cannot contest in court
- A promise to take a driving course within 30 days
- Acceptance of the ticket, not an admission of guilt
- A waiver of your right to go to court about the ticket
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Correct answer: Acceptance of the ticket, not an admission of guilt
Your acceptance and signature on a traffic ticket is not an admission of guilt.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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What may result from refusing to sign a traffic ticket?
- Your arrest
- A warning only
- The ticket being cancelled
- A longer court date
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Correct answer: Your arrest
The refusal to sign a traffic ticket may result in your arrest.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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According to the manual, what is the purpose of a warning or ticket for a traffic violation?
- To raise money for the state and local government
- To deter illegal and/or unsafe behavior
- To replace the driving test for new drivers
- To lower insurance costs for all drivers
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Correct answer: To deter illegal and/or unsafe behavior
If you receive a warning or a ticket for a traffic violation, its purpose is to deter illegal and/or unsafe behavior.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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When a judge finds you guilty of DWI or a BAC of .08% or more, what is added to your driving record?
- A fee
- Points
- A warning letter
- A hearing date
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Correct answer: Points
Your license is suspended, revoked, or denied based on your past driving record, and the points will be added to your record.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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How does the Missouri Driver Guide describe driving?
- As a privilege, not a right
- As a right that can never be lost
- As a right of every adult resident
- As a privilege only for vehicle owners
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Correct answer: As a privilege, not a right
The guide says driving is a privilege, not a right, and that you can lose it if you disobey the traffic laws.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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When does the Department add points to your driving record?
- As soon as an officer writes you a traffic ticket
- Whenever you are involved in a crash of any kind
- After a traffic conviction while your vehicle was moving
- Each time you renew your driver license late
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Correct answer: After a traffic conviction while your vehicle was moving
When you are convicted of a traffic violation committed while your vehicle was in motion, the Department receives notice and adds points to your record.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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How many points may you receive if you are convicted of leaving the scene of a traffic crash?
- 4 points
- 12 points
- 6 points
- 8 points
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Correct answer: 12 points
A conviction for leaving the scene of a traffic crash may bring 12 points and the revocation of your driving privilege.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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How many points does the guide list for a conviction of careless and imprudent driving?
- 1 point
- 6 points
- 12 points
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
The guide's table of state law violations lists careless and imprudent driving at 4 points.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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How many points does the guide list for knowingly allowing an unlicensed driver to operate a vehicle?
- 1 point
- 4 points
- 8 points
- 10 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
The guide's table of state law violations lists knowingly allowing an unlicensed driver to operate a vehicle at 4 points.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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How many points does the guide list for a felony involving a motor vehicle?
- 6 points
- 8 points
- 10 points
- 12 points
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Correct answer: 12 points
The guide's table of state law violations lists a felony involving a motor vehicle at 12 points.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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How many points does the guide list for obtaining a driver license by misrepresentation?
- 12 points
- 4 points
- 6 points
- 9 points
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Correct answer: 12 points
The guide's table of state law violations lists obtaining a driver license by misrepresentation at 12 points.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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How many points does the guide list for operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked driver license?
- 5 points
- 6 points
- 12 points
- 8 points
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Correct answer: 12 points
The guide's table of state law violations lists operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked driver license at 12 points.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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How many points are assessed to a driver convicted of failing to stop for a school bus that is receiving or discharging students?
- Five points
- Four points
- Eight points
- Ten points
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Correct answer: Five points
Any driver convicted of failing to stop for a school bus that is receiving or discharging students is assessed five points.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 74 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 74)
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What will the Department send you if you accumulate a total of 4 points in 12 months?
- A notice of a 30-day suspension
- A notice of a one-year revocation
- A point accumulation advisory
- An order to retake the written test
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Correct answer: A point accumulation advisory
A total of 4 points in 12 months brings a point accumulation advisory from the Department.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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Within 18 months, what is the smallest point total that leads to a suspension of your driving privilege?
- 4 points
- 8 points
- 5 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 8 points
If you accumulate a total of 8 or more points in 18 months, your driving privilege will be suspended.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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How long is a first suspension for accumulating 8 points in 18 months?
- 10 days
- 45 days
- 120 days
- 30 days
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Correct answer: 30 days
For accumulating 8 points in 18 months, a first suspension lasts 30 days.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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How long is a second suspension for accumulating 8 points in 18 months?
- 20 days
- 60 days
- 45 days
- 120 days
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Correct answer: 60 days
For accumulating 8 points in 18 months, a second suspension lasts 60 days.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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How long is a third (or later) suspension for accumulating 8 points in 18 months?
- 75 days
- 120 days
- 150 days
- 90 days
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Correct answer: 90 days
For accumulating 8 points in 18 months, a third or subsequent suspension lasts 90 days.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2026), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)