Missouri Driver Guide Ch. 8 Part 1

What is the recommended distance between the center of your breastbone and the center of the steering wheel according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration?

• 20 inches

• 15 inches

• 10 inches

• 5 inches

What should be the position of the shoulder belt when wearing a seat belt?

• Around the waist

• Across the chest

• Behind the back

• Under the arm

What should be the position of the lap belt when wearing a seat belt?

• Low and snug across the hips

• Loose around the waist

• Around the chest

• Around the neck

What should be done if a vehicle is equipped with a two-part seat belt system?

• Wear only the shoulder belt

• Wear only the lap belt

• Wear both the lap and shoulder belt

• Do not wear any seat belt

What is the recommended age for children to ride properly restrained in a rear seat?

• Under 15 years old

• Under 5 years old

• Under 10 years old

• Under 12 years old

What should be done if a rear-facing infant restraint is to be placed in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger air bag?

• It depends on the height of the infant

• It depends on the weight of the infant

• It is not safe to place the restraint in the front seat

• It is safe to place the restraint in the front seat

What is the Missouri law requirement for the operator and front seat occupants of all passenger vehicles?

• Do not wear any seat belt

• Wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt

• Wear a shoulder belt only

• Wear a lap belt only

What is the recommended posture while driving according to the text?

• Lean back and relax

• Sit with a slouched posture

• Sit with your back straight, upright, and relaxed against the seat

• Lean forward and grip the steering wheel tightly

What is the recommended hand position on the steering wheel according to the text?

• Left hand at the bottom and right hand at the top of the steering wheel

• Left hand between seven & nine o’clock and right hand between three & five o’clock positions on the steering wheel

• Both hands at the top of the steering wheel

• Both hands at the bottom of the steering wheel

What is the recommended technique for turning corners according to the text?

• Turn the steering wheel using the palm of one hand

• Turn the steering wheel using the hand-over-hand technique

• Turn the steering wheel using the fingertips

• Turn the steering wheel using the back of one hand