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You are eligible for your instruction permit in Missouri starting at age 15. To receive it, you must pass a written test, vision test, and road sign test, provide appropriate forms of ID, and pay a fee of $3.50. The written test – often called the Class F written test or knowledge test – has 25 multiple-choice questions, and you must answer 20 of them correctly (80%) to pass. The Missouri State Highway Patrol administers the written test; you can find a list of their locations online.
This Missouri DOR practice test is current for May 2026 and covers 20 of the most essential road signs and rules questions directly from the official 2026 MO Driver Handbook. This practice test covers all the information from the 2026 Missouri Driver Guide that may be on the written and road sign exams.
The instruction permit is valid for up to 12 months. You must hold it for at least six months and complete at least 40 hours of driving instruction (including 10 hours of nighttime driving) before you can move to an intermediate license, which allows you to drive unsupervised and is valid until age 18. In Missouri, what most people call the “DMV” is officially the DOR (Department of Revenue).
Missouri permit test: quick facts
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Where Missouri test-takers struggle most
Based on 11,689 Missouri learners who practiced on our site in the last 30 days. 48% pass our practice tests, with an average first-try score of 68%.
A solid yellow center line means passing is prohibited from that side of the road. A broken yellow line means passing is permitted when safe. When a solid line runs alongside a broken line, only the driver with the broken line on their side may legally pass.
Missouri's legal BAC limit is 0.08% for drivers 21 and older. Drivers under 21 face a 0.02% threshold. Texting while driving is banned for all drivers under 21, but Missouri has no statewide handheld phone ban for drivers 21 and older - one of the few states in this position.
Missouri law requires all drivers to stop within 15-50 feet of a railroad crossing when lights are flashing or gates are lowering. Drivers must not proceed until the train has fully cleared the crossing and the gates have fully risen. Stopping on the tracks or attempting to race a train is a criminal offense.
Missouri requires headlights on when visibility drops below 500 feet due to rain, fog, snow, or smoke. Drivers are advised to reduce speed proportionally to conditions and increase following distance to at least 4 seconds on wet roads.
Missouri doubles fines for speeding violations committed in construction zones when workers are present. Posted construction zone speed limits apply the moment the zone signs appear, not only in the area directly around active work.
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Missouri-specific rules you must know
Rules that are unique to Missouri or differ from most other states
Missouri bans texting for all drivers under 21 but has no statewide handheld phone ban for adult drivers. This makes Missouri one of a small number of states that have not enacted comprehensive distracted driving legislation covering all age groups. The distinction between texting and other phone use is a frequent test question.
Missouri's point accumulation threshold for automatic license suspension is 8 points within 18 months. Most states use a threshold of 12 points over 2 years. Missouri's lower threshold means drivers accumulate suspension risk faster, and a single serious violation can trigger a significant portion of the limit immediately.
Missouri issues a farm permit to drivers as young as 15 that authorizes driving a motor vehicle within 40 miles of the farm for agricultural work purposes. This permit requires no driver education and exists separately from the standard graduated license system.
Missouri's instruction permit costs $3.50 - among the lowest in the United States. This figure occasionally appears on the knowledge test and surprises test-takers who assume fees are standardized across states.
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Sample Missouri permit test questions
6 questions written and verified by our content team against the current Missouri Driver Handbook
- Question 1 of 6
A 16-year-old holds a Missouri intermediate license. When is this driver prohibited from driving alone?
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Correct answer: C - Between 1 AM and 5 AM, unless driving to or from a school activity, job, or emergency
Under Missouri's Graduated Driver License program, intermediate license holders may not drive alone between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. except to and from a school activity, job, or emergency - or when accompanied by a licensed driver 21 years of age or older. A separate restriction applies during the first six months: no more than one non-family passenger under 19.
Source: MO Driver Guide, Chapter 1: The Graduated Driver License Law, p.16 - Question 2 of 6
What blood alcohol content (BAC) level makes it illegal for a driver under 21 to operate a vehicle in Missouri?
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Correct answer: C - 0.02% or more
The legal BAC limit for drivers 21 and older is 0.08%. Drivers under 21 face a much stricter threshold at 0.02%. A BAC at or above this level can result in license suspension under Missouri's "Abuse and Lose" law, which targets intoxication-related offenses by minors.
Source: MO Driver Guide, Chapter 10: Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving, p.72 - Question 3 of 6
For a fully licensed adult driver, who is required by Missouri law to wear a seat belt in a passenger vehicle?
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Correct answer: C - The driver and all front seat passengers
State law requires the operator and all front seat occupants to wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt. One exception: ALL passengers accompanying an intermediate license holder must buckle up, regardless of seating position. For fully licensed adult drivers, the mandate applies only to front seats.
Source: MO Driver Guide, Chapter 8: Seat Belts - It's The Law, p.55 - Question 4 of 6
Under Missouri's point system, what happens when a driver accumulates 8 or more points within 18 months?
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Correct answer: C - The driver's license is suspended
Accumulating 4 points in 12 months triggers an advisory letter. Eight points in 18 months leads to a license suspension - 30 days for a first suspension, 60 days for a second, and 90 days for a third or subsequent offense. The point values themselves also vary: speeding earns 3 points, careless driving earns 4, and operating on a suspended license earns 12.
Source: MO Driver Guide, Chapter 11: The Point System, p.74 - Question 5 of 6
What is the maximum speed limit on a lettered county road in Missouri, unless otherwise posted?
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Correct answer: C - 55 mph
Lettered roads carry a default speed limit of 55 mph. Rural interstates and freeways allow up to 70 mph, while rural expressways top out at 65. All other roads and highways not in an urban area default to 60 mph. Within any city, town, or village, the limit drops to 25 mph if you are not on a state road, unless signs say otherwise.
Source: MO Driver Guide, Chapter 7: Speed Limit, p.50 - Question 6 of 6
What is the minimum additional fine for speeding or passing in a construction zone on a Missouri roadway?
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Correct answer: B - $250 for a first offense
If you are found guilty of a first offense of speeding or passing in a work zone, you may be fined a minimum of $250 in addition to any other fine authorized by law for the offense. For a second or subsequent offense, the minimum additional fine is $300. These penalties apply on all Missouri roadways.
Source: MO Driver Guide, Chapter 7: Work Zone Signs, p.51
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