Missouri DOR Permit Practice Test
The Missouri DOR knowledge test has 25 questions; to pass you need 20 correct answers (80%). Practice free with questions based on the official Missouri driver handbook, with every answer explained.
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Missouri permit test at a glance
| Agency | Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) |
|---|---|
| Test questions | 25 |
| Passing score | 20 correct answers (80%) |
| Minimum permit age | 15 years old |
| Permit holding period | 182 days (6 months) |
| Supervised driving | 40 hours, including 10 at night |
| Provisional license from | age 16 |
| Full license | at 18 |
| Test languages | Offered in 20 languages, including a sign language video version. |
| Official handbook | Missouri Driver Guide |
Try 5 Missouri permit test questions
- How many questions are on the Missouri DOR knowledge test? 15 / 25 / 35 / 45. Answer: 25. The driver exam also includes a vision test and a separate road sign recognition test. To pass: 20 correct answers (80%).
- In Missouri, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and over? 0.02% / 0.05% / 0.08% / 0.10%. Answer: 0.08%. As in almost every state, the limit in Missouri is 0.08% for drivers 21 and over; 0.04% for commercial drivers, and zero tolerance under 21.
- Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. You should: Slam on the brakes / Ease off the gas and steer where you want to go / Turn the wheel sharply the other way / Accelerate out of the skid. Answer: Ease off the gas and steer where you want to go. Take your foot off the accelerator, avoid hard braking and steer smoothly in the direction you want the front of the car to go.
- When turning left at an intersection with a green light (no arrow), you must: Go before oncoming traffic / Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians / Honk and turn / Wait for the light to turn red. Answer: Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. A solid green light allows a left turn only when it is safe: yield to oncoming vehicles and to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
- A solid yellow line on your side of the center line means: Passing is allowed / Do not pass / Lane for turning only / Bicycle lane. Answer: Do not pass. A solid yellow line on your side means passing is not allowed. A broken line on your side means you may pass when it is safe.
How the Missouri DOR permit test works
The Missouri knowledge test (the learner's permit test) has 25 multiple-choice questions, and to pass you need 20 correct answers (80%). Every question comes from the official DOR handbook, the Missouri Driver Guide.
The driver exam also includes a vision test and a separate road sign recognition test.
A multiple-choice written test given by the Missouri State Highway Patrol at driver examination stations; it is not open book.
Offered in 20 languages, including a sign language video version.
Missouri learner's permit requirements
In Missouri you can apply for a learner's permit at 15. Applicants under 18 usually need a parent or guardian's consent.
Before the road test, teen drivers must hold the permit for at least 182 days (6 months). Supervised driving required: 40 hours, including 10 at night.
- Proof of identity and date of birth (such as a birth certificate or passport).
- Your Social Security number, if you have one.
- Proof of Missouri residency.
- A vision screening and the knowledge test.
The DOR publishes the exact document list: check it before your appointment, especially if you want a REAL ID-compliant card.
Missouri graduated driver licensing (GDL)
After the learner stage and the road test, teens can get a provisional (intermediate) license from age 16.
Intermediate drivers may not drive alone from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. For the first 6 months they may carry only one passenger under 19 who is not immediate family; after that, no more than three.
Restrictions end and you hold a full, unrestricted license at 18, provided your record stays clean.
Missouri rules worth knowing for the test
Signs and most rules are the same nationwide, but each state has its own laws — and the DOR test asks about them.
- A parent, guardian, grandparent or other qualified person must come to the license office to confirm the 40 hours of driving instruction.
- The instruction permit is valid for 12 months and can be renewed as many times as needed without retaking the written test.
- To trade the intermediate license for a full license at 18, you must pass the vision and road sign tests again and have no alcohol-related offenses or traffic convictions in the previous 12 months.
What the Missouri knowledge test covers
Topics follow the chapters of the DOR handbook. These are the ones asked most often:
- Road signs by shape and color (federal MUTCD standard): see the road signs guide.
- Right-of-way at 4-way stops, left turns, crosswalks and for emergency vehicles: right-of-way rules.
- Speed limits in mph and the 3-second following rule: speed guide.
- Alcohol and drugs: the 0.08% BAC limit, zero tolerance under 21 and implied consent.
- Traffic signals and pavement markings, parking, passing, and sharing the road with cyclists, motorcycles and trucks.
How to study for the Missouri permit test
Read the official DOR handbook once cover to cover, then take practice tests by topic to find your weak spots. Once you consistently score above 90%, take a full timed mock exam.
Drill the numbers — ages, distances, speed and BAC limits — they are the most-missed questions. More tips in how to pass the permit test.
How to get your learner's permit in Missouri
- Check the minimum age In Missouri, you can apply for a learner's permit at 15.
- Study the handbook and practice Read the official DOR handbook and take practice tests until you pass comfortably.
- Gather your documents Proof of identity, Social Security number and Missouri residency; parental consent if under 18.
- Pass the vision and knowledge tests To pass you need 20 correct answers (80%).
- Drive supervised Hold the permit for at least 182 days (6 months). Supervised driving: 40 hours, including 10 at night.
- Take the road test From age 16 you can get a provisional license.
Missouri permit test FAQ
How many questions are on the Missouri permit test?
The Missouri knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions. The driver exam also includes a vision test and a separate road sign recognition test.
What score do you need to pass the Missouri permit test?
You need 20 correct answers (80%).
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Missouri?
You can apply at 15. Applicants under 18 usually need a parent or guardian's consent.
How long do you have to hold your permit in Missouri?
At least 182 days (6 months) for teen drivers. Supervised driving required: 40 hours, including 10 at night.
Can I take the Missouri permit test in Spanish?
Offered in 20 languages, including a sign language video version.
Is this the official Missouri DOR test?
No. DMVPermitUSA is independent and not affiliated with the Missouri Department of Revenue. The practice questions follow the same format and topics as the official handbook; the real test is taken with the DOR.
Neighboring states
- Iowa permit practice test
- Illinois permit practice test
- Kentucky permit practice test
- Tennessee permit practice test
- Arkansas permit practice test
- Oklahoma permit practice test
- Kansas permit practice test
- Nebraska permit practice test
Official sources
- Missouri DOR — Missouri Graduated Driver License Law
- Missouri DOR — Driver License FAQ
- Missouri DOR — Missouri Driver Guide
- Missouri State Highway Patrol — Driver Examination Division
- FHWA — Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)