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Missouri DMV Practice Test 2026
Updated for 2026 · Sourced from the official Missouri handbook
The Missouri written knowledge test is a 25-question multiple-choice exam drawn from the official Missouri Driver Guide, covering traffic laws, road signs, and safe-driving practices. You need 80% — 20 of 25 correct — to pass, and Missouri sets no official time limit on the written test. Missouri runs a Graduated Driver License program, so teen applicants also face supervised-driving hours and an intermediate-license curfew that trip up a lot of first-timers. Work through the real, guide-sourced practice questions below, then download DMV Ace for 1,000+ more Missouri-specific questions, progress tracking, and a full explanation on every answer.
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Topics covered on the Missouri DMV written test
The 25 questions on the real Missouri test are drawn from these chapters of the official Missouri Driver Handbook.
The Driver Examination and Licensing
Missouri's four-part exam (written, vision, road sign, and driving tests), the Graduated Driver License stages, and identification requirements.
Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings
Regulatory, warning, and guide signs; traffic lights, flashing signals, school-zone signals, and pavement markings.
Rules of the Road
Right-of-way, intersections, roundabouts, turning, signaling, passing, and lane use.
Speed Control and Highway Driving
Posted and default speed limits, interstate driving, following distance, blind-spot checks, and railroad crossings.
Sharing the Road
Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, large trucks, school buses, and blind pedestrians using a white cane or guide dog.
Driving Conditions
Night driving, rain, fog, slick or wet roads, reduced visibility, and adjusting speed and following distance.
Be in Shape to Drive — Alcohol, Drugs, and Health
BAC limits, implied consent, Missouri's zero-tolerance policy for drivers under 21, and the effects of fatigue and emotions.
Seat Belts, Parking, and Emergencies
Occupant restraint requirements, hill and curb parking, work zones, yielding to emergency vehicles, and what to do after a crash.
Practice Questions
12 free Missouri DMV practice questions
Real Missouri-specific questions sourced from the official Missouri Driver Handbook. Read each one, pick your answer, then check the explanation.
Question 1 · Speed Limits
What is the maximum speed limit on Missouri interstate highways?
- A65 mph
- B70 mph✓ Correct
- C75 mph
Why: According to the Missouri Driver Guide, the maximum speed limit on interstate highways is 70 mph.
Source: Missouri Driver Handbook, page 45 · Highway Driving
Question 2 · Lane Changes & Passing
When changing lanes, in addition to checking your mirrors, you should also check your:
- ASpeedometer
- BBlind spots✓ Correct
- CFuel gauge
Why: According to the Missouri Driver Guide, always check your blind spots by looking over your shoulder before changing lanes, because mirrors do not show every area beside and behind your vehicle.
Source: Missouri Driver Handbook, page 47 · Lane Changes
Question 3 · Traffic Signs & Signals
In a school zone, what does a flashing yellow light mean?
- AProceed at normal speed
- BStop and wait for children to cross
- CThe reduced speed limit is in effect — slow down✓ Correct
Why: According to the Missouri Driver Guide, a flashing yellow light in a school zone means the reduced speed limit is in effect and you must slow down.
Source: Missouri Driver Handbook, page 52 · School Zones
Question 4 · Driver Readiness
Who is required to wear a seat belt in Missouri?
- AThe driver only
- BThe driver and front-seat passengers only
- CThe driver and all passengers✓ Correct
Why: According to the Missouri Driver Guide, seat belts are mandatory for the driver and all passengers in the vehicle.
Source: Missouri Driver Handbook, page 22 · Seat Belts/Child Restraints
Question 5 · Right of Way
At an uncontrolled intersection, who has the right-of-way?
- AThe vehicle that arrives first✓ Correct
- BThe vehicle on the left
- CThe larger vehicle
Why: According to the Missouri Driver Guide, at an uncontrolled intersection the vehicle that arrives first has the right-of-way; if two vehicles arrive at the same time, yield to the vehicle on the right.
Source: Missouri Driver Handbook, page 40 · Right-of-Way Intersections
Question 6 · Pedestrian Laws
You must always yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog because they are:
- AElderly
- BChildren
- CBlind or visually impaired✓ Correct
Why: According to the Missouri Driver Guide, always yield to pedestrians carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, as they are blind or visually impaired.
Source: Missouri Driver Handbook, page 41 · Blind Pedestrians
Question 7 · Parking Rules
When parking uphill next to a curb, which way should your front wheels be turned?
- AAway from the curb✓ Correct
- BToward the curb
- CStraight ahead
Why: According to the Missouri Driver Guide, when parking uphill next to a curb, turn your front wheels away from the curb so the vehicle rolls back into the curb if the brakes fail.
Source: Missouri Driver Handbook, page 49 · Parking on Hills
Question 8 · Turns & Intersections
When entering a roundabout, drivers must:
- AAlways come to a complete stop first
- BYield to vehicles already circulating inside✓ Correct
- CProceed without stopping if no vehicles are visible
Why: According to the Missouri Driver Guide, drivers entering a roundabout must yield to vehicles already traveling counterclockwise inside the circle before entering.
Source: Missouri Driver Handbook, page 42 · Roundabouts
Question 9 · DUI Laws
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and older in Missouri?
- A0.10%
- B0.08%✓ Correct
- C0.05%
Why: According to the Missouri Driver Guide, the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for drivers 21 and older is 0.08%. For drivers under 21, a BAC of 0.02% or higher can result in suspension.
Source: Missouri Driver Handbook, page 70 · Alcohol Effects
Question 10 · Highway Driving
At a railroad crossing, which of the following should you NOT do?
- AShift gears while crossing the tracks✓ Correct
- BStop when the signals flash
- CLook both ways before crossing
Why: According to the Missouri Driver Guide, never shift gears while crossing railroad tracks — you could stall on the tracks.
Source: Missouri Driver Handbook, page 60 · Railroad Crossings
Question 11 · Weather & Visibility
On a slick or wet road, you should:
- ABrake hard to slow down quickly
- BMaintain your normal speed and following distance
- CReduce speed and increase your following distance✓ Correct
Why: According to the Missouri Driver Guide, on slick or wet roads you should slow down and increase your following distance to allow more time to stop safely.
Source: Missouri Driver Handbook, page 55 · Driving in Bad Weather
Question 12 · Accidents & Emergencies
After an accident, you are required to exchange which information with the other parties involved?
- AOnly your name
- BYour name, address, and insurance information✓ Correct
- CYour vehicle registration only
Why: According to the Missouri Driver Guide, drivers involved in a crash must exchange name, address, and insurance information with the other parties involved.
Source: Missouri Driver Handbook, page 76 · Crash Procedures
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Download DMV Ace — FreeMissouri-specific rules to know
A few traffic rules that are particular to Missouri and frequently show up on the test.
Graduated Driver License — instruction permit at 15
Missouri teens may get an instruction permit at age 15. You must hold it at least 182 days and log 40 hours of supervised driving — including at least 10 hours at night — before applying for an intermediate license.
Intermediate license curfew and passenger limits
Drivers with an intermediate license (issued at 16) may not drive between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. without an exception. For the first six months, no more than one passenger under 19 (outside the immediate family) is allowed; after that, no more than three.
Zero tolerance for drivers under 21
While the general limit is 0.08% BAC, any driver under 21 with a BAC of 0.02% or higher can have their driving privilege suspended under Missouri's zero-tolerance law — far below the adult threshold.
Move Over Law (RSMo 304.022)
When approaching a stopped emergency, police, or other vehicle displaying flashing lights, Missouri law requires you to slow down and move over to a lane farther away when it is safe to do so.
Littering carries a fine up to $1,000
Throwing trash from a vehicle onto a Missouri roadway is illegal, and the Missouri Driver Guide notes the fine for littering can be as high as $1,000.
How to get your Missouri driver's license
The knowledge test is one step in Missouri's licensing process. Here's how the path typically works for a new driver.
Check the age and eligibility requirements
Eligibility in Missouri: 15 for an instruction permit, 16 for an intermediate license, 18 for a full (unrestricted) license. Have your proof of identity, residency, and any required parental consent ready.
Study the official handbook
Read the Official Missouri Driver Guide (dor.mo.gov) and practice with DMV Ace until you're consistently scoring above 80%.
Pass the knowledge test
The Missouri written test has 25 questions, and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass. Permit/licensing fee: $3.50 for a Class F instruction permit (valid up to 6 months).
Build supervised driving experience
Hold your permit for the period Missouri requires and log supervised driving hours with a licensed adult before you schedule the road test.
Pass the road test and get licensed
After you pass the behind-the-wheel road test, Missouri issues your driver's license — often an intermediate/provisional license first for younger drivers.
Steps are a general guide — always confirm the current process with your local Missouri DMV office.
How DMV Ace prepares you for the Missouri test
1,000+ Missouri-specific questions
Every question is sourced from the official Missouri Driver Handbook — same wording style, same topic mix as the real test.
Explanations on every answer
Right or wrong, you see exactly why — with a handbook page citation so you can dig deeper.
Hard Questions module
A curated bank of the trickiest Missouri questions — the ones most testers fail. Master these and you're ready.
Smart progress tracking
See exactly which topics you've mastered and which need work. A pass-readiness score tells you when you're truly ready for the Missouri DMV.
FAQ
Missouri DMV permit test — common questions
How many questions are on the Missouri permit test?
- The Missouri written knowledge test (Class F) has 25 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 20 correctly (80%) to pass. All questions come directly from the official Missouri Driver Guide.
What's the passing score for the Missouri permit test?
- 80% — meaning you can miss no more than 5 of the 25 questions. The threshold is the same for first-time testers and retakes.
How old do I have to be to get a permit in Missouri?
- You can apply for an instruction permit at age 15. At 16 you may move up to an intermediate license, and a full unrestricted license is available at 18. Missouri's Graduated Driver License program governs each stage.
Can I take the Missouri knowledge test online?
- No. Missouri requires the written knowledge test to be taken in person at a Missouri State Highway Patrol driver examination station. Check dor.mo.gov for locations and hours.
How many times can I retake the Missouri test if I fail?
- Missouri does not cap the number of attempts, but you must wait and reschedule for each retake. After failing, applicants are generally asked to wait before testing again — check with your local examination station for the current waiting period.
How much does a Missouri permit cost?
- A Class F instruction permit costs $3.50 and is valid for up to 6 months, according to the Missouri Department of Revenue fee chart. Additional fees apply later for the intermediate and full licenses.
What is the curfew for an intermediate license in Missouri?
- Drivers holding a Missouri intermediate license may not drive between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless an exception applies. Passenger limits also apply, especially during the first six months.
Is there a time limit on the Missouri written knowledge test?
- The Missouri Department of Revenue does not publish an official time limit for the written knowledge test. Most applicants finish the 25 questions in well under half an hour.
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