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MISSOURI DMV PRACTICE TEST

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Anyone who operates a motor vehicle or motor-driven cycle on public roadways in Missouri is required to have a valid driver license or learner's permit. The driver examination consists of a four-part test: a written test, a vision test, a road sign test, and a driving test. The questions on the written knowledge test will be based on information taken from the Missouri Driver's Manual. The written test is designed to check your knowledge of Missouri traffic laws, and rules for safe driving and road signs. The MO DOR test consists of 25 questions, and you'll need 20 correct answers to pass (80%).
1. This road sign means:
curve speed reduction
Drive no less than 40 MPH around the curve ahead.
Winding road ahead; slow down to the indicated safe speed.
The speed limit after the curve ahead is 40 MPH.
Curve ahead, the recommended speed is 40 MPH or less.
2. A steady yellow light means that a ______ light will soon appear.
steady red
flashing yellow
flashing green
steady green
3. As you enter a roundabout, you should slow down and:
Yield to any vehicle coming from your left in the roundabout.
Look for signs and any pavement markings indicating which lane to use.
Yield to pedestrians and bicyclists crossing before entering the roundabout.
All of the above.
4. At night, glare from oncoming cars can:
Reduce your vision.
Improve your vision.
Signal their intention to turn.
Replace hand gestures.
5. Drivers who have been drinking are more likely to:
Follow traffic laws more carefully.
Be less reactive.
Yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles.
Keep a safe following distance.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Teens between 15 and 18 years old must follow the three steps of Missouri's Graduated Driver License Program:
  • Instruction permit ? you must be 15 years old.
  • Intermediate license ? you must be 16 years old and have held the permit for at least 182 days.
  • Full driver license (class F) ? you must be 18 years old.

You can complete the DMV written test at a Missouri State Highway Patrol examination station (no appointment required). After passing the exam, go to a Missouri driver license office to apply and pay for the instruction permit. If you are a minor, your parent/legal guardian must accompany you to the license office.

You must present specific documents when applying for the first time:
  • Proof of identity (provide further proof to verify any name change).
  • Proof of lawful status.
  • Proof of Social Security Number (If you don’t have a SSN, sign the affidavit provided by the license office and present a letter from the Social Security Administration about your situation).
  • Proof of Missouri residency.
  • Driver examination record to prove that you've passed the vision and the DMV written test. You can request it in person at any Missouri license office or by email at the Driver License Record Center.

You can check the list of acceptable documents here.

The DMV written test in Missouri is offered in various languages, including Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese, Japanese, and Bosnian. Although language options are provided, it is advisable to have a basic understanding of English since road signs are always in English.

To prepare for the DMV written test, read the Missouri Driver's Handbook and take our free practice tests. Topics covered on the exam include road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc. Once your scores are good, you are ready for the real exam.
The Missouri DMV written test comprises 25 questions and is designed to evaluate your knowledge of general traffic laws in preparation for the road test. You should study the manual carefully to ensure success on your first attempt. 

You can make up to 5 mistakes on the Missouri DMV written test. To pass, you need to answer at least 20 questions correctly, achieving an 80% accuracy rate. Take your time to read each question accurately.

For new drivers in Missouri, there are specific restrictions based on their age:

Instruction permit:
  • If you are under 16, you may operate only under the supervision of a parent/legal guardian, a driving instructor, or an adult who is 25 or older with a driver's license for at least 3 years. When you turn 16, you may operate if accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old, seated in the front seat.

Intermediate license:
  • For the first 6 months, you cannot transport more than one passenger under 19 (unless they are siblings). After this period, you can drive with a maximum of three passengers under 19.
  • You cannot drive alone from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m., except for school/job activities or emergencies, unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old.

A Missouri instruction permit is valid for 12 months and can be renewed. To renew, provide proof of identity and Missouri residency at any Missouri license office, and pay for a duplicate permit.