Missouri
Driving Practice Test

Earning your driver’s license in Missouri will take some time and effort, but if you want to see all of the Show Me State you’ll want a driver’s license to make that task easier. To earn your license you’ll need to pass the Missouri permit test, put in your hours behind the wheel with your learner’s permit, and eventually pass the 25 question written Missouri drivers test. To pass the Missouri driver’s permit test and licensing exam you’ll need to demonstrate knowledge of Missouri traffic laws and Missouri road sign recognition. Of course, the Missouri DOR handbook provides you with all of the information you need to become knowledgeable enough to pass the driver’s examination, but if you really want to be prepared for the types of test questions you’re going to see you’ll want to take a Missouri driver’s license practice test. Fortunately, this site has practice tests for a standard operator’s license as well as practice tests if you’d like to earn your CDL (commercial driver’s license) or motorcycle license in Missouri. The practice driving test below is free so feel free to take it as often as you’d like. You must answer 20 of the 25 questions correctly to pass. There is no time limit. Click the “Start Test” button below to begin.

1 / 25

When a traffic officer is directing you to drive on the wrong side of the road, you should:

stop and wait until you can drive on the right side

follow the directions

wait until somebody else follows the directions

turn around and take another route

2 / 25

To overcome highway hypnosis, drowsiness and fatigue, drivers must _________ to keep them awake while driving.

talk on a cell phone

exercise their eyes

do text messaging

take stimulants

3 / 25

You must stop _____ of the railroad tracks when you see a stop sign at a railroad crossing.

within 15 to 50 feet

within 10 to 50 feet

within 15 to 30 feet

within 10 to 30 feet

4 / 25

When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction, you must:

pull move to the center of the road

pull over to the left edge of the road and increase your speed

pull over to the left edge of the road, or as near to the left as possible

pull over to the right edge of the road, or as near to the right as possible

5 / 25

A driver under the age of 21 years cannot have a blood alcohol content of:

0.02 or more

0.04 or more

0.06 or more

0.08 or more

6 / 25

When making a right turn you should NOT:

signal at least 100 feet before the turn

yield to pedestrians and bicyclists

honk your horn to warn pedestrians within the crosswalk

drive close to the right edge of the road

7 / 25

A vehicle's stopping distance is equal to:

the sum of the braking distance and reaction distance

the sum of the braking distance and following distance

the sum of the reaction distance and following distance

the braking distance

8 / 25

Where is the most likely place you would encounter this sign?

in an area where student drivers are practicing for their CDL

when descending a long steep grade such as traveling down a mountain

when ascending a long steep grade such as traveling up a mountain

when in an area where theft of trucks is commonplace

9 / 25

Under normal roadway conditions, the minimum speed you can drive on interstate highways is:

40 mph

55 mph

30 mph

65 mph

10 / 25

Select the situation in which passing another vehicle on the left side of the roadway is not allowed.

when on roads without a center line

when the slower moving vehicle is in the right hand lane

when at a railroad crossing

when on a one-way street

11 / 25

You must _______ when a traffic signal is a steady yellow light.

increase your speed to get through the intersection before the light changes

decrease your speed as you drive through the intersection

come to a stop if you can do so safely and remain stopped until there is a green signal or a green arrow appears

proceed through the intersection, even if a stop can be made safely

12 / 25

What does this sign indicate?

roundabout ahead

vehicle wheel warning

this sign is only used in Europe

native american pictogram area

13 / 25

Select a factor that greatly affects your stopping distance.

ability to steer the vehicle

the posted speed limits

conditions of the roadway

blind spots

14 / 25

When you find two solid yellow lines on a road, you should:

never cross the lines to pass or change lanes

cross the lines only during permitted times

treat them the same way as yellow broken lines

cross them only to pass

15 / 25

When a traffic signal is showing a steady yellow light:

you may proceed through the intersection, even if a stop can be made safely

you must slow down and be especially alert before entering the intersection

you must slow down and yield to all pedestrians and other traffic lawfully using the intersection

you must stop if you can do so safely and remain stopped until a green signal or a green arrow appears

16 / 25

When you leave your vehicle unattended, you must:

stop the engine

set the parking brake

lock the ignition and remove the ignition key

all of these answers are correct

17 / 25

When turning corners, turn the steering wheel using _____.

no-hand technique

the hand-over-hand technique

the single-hand technique

the hand-off-hand technique

18 / 25

Select when it is appropriate to use your horn.

when you become upset because of another driver

to make other drivers aware they made a mistake

to avoid accidents

when other drivers are driving too slowly

19 / 25

You must _____ when an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches you from behind.

decrease your speed and drive on the far right edge of the road

come to a stop after pulling over to the right edge of the road

decrease your speed and remain in your lane

maintain your speed

20 / 25

Select the situation in which you may overtake and pass to the right of another vehicle.

none of these answers are correct

you are driving on a highway outside of a major city

the other vehicle is about to make or is making a left hand turn

the other vehicle is about to make or is making a right hand turn

21 / 25

You should ______ when approaching a school.

all of these answers are correct

be extra cautious

watch out for school buses

watch out for children crossing the street

22 / 25

The ________ represent danger areas around trucks where collisions are more likely to occur.

stop-zones

no-zones

zero-zones

blind-zones

23 / 25

What does this sign indicate?

the speed zone a driver must avoid to maintain safety

recommended speeds

police radar traps in the area

the maximum and minimum legal speeds on this roadway

24 / 25

When entering a highway, you must use the entrance ramp and __________ to increase your speed to match the speed of the other vehicles on the highway.

uncontrolled access path

deceleration lane

acceleration lane

shoulder lane

25 / 25

Which type of headlights are required when driving at night in heavy fog?

low-beam headlights

high-beam headlights

special fog lights

parking lights

Your score is

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Drivers License

How To Get A Missouri Drivers License

The first step in for getting a Missouri’s driver’s license is to gain a new Missouri Instruction Permit. You will need to get through the process of the Graduated Driver License Law. You will need to get an Instruction Permit, then an Intermediate License, and then a Under 21 Full Driver License. While this may initially seem complicated, we can guide you by answering some of the most common questions people have about the state of Missouri’s requirements for getting a driver’s license.

How old do you have to be to get a Missouri driver’s license?

You can apply for a Missouri instruction permit when you are 15 years old, once you have enrolled in a licensed driving school. You must pass the vision, road sign recognition, and written permit test.

Can you take the Missouri driver’s permit test online?
No. You must take your tests at a Missouri State Highway Patrol examination station.

What are the steps for obtaining a driver’s permit in Missouri?

To earn your learner’s permit you’ll need to pass your series of vision, road sign, and written tests. You will need to provide documentation, including: including proof of identity, date of lawful status, proof of social security, and proof of Missouri address. To Graduate to an Intermediate License from an instruction permit you must:

Provide the required legal documents to prove your identity and address
Pay your $3.50 fee

What restrictions does Missouri put on drivers with a driver’s permit?
Holders of Missouri Instruction permits must practice supervised driving for 182 days. Supervised driving has a number of regulations, including:

You must have an instruction permit for 182 days
You may not have an alcohol-related conviction in the last year

You must receive 40 hours of driving time, including a minimum of 10 hours of nighttime instruction with a qualified person, grandparent or qualified driving instructor.
Seat belt usage is required
You must carry your permit with you

Pass The Test

How To Pass the Missouri Driver's License Test

To pass the Missouri written permit test, preparation is important. Read the Missouri Driver Guide manual and take notes on critical sections. Additionally, take good notes during your driver’s education course. As you study the manual and your notes from driver’s education, you can begin to gauge your progress by taking a Missouri permit practice test like the one available on this site.. You can also take our road signs practice test if you want to improve your knowledge of those.

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Need a Missouri driver’s manual?
You can find the Missouri Driver Guide, as well as additional resources for teen drivers here on the Missouri Department of Revenue site. They’re free.

Additional Information

Missouri License Frequently Asked Questions

To renew your Missouri driver’s license, you need to provide the proper documentation, including proof of identity, date of lawful status, proof of social security, and proof of Missouri residential address.

For those renewing their license in Missouri no additional testing is necessary.

You can reschedule a road test if you fail. However, you can only take one test per day.

The following skills must be demonstrated on a road test:

Starting and stopping
Parallel parking
Backing
Making right and left turns
Parking on a hill
Turning around
Entering and leaving intersections
Understand and obey traffic signs and signals

For drivers with a valid license or permit from another state, no additional testing is required. You will need the proper documentation. Additional documents may be needed if the current name is different than the name on the documentation due to a name change.

Missouri Department of Revenue Driver License Division

For the latest information on Missouri’s driver requirements as well as information on vehicle licensing, fees and testing, please see the Missouri DOR website at https://dor.mo.gov/motorv/.

Phone: 573.526.2407

Find Missouri motor vehicle and driver license office location nearest you!

Additional Missouri Drivers License Helpful Links

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Even More Missouri Drivers Tests

We have put together ten additional tests to help you practice for your Missouri Driver's License. Click below and get practicing!

Missouri Driving Practice Test