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Missouri DMV Practice Test 2026

Questions that match what the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) actually asks. Every one is drawn from the official manual and carries its own explanation.

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429 practice questions to help you master the Missouri DMV Test, 4 practice tests, 1 exam simulation

Missouri requirement to pass

25 questions on the real test, 80% passing score (20 of 25), time limit not published

Last verified August 2026 · Missouri Driver Guide

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Complete practice runs to test your knowledge. Runs 1-2 are free.

Missouri Test 1: Rules of the Road

Right-of-way, turns, intersections, passing, lane changes

25 questions~45 min
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Missouri Test 2: Road Signs & Signals

Regulatory signs, warning signs, traffic signals, road markings

25 questions~45 min
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Missouri Test 3: Laws, Safety & Impairment

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DUI/DWI, distracted driving, vehicle safety, general knowledge

25 questions~45 min

Missouri Test 4: Defensive & Safe Driving

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Defensive driving, adverse weather, sharing the road, safety

25 questions~45 min

About the Missouri DMV Test

Missouri's written knowledge test is administered by the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) and is required for anyone applying for a learner's permit or first driver's license. The test has 25 multiple-choice questions drawn from the Missouri Driver Guide, and you need at least 20 correct answers (80%) to pass.

Where and How to Take It

In-person at a Missouri State Highway Patrol driver examination station. Note: the written test is taken at Highway Patrol stations, not DOR license offices. Walk-ins are generally accepted, though booking ahead can shorten your wait. The DOR lists the knowledge test in several languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, French. Confirm the current options with the DOR, since the languages a test is offered in can differ from the languages the handbook is published in.

What to Bring

Plan to bring the documents the DOR requires: Proof of identity (birth certificate or passport); Social Security card; Proof of Missouri residency; Parental consent (if under 18); Proof of driver education enrollment (if under 16). The knowledge test is part of a permit fee of about $3.5.

On Test Day

Your results are shown immediately on screen.

If You Don't Pass

Missouri charges no fee for any written or skills test, so retests are free. You can retake a failed written test the same day, up to 2 attempts per day, until you pass. Skills tests are limited to 1 per day and to 3 tests in any 12-month period; after 3 failed skills tests the Highway Patrol cannot give you a fourth until the Director of Revenue approves further testing.

Minimum Age and Eligibility

You must be at least 15 years old to take the Missouri knowledge test. Applicants under 18 must have parental consent.

After You Pass

An instruction permit allows supervised driving with a licensed driver 21+ in the front seat. You must hold for at least 182 days (6 months). Intermediate license at 16 with GDL restrictions until age 18.

How hard is Missouri's test, really?

14th hardest of 51.

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When approaching a school zone during school hours, the maximum speed limit in Missouri is:

A15 mph
B20 mph
C25 mph
D30 mph

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Missouri written test has 25 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 20 correct (80%) to pass. The test is given at Highway Patrol examination stations, not DOR license offices.
You need 80% to pass, meaning at least 20 out of 25 questions correct. You can miss up to 5 questions and still pass.
Attempts are capped at 3 within a rolling period. You can retake the knowledge test the same day you fail it. There is no charge to retest.
You can retake the knowledge test the same day you fail it. There is no charge to retest. Study the Missouri Driver Guide and focus on the areas where you missed questions.
The Missouri instruction permit costs just $3.50 - one of the lowest in the country. The first retake is generally free, but subsequent retakes may carry a reexamination fee.
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