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Missouri DMV Practice Test 2026

The Missouri written knowledge test has 25 questions and requires a 80% score to pass. Use these free practice tests to study the rules of the road, traffic signs, and state-specific laws before your appointment.

Updated April 2026

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333 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), no time limit

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Practice Runs

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Test 1: Rules of the Road

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

25 questions~15 min
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Test 2: Road Signs & Signals

Regulatory signs, warning signs, traffic signals, road markings

25 questions~15 min
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Test 3: Laws, Safety & Impairment

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

25 questions~15 min
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Test 4: Defensive & Safe Driving

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Defensive driving, adverse weather, sharing the road, safety

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The Missouri written knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions. You need 20 correct answers (80%) to pass. There is no time limit. Tests are administered by the DOR. Questions cover road signs, traffic laws, and Missouri-specific rules. Read how DMV IQ prepares you for test day.

About the Written Test

Missouri's knowledge test is administered at Missouri State Highway Patrol driver examination stations — an important distinction, since you don't take the written test at the Department of Revenue (DOR) license offices where you get your actual permit. The test has 25 multiple-choice questions, and you need 80% (20 out of 25 correct) to pass. It's based on the Missouri Driver Guide.

The test is taken on a computer and is available in 12 languages including English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. Walk-ins are accepted, so you don't need an appointment. Just make sure you go to a Highway Patrol examination station, not a DOR license office.

At just $3.50 for the permit, Missouri has one of the lowest fees in the country. If you fail, you can retake the test the next business day without an additional fee on your first retake. However, Missouri has a strict "three strikes" policy: if you fail 3 times within 90 days, your application is closed and you must restart the entire process from scratch.

Bring your proof of identity (birth certificate or passport), Social Security card, and proof of Missouri residency. The minimum age for an instruction permit is 15. Applicants under 16 must be enrolled in or have completed a driver education course. Parental consent is required for all applicants under 18.

Missouri uses a Graduated Driver License (GDL) system. After holding your instruction permit for at least 182 days (6 months), you can apply for an intermediate license at age 16. The intermediate license restricts passengers (no more than 1 non-family member under 19 for the first 6 months) and nighttime driving (no driving between 1 AM and 5 AM). These restrictions lift at age 18.

The test covers traffic laws, road signs, right-of-way rules, speed limits, DUI laws (Missouri's legal limit is .08 BAC), and safe driving practices. Study the Missouri Driver Guide thoroughly — Missouri has unique rules about left turns at intersections and specific penalties for texting while driving for novice drivers.

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general knowledge

How long must a Missouri teen hold an instruction permit before being eligible for an intermediate license?

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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.
You can retake the next business day. But if you fail 3 times within 90 days, your application is closed and you must restart. First retake is free; subsequent retakes may have a reexamination fee.
You can retake the next business day. However, 3 failures within 90 days closes your application and you must start over. Study the Missouri Driver Guide carefully between attempts.
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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