Free Missouri Permit Practice Test (2026)
Real questions from the official Missouri driver handbook, each with a plain-English explanation. Free, unlimited retakes, no signup.
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What this test covers
This draw of 20 questions breaks down like this:
- Licensing & Permits — 5
- Alcohol, Drugs & the Law — 4
- Points & Penalties — 4
- Speed Limits & Speed Management — 2
- Vehicle Equipment — 2
- Safe Driving — 1
- Sharing the Road — 1
- Signaling & Communication — 1
Heaviest on Licensing & Permits (5 of 20) — that is the section to revise first if you miss several here.
20 are Missouri-specific questions, drawn from the state handbook rather than general road rules.
Each test on this site draws a different set, so Test 1, 2 and 3 never repeat a question.
Questions on this test
1. In Missouri, the maximum speed limit on interstate highways is:
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Answer: 70 MPH
Missouri interstates have a maximum speed of 70 MPH.
2. On the Missouri driving test, if you lose more than 30 points you will:
- Retake later free
- Get a warning
- Fail the test
- Pass
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Answer: Fail the test
Losing more than 30 points fails the road test.
3. A Missouri turn warning sign means the recommended maximum speed is:
- 45 mph or less
- 30 mph or less
- 50 mph or less
- No limit
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Answer: 30 mph or less
A turn sign warns of a turn where the recommended maximum speed is 30 mph or less.
4. When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren in Missouri, you should:
- Pull to the right and stop
- Speed up
- Stop in your lane
- Turn left
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Answer: Pull to the right and stop
Pull to the right edge and stop until it passes.
5. During the Missouri permit stage, you must be accompanied in the front seat by a person who is:
- At least 18
- Any age
- At least 21 with a valid license
- A parent only
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Answer: At least 21 with a valid license
A person at least 21 with a valid license must sit beside you.
6. In Missouri, your vehicle's windshield wipers:
- Must work
- Are decorative
- Are only for rain states
- Are optional
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Answer: Must work
Windshield wipers must be in working order.
7. In Missouri, a minor possessing intoxicating liquor may face:
- Nothing
- License suspension/denial
- Extra points off
- A reward
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Answer: License suspension/denial
A minor in possession of liquor can lose driving privileges.
8. In Missouri, a speeding conviction adds how many points to your record?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 1 point
- 5 points
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Answer: 3 points
Speeding is 3 points in Missouri.
9. In Missouri, a driver under 21 is in violation at a BAC of:
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Answer: .02%
Under-21 drivers are in violation at .02% BAC.
10. A Missouri Full License (Class F) is available at age:
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Answer: 18
The Full License is available at age 18.
11. After the first six months with a Missouri Intermediate License, you may not carry more than:
- No limit
- Two passengers
- One passenger
- Three passengers under 19 who are not immediate family
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Answer: Three passengers under 19 who are not immediate family
After the first six months: no more than three passengers under 19 who are not immediate family.
12. In Missouri, leaving the scene of a traffic crash can add and lead to:
- 12 points and revocation
- A warning
- 1 point
- 3 points
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Answer: 12 points and revocation
Leaving the scene is 12 points and revocation of driving privileges.
13. In Missouri you must use headlights:
- Only in cities
- Only on highways
- At night and when visibility is reduced
- Only in rain
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Answer: At night and when visibility is reduced
Use headlights at night and whenever visibility is low.
14. Missouri requires that, before you drive, you and your passengers:
- Roll windows down
- Do nothing
- Fasten seat belts or use child restraints
- Sit in back
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Answer: Fasten seat belts or use child restraints
Fasten seat belts (or child restraints) before driving.
15. A first Missouri DWI conviction can bring jail, a fine, and:
- A reward
- A discount
- Nothing
- License suspension or revocation
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Answer: License suspension or revocation
A first DWI can bring jail, fines, and license suspension/revocation.
16. A Missouri Intermediate License holder may not drive alone between:
- 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. (with exceptions)
- Midnight and 6 a.m.
- 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.
- 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
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Answer: 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. (with exceptions)
No driving alone 1:00 a.m.–5:00 a.m. except for school activity, job, or emergency.
17. Scanning the road far ahead while driving helps you:
- Spot hazards early and react in time
- Look busy
- Drive faster
- Save fuel only
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Answer: Spot hazards early and react in time
Looking well ahead lets you identify hazards early and respond safely.
18. In Missouri, careless and imprudent driving adds:
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 6 points
- 2 points
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Answer: 4 points
Careless & imprudent driving is 4 points.
19. A Missouri Instruction Permit must be held for a minimum of:
- 30 days
- Six months (182 days)
- 90 days
- One year
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Answer: Six months (182 days)
You must hold the permit at least six months (182 days).
20. In Missouri, it is illegal to drive with a Blood Alcohol Content of:
- .10% or more
- .08% or more
- .02% or more
- .05% or more
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Answer: .08% or more
Driving with a BAC of .08% or more is DWI.
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