Missouri DMV Practice Test
Free, full Missouri practice tests right here in your browser — state-configured test length, diagnostic and adaptive modes, spaced-repetition review, and a readiness dashboard. No signup, no paywall — your progress is saved automatically on this device.
Official Missouri handbook: Missouri Driver Guide
Before the Missouri knowledge test
These learner's permit requirements are separate from the written knowledge test score above. Use them to plan your application and supervised-driving timeline.
Requirements last verified 2026-07-13 · Source: Missouri Department of Revenue — Parent/Guardian Role in MO GDL Law ↗. See the complete Missouri permit requirements.
What is different about Missouri
Rules that are set by Missouri rather than nationally, and where they depart from what most states do. Compared against DMV Prep's verified rules for all 51 jurisdictions — unverified figures are left out of both sides of every comparison.
- Supervised-driving requirement: 40 hours here. The most common supervised-driving requirement is 50 hours (29 of 49 states we have verified).
Sample Missouri permit test questions
Orange-colored signs indicate:
- A. School zones
- B. Recreational areas
- C. Railroad crossings
- D. Construction zones
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D. Construction zones — Orange signs warn about construction or maintenance work zones. Slow down, watch for workers and equipment, and be ready for changing lane patterns.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General) — Traffic Signs — General · verified 2026-08-01
In Missouri, what should you do when a traffic-control officer directs you differently from a traffic signal?
- A. Ignore both if the road looks clear
- B. Follow the traffic signal only
- C. Stop permanently until another driver moves
- D. Follow the officer's direction
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D. Follow the officer's direction — Traffic-control officers override signs and signals when they are directing traffic. Follow the officer's lawful direction even if it differs from the signal.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide — Traffic control and officer directions · verified 2026-06-08
What is the default maximum speed limit on Missouri interstate highways in rural areas?
- A. 65 mph
- B. 70 mph
- C. 75 mph
- D. 60 mph
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B. 70 mph — Missouri's rural interstate highways have a statutory maximum speed limit of 70 mph. Some sections of rural interstate may be posted at 65 mph where traffic engineers have set a lower limit. Urban interstates within city limits default to 60 mph. Business and residential streets default to 25 mph, alleys to 15 mph, and school zones to 20 mph when children are present.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide — Chapter 4 — Speed Limits · verified 2026-06-10
In Missouri, when two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who must yield?
- A. The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right
- B. The driver on the right must yield to the driver on the left
- C. The faster-moving vehicle has the right of way
- D. Both drivers must stop and wait for a law enforcement officer
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A. The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right — Missouri follows the standard rule: when two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection simultaneously, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Always be prepared to yield even when you technically have the right of way.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide — Chapter 4 — Right of Way · verified 2026-06-16
On a Missouri highway with three or more lanes, where must slower traffic travel?
- A. The center lane
- B. The rightmost lane except when passing
- C. Any lane — Missouri has no keep-right requirement
- D. The left lane for safety when traveling at the speed limit
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B. The rightmost lane except when passing — Missouri law requires slower-moving vehicles to keep to the right except when passing. On multi-lane highways, the left lane is intended for passing and faster traffic. Driving slowly in the left lane impedes traffic flow and can result in a citation for impeding traffic.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide — Chapter 4 — Lane Usage · verified 2026-06-16
Questions last verified 2026-06-08 · Reviewed by the DMV Prep editorial team · Editorial policy
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in this Missouri DMV practice test?
This practice test uses 25 questions and a 80% study target — at least 20 correct answers. Confirm the current official exam format with the state licensing agency.
What score should I target for the Missouri written test?
Use 80% as the practice target on this site. The readiness dashboard tracks consistent performance; the state agency remains the source for current official requirements.
Is the Missouri permit test taken at the DMV?
In Missouri, driver licensing is handled by the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR), so you'll often see the exam called the DOR permit test or DOR written test. Confirm the current official format with DOR; this page uses DMV Prep's recorded practice configuration.
Is this Missouri practice test really free?
Yes. Every practice test on this page and everything in the DMV Prep app is free — no ads, no paywall, no account.
Where do these Missouri practice questions come from?
Questions use Missouri Driver Guide and other handbook or regulatory references, and are not copied from live exams. Citation scope and recency are being revalidated across the bank.
Can I study for the Missouri permit test in Spanish?
Yes — try the Missouri practice test in Spanish. The DMV Prep app includes all 3,671+ questions in Spanish.
