Missouri Road Test Guide
What to bring, what your test vehicle needs, what the examiner is actually watching for, and what happens if you don't pass — summarized from DOR's own pages for Missouri and linked to the source.
Bring with you
- Valid Missouri permit, or a permit expired no more than 6 months
- Proof the test vehicle is registered and insured
Test vehicle requirements
- Vehicle does not have to belong to the applicant but must be properly registered and insured
What the examiner checks
- Parallel parking (counts for only a few points of the total score)
1-day wait to retest · $0 retest fee
Skills tests are limited to one per day, with a maximum of 3 tests in the last 12 months without special DOR permission. Passing score is 70%. No cost for written or non-CDL skills tests. Minors who drive themselves to the test site must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years old.
Road-test facts verified 2026-08-01 · Source: Driver Examination FAQs — Missouri State Highway Patrol ↗
Rules and appointment procedures change — always confirm current requirements on the official page above before you go.
What ends the Missouri road test immediately
Most mistakes cost you points you can afford to lose. These are different — a critical error ends the drive on the spot, however well the rest of it went:
- A collision, or contact with a curb, cone, or object
- The examiner had to grab the wheel, brake, or speak to prevent danger
- A dangerous or illegal maneuver
- A moving violation — speeding, running a light or stop sign
- Refusing to attempt a maneuver the examiner asked for
- Stalling somewhere that put the car in danger
Road tests share this list because each item is a safety failure rather than a scoring one. DOR publishes the rules that apply in Missouri — check the official source above before test day.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Missouri road test examiner check?
Based on DOR's own published list, Missouri examiners check Parallel parking (counts for only a few points of the total score).
What happens if you fail the Missouri road test?
If you don't pass, DOR has you wait 1 days and pay a $0 retest fee before you can retest. Use the extra time to keep practicing.
What is an automatic fail on the Missouri road test?
A critical error ends the drive immediately no matter how well the rest went: a collision, or contact with a curb, cone, or object; the examiner had to grab the wheel, brake, or speak to prevent danger; a dangerous or illegal maneuver; a moving violation — speeding, running a light or stop sign; refusing to attempt a maneuver the examiner asked for; stalling somewhere that put the car in danger. Minor errors only cost points — these end the test. Confirm DOR's current rules before you go.
Does the Missouri road test include parallel parking?
Yes — parallel parking appears in DOR's own published list of what the Missouri road test covers. Practice it until you can do it without hitting the curb or needing more than the allowed corrections.
Can DMV Prep help me practice for the Missouri road test?
Yes — the free DMV Prep app has an interactive Missouri road-test checklist, maneuver videos, a supervised-practice log, and a mock score sheet that scores you the way Missouri does.
