Missouri DOR Permit Test: 2026 Guide
The Missouri Instruction Permit Written Test has 25 questions, and you need 20 correct answers (80%) to pass. The test fee is $7. The questions are based on the Missouri Driver Guide. Try 10 free sample questions below, or take the full 25-question Missouri practice test.
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Missouri DOR Permit Test at a glance
| Official name | Missouri Instruction Permit Written Test |
|---|---|
| Questions | 25 |
| Pass mark | 20 of 25 correct (80%) |
| Test fee | $7 |
| Time | Approx. 25-30 minutes |
| Official handbook | Missouri Driver Guide |
| Free practice test | 25 questions with answers |
Getting Your Instruction Permit in Missouri: Your 4-Step Checklist
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Step 1: Are You Eligible for a Permit?
- Applicants must be at least 15 years old.
- You must pass vision, road sign, and written tests.
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Step 2: What ID Do I Need?
You need proof of identity, lawful status, Social Security number, and Missouri residency.
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Step 3: How Much Does the Test Cost?
The fee for the instruction permit is $7.
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Step 4: Understanding the Test Format
The written test has 25 questions. To pass, you must answer at least 20 questions correctly (80%).
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Step 5: Instruction Permit Rules & Restrictions
As a permit holder under 16, you must follow these rules:
- For the first 6 months, you must drive with a qualified person age 21 or older in the front seat.
- After 6 months, you may drive with a licensed driver age 18 or older in the front seat.
Free Missouri practice questions
The first 10 questions of Missouri Practice Test 1. The full practice test has 25 questions.
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1. What is a potential penalty if you injure or kill someone while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
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Answer: c) Loss of driver license for five years.
If you injure or kill someone due to driving under the influence, you may lose your driver license for five years, pay a $5,000 fine, and spend two to seven years in jail.
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2. What is required to reinstate a driving privilege suspended for failure to appear in court?
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Answer: c) Proof the ticket is paid and a $20 reinstatement fee.
To reinstate after a suspension for failing to appear in court, the Driver License Bureau must receive proof that the ticket is paid and a $20 reinstatement fee.
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3. You are on a four-lane highway and approach a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights. What must you do?
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Answer: a) Proceed with caution and change lanes away from the emergency vehicle if safe.
When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with lights on, proceed with caution and, if safe, make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the vehicle if on a roadway with at least four lanes.
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4. What is the minimum fine for a first offense of speeding or passing in a construction zone in Missouri?
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Answer: a) $250
If you are caught speeding or passing in a construction zone or work zone on Missouri state roadways, you could be fined a minimum of $250 for the first offense.
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5. What is the maximum distance you may travel in a two-way left-turn lane?
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Answer: d) 500 feet.
Do not use this lane as a travel lane; a vehicle may not travel in this lane for more than 500 feet.
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What must you do at a school crossing if a traffic patrol member signals you? Show answer
Answer: c) Stop and yield.
You must stop and yield to instructions given by a school crossing guard or traffic patrol.
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7. What should you avoid doing when a large vehicle is approaching on a roadway?
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Answer: c) Entering the roadway in front of the large vehicle.
Large vehicles cannot stop quickly. Entering the roadway in front of them is dangerous.
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8. When riding a bicycle at night, reflective material or lights on the pedals must be visible to a driver using low beam headlights from at least how many feet away?
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Answer: b) 200 feet.
Bicyclists must have reflective material or lights on their pedals, shoes, or lower legs that are visible from 200 feet when reflected by low beam headlights.
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9. Are you allowed to park on a bridge?
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Answer: b) No, never.
Do not park on a bridge.
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10. How should you park if you must park on a roadway?
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Answer: b) As far away from traffic as possible.
If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle as far away from traffic as possible.
Missouri DOR Permit Test: common questions
How many questions are on the Missouri DOR Permit Test?
The Missouri Instruction Permit Written Test has 25 questions.
How many questions can you miss on the Missouri DOR Permit Test?
You need 20 of 25 correct (80%), so you can miss up to 5 questions.
How much does the Missouri DOR Permit Test cost?
The Missouri test fee is $7. Fees change, so confirm the amount with the licensing office before you go.
How long does the Missouri DOR Permit Test take?
Approx. 25-30 minutes.
What should I study for the Missouri DOR Permit Test?
Study the Missouri Driver Guide; the test questions are based on it. Then check yourself with a practice test: FlashPath's free Missouri Practice Test 1 has 25 questions with answers and explanations.
Is the FlashPath Missouri practice test free?
Yes. Practice Test 1 (25 questions) is free on this site and in the app, with no sign-up. The app has 225 more Missouri practice questions across Practice Tests 2 to 10; full access is a subscription.
What is the FlashPath Pass Guarantee?
If you have a paid FlashPath subscription and don't pass the Missouri DOR Permit Test, your next month is free. Email us within 30 days of the test with your store order ID and your result.
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Missouri guides
Study for the test
Get your licence
- The Complete Missouri DOR Document Checklist (for a REAL ID Compliant License)
- From Global Roads to the Show-Me State: Exchanging Your Foreign License in Missouri
- Show-Me State Driver: Your Complete Guide to a Missouri Driver's License
- Renewing Your Missouri Driver's License: A Guide to In-Person and Mail-In Options
- Booking Your Missouri Driving Test: A Step-by-Step MSHP Scheduling Guide
Road test and rules
The FlashPath app
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