Department of Revenue (DOR)
Missouri Permit Test (2026)
Study for the official DOR Written test (part of the four-part Missouri driver examination, which also includes vision, road sign, and driving tests) with free practice tests written from the state's own rules — plus the verified facts below: how many questions, the passing score, and what it costs.
Missouri permit test: quick facts
- Questions on the exam
- 25
- Passing score
- 20 of 25 correct (80%)
- Minimum permit age
- 15
- Fee
- Class F instruction permit (minimum age 15): $10, duplicate $10. Intermediate license (Class F): $14. Written and road test fees are not included in the DOR fee chart, and card payments add a 2.0% + $0.25 vendor charge.
- If you fail
- If you fail the written exam, the Missouri State Highway Patrol (which administers the tests) allows up to two attempts per day, and you may keep returning until you pass; no appointment is needed for written tests. The Driver Guide adds that only one driving (skills) test is allowed per day, and after three driving-test failures you need Department of Revenue authorization plus proof of additional behind-the-wheel training.
- Online testing
- In person only
- Languages
- Check your state's official site
How it works
Step 1
Take Practice Test 1 like the real thing — no notes, one question at a time.
Step 2
Read every explanation, especially for questions you missed. That's where the learning happens.
Step 3
Repeat with Test 2 and the road signs test until you pass comfortably every time.
Free Missouri practice tests
Missouri Practice Test 1
30 questions — signs, rules, and state law
Missouri Practice Test 2
30 fresh questions, no repeats from Test 1
Missouri Road Signs Test
25 questions on signs, shapes, and signals
New-driver rules in Missouri
At 15, Missouri teens may get an instruction permit after passing the written, vision, and road sign tests at a Highway Patrol exam station and must drive with a qualified supervising adult. Moving up to an intermediate license at 16 requires holding the permit at least 182 days, completing 40 hours of supervised driving (10 at night), and a clean recent driving record. Intermediate drivers may not drive alone between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. (except for work, school activities, or emergencies) and are limited to one non-family passenger under 19 for the first six months, then three.
Verified 2026-08-18 · Source: DOR
Missouri permit test FAQ
How many questions are on the Missouri permit test?
The official Missouri Written test (part of the four-part Missouri driver examination, which also includes vision, road sign, and driving tests) has 25 questions, according to the DOR (verified 2026-08-18).
What score do you need to pass the Missouri permit test?
You must answer 20 of 25 questions correctly (80%) to pass the Missouri Written test (part of the four-part Missouri driver examination, which also includes vision, road sign, and driving tests).
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Missouri?
You can apply for a learner's permit in Missouri at 15, according to the DOR (verified 2026-08-18).
How much does the Missouri permit cost?
Class F instruction permit (minimum age 15): $10, duplicate $10. Intermediate license (Class F): $14. Written and road test fees are not included in the DOR fee chart, and card payments add a 2.0% + $0.25 vendor charge. — as listed by the Department of Revenue (DOR), verified 2026-08-18. Always confirm current fees on the official site.
What happens if you fail the Missouri permit test?
If you fail the written exam, the Missouri State Highway Patrol (which administers the tests) allows up to two attempts per day, and you may keep returning until you pass; no appointment is needed for written tests. The Driver Guide adds that only one driving (skills) test is allowed per day, and after three driving-test failures you need Department of Revenue authorization plus proof of additional behind-the-wheel training. (per the DOR, verified 2026-08-18).
Can you take the Missouri permit test online?
No. The Missouri Written test (part of the four-part Missouri driver examination, which also includes vision, road sign, and driving tests) is administered in person through the Department of Revenue (DOR), not online.
Who runs the permit test in Missouri?
Driver licensing in Missouri is handled by the Department of Revenue (DOR). The official site is https://dor.mo.gov/.
Where can I read the official Missouri driver handbook?
The official Missouri driver handbook is published by the DOR at https://dor.mo.gov/forms/Driver%20Guide.pdf. It is the source our practice questions are grounded in.