Updated for 2026 testing — 530+ questions based on the official Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2025). Realistic exam simulator with instant scoring. No signup required.
25 random questions, 25-minute timer. Based on the official Missouri DOR exam format. Need 20/25 to pass.
Practice road signs exclusively — shapes, colors, and meanings. Perfect for targeting the sign section before your exam.
Test only the critical numbers — speed limits, distances, BAC limits, suspension periods. The most memorized facts on the real exam.
Fast 15-question session — perfect for a daily warm-up or quick review before bed.
Every question, random order, no timer. Best for deep study before your test date.
Key chapters from the official handbook — organized, summarized, and exam-focused. Read before your test!
Everything important from the Missouri Driver Guide handbook — organized for the exam
Memorize these numbers first. Missouri test questions are frequently built around specific distances, speeds, BAC levels, and time periods. These come up constantly.
Road signs are tested heavily. Know each sign's shape, color, and meaning. The real test often shows a sign description and asks what it means.
| Shape | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Octagon (8-sided) | STOP — always and only | Stop sign |
| Triangle (pointing down) | YIELD — give right of way | Yield sign |
| Diamond | WARNING — hazard ahead | Curve, pedestrian, deer |
| Pentagon (5-sided) | SCHOOL ZONE | School crossing |
| Pennant (triangle right) | NO PASSING ZONE | No-passing pennant |
| Round (circle) | RAILROAD CROSSING advance warning | RR crossing sign |
| Rectangle (vertical) | REGULATORY — rules you must follow | Speed limit, turn restrictions |
| Rectangle (horizontal) | GUIDE or INFORMATION | Street name, mile marker |
| X-shaped crossbuck | RAILROAD CROSSING — treat like yield | Railroad crossbuck |
| Color | Category | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Regulatory — STOP / PROHIBIT | Stop, yield, do not enter, wrong way, no-turn circles |
| Yellow | WARNING | General hazard warnings — curves, hills, intersections, animals |
| Orange | WORK ZONE / CONSTRUCTION | Construction ahead, road crew, additional fines apply |
| Green | GUIDE / DIRECTIONAL | Highway exits, distances, direction, mile markers |
| Blue | SERVICES | Gas, food, lodging, hospital, rest area |
| Brown | RECREATION / CULTURAL | Parks, campgrounds, historical sites, scenic areas |
| White | REGULATORY | Speed limits, lane rules, turn restrictions |
| Fluorescent Yellow-Green | WARNING — pedestrian / school / bike | School zones, crosswalks, bike lanes |
Right of way is the #1 failure topic on the Missouri DOR test. Master every scenario below — these questions will be on your exam.
| Signal | What You Must Do |
|---|---|
| Solid GREEN | Proceed — but yield to traffic already in intersection |
| Solid YELLOW | Prepare to stop if safe; proceed only if stopping would be dangerous |
| Solid RED | Stop completely; may turn right on red after stop and yield (unless posted) |
| GREEN ARROW | Protected turn — cross traffic is stopped. You may turn without yielding. |
| YELLOW ARROW | Protected turn is ending — prepare to yield or stop |
| Flashing YELLOW ARROW | Unprotected turn — you MAY turn but MUST yield to oncoming and pedestrians |
| Flashing RED | Treat exactly like a STOP sign — stop, yield, proceed when safe |
| Flashing YELLOW | Caution — slow down and proceed carefully. Do not need to stop. |
| RED + GREEN ARROW | Stop for through traffic; turn in direction of arrow only |
| Signal NOT working | Treat as ALL-WAY STOP — all traffic stops |
DWI questions appear on virtually every Missouri DOR test. Know the BAC levels, implied consent law, and penalties. Missouri uses "DWI" (Driving While Intoxicated), not "DUI."
| Situation | Consequence |
|---|---|
| BAC of .08%+ (driver 21+) | DWI — criminal charge |
| BAC of .15%+ | Aggravated DWI — enhanced penalties, mandatory IID |
| BAC of .02%+ (under 21) | Zero-tolerance — license suspension |
| Refusing chemical test | 1-year revocation of driving privilege (Implied Consent Law) |
| First DWI (BAC .08%+) | Class B misdemeanor — up to 6 months jail, up to $500 fine, 90-day suspension |
| First DWI (BAC .15% or higher) | Aggravated DWI — enhanced penalties, mandatory IID |
| 2nd DWI within 5 years | Class A misdemeanor or felony — longer revocation, mandatory jail |
| 3rd DWI offense | Up to 4 years jail, up to $5,000 fine — 10-year license denial |
| DWI causing injury or death | Up to 2–7 years prison, up to $5,000 fine, 5-year license loss |
School bus rules are heavily tested — especially the divided highway exception. Many people fail this question. Learn the exact rule.
| Location | Minimum Clearance |
|---|---|
| Fire hydrant | 15 feet |
| Stop sign, traffic light, flashing signal | 30 feet |
| Railroad crossing (nearest rail) | 50 feet |
| Driveway entrance (public or private) | Not in front of — always prohibited |
| School crossing or driveway (school hours) | 20 feet |
| Inside an intersection or on a crosswalk | Never — always illegal |
| Handicapped space (without placard) | Never park here |
| Crosswalk at intersection | 20 feet |
| No Stopping zone | Never stop here, for any reason |
| No Parking zone | No parking — may stop to load/unload |
The rule: always turn wheels so that if the car rolls, it rolls away from traffic or is caught by the curb.
| Situation | Turn Wheels | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Facing DOWNHILL, WITH curb | RIGHT (into curb) | Car rolls into curb and stops |
| Facing DOWNHILL, NO curb | RIGHT (away from road) | Car rolls away from traffic |
| Facing UPHILL, WITH curb | LEFT (away from curb) | Car rolls back, caught by curb |
| Facing UPHILL, NO curb | RIGHT (away from road) | Car rolls away from traffic |
GDL questions appear on many tests, especially for younger test-takers. Know the three phases, the restrictions in each, and the specific numbers.
| Equipment | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Headlights (on) | ½ hour after sunset until ½ hour before sunrise; any time wipers are running due to weather; when visibility is reduced |
| High beams (dim) | Within 500 ft of oncoming vehicle; within 300 ft when following another vehicle |
| Horn | Must be in functioning, working order and audible to other drivers and pedestrians |
| Turn signals | Must be in functioning order; signal at least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes |
| Tinted windows | Prohibited on front windshield; side/rear windows have limits |
| TVs / video screens visible to driver | Prohibited while vehicle is in motion (navigation is excepted) |
| Muffler | Must prevent excessive or unusual noise |
| Brakes | Required on all four wheels; must stop within a safe distance |
| Wipers | Must adequately clean the windshield when used |
| Tail lights / rear reflector | At least one red tail light visible from 500 feet |
| Tires | Must have adequate tread depth and be in safe condition |
| Hazard lights | For use when parked/stopped in an emergency — not while driving normally |
| Seat belts | Required for driver and front seat occupants; ALL passengers must be restrained when riding with an intermediate license holder |
A proven 4-phase approach that builds real understanding — not just memorization. Work through each phase at your own pace, and you'll walk into the DMV ready to pass on your first try.
| Your Score | Status | What to Do Next |
|---|---|---|
| Under 75% | Needs more work | Go back to Phase 3 — run Weak Spots mode on your wrong answers. Re-read the Study Guide for those topics. Then try the simulator again. |
| 75% – 89% | Almost there | Run Weak Spots on what you missed, then take the simulator again. You're close — one more round should get you there. |
| 90%+ | Ready! 🎉 | Run the simulator one more time to confirm. Score 90%+ twice → you are ready for the real test. |
Before you walk into the Missouri Department of Revenue office:
25 questions · need 20 correct (80%) · you can miss up to 5 and still pass
August 2025 edition · Published by DOR
Download Official Manual →Source: Department of Revenue · Free download
We've distilled the official manual into 12 focused study sections. Every number, rule, and fact verified against the handbook. Click any topic to start studying.
The Missouri written knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions with a single combined score. You must answer at least 20 correctly (80%) to pass. The test is untimed.
Missouri driver's licenses are issued by the Department of Revenue (DOR), but the written and skills tests are administered by the Missouri State Highway Patrol at their exam stations throughout the state.
DWI stands for Driving While Intoxicated. Missouri uses DWI instead of DUI. The legal BAC limit is 0.08% for drivers 21 and over and 0.02% for drivers under 21 (Zero Tolerance).
You can apply for a Missouri instruction permit at age 15 after passing the vision, road sign, and written knowledge tests at a Highway Patrol exam station.
Yes, this practice test is completely free. Every question is verified against the Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2025) published by the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Missouri's Abuse and Lose law allows the state to suspend or revoke a driver's license of anyone under 21 who is convicted of certain alcohol or drug offenses, even when the offense did not involve driving.
Missouri has one of the shortest written permit tests in the country: only 25 questions total, scored as a single pooled result with no section minimums. The passing score is 80% — meaning you can only miss 5 questions out of 25 and still pass. That narrow margin catches many test-takers off guard. On a 50-question test you have breathing room. On a 25-question test, every guess matters and every careless mistake on an easy right-of-way question costs you 4 percentage points.
Missouri is also one of a handful of states where the Department of Revenue (DOR), not a DMV or BMV, handles driver licensing. The Missouri State Highway Patrol administers the actual examination at state-run license offices. Generic practice sites written for a "Missouri DMV" miss this distinction and often cite the wrong agency names and wrong office types. Every page on this site references the DOR by name and matches the terminology in the Missouri Driver Guide (Revised August 2025), which is the official source of every test question.
Missouri uses DWI (Driving While Intoxicated), not DUI. BAC limits are 0.08% for drivers 21 and over and 0.02% under 21 — the standard "Abuse and Lose" threshold for minors. The written test does not have a time limit, but in practice the 25-question format is quick enough that time is rarely a concern. Following distance uses the 3-second rule. Signal distance before a turn is 100 feet. These are the facts the examiner tests repeatedly across the alcohol, right-of-way, and defensive driving scenarios.
This Missouri practice test is built for residents studying at state license offices in Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, Columbia, Independence, Lee's Summit, O'Fallon, St. Joseph, Jefferson City, Cape Girardeau, and every smaller Missouri town with a DOR office. Free, no signup, no paywall — just the real 2025 Missouri Driver Guide, the real 25-question format, and the real DWI rules as they appear on the actual exam.