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Missouri Permit Practice Test · Updated 2026

Missouri Permit Practice Test (2026)

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Missouri issues instruction permits and driver licenses through the Department of Revenue with testing run by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Teens may apply at age 15. The first step is the written, vision, and road sign recognition tests at a Highway Patrol exam station. Then you visit a license office to pay for the permit.

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Sourced from the official Missouri Department of Revenue - Driver License Bureau Missouri driver manual.

Missouri permit test at a glance

25 questions on the real test
80% passing score
15 minimum age for instruction permit
$3 permit application fee

Sources: Missouri DOR - Driver Guide (PDF) Missouri DOR - Driver Guide Test Questions (PDF) Missouri DOR - Driver Examination Chapter 2 (PDF) Missouri DOR - Graduated Driver License Law

How to pass the Missouri permit test

Read the Missouri Driver Guide on dor.mo.gov. The written test has 25 questions and you must answer 20 correctly (80%) to pass. There is also a road sign recognition test. Take free practice tests until you score 90% twice in a row. Bring all your documents to the exam station.

Retake policy

If you fail any part of the Missouri exam, you may retake the failed part. Missouri State Highway Patrol exam stations set their own retake rules. Most allow a same-day retake or next-business-day retest. Restudy the Driver Guide before each attempt.

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Missouri DMV FAQ

How old do I have to be for a Missouri instruction permit?

You must be at least 15 years old. A parent, guardian, or other adult listed in law must sign the Missouri Driver License Application if you are under 18.

How many questions are on the Missouri permit test?

The Missouri written test has 25 multiple-choice questions. You must answer 20 correctly (80%) to pass. You will also take a separate road sign recognition test and a vision check.

How much does the Missouri instruction permit cost?

The Missouri instruction permit costs $3.50 plus a $6.50 fee for the Class F permit, for a total of $10. It is valid for 12 months and can be renewed.