Test Format

25

Total questions

80%

Passing score

20/25

Min. correct

Multiple choice

Eligibility & Fees

Permit age	15
License age	16 (intermediate) / 18 (full)
Permit fee	$3.50
License fee	$10–$25 (varies by length)
Permit holding period	6 months minimum (under 18)
Supervised hours	40 hours total (10 at night) — under 18

⚠ Memorize this — Missouri-specific

Hands-free law applies only to drivers under 21 and commercial drivers — adults can use phones legally.

💡 Pro tip

Missouri is one of few states where adult handheld phone use remains legal — but distracted driving is still a crash factor.

Top 5 Questions to Know

1. 1. Missouri's hands-free cell phone law applies to which drivers?

   Answer: Only drivers under 21 and all commercial drivers.

   Missouri's distracted-driving law prohibits handheld phone use only for drivers under 21 and all commercial drivers. Adult drivers 21 and older may still hold and use a phone while driving, though tex...

2. 2. Under Missouri's Graduated Driver License program, an Intermediate License holder (age 16–17) is restricted to how many passengers under 19 during the first 6 months?

   Answer: 1 passenger under 19 who is not an immediate family member.

   Missouri's GDL program limits 16-17-year-old Intermediate License holders to ONE passenger under 19 who is not an immediate family member during the first 6 months. After 6 months, the limit rises to ...

3. 3. What does a lane-use control sign indicate?

   Answer: They show allowed movements from the lane

   Lane-use control signs show which movements are allowed from a particular lane.

4. 4. What does a LANE ENDS sign indicate?

   Answer: Your lane will end ahead

   A lane ends sign warns that your lane will end and you must merge safely.

5. 5. What does this sign indicate?

   Answer: Come to a complete stop

   A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Top Reasons Drivers Fail the Road Test

• ✗ Rolling stops at stop signs
• ✗ Failing to check blind spots before lane changes
• ✗ Exceeding speed limit (even by 1–2 mph)
• ✗ Not signaling early enough before turns
• ✗ Improper lane changes