Missouri · State Highway Patrol
Missouri’s knowledge test, given by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, has 25 questions, and you need 20 right, or 80%, to pass. To get an instruction permit, you must pass a vision test, a road sign test and the written test.
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Checked against the Missouri Driver Guide (revised August 2026) on October 25, 2026. How we check facts
Practice test
Pick an answer and check it. Every question comes with the reason behind the right answer and the sentence of an official document it rests on.
To pass here you need 8 of 10, since Missouri’s test asks for 80%.
Question 1 of 10 · Regulatory signs
The answer is C: people with disabilities
The wheelchair symbol marks parking reserved for people with disabilities. It is reserved by law, not by courtesy, so leave it for them even when every other space is full. Who qualifies, and the permit or plate that shows it, is set by your state.
“Where parking spaces are reserved for persons with disabilities, the Accessible Parking (R7-8) sign (see Drawing D in Figure 2B-25) shall be used to designate the space and shall display the official International Symbol of Accessibility.”
Question 2 of 10 · Railroad crossings
The answer is A: Behind the white line.
Stop behind the white stop line, or behind the gate where there is one. Where there is no line, stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail. Do not creep closer to see better. The space in front of the line is there to keep you clear of the train.
“When a train or railroad vehicle is approaching the intersection, you must stop behind the stop line or before the intersection until the intersection is clear.”
Question 3 of 10 · Pedestrians and bicyclists
The answer is C: Slow down and be ready to stop.
A child is often right behind a ball and may run out between the parked cars without looking. Slow down and be ready to stop before you reach the gap. If you wait until you see the child, it is too late to stop.
“Be careful in playground and residential areas where children could run out from between parked vehicles. It is a good idea to drive slower than the speed limit in these areas and be prepared to stop quickly.”
Question 4 of 10 · Traffic signals and arrows
The answer is D: Stop before the stop line.
When you have room to stop, yellow means stop. Brake early and smoothly so the driver behind you has time to slow too. The wait for the next green is short. Trying to beat a yellow you had room for is a common cause of crashes at lights.
“YELLOW Traffic Light—This means the traffic light is about to change to red.”
Question 5 of 10 · Turn signals, horn and lights
The answer is A: well before the corner.
Signal early, before you slow down or start to turn. A signal is a warning, and it only works if the drivers around you have time to react. Most states ask for at least 100 feet before the turn, and more at higher speed. A signal that comes on as you turn the wheel tells people what you are already doing.
“Signal before changing direction—An appropriate signal gives other roadway users time to react to your vehicle movements.”
Question 6 of 10 · Motorcycles, trucks and buses
The answer is B: No. It needs more room to stop.
A loaded truck needs far more room to stop than a car. If you cut in and then slow for the exit, the driver may not be able to stop or swerve in time. The few seconds you save are not worth it. Slow down, let the truck pass, and exit behind it.
“Do not cut off a large vehicle in traffic or on the highway to reach an exit or turn or to beat a truck into a single-lane construction zone. The few seconds that might be saved are not worth a life. If the driver needs to swerve or change lanes, the chances of a crash are greatly increased.”
Question 7 of 10 · Pavement markings
The answer is B: No passing in either direction.
Two solid yellow lines mean neither direction may cross to pass. They are painted where passing is dangerous for everyone, like a busy road or a short view ahead. In most states you may still cross them to turn left into a driveway.
“C. Two-direction no-passing zone markings consisting of two normal width solid yellow lines where crossing the center line markings for passing is prohibited for traffic traveling in either direction.”
Question 8 of 10 · Distracted and aggressive driving
The answer is B: It takes your attention off driving.
A distraction is anything that takes your attention away from driving, even for a moment. It does not have to take your hands off the wheel or go on for long. One glance at a screen is enough to miss a brake light ahead. Pull over to deal with anything that needs your attention.
“A distraction is anything that takes your attention away from driving.”
Question 9 of 10 · Stopping distance and braking
The answer is A: Sooner than you would on level ground.
Going downhill, gravity pulls the car on while the brakes work against it. A stop takes more room than on level ground, so start braking sooner and keep more space ahead. The car does not slow by itself on a hill. It speeds up, even with your foot off the gas.
“You are driving downhill - it is harder for your brakes to slow your vehicle, especially at high speeds.”
Question 10 of 10 · Passing
The answer is B: Keep your speed and stay in your lane.
Stay in your lane and keep a steady speed while another car passes you. Speeding up stretches the pass and keeps the other driver out in the oncoming lane longer. Slowing suddenly does not help either, since the driver judged the gap on the speed you were going.
“Maintain a constant speed to allow the driver to pass you.”
These 10 questions are from the DMV Champ app’s practice set, last updated October 23, 2026. Spot a mistake in a question? Email us.
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You need 20 of the 25 right.
Missouri’s rules say you need 20 of the 25 questions right for a regular Class F license.
“Successful completion of a written examination requires the applicant for a Class F license to correctly answer twenty (20) out of twenty-five (25) questions.”
To get an instruction permit, you must pass a vision test, a road sign test and the written test.
“Pass the vision, road sign, and written tests.”
DMV Champ uses the same format for Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.
The youngest you can be is 15.
“Instruction Permit — Eligible Age: 15 This is the first step in Missouri’s Graduated Driver License Program for young drivers.”
It’s given by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
“The MSHP administers the driver examination.”
The guide calls it the written test.
“To test your knowledge of traffic laws, you will need to take a written test of 25 multiple-choice questions.”
The test is closed book, so you can’t look at the guide while you take it.
“The test is NOT an open book test.”
The Highway Patrol or the Department of Revenue can tell you where your nearest testing center is.
“To find the testing center nearest you, contact the MSHP or the Department.”
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