The written, sign, vision and driving tests

Key points

1. The written test has 25 multiple choice questions, and you must answer 20 correctly to pass.

   Source: Handbook p. 2

   “you will need to take a written test of 25 multiple-choice questions. Studying this guide will prepare you for that test. You must correctly answer 20 questions to pass the test.”
   Missouri Driver Guide, Handbook p. 2

2. The driver examination has four parts: written, vision, road sign and driving tests.

   Source: Handbook p. 6

   “The four-part exam consists of a written test, vision test, road sign test, and a driving skills test.”
   Missouri Driver Guide, Handbook p. 6

3. The written test is not open book, and Class F applicants are not tested on the commercial vehicle chapter.

   Source: Handbook p. 18

   “The test is NOT an open book test. You will not be tested on the information on commercial vehicles in Chapter 15.”
   Missouri Driver Guide, Handbook p. 18

4. During the driving test the examiner sits beside you, and no one else may ride in the vehicle.

   Source: Handbook p. 19

   “You will drive, and the examiner will sit beside you. No one else may ride in the vehicle during the test.”
   Missouri Driver Guide, Handbook p. 19

5. For parallel parking on the driving test you use a space 25 feet long and 7 feet wide.

   Source: Handbook p. 20

   “Park parallel to the curb, in a space 25 feet long and seven feet wide.”
   Missouri Driver Guide, Handbook p. 20

6. On the driving test you must park no more than 18 inches from the curb.

   Source: Handbook p. 20

   “Parking no more than 18” from the curb.”
   Missouri Driver Guide, Handbook p. 20

7. You fail the driving test if you lose more than 30 points.

   Source: Handbook p. 21

   “If you lose more than 30 points, you will fail the test.”
   Missouri Driver Guide, Handbook p. 21

8. You may take only 1 driving test per day, and after 3 failures you need written authorization to test again.

   Source: Handbook p. 21

   “You may take only one driving test per day. If you fail the driving test three times, no further tests will be allowed without written authorization from the Department.”
   Missouri Driver Guide, Handbook p. 21

9. Your driver examination record alone is not legal for driving, so carry your permit.

   Source: Handbook p. 15

   “Your driver examination record alone is not legal for driving. Be sure to carry your permit with you.”
   Missouri Driver Guide, Handbook p. 15

10. Cheating or other fraud on a test is a Class A misdemeanor that can cost your driving privilege for up to 1 year.

    Source: Handbook p. 21

    “Fraud is a Class “A” misdemeanor that may result in the loss of your driving privilege for up to one year.”
    Missouri Driver Guide, Handbook p. 21

Numbers to know

3 questions from the Missouri practice test

1. 1. How many questions are on Missouri's Class F written test?

   1. 25 multiple-choice questions
   2. 15 multiple-choice questions
   3. 40 true-or-false questions
   4. 50 multiple-choice questions
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   25 multiple-choice questions. An applicant for a Class F operator license takes a 25-question multiple-choice written test. The guide says the questions cover the laws and driving methods in the guide, while commercial-vehicle material in Chapter 15 is excluded from this standard test. That makes a 50-question format incorrect, and the test is not described as true or false. Prepare by reviewing the guide’s traffic rules and safe-driving methods.

2. 2. How many questions must an applicant answer correctly to pass Missouri's written test?

   1. 10 of 25
   2. 20 of 25
   3. 15 of 25
   4. All 25 without an error
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   20 of 25. Missouri requires 20 correct answers on the 25-question written test. That is an 80 percent passing requirement, not a half-score and not perfect performance. The guide also says the questions come directly from its information, so studying the listed rules is more useful than guessing at a trick format. When practicing, track whether you can consistently reach at least 20 correct answers before scheduling the exam.

3. 3. During Missouri's driving skills test, how many points may a driver lose before failing?

   1. More than 10 points
   2. More than 30 points
   3. More than 20 points
   4. Points are not used
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   More than 30 points. The examiner subtracts points for driving errors throughout the skills test, and losing more than 30 points causes failure. The scoring rule works alongside separate automatic-failure events, so staying under the point threshold does not excuse a dangerous act or traffic-law violation. Do not treat the test as a single collision check. Practice smooth control, legal movements, and careful observation to avoid accumulating small errors.

Source: the Missouri Driver Guide, Chapter 2: The Driver Examination. This lesson is a plain English summary, not the law itself; where it differs, the manual and the statute govern. Last checked 2026-09-27.