MO Permit Practice Test

How to use this MO practice test

1. Take the 25 question exam-length practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
2. Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
3. Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Missouri Driver Guide, which is what the examiners use.
4. When you pass three sets in a row at 80 percent or better, book the real test.

MO practice tests, 20 questions each

Fixed sets in a fixed order so you can retake one and compare your score.

1. Test 1
2. Test 2
3. Test 3
4. Test 4
5. Test 5
6. Test 6
7. Test 7
8. Test 8
9. Test 9

Printable MO practice test with answer key

All 25 questions, MO exam length

Every question below comes from the Missouri question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. 1. Who may set a different speed limit within a Missouri city, town, or village?

   1. Only the federal government
   2. The local government, through an ordinance
   3. Only the Missouri Highway Patrol
   4. No authority may change the statewide limit
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   The local government, through an ordinance. Missouri gives local governments a role in traffic control beyond state laws. Full explanation in Test 1

2. 2. When may traffic traveling opposite a stopped school bus avoid stopping on a divided highway?

   1. Whenever the bus is more than 100 feet away
   2. When a median separates the opposite roadways
   3. Only when the bus driver waves traffic through
   4. Never, because every road requires both directions to stop
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   When a median separates the opposite roadways. Opposite-direction traffic does not have to stop when a median divides the highway and places the two directions on totally separate roads. Full explanation in Test 1

3. 3. For a driver who is at least 21 and not operating a commercial vehicle, what BAC level is illegal?

   1. 0.02% or more
   2. 0.04% or more
   3. 0.12% or more
   4. 0.08% or more
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   0.08% or more. Missouri identifies 0.08% BAC or more as illegal for an ordinary adult driver. The lower 0. Full explanation in Test 1

4. 4. Which event causes failure of the Missouri driving test even apart from the point total?

   1. Adjusting the mirror before moving
   2. Driving below the limit while conditions require it
   3. Violating a traffic law during the test
   4. Checking traffic before a turn
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   Violating a traffic law during the test. A traffic-law violation is an independent reason for failing the Missouri skills test. Full explanation in Test 2

5. 5. Which city street condition is listed by Missouri as allowing a driver to pass another vehicle on the right?

   1. A narrow street with parked cars
   2. Any street during daylight
   3. An unobstructed street wide enough for two or more lines of vehicles each way
   4. A street where the center line is solid yellow
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   An unobstructed street wide enough for two or more lines of vehicles each way. Passing on the right is listed for a city street with unobstructed pavement wide enough for two or more lines of vehicles in each direction. Full explanation in Test 2

6. 6. A Missouri instruction permit holder who is 16 or older is driving. Who must accompany the permit holder in the front seat?

   1. Any licensed driver of any age
   2. A parent only
   3. A person at least 21 years old with a valid driver license
   4. No one, once the holder turns 16
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   A person at least 21 years old with a valid driver license. Missouri ties the supervising driver to age and licensing rather than to family. Full explanation in Test 2

7. 7. What license consequence does the Missouri guide associate with a third or subsequent DWI related offense?

   1. A 30 day suspension
   2. A one year revocation
   3. A ten year license denial
   4. A five year denial
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   A ten year license denial. The administrative chart lists a ten year license denial for a third and subsequent offense. Full explanation in Test 3

8. 8. When driving in Missouri, what must a driver carry as evidence of driving authority?

   1. Only the driver examination record
   2. A vehicle title instead of a license
   3. The driver license or permit
   4. A signed note from an adult passenger
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   The driver license or permit. A driver must carry the driver license or permit while driving and present it when a law enforcement officer asks to see it. Full explanation in Test 3

9. 9. A driver facing the red and white DO NOT ENTER sign should understand that:

   1. Parking is prohibited only during business hours
   2. The road becomes two-way ahead
   3. The roadway opening must not be entered
   4. A railroad crossing is immediately ahead
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   The roadway opening must not be entered. DO NOT ENTER is a regulatory instruction at a roadway opening. Full explanation in Test 3

10. 10. When the keep-right sign is posted beside an obstruction, where should traffic pass?

    1. To the left side unless a truck is approaching
    2. Only to the right side of the feature or obstruction
    3. Into the opposing lane without checking traffic
    4. On either shoulder, whichever is shorter
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    Only to the right side of the feature or obstruction. The keep-right sign directs traffic around a feature or obstruction on its right side. Full explanation in Test 4

11. 11. What traffic condition does the merge warning sign identify?

    1. Your lane is ending immediately with no merging space
    2. The roadway prohibits all lane changes
    3. Traffic from another road may enter your lane
    4. A separate lane has been added and merging is unnecessary
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    Traffic from another road may enter your lane. The merge warning sign means traffic from another road will be entering the roadway and may move into the driver's lane. Full explanation in Test 4

12. 12. What road pattern does this warning symbol tell a driver to expect?

    1. A single lane ending at a railroad crossing
    2. A straight road with a lower speed limit ahead
    3. A bridge that narrows traffic to one direction
    4. Two turns in opposite directions, with the second possibly sharper
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    Two turns in opposite directions, with the second possibly sharper. Missouri's reverse-turn warning identifies two turns that go in opposite directions. Full explanation in Test 4

13. 13. Which of these is listed as illegal parking in Missouri?

    1. Parking with your vehicle facing against traffic
    2. Parking with the right wheels 6 inches from the curb
    3. Parking in a lit parking lot at night
    4. Parking on a residential street
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    Parking with your vehicle facing against traffic. Missouri's list of places you cannot park includes on a bridge, blocking a fire hydrant, blocking the normal flow of traffic or creating a h Full explanation in Test 5

14. 14. Even with a green arrow, what must be true before a driver moves?

    1. The driver may use any lane because the arrow controls everyone
    2. Only opposing vehicles must be absent; pedestrians never affect the turn
    3. The driver is in the proper lane and the way is clear of traffic and pedestrians
    4. The driver must wait for a circular green light
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    The driver is in the proper lane and the way is clear of traffic and pedestrians. A green arrow permits travel in the arrow's direction, but Missouri still requires the driver to be in the proper lane and confirms that tra Full explanation in Test 5

15. 15. A Missouri turn warning sign is used for a turn with what recommended maximum speed?

    1. 45 mph or less
    2. 55 mph or more
    3. 30 mph or less
    4. Any speed, as long as it is posted
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    30 mph or less. Missouri separates a curve from a turn by how slow you need to go. Full explanation in Test 5

16. 16. What does a steady red arrow mean for a driver waiting to turn left?

    1. Stop at the stop line, crosswalk, or before the intersection
    2. Turn after yielding to vehicles in the opposite direction
    3. Proceed straight through the intersection
    4. Turn if the driver has already slowed down
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    Stop at the stop line, crosswalk, or before the intersection. A steady red arrow prohibits the indicated turn until the signal changes to green or a flashing yellow arrow. Full explanation in Test 6

17. 17. What stop requirement applies when a traffic signal flashes red?

    1. As a flashing yellow warning
    2. As permission to continue without stopping
    3. As a stop sign
    4. As a green light for the protected lane
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    As a stop sign. A flashing red light has the same meaning as a stop sign. Full explanation in Test 6

18. 18. How should a driver treat a completely dark or malfunctioning traffic signal?

    1. As an uncontrolled intersection with no stopping rule
    2. As a green light for the major road
    3. As a four-way stop
    4. As a yield sign for every approach
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    As a four-way stop. Missouri treats dark or nonworking traffic signals as a four-way stop. Full explanation in Test 6

19. 19. How many driving tests may a Missouri applicant take in one day?

    1. One
    2. Two
    3. Three
    4. As many as the applicant can schedule
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    One. An applicant may take only one driving test per day in Missouri. Full explanation in Test 7

20. 20. When may a Missouri driver turn right at a red light?

    1. Without stopping when no pedestrians are visible
    2. Only after the signal turns yellow
    3. After a complete stop, if the way is clear and no prohibition sign is posted
    4. Whenever a vehicle behind is waiting
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    After a complete stop, if the way is clear and no prohibition sign is posted. Missouri permits a right turn on red only after a complete stop, and the path must be clear of pedestrians and traffic. Full explanation in Test 7

21. 21. What does the Missouri warning sign labeled Stop Ahead tell a driver to expect?

    1. A mandatory lane change immediately
    2. A railroad crossing behind the driver
    3. A reduced speed limit that never requires stopping
    4. A stop sign ahead on the road being traveled
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    A stop sign ahead on the road being traveled. A Stop Ahead warning sign announces that a stop sign is farther ahead on the road you are using. Full explanation in Test 8

22. 22. How many points may a Missouri driver receive for failing to stop for a school bus receiving or discharging students?

    1. Five points
    2. Two points
    3. Three points
    4. Ten points
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    Five points. A conviction for failing to stop for a school bus that is receiving or discharging students carries five points on the Missouri driving reco Full explanation in Test 8

23. 23. When passing a stationary emergency vehicle displaying red or red and blue lights on a roadway with four or more lanes, you should:

    1. Change to a lane not adjacent to it when safe
    2. Stop in the lane beside it
    3. Drive faster without changing lanes
    4. Turn around before reaching it
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    Change to a lane not adjacent to it when safe. A stationary emergency vehicle with the specified warning lights deserves extra room. Full explanation in Test 8

24. 24. If your accelerator becomes stuck, what should you do first?

    1. Turn off the ignition immediately while moving
    2. Pump the accelerator until it releases
    3. Shift to neutral and apply the brakes
    4. Pull the parking brake and close your eyes
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    Shift to neutral and apply the brakes. A stuck accelerator requires the driver to reduce engine power while preserving steering control. Full explanation in Test 9

25. 25. A driver entering a main road from a driveway, alley, or roadside must:

    1. Enter immediately if the driver used a turn signal
    2. Yield only to vehicles coming from the left
    3. Yield to vehicles already on the main road
    4. Stop on the sidewalk and wait there
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    Yield to vehicles already on the main road. Traffic leaving a driveway, alley, or roadside is entering an established flow, so it must yield to vehicles already on the main road. Full explanation in Test 9