Missouri permit test: permits & licensing
Learner permit rules, graduated licensing, supervision, curfews and passenger limits. 11 questions.
What is the youngest age at which you can get a Missouri instruction permit?
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Sample permits & licensing questions
What is the youngest age at which you can get a Missouri instruction permit?
- A 14
- B 15 and a half
- C 16
- D 15
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D. 15
The instruction permit is Step One of Missouri's Graduated Driver License program, and you can get it at 15. It lets a young driver practice with a qualified adult before moving on to the intermediate license.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide, page 5
You are 15 and hold an instruction permit. Which of these people may supervise you from the front seat?
- A A 21-year-old cousin with a valid license and no written permission from your parent
- B An 18-year-old sibling who has held a full license for two years
- C A family friend in her forties, licensed five years, with your parent's written permission
- D A 25-year-old neighbor who got a license last month, with your parent's written permission
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C. A family friend in her forties, licensed five years, with your parent's written permission
Under 16, you may drive only with a parent, stepparent, grandparent, guardian, qualified instructor, or a person at least 25 who has been licensed for three years and has written permission from your parent or guardian. The extra rules make sure your supervisor is experienced and approved by your family.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide, page 17
You are 16 and still driving on your instruction permit. Who may ride in the front seat as your supervising driver?
- A Any person at least 18 years old with a valid driver license
- B Any person at least 21 years old with a valid driver license
- C Only a parent, legal guardian, or certified driving instructor
- D Only a licensed driver at least 25 who has held a license for three years
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B. Any person at least 21 years old with a valid driver license
At 16 or older, a permit driver may drive with any licensed driver who is at least 21 sitting in the front seat. The stricter list of supervisors applies only while you are under 16.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide, page 17
How long must you hold your instruction permit before you can get an intermediate license?
- A At least six months (182 days)
- B At least 90 days (three months)
- C At least 12 months
- D At least 30 days
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A. At least six months (182 days)
You must hold your permit for at least six months, counted as 182 days starting the day after it is issued. This period gives you time to build experience under supervision before driving on your own.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide, page 18