Free Missouri DMV Practice Test 2026
The Missouri Department of Revenue knowledge test is 25 questions. These sample questions come from the same bank we use for full practice tests, and each one is drawn from the official Missouri driver handbook. Every answer below explains why it is right — and why the tempting wrong answer is wrong, which is usually where the score is actually lost.
20 correct to pass.
Exam format checked against Missouri DOR on 2026-07-27.
142 practice questions available for Missouri.
5 sample questions with answers
Signs & Signals
1. You approach an intersection with a flashing red light. What should you do?
- Come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe
- Slow down and proceed with caution
- Stop only if other traffic is present
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe
Why: A flashing red light means the same thing as a stop sign, so you must come to a complete stop before proceeding when safe.
Right-of-Way Rules
2. At a four-way stop intersection, when can you proceed through?
- After coming to a complete stop, if you arrived at the intersection first
- When the driver to your right has cleared the intersection
- After slowing down and checking that no other vehicles are approaching
Correct answer: After coming to a complete stop, if you arrived at the intersection first
Why: At a four-way stop, the driver who reaches the intersection first may proceed before other drivers, but only after coming to a complete stop. This is a specific right-of-way rule for four-way stops.
Alcohol & Drugs
3. What is the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for regular drivers in Missouri?
- 0.08%
- 0.04%
- 0.02%
Correct answer: 0.08%
Why: Missouri law sets the legal BAC limit at 0.08% for regular drivers. This is a specific legal threshold that drivers must memorize to avoid DWI charges.
Speed & Following Distance
4. If you are driving a 30-foot truck, what is the minimum following distance you should maintain behind the vehicle in front of you?
- 3 seconds
- 2 seconds
- 4 seconds
Correct answer: 3 seconds
Why: The handbook states that for each ten feet of vehicle length, you should keep at least one second of following distance. A 30-foot truck requires 3 seconds of following distance (30 ÷ 10 = 3).
Parking Rules
5. You are parking on a two-way street. Where should you park?
- On the right side in the direction you are traveling
- On the left side if there are no parking meters
- On either side as long as you face the same direction as traffic
Correct answer: On the right side in the direction you are traveling
Why: The handbook clearly states you cannot park on the left side of a two-way street. You must park on the right side in the direction of traffic flow.
What's on the Missouri knowledge test
The Missouri test draws on 12 subject areas. Our question bank covers all of them with 142 active questions written from the official handbook, so practice matches the range of what you can be asked rather than a narrow slice of it.
- Signs & Signals
- Regulatory, warning, and guide signs. Traffic signal phases and meaning.
- Right-of-Way Rules
- Who goes first at intersections, ramps, crosswalks, emergency vehicles.
- Alcohol & Drugs
- BAC limits, implied consent, zero tolerance, prescription drugs.
- Speed & Following Distance
- Posted limits, basic-speed law, following distance, stopping distance.
- Parking Rules
- Curb colors, hill parking, restricted zones, towing.
- Sharing the Road
- Bicycles, motorcycles, pedestrians, large trucks, school buses.
- License & Registration
- License classes, age requirements, registration, insurance.
- Emergencies & Collisions
- Brake failure, skids, what to do at a collision, reporting.
- Lane Usage
- Passing, lane changes, HOV/carpool, turn lanes, two-way left turn.
- Signaling & Turning
- Hand signals, turn signals, U-turns, three-point turns.
- Hazards & Defensive Driving
- Distractions, fatigue, road rage, blind spots, scanning.
- Special Conditions
- Night, fog, rain, snow, construction zones, school zones.
DLStudy is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with the Missouri Department of Revenue. Questions are written from the official handbook, not copied from the real exam.