MO DMV Driver Licensing 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Missouri, at what age can a teen apply for an instruction permit?
- 15 years old (Correct answer)
- 14 years old
- 16 years old
- 15 and a half years old
Correct answer: 15 years old
Missouri allows teens to apply for an instruction permit at age 15.
Question 2: How long must a Missouri instruction permit holder wait before applying for an intermediate license?
- At least 182 days (6 months) (Correct answer)
- At least 90 days
- At least 12 months
- At least 30 days
Correct answer: At least 182 days (6 months)
The permit must be held for a minimum of 182 days before moving to the intermediate stage.
Question 3: How many hours of supervised driving must a Missouri permit holder complete before getting an intermediate license?
- 40 hours, including 10 at night (Correct answer)
- 20 hours, including 5 at night
- 50 hours, all daytime
- 30 hours, including 15 at night
Correct answer: 40 hours, including 10 at night
Missouri requires 40 hours of behind-the-wheel practice, 10 of which must occur at night.
Question 4: During the first six months of a Missouri intermediate license, how many passengers under 19 who are not family members may ride with the driver?
- One (Correct answer)
- Two
- Three
- None
Correct answer: One
For the first six months, only one non-family passenger under 19 is allowed.
Question 5: What are the nighttime driving restrictions for a Missouri intermediate license holder?
- No driving alone between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. except for work, school, or emergencies (Correct answer)
- No driving after 10:00 p.m. under any circumstances
- No driving between midnight and 6:00 a.m. even with a parent
- No nighttime restrictions apply
Correct answer: No driving alone between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. except for work, school, or emergencies
Intermediate license holders may not drive alone from 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. unless traveling to or from work, school, or an emergency.
Question 6: At what age can a Missouri driver obtain a full, unrestricted license (under age 21 category)?
- 17 years and 11 months (Correct answer)
- 18 years old
- 17 years old
- 16 and a half years old
Correct answer: 17 years and 11 months
Missouri issues a full under-21 license at age 17 years, 11 months, if all requirements are met.
Question 7: Who must accompany a 15-year-old instruction permit holder while driving in Missouri?
- A licensed parent, grandparent, legal guardian, or qualified driving instructor (Correct answer)
- Any licensed driver over 18
- Any licensed driver over 16
- No accompaniment is required
Correct answer: A licensed parent, grandparent, legal guardian, or qualified driving instructor
At 15, the supervising driver must be a licensed parent, grandparent, legal guardian, or a federally/state-qualified driving instructor.
MO DMV Driver Licensing 2
In Missouri, at what age can a teen apply for an instruction permit?