Missouri supervised driving: 40 hours, 10 at night.

Everything a Missouri parent needs in one place — supervised-practice guidance, night-driving rules, permit age, and what the written test looks like — plus a free log that keeps practice organized.

What Missouri actually requires

Requirements summarized from the official Missouri driver handbook.

The Missouri graduated licensing path

  1. Instruction Permit — from age 15

    Restrictions: Must drive with licensed driver age 21+; no more than one passenger under 19 for first 6 months

  2. Intermediate License — from age 16

    Restrictions: No driving 1am-5am first 6 months; no more than one passenger under 19 for first 6 months

  3. Full License — from age 18

    Restrictions: None

Missouri laws your teen will be tested on

Missouri Seat Belt Law

Missouri requires all drivers and front-seat passengers to wear seat belts.

Missouri Speed Limits

Posted speed limits are the maximum legal speed. You must reduce speed for conditions.

Missouri DUI Law

Driving with a BAC of 0.08% or higher is illegal. Under 21, any detectable alcohol is a violation.

Missouri School Bus & Pedestrian Rules

Amber warning lights flash 500 feet before a school bus stops; when its red lights and stop arm activate, oncoming and following traffic must stop before reaching the bus. Yield to pedestrians in intersections and crosswalks, obey slower school-zone speed limits when lights flash or children are present, and stop when directed by a school traffic patrol member.

Missouri Move Over & Emergency Scenes

When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle displaying lighted red or red and blue lights, proceed with caution and, if safe, move into a lane not adjacent to it on a roadway having at least four lanes with not less than two lanes traveling in your direction. If changing lanes is unsafe or impossible, reduce your speed and maintain a safe speed for road conditions.

Missouri Right-of-Way Rules

At intersections, yield to legally crossing pedestrians, and when turning left, yield to oncoming vehicles going straight. At an uncontrolled intersection, yield to vehicles from the right; at a roundabout, yield to traffic already in the circle, bicyclists, and pedestrians in crosswalks.

A real Missouri practice question

What is the minimum age for a Missouri instruction permit?

An applicant must be at least 15 years old to obtain an instruction permit.

Missouri driving practice questions, answered

How many supervised driving hours does Missouri require?
Missouri requires 40 supervised driving hours, including 10 at night.
Does Missouri require night driving hours?
Yes — 10 of the supervised hours must be at night. The NextDriver log splits minutes into day and night using 12 a.m.–6 a.m. local time. Check Missouri's own definition of night driving.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Missouri?
A Missouri learner's permit can be issued starting at age 15.
How many questions are on the Missouri written test?
The Missouri knowledge exam has 25 questions; you need 20 correct (80%) to pass.
Does NextDriver Prep have Missouri practice questions?
Yes — 61 practice questions written from the official Missouri driver handbook, with explanations for every answer.
How should we track supervised driving?
Log each drive the same day it happens. NextDriver Prep's free log records date, duration, day/night split, and conditions, and totals progress toward Missouri's supervised-practice requirement.
Is the Missouri driving log free?
Yes. The supervised driving log is free forever, with no card required. The Family Plan adds lessons, coaching scripts, hazard training, and Kai the AI co-pilot.
Does NextDriver Prep submit our log to the state?
No. NextDriver Prep helps your family track and organize practice. The Missouri licensing agency decides permit and license eligibility.
What restrictions apply during the Instruction Permit stage in Missouri?
Must drive with licensed driver age 21+; no more than one passenger under 19 for first 6 months
What restrictions apply during the Intermediate License stage in Missouri?
No driving 1am-5am first 6 months; no more than one passenger under 19 for first 6 months
What restrictions apply during the Full License stage in Missouri?
None

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