Missouri Driver License Requirements at-a-glance:

DMV Info
  • Minimum Age for Learner Permit 15 years
  • Learner Permit Holding Period 182 days
  • Minimum Amount of Supervised Driving 40 hours, including 10 at night with a qualified supervising instructor (i.e.--a licensed driver who's at least 21 years old) sitting in the front passenger seat
  • Minimum Age for Driver License 16 years
  • Road Test Yes
  • Unsupervised Driving Rules Intermediate (Class F) license holders may not drive between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless supervised by a 21 yr old, licensed driver or driving to or from work or a school activity
  • Passenger Rules For the first six (6) months after receiving your intermediate license, you may only carry one (1) non-family passenger under the age of 19. During the second six (6) months you may carry up to three (3) non-family member passengers under the age of 19.

How to get your Missouri Driver License step-by-step:

  • Practice for the written Learner Permit Exam using our free practice tests
  • Find a driver license office and schedule an appointment for the written exam (you may also simply show up but you may have to wait some time)
  • Take the Learner Permit Written Exam
  • Practice driving with your learner permit
  • Take the Driving Exam