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Missouri Class D (Non-Commercial) Driver's License Exam Practice
Questions Complete (Verified Updated!!!!!!!2026–2027)
Important Clarification
Missouri "Class D CDL." The Class D license in Missouri is a non-commercial
driver's license — often referred to as a "Class D" or "regular operator" license. It
is the basic license that allows you to operate passenger vehicles, pickup trucks,
and other vehicles under 26,001 lbs GVWR, and it is a prerequisite for obtaining a
CDL. This guide covers the Class D (non-commercial) driver's license exam.
Exam Blueprint Overview
The Class D license requires passing a four-part driver
examination administered by the Missouri State Highway Patrol
(MSHP).
Test Component Details
Written Test 25 multiple-choice questions; need 20 correct (80%) to pass
Vision Test Minimum 20/40 acuity; 55° peripheral each eye or 85° in one eye
Road Sign Test Recognition and understanding of traffic signs
Driving Test Skills examination after passing written, vision, and road sign tests
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Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old for a full Class D
license. A Class D license can be obtained by drivers who are 18
or older and have passed the four-part exam.
SECTION 1: LICENSING & GRADUATED DRIVER LICENSE
(Questions)
1. The minimum age that a person must be in order to obtain
an Instruction Permit is:
A) 14 years old
B) 15 years old
C) 15 1/2 years old
D) 16 years old
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The minimum age for an Instruction Permit in
Missouri is 15½ years old. Applicants must pass vision, road
signs, and written knowledge tests at a Missouri State Highway
Patrol examination station.
2. The fee for an Instruction Permit is:
A) $1.00
B) $2.00
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C) $3.50
D) $4.00
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The fee for an Instruction Permit in Missouri is $3.50.
3. Shortly before your driver or nondriver license expires, the
Driver License Bureau will mail a renewal reminder postcard to:
A) The most current address on your driver record
B) The address on your last application
C) The address in your local phone book
D) Your local contract office
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Driver License Bureau mails renewal reminder
postcards to the most current address on your driver record.
4. The minimum age that a person must be in order to obtain a
motorcycle instruction permit is:
A) 14 years old
B) 15 years old
C) 15 1/2 years old
D) 16 years old
Correct Answer: C
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Rationale: The minimum age for a motorcycle instruction
permit in Missouri is 15½ years old.
5. For a driver with an intermediate license, the driving
restrictions are:
A) Seat belt must be worn by the driver
B) Seat belts must be worn by all passengers
C) A driving curfew from 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intermediate license holders must wear seat belts,
all passengers must wear seat belts, and a driving curfew from
1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. applies.
6. To help others know that you want to be an organ donor, you
should:
A) Complete the organ donor information on the back of your
license
B) Discuss your decision with your next of kin
C) Have two witnesses sign the back of your license
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Missouri Class D (Non-Commercial) Driver's License Exam Practice
Questions Complete (Verified Updated!!!!!!!2026–2027)
Important Clarification
Missouri "Class D CDL." The Class D license in Missouri is a non-commercial
driver's license — often referred to as a "Class D" or "regular operator" license. It
is the basic license that allows you to operate passenger vehicles, pickup trucks,
and other vehicles under 26,001 lbs GVWR, and it is a prerequisite for obtaining a
CDL. This guide covers the Class D (non-commercial) driver's license exam.
Exam Blueprint Overview
The Class D license requires passing a four-part driver
examination administered by the Missouri State Highway Patrol
(MSHP).
Test Component Details
Written Test 25 multiple-choice questions; need 20 correct (80%) to pass
Vision Test Minimum 20/40 acuity; 55° peripheral each eye or 85° in one eye
Road Sign Test Recognition and understanding of traffic signs
Driving Test Skills examination after passing written, vision, and road sign tests
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Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old for a full Class D
license. A Class D license can be obtained by drivers who are 18
or older and have passed the four-part exam.
SECTION 1: LICENSING & GRADUATED DRIVER LICENSE
(Questions)
1. The minimum age that a person must be in order to obtain
an Instruction Permit is:
A) 14 years old
B) 15 years old
C) 15 1/2 years old
D) 16 years old
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The minimum age for an Instruction Permit in
Missouri is 15½ years old. Applicants must pass vision, road
signs, and written knowledge tests at a Missouri State Highway
Patrol examination station.
2. The fee for an Instruction Permit is:
A) $1.00
B) $2.00
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C) $3.50
D) $4.00
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The fee for an Instruction Permit in Missouri is $3.50.
3. Shortly before your driver or nondriver license expires, the
Driver License Bureau will mail a renewal reminder postcard to:
A) The most current address on your driver record
B) The address on your last application
C) The address in your local phone book
D) Your local contract office
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Driver License Bureau mails renewal reminder
postcards to the most current address on your driver record.
4. The minimum age that a person must be in order to obtain a
motorcycle instruction permit is:
A) 14 years old
B) 15 years old
C) 15 1/2 years old
D) 16 years old
Correct Answer: C
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Rationale: The minimum age for a motorcycle instruction
permit in Missouri is 15½ years old.
5. For a driver with an intermediate license, the driving
restrictions are:
A) Seat belt must be worn by the driver
B) Seat belts must be worn by all passengers
C) A driving curfew from 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intermediate license holders must wear seat belts,
all passengers must wear seat belts, and a driving curfew from
1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. applies.
6. To help others know that you want to be an organ donor, you
should:
A) Complete the organ donor information on the back of your
license
B) Discuss your decision with your next of kin
C) Have two witnesses sign the back of your license
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D
