Missouri Teen Driving Guide

6 steps for your teen to get their license in Missouri.

Enroll in a Driver's Ed Program

WHEN: Your teen can start classroom instruction as soon as they are 15 years old.

DURATION: Missouri law requires 30 hours of classroom instruction.

WHY: By knocking out some classroom hours beforehand, teens will be better prepared for the permit test.

WHERE: Classroom instruction can be done in person at a Missouri driving school or online.

ONLINE DRIVING PROGRAMS:

Missouri-approved online course that your Teen can complete at home on their computer

Pass the Missouri Learner's Permit Exam

WHEN: Your teen can take the learner's permit exam any time after they turn 15 years old.

WHY: This test covers knowledge of the Missouri Driver Guide. Your teen must also pass a vision exam.

WHERE: Take the exam at a Missouri State Highway Patrol examination station. Make sure to schedule an appointment in advance.

Practice Driving on Missouri Roads with a Parent

WHEN: This takes place during the time when your teen has their permit, and must be competed before taking the driver's license exam.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Your teen should always carry their Missouri learner's permit each time they drive. A parent or guardian is required to be present. Use the DRVN app to guide development and track time.

DURATION: Missouri law requires 40 hours of supervised driving time with 10 of these hours being at night.

WHERE: Practice driving on a range of roads, from residential to city to freeways. Focus especially on roads in and around the area you live in Missouri to build familiarity with local traffic.

MOBILE COACHING APP FOR PARENTS AND TEENS:

DRVN

This Mobile App makes it easy for parents to guide skills development and track practice driving time.

Practice Driving with an Instructor in Missouri

WHEN: This takes place while your teen has their Missouri learner's permit, and at the same time as classroom instruction.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Your teen should carry their learner's permit, and you'll need to acquire the services of a licensed Missouri Driving instructor.

DURATION: Missouri law requires 6 hours of behind-the-wheel practice with an instructor.

Take the Missouri Driver's License Exam

WHEN: When your teen has turned 16, completed their driver's education course and met the required supervised driving time, schedule to take the driver's license test.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Bring proof of identity, social security card, proof of residency, drivers examination record, registration and insurance for the vehicle that will be used for the test and payment for the fees.

WHERE: Take the exam at a Missouri State Highway Patrol examination station. Make sure to schedule an appointment in advance.

Purchase Car Insurance Coverage in Missouri for Your Teen

WHEN: Your teen is automatically covered under your policy when they have their permit, at no additional cost. However, once they get their full license and start driving, they will need a separate insurance coverage. Be prepared, this can be costly.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: You'll need to provide your insurance agent with a copy of your teen's driver's license, plus information on the primary vehicle that they will be driving. If your teen is a good student with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, many insurers will offer discounts if you provide a copy of their grade card.

WHERE: Start with your insurance agent, but make sure to shop around!

Missouri Teen Driving Guide

What parents need to know about the learn-to-drive process in Missouri

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Missouri Teen Driving Guide

What parents need to know about the learn-to-drive process in Missouri

We have even more detaileddriving information availablefor specific Missouri Cities.

To view the guides for other states, select a state below:

We have even more detailed
driving information available
for specific Missouri Cities.