Missouri Teen Driver Education (Recommended Online Course)
Missouri does not require driver education to get an instruction permit at 15 — you only need to pass the Missouri DOR knowledge, road sign, and vision tests. This recommended, supplemental online course is not a state-approved course and is not required; it helps you build the essential driving skills, confidence, and safe driving habits you need to log your 40 hours of supervised driving, pass the DOR driving test, and become a safer driver. With clear language, fresh graphics, fun videos, and interactive 3-D animations, you'll stay engaged and retain the knowledge you need. You may also qualify for an auto insurance discount through participating insurance providers.
Who Is This Course For?
Missouri teens preparing for the instruction permit at 15 and the DOR driving test who want a supplemental, recommended online driver education course. This course is not state-approved and is not required by the Missouri DOR.
Course Overview
Missouri does not require driver education. To get an instruction permit at 15, you pass the DOR knowledge test (25 questions, 80% to pass — 20 correct), the road sign test, and a vision test. You must then hold the permit for at least 6 months and log 40 hours of supervised driving — including 10 hours at night — with a qualified person before the driving test for an intermediate license at 16. An intermediate license restricts driving between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. and limits you to no more than one passenger under 19 for the first 6 months (three thereafter). A full, unrestricted Missouri license follows at 18. This recommended online course does not change those DOR requirements — it is a supplemental study tool that helps you build the skills and knowledge to pass the driving test.
The course features clear language, fresh graphics, fun videos, and interactive 3-D animations that keep you engaged and help you retain what you learn. It is 100% online and self-paced on any device. Completing it does not waive any DOR requirement, does not reduce the 6-month permit holding period, and is not a substitute for the 40 hours of supervised driving Missouri requires while you hold your instruction permit.
You may qualify for an auto insurance discount through participating insurance providers — ask your insurance agent for details. This is a recommended supplemental course, not a state-approved Missouri driver education program.
Course at a Glance
Duration
Self-paced
Format
100% Online & Self-Paced
Audience
Teens
Requirement
Recommended (not state-required)
Provider
DriversEd.com
Reporting
Supplemental — not reported to DOR
What You'll Complete
- Clear Language & Fresh Graphics
- Fun Videos & Interactive 3-D Animations
- Develop Safe Driving Habits
- Insurance Discount Eligible
- 100% Online & Self-Paced
How It Works
- 1Register online for the recommended Missouri Teen Driver Education course.
- 2Complete the online course at your own pace on any device.
- 3Study the Missouri Driver Guide and prepare for the DOR knowledge test (25 questions, 80% to pass), road sign test, and vision test for your instruction permit at 15.
- 4Log 40 hours of supervised driving (10 at night) and hold your permit for at least 6 months.
- 5Pass the DOR driving test to receive your intermediate license at 16.
Important Requirements & Restrictions
- This is a recommended supplemental course — not a state-approved Missouri driver education program and not required by the Missouri DOR.
- Missouri does not require driver education; completing this course does not waive the 6-month permit holding period, the 40-hour supervised-driving log, or any DOR requirement.
- You must still pass the DOR knowledge, road sign, and vision tests, log 40 hours of supervised driving (10 at night), hold the permit 6 months, and pass the driving test for an intermediate license at 16.
- An insurance discount is not guaranteed and depends on your insurer — ask your insurance agent for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Missouri teen driver education course state-approved?
No. This is a recommended supplemental online course, not a state-approved Missouri driver education program. Missouri does not require driver education, so there is no state-required course to satisfy.
Does Missouri require driver education to get an instruction permit?
No. Missouri does not require driver education. To get an instruction permit at 15, you only need to pass the DOR knowledge, road sign, and vision tests.
Does this course replace the 40-hour supervised-driving requirement?
No. All Missouri permit holders must log 40 hours of supervised driving — including 10 hours at night — with a qualified person. This supplemental course does not waive or replace that requirement.
What are the Missouri intermediate license restrictions?
An intermediate license (16) restricts driving between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. and limits you to no more than one passenger under 19 for the first 6 months (no more than three thereafter).
Can I get an insurance discount?
You may qualify for an auto insurance discount through participating insurance providers. The discount is not guaranteed — ask your insurance agent for details.
Related Missouri Resources
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Register for the Missouri Teen Driver Education online with DriversEd.com. Complete at your own pace on any device.
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Provider Disclosure
DOT Driving School provides driver education information and connects students with available course providers. Course registration and course delivery for this program are provided by DriversEd.com, a third-party provider. DOT Driving School is not the course operator and does not administer this course.
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