Free Mississippi DMV Practice Test (2026)

Mississippi · Checked October 2026

Practice for the Mississippi permit test with a learning path built around the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau rules: a Mississippi-only module on the state's own laws and teen-license limits, core rules-of-the-road lessons, instant explanations and a timed exam simulation.

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Mississippi permit test at a glance

QuestionsNot published

To pass80%

Min. permit age15

AgencyDPS

Mississippi's computerized knowledge exam is multiple choice, based on the Driver's License Manual, and must be taken in person at a Driver Service Bureau station; DPS rules call for a score of 80%, and a headset can read the questions aloud. Phones, smartwatches and earbuds are not allowed, anyone caught cheating cannot test again for 6 months, and a passing score stays valid for two years.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau does not publish the exact number of questions, so our timed simulation uses a standard 25-question format with the official passing score of 80%.

Tip: Start with module 1, “Mississippi laws & permit rules”. These 12 questions cover rules that are specific to Mississippi, the part of the test that general study guides usually miss.

Mississippi traffic laws you will be tested on

Topic	Mississippi rule	Source
Texting and social media	It is illegal to write, send or read text messages, or to read or post on social networking sites, using a hand-held phone while driving. Hands-free and voice-operated devices are allowed, and a hands-free device is recommended for calls.	driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov
Zero tolerance and BAC	You are under the influence at a BAC of .08% or more if you are 21 or older, or .02% or more if you are under 21. A first Zero Tolerance DUI (under 21, .02% to under .08%) brings a $250 fine and a 120-day license suspension.	driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov
Implied consent	If you refuse a breath or chemical test, you must surrender your license on the spot, the officer's receipt works as a temporary permit for 45 days, and your license is then suspended for 90 days.	driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov
Seat belts	The driver and every passenger must wear a properly fastened seat belt, whether they ride in the front or the back seat.	driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov
Child passenger restraints	Children under 4 must ride in a child car seat. Children 4 through 6 who are under 4 feet 9 inches tall or under 65 pounds must ride in a belt-positioning booster seat.	driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov
Emergency vehicles and moving over	Pull to the far right and wait when an emergency vehicle with lights or siren approaches. If one is parked along a four-lane highway with lights or siren on, move to the lane away from it if safe; if not, slow down and be ready to stop.	driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov
Speed limits	Usual limits for cars: 70 mph on interstates and 65 mph on four-lane state and U.S. highways (both with a 40 mph minimum), 55 mph on two-lane highways, 50 mph on the Natchez Trace Parkway, and a 15 mph maximum in school zones.	driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov
School buses	When a school bus has its red lights flashing or stop sign out, stop at least 10 feet away, whatever your direction, and stay stopped until children have crossed and the bus moves on. Only traffic going the opposite way on a highway with four or more lanes may continue.	driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov

Mississippi learner permit and teen license rules

Get a Regular Learner's Permit at 15; drive only with a licensed driver 21 or older sitting in the seat next to you. The permit costs $7 and is valid for two years.
Hold the permit at least 12 months before getting a regular Class R license, unless you turn 17 first; applicants 17 or older can get the permit and license the same day.
If you are under 17, a parent, teacher or guardian must sign an affidavit that they watched you drive at least 50 hours and that you drive safely; no road test is currently required.
Applicants under 18 must show a school attendance form no more than 30 days old (married applicants may show a marriage license instead).
Starting July 1, 2027, first-time license applicants must show completion of a certified Driver's Education and Training Program.
Everyone in the vehicle, in both front and back seats, must wear a seat belt.

How to get your Mississippi learner's permit

Study the Mississippi Driver's License Manual (free online, or $3 at a station).
Complete the application; if you are under 17, both parents with legal custody (or your guardian) must sign it, and their signatures must be notarized.
Gather your original or certified birth certificate, Social Security card, two proofs of residency (a parent's can be used if you are under 21), and a school attendance form not more than 30 days old.
Visit a Driver Service Bureau station; an appointment is recommended.
Pass the vision exam and the in-person computerized knowledge exam, then pay $7 for your two-year learner's permit.
Practice with a licensed driver 21 or older for 12 months (or until you turn 17), then apply for your Class R license with the 50-hour affidavit.

Sample Mississippi-specific questions

Here are four of the 12 questions in our Mississippi module. Each one is based on the official Mississippi Driver's License Manual (revised December 2024) or Mississippi law; open the answer to see the rule behind it.

1. What is the minimum age to apply for a Regular Learner's Permit in Mississippi?

14
15
15 and a half
16

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Correct answer: 15. You must be at least 15 years old to apply for a Regular Learner's Permit. Source: driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov

2. In Mississippi, a learner's permit holder may drive only with a licensed driver of what minimum age in the seat next to them?

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Correct answer: 21. The permit lets you drive only when a licensed driver aged 21 or older is physically in the seat next to you. Source: driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov

3. How long must a 15- or 16-year-old hold a Mississippi learner's permit before getting a Class R license (unless they turn 17 first)?

6 months
9 months
12 months
18 months

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Correct answer: 12 months. You must hold the permit for one year; if you turn 17 before the year is up, you can apply for a regular license then. Source: driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov

4. How many hours of driving must a parent, teacher or guardian certify in the affidavit for a Mississippi applicant under 17?

50 hours
20 hours
30 hours
40 hours

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Correct answer: 50 hours. The affidavit for Road Test Waiver certifies that the adult watched you drive at least 50 hours and vouches for your safe driving. Source: driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov

How this practice test works

Learn the Mississippi rules first: module 1 covers the state's permit test, teen-license limits and traffic laws.
Work through the core modules: signs, signals, right-of-way, speed, lanes, special situations, impairment and sharing the road.
Practice 5 questions at a time: every answer shows an explanation, and missed questions come back until you get them right.
Take the timed Mississippi exam simulation and review every mistake before your appointment.

Frequently asked questions

I'm 17. Do I have to hold a learner's permit for a year in Mississippi?

No. Applicants 17 and older are not required to hold the permit for 12 months and can get the learner's permit and the driver's license on the same day.

Is there a road test for a Mississippi driver's license?

Not at this time. Instead, if you are under 17, a parent, teacher or guardian signs an affidavit that they watched you drive at least 50 hours and that you can drive safely.

Do I need driver's ed to get my Mississippi license?

Starting July 1, 2027, yes: first-time applicants must show completion of a Driver's Education and Training Program certified by the State Board of Education or the Department of Public Safety.

What happens if I'm caught with my phone during the knowledge exam?

Electronics are banned in the testing area. If you are caught with banned items or cheating, the test is cancelled immediately and you cannot test again for six months.

Are these the real DMV test questions?

No. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau does not publish its exam. Our Mississippi module is written from the official handbook and state law, and the core modules cover the rules of the road taught in every state handbook.

Is this practice test free?

Yes. Every lesson, practice round and exam simulation is free, with no sign-up.

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Official Mississippi sources

Every Mississippi fact and question on this page was checked in October 2026 against the official handbook, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau website or Mississippi law. When an official source did not publish a detail (for example, the number of test questions), we say so instead of guessing. Rules change, so confirm with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau before your test. PracticePermit.us is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with any government agency. How we write and check our questions.

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