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- 30 questions, 24 to pass, like the real written test
- No answers until you finish
- Your score, every answer explained, and what to study next
Free learning aid · Based on the Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Dec 2024)
Mississippi Permit Practice Test
A free study aid for the Mississippi (MS) DPS knowledge test: practice in the real test format, with every answer explained and the guide page to study. Not the official test. Always verify with the official guide.
- 30questions
- 24to pass (80%)
- $0full exam here
Practice by topic
- The answer and why, right after each question
- 10 questions a round, a new mix every time
- Every answer shows the guide page to read
Road sign test
Know every sign on sight
Learn the signs from pictures one at a time, then test yourself on 20 signs.
Study mode
Mississippi permit test topics
The answer and explanation after every question. Each round is a new random mix, so practice as often as you like.
- Signs, signals & railroadsLane lines, sign shapes and colors, work zones, signals and crossings.
- Turns, right of way & parkingTurning, four-way stops, roundabouts, school buses, pedestrians and parking.
- Interstates, trucks & bicyclesRamps and exits, lane use, blind spots, big rigs and cyclists.
- Speed, following & passingSpeed limits, turn and arm signals, car lengths, stopping distances and passing.
- Safe driving, night & emergenciesEquipment, distractions, headlights, seat belts, skids and crashes.
- Your license, insurance & DUI lawsPermit and license steps, documents, insurance, implied consent and suspensions.
- Practice my weak spotsA round from the topics you miss most.Fills in automatically as you practice on this device
About the Mississippi permit test
The basics, in plain English, from the Mississippi Driver's License Manual.
Learner's permit at 15
From age 15 you can get a Regular Learner's Permit by passing the same computerized exam the license needs. It is good for two years, and a licensed driver aged 21 or older must sit in the front seat next to you. (Mississippi Driver's License Manual, p. 13)
A year on the permit
Teens keep the permit for a full year before trading up to a Class R license at 16. Turn 17 first and you can apply straight away; first-time applicants of 17 or older can get both on the same day. (Mississippi Driver's License Manual, p. 13–15)
Fifty hours behind the wheel
Under 17, a parent, teacher or guardian signs an affidavit saying they have watched you drive for at least 50 hours. From July 1, 2027, a certified driver's education course is also required. (Mississippi Driver's License Manual, p. 15–17)
No road test for now
The Driver Service Bureau gives no skills (road) test for a regular license at this time; you pass the knowledge and vision exams and bring the signed road test waiver. (Mississippi Driver Service Bureau: Regular Driver's License (Class R))
School buses: stop both ways
Stop at least 10 feet from a school bus with red lights flashing or its stop sign out, whichever way you are going. Only traffic on the far side of a divided highway with four or more lanes keeps moving. (Mississippi Driver's License Manual, p. 58)
Texting is against the law
Mississippi bans writing, sending or reading texts and using social media on a hand-held phone while you drive. The manual suggests a hands-free device if you must call. (Mississippi Driver's License Manual, p. 23)
Mississippi permit test FAQ
What is on the Mississippi computerized exam?
Multiple-choice questions drawn from the Driver's License Manual, with a focus on Mississippi traffic laws, safe driving and what you need to get a license. Signs and signals are part of it too. (Mississippi Driver's License Manual, p. 17–18)
Where do I take the Mississippi knowledge exam?
In person at a driver license station. Phones, earbuds, smart watches and other electronics stay out of the testing area; anyone caught with them or cheating has the test cancelled and must wait six months to try again. (Mississippi Driver Service Bureau: Regular Learner's Permit)
How old do you have to be for a Mississippi learner's permit?
At least 15. Under 18 you also show that you are enrolled in school with a Certification of Attendance no more than 30 days old (a marriage license works instead if you are married). (Mississippi Driver's License Manual, p. 13–16)
When can I get my Mississippi driver's license?
At 16, once you have held the learner's permit for a year, or as soon as you turn 17. Someone who gets the permit at 15½ can move up at 16½. First-time applicants who are 17 or older can apply for the license directly. (Mississippi Driver's License Manual, p. 13–15)
Read the official Mississippi Driver's License Manual
Our questions are written from the guide (revised December 2024). Always study the official handbook from the state. Page numbers are the ones printed on the handbook pages; tap one to open the official PDF at that page.
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