Free Mississippi DMV practice tests
Free Mississippi driver's license practice questions from the official driver handbook, with every answer explained.
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6 tests, 150 questions
- Mississippi DMV driver's license practice test 1 25 questions
- Mississippi DMV driver's license practice test 2 25 questions
- Mississippi DMV driver's license practice test 3 25 questions
- Mississippi DMV driver's license practice test 4 25 questions
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Mississippi written test facts
Facts checked against official sources.
Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau handles driver licensing in Mississippi. The minimum age for a permit is 15. Our practice questions come from the Mississippi Driver's Manual. We checked these facts against official sources on October 1, 2026.
- Minimum age for a permit
- At least 15 years old
- Official handbook
- Mississippi Driver's Manual
Sources
Checked on October 1, 2026
How to get a Mississippi driver's license
This is how the Mississippi Department of Public Safety describes a first license for teen drivers, based on the Mississippi Driver's Manual (revised December 2024) and the Driver Service Bureau's learner's permit and hardship license pages. Check the bureau's website for current fees and requirements before you go.
Get your learner's permit
At 15, bring your application, birth certificate, Social Security card, proofs of residency, and a School Attendance form no more than 30 days old. If you're under 17, your parents sign the application and their signatures must be notarized. Pass the eye exam and the Computerized Exam in person.
Practice for a year
Hold the permit for at least 12 months. You may drive only with a licensed driver 21 or older in the seat next to you. Log at least 50 hours of driving with a parent, teacher, or guardian.
Get the Road Test Waiver signed
If you're under 17, a parent, teacher, or guardian signs the Road Test Waiver affidavit, certifying your 50 hours and that you can drive safely. Starting July 1, 2027, you'll also need proof that you finished a certified driver's education course.
Get your Class R license
At 16 or older, bring your valid learner's permit, the signed affidavit, and an up-to-date school attendance form to a Driver License Station to get a Regular Driver's License (Class R).
Based on:Mississippi Driver's Manual (Mississippi Department of Public Safety, revised December 2024)Regular Learner's Permit (Mississippi Driver Service Bureau)Hardship Driver's License (Mississippi Driver Service Bureau)
Checked on October 1, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be for a Mississippi learner's permit?
15. You need proof that you're enrolled in school, and you have to pass the knowledge exam and an eye exam in person at a Driver License Station. The permit is valid for two years. While you drive on it, a licensed driver who is at least 21 must sit in the seat next to you.
What is on the Mississippi permit test?
The Computerized Exam is a multiple-choice test based on the Mississippi Driver's Manual. It focuses on state traffic laws, safe driving rules, and license requirements. If you have trouble reading, a headset reads the questions and answers aloud. The Driver Service Bureau doesn't publish the number of questions or the passing score. Your score stays valid for two years.
Can I bring my phone into the Mississippi knowledge test?
No. Cell phones, smart watches, ear buds, and other electronics have to stay outside the testing area. If you're caught with them or caught cheating, the test is cancelled and you can't test again for six months.
How long do I need a permit before I can get my license?
One year. If you get your permit at 15, you can get a Regular Driver's License (Class R) at 16. If you turn 17 before the year is up, you can apply for the license at 17. If you first apply at 17 or older, you can get the permit and the license on the same day.
Does Mississippi have a road test for teens?
Applicants under 17 bring a signed Road Test Waiver affidavit instead. In it, a parent, teacher, or guardian swears that they watched you drive for at least 50 hours and that you can drive safely. You also need the vision exam, the Computerized Exam, and an up-to-date school attendance form.
What is a Mississippi hardship license?
It's for permit holders aged 15 to 17 who have held a permit for 30 days with no traffic infractions. A parent or guardian applies online, and the teen needs a certified driver's education course, good school attendance, and no prior citations. The hardship license allows unsupervised driving only to school, work, medical needs, or to take siblings to school. At other times a licensed driver 21 or older has to ride in the seat beside the teen.