Mississippi Permit Test Practice & Driver’s License Tests – 2026
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80% is the passing score in Mississippi. Do you want to try a new test?
80% is the passing score in Mississippi. Do you want to try a new test?
#1. When you park and leave your car, you must:
To park safely, set the parking brake, turn off the ignition switch, remove the keys, and put the vehicle in low gear if your transmission is standard, and park, if it is automatic. It is also advisable to raise the windows and lock the doors.
#2. This sign means you may only use the center lane:
This sign means you may ONLY use the center lane to make left turns from either direction. The center lane is not available for normal travel or passing.
#3. This hand signal means:
Slowing or stop – left arm extended downward, with the palm to the rear.
#4. Know signs by their shapes. What is the round shape used for?
A round (circular) yellow sign, with a black cross buck and two R’s, means a railroad crossing is ahead. In rural areas, this sign is normally posted 500 to 900 feet in front of the tracks. It tells you to look, listen, and slow down because you may have to stop.
#5. Bicyclists must always ride:
Bicyclists must ride in the same direction as other vehicles.
#6. Children four years to under seven years must normally be properly secured in:
Children at least four (4) years, but less than seven (7) years and measures less than four (4) feet nine (9) inches in height or weighs less than sixty-five (65) pounds must be secured in a belt-positioning booster seat system.
#7. If you have just had an argument with someone, you should:
If you are preoccupied with personal problems, you may become too distracted to handle your vehicle safely. Domestic quarrels, financial concerns, or illness can make you temporarily accident prone. If you have just had an argument or are worried, ill, angry, frightened, or grief-stricken, let someone else drive.
#8. What does this sign mean?
Sharp Turn. This sign warns of a sharp turn in the direction of the arrow. Slow down before the turn.
#9. When a school bus with flashing red lights stops on the other side of a two-lane roadway with a median, you must:
You must stop for a school bus, regardless of your direction, whenever the bus is stopped and receiving or discharging children. You must not proceed until the children have crossed the street or highway and the school bus has resumed motion or the flashing red lights are no longer actuated and the hand-operated stop sign is retracted.
When there are less than four lanes, you must stop whether or not there is a median or turn lane.
#10. If you are involved in an accident with injuries, you must report it:
Whether or not you are at fault in an accident, you must report it. If you are injured so badly that you cannot make an immediate report, any one of your passengers may do so.
#11. During rainfall, when are road pavements usually most dangerous?
Not everyone realizes that the opening minutes of rain or drizzle are actually the most dangerous.
The first water to hit the roadway loosens the accumulated dirt and grease. This immediately forms a mixture which quickly coats the road with a dangerously slick film. As soon as those raindrops begin to fall, slow down.
#12. When approaching bicyclist near a curve, you should:
Leave a safe distance of at least three (3) feet between the vehicle and bicycle when passing the bicycle. Only pass a bicycle traveling in the same direction in a non-passing zone when it is safe to do so. Do not try to share the lane with a bicyclist when passing. Reduce speed, move into the next lane and pass in the normal manner, just as you would pass a motor vehicle. If there is oncoming traffic, slow down behind the bicyclist and pass when the oncoming traffic has cleared. Leave plenty of room while passing. The wind effects from a moving vehicle can cause a bicyclist to lose control if the vehicle passes too closely. After passing a bicyclist proceeding in the same direction, make a right turn only if the turn can be made with reasonable safety. (Do not cut off a cyclist by turning in front of them.)
#13. If you have a tire blowout while driving, you should:
If you develop a flat tire or have a blowout, do not apply your brakes suddenly. Hold the steering wheel firmly. Take your foot off the accelerator, and then apply the brakes slowly and cautiously. If you have plenty of stopping distance, let the vehicle stop by itself. Remember, keep the vehicle going straight until you have full control.
#14. What is the maximum speed limit on Natchez Trace Parkway?
The speed limit is 50 mph on Natchez Trace Parkway.
#15. You are following a school bus, and there is a railroad crossing ahead. You must slow down and prepare to stop because the bus:
If outside a business or residence district, the following vehicles must always stop at a railroad crossing:
- A vehicle carrying passengers for hire.
- A school bus carrying any school child.
- A vehicle carrying explosive substances of flammable liquids.
Remember to watch out for vehicles which must stop whether or not a train is coming.
#16. When making a right turn, you should do all the following except:
Do not swing wide. Keep as close to the right as possible.
If you swing wide as you complete the turn, drivers who are in the far lane will not expect to see you there.
#17. When two vehicles from different directions arrive at the same time at a four-way stop, which should have the right-of-way?
At four-way stops, the first vehicle to stop should move forward first. When two or more vehicles stop at an intersection at the same time, the vehicle on the right has the right-of-way.
#18. When must you use your headlights?
You must use your lights between sunset and sunrise and at any other time when you cannot see clearly ahead for a distance of 500 feet.
You should use headlights to see and be seen. Use them in rain, snow, fog and when it is dark.
#19. What should you expect ahead when you see a warning sign with arrows in a circle pattern?
Traffic circle / roundabout ahead. This sign indicates that you are approaching a roundabout or circular intersection. When an advisory speed panel is posted below the sign, slow down to the recommended speed.
#20. The traffic light changes from green to yellow at an intersection. What would your best action be?
A solid yellow light means the light will soon turn red. Vehicular traffic facing the signal shall stop before entering the nearest crosswalk at the intersection, but if such stop cannot be made in safety a vehicle may be driven cautiously through the intersection.
#21. When you see this sign, you must:
Keep right. A traffic island, median or obstruction is ahead.
#22. Smoking marijuana while driving is:
Driving under the influence of marijuana is a crime in Mississippi.
#23. If you move to Mississippi, you must obtain a Mississippi driver's license within:
If you move to Mississippi, you must obtain a Mississippi driver’s license within sixty (60) days. You must obtain a Mississippi license plate (tag) within thirty (30) days.
#24. What do the light gray areas in the picture mark?
Blind spots are areas which cannot be seen when using your mirrors. To see vehicles in the blind spots you have to turn your head and glance over your shoulder. Check quickly. Do not take your eyes off of the road ahead of you for more than an instant.
It is dangerous to drive in another motorist’s blind spot.
#25. This sign is an example of:
This is an example of a U.S. route sign.
United States numbered routes (other than interstate routes) are marked with a sign of black numbers on a white background of the familiar U.S. shield.
| Mississippi Permit Test Practice | |
|---|---|
| Questions per test: | 25 |
| Question pool: | 500+ |
| Type of test: | Random multiple-choice |
| The Official Mississippi Permit & Driver Exam | |
|---|---|
| Exam Questions: | 30 |
| Passing score: | 80% |
| Correct answers to pass: | 24 |
| Allotted time to complete test: | – |
| Wait time before retest: | 1 day |
Mississippi Practice Tests
You can now prepare for your Mississippi Driver’s License or Learner’s Permit with practice tests from Driversprep.com.
Each test has 25 random questions based on the Driver’s Manual and the real exam questions from Mississippi Driver Services Bureau.
After each question, you will get instant feedback that tells you whether your answer is correct. When you make a mistake, there is also a short explanation to help you learn faster. Remember, if you need more clarification on questions and answers, study the relevant chapter in the Driver’s Manual.
You can take the test as many times as you want or need. The system generates a new set of questions each time.
Do I Need to Study the Driver’s Manual
Everything you must learn for your knowledge examination is in the Driver’s Manual, so you must study it well. Practice tests supplement the manual and should not be used instead of reading the manual.
You should have the latest version of the manual. We strongly recommend getting a hard copy from a Driver Services office, but please note that there is a small fee for the printed copy.
You can also download a copy of the manual from their website, for which the Driver Service Bureau charges a fee. Mississippi is currently the ONLY state in the United States that charges you a fee for an online version.
Unfortunately, we have several reports of a malfunctioning download service and zero support. So, go for a printed copy and don’t waste your money on the PDF version.
How Should I Study for the Exam?
After reading the manual, you can use the practice tests to check your progress and see which facts you might have missed.
Don’t try to memorize questions and answers. They can be worded differently on the actual exam. Proper understanding will make the test more straightforward and make you a better driver.
Read more about Risky Study Tactics .
Can I Take the Test online?
Mississippi Driver Service Bureau does not offer online testing from the comfort of your home. You must take the test at a service location or as part of your driver education course.
How Many Questions are on the Mississippi DPS Written Test?
Questions on the test will cover Mississippi traffic laws and safe driving rules.
There are 30 questions on the exam, and you must correctly answer at least 24 questions to pass, meaning you must reach a score of at least 80%. You can miss six questions and still pass.
DMV will let you take the test on a computerized testing station. If you need help with how it works, ask your examiner for additional information before you start the test. The test station also includes a headset for you to use if you want audio support, so you can let an automated voice read the questions and choices aloud.
What Happens if You Fail the Test?
If you fail the test, you must wait until the following business day before you can retake it. If you fail three times in a row, you must wait 30 days before retaking the test.
There is no limit on the number of times you can take the knowledge test.
Read more about preparing for your license exam: Best Way to Study
What is on the Mississippi Knowledge Exam?
The test checks the following:
- Do you know the Mississippi traffic laws and safe driving rules?
- Can you read, understand, and follow traffic signs and signals?
- Are you a safe and skillful driver?
- Do you understand and have the proper attitude toward the rights of pedestrians and other drivers?
- Do you understand how to keep your vehicle in safe condition?
- Are you physically and mentally capable of driving safely?
Who Must Take the Mississippi Knowledge Exam?
In general, you must pass the Mississippi written knowledge test:
» When you apply for your first driver’s license or permit and never had a driver’s license or permit before.
» When you are a new resident in Mississippi with an out-of-state driver’s license and your out-of-state license has expired for 30 days or more. You are also required to take the written knowledge test if the license is valid but you are under 18 years of age and have held the out-of-state license for less than six months.
» When you are a new Mississippi resident with an out-of-country license and must transfer to a Mississippi driver’s license.
» When you wish to renew your Mississippi driver’s license and your driver’s license has expired for one year or more.
