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. Which traffic light has the same meaning as a stop sign?
A flashing red light has the same meaning as a stop sign. It means you must STOP completely and proceed with caution, following the rules for yielding right-of-way at intersections.
#2. When driving on a clear night with a steady stream of oncoming traffic, you should use:
Low beams should be used in heavy traffic or when there are oncoming vehicles.
Remember, you must always dim your lights to low beams within 500 feet of a vehicle coming toward you, and within 500 feet when following another vehicle.
#3. When driving on slick roads, your vehicle will:
Charts in the manual show the shortest total stopping distances under ideal conditions. If the weather is bad or the road is slick, then the distances will be drastically different
#4. You should cross a solid white line between lanes only:
A single, solid white line means travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line. Crossing a single white line is discouraged. Don’t cross line unless it is necessary to avoid danger.
#5. What is the best advice for a driver who has been drinking alcohol?
Tests show that even a small amount of alcohol can change your behavior. So, if you drink, do not drive. Take a cab. Catch a bus. Get a friend to take you home.
Only time will get alcohol out of your system. Cold showers, fresh air, vitamins, black coffee and exercise will do nothing to sober you up.
#6. If your car starts to skid, you should do all the following except:
You should not brake hard.
Braking suddenly or hard will increase the skid.
This question asked what you should not do.
#7. What does this sign mean?
Keep Left.
There is an obstruction or traffic island where traffic must keep left ahead.
#8. When backing up:
When backing out from a diagonal or straight-in position, be sure that the way is clear, look over your shoulder while backing, and yield to approaching traffic. Never rely on your rear-view mirror alone. Turn around and look through the rear window. Back slowly.
#9. What does this sign mean?
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.
#10. What shape is a white regulatory speed limit sign?
Vertical rectangle is usually used for regulatory signs (such as speed limits).
#11. You approach this sign. What should you do?
Traffic signal ahead. Slow down and be prepared to stop, if necessary.
#12. When you change lanes, you should:
Look over your shoulder in the direction you want to move. Be sure no one is near the left or right rear corners of your vehicle. These areas are blind spots. To see the blind spots, you have to turn your head and look.
#13. What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing and seeing a vehicle with this sign ahead?
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.
#14. It is illegal to park a vehicle if a flashing beacon is within:
The distance you must keep from a flashing beacon is more than 30 feet.
Parking is not allowed within 30 feet upon the approach to any flashing beacon, stop sign, or traffic-control signal located at the side of a roadway.
#15. Why is it necessary to reduce your speed at night?
At night, visibility is greatly reduced. This makes it necessary to reduce your speed and to exercise caution. You can only see as far as your headlights can reach. Therefore, be careful not to overdrive your headlights – that is, do not so fast that you cannot stop within the distance you can see.
#16. You approach a stopped school bus on your side of a divided highway. The bus is displaying alternating flashing red lights. In this situation, 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.
You are not required to stop when the highway that has four lanes or more, and the school bus is on a different roadway.
#17. What should you do when approaching a bicyclist from the rear on a two-lane road?
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.)
#18. Which is true about the right of way at a 4-way stop?
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.
#19. 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.
#20. On a multi-lane highway like this, you should use the far-left lane for:
Use the proper lane at all times. The left lane is considered the fast lane and is to be used by through traffic. The right lane is for slower traffic, vehicles traveling only short distances, and vehicles preparing to exit.
Remember, when you are driving more slowly than the traffic flow on a highway that has two or more lanes in your direction, you should move to and stay in the right lane.
#21. When making a right turn at an intersection, you should drive close to the right edge and complete the turn in:
If you are not already in the right lane, move into the right lane well ahead of the turn. Check for traffic, use your signal, and move safely. At least 100 feet from the intersection, turn on right signal and begin slowing down. Keep close to the right side of the lane and keep your wheels straight while waiting to turn. If there is a traffic signal or sign, obey it. Yield to pedestrians and bicyclists crossing your path. When travel is permitted, look both ways before entering intersection. Then enter, keeping as close as possible to the right. Don’t swing into the left lane. Continue in the right lane.
#22. A truck driver's blind spots are more significant on:
Beware of the blind spots of large vehicles. The blind spot is always larger on the right-hand side.
#23. Your Mississippi driver's license represents:
Your license represents your privilege to drive in Mississippi. Protect this privilege by driving safely and lawfully. If you disobey the laws of the state, or if you prove yourself unable to drive in accordance with those laws, your license may be taken away by the Commissioner of Public Safety.
#24. Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on U.S. Routes in this state?
Unless posted otherwise, the speed limit is 55 mph on U.S. roads.
#25. You approach this sign. What should you expect ahead?
Sharp Turn. This sign warns of a sharp turn in the direction of the arrow. Slow down before the turn.
| 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.
