Free Mississippi DPS Permit Practice Test 2026
Get ready to pass your Mississippi DPS written test on the first try. Our free Mississippi permit practice tests are based directly on the official Mississippi Driver's Handbook and contain the same types of questions you will see on test day. Each test covers traffic laws, road signs, right-of-way rules, safe driving techniques, and Mississippi-specific regulations. You need 80% correct to pass, so preparation is essential. Start practicing today - unlimited attempts, instant feedback, detailed explanations.
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25 questions drawn from the Mississippi driver handbook, 80% to pass, with an explanation after every answer. Free, no sign-up - press Start when you are ready. More Mississippi tests are listed below.
Mississippi DPS Practice Test 1
Questions are shuffled every time and drawn from the Mississippi driver handbook. Nothing starts - and no clock runs - until you press the button.
- 25 questions
- 80% to pass (20 correct)
- About 15 minutes
- Explanation after every answer
Ways to practice
Learn with practice tests and flashcards, then take the mock test when you think you are ready.
Also try: the Mississippi cheat sheet of rules and numbers, the hardest questions people miss most, or make your own test on the topics you find hard.
Mississippi Permit Practice Tests
200 unique questions in the Mississippi bank (38 Mississippi-specific) - practice until you are confident
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Official Mississippi Driver's Handbook
The DPS writes every real exam question from this manual - read it alongside your practice tests.
Mississippi Permit Practice Test PDF (2026)
Free printable version: 100+ Mississippi questions with an answer key and explanations, plus the DPS test facts on the cover. Or print a 30-question test. All state PDFs →
Mississippi Regular Learner's Permit Test: Quick Facts
Verified against Department of Public Safety publications - last reviewed September 2026.
| Official permit name | Regular Learner's Permit |
|---|---|
| Questions on the test | Not published by the DPS |
| Passing score | 80% correct |
| Wrong answers allowed | Depends on test length (not published) |
| Minimum age | 15 years old |
| Under-21 alcohol limit | 0.02% BAC or higher |
| Permit / test fee | $7.00 (valid 2 years) |
| If you fail | No wait published for first or second failure; after a third failure applicant must wait 30 days. Cheating or banned electronics in the test area bars retesting for 6 months. |
| Online testing | No - the knowledge test must be taken in person. |
| Driver's education | No - driver education is not required for the learner permit. |
| Supervised practice | 50 hours certified by a parent/teacher/guardian affidavit (required for applicants under 17 to get the Regular License / road test waiver) |
| Permit holding period | 12 months (under 17); applicants 17+ can get permit and license the same day |
| Testing agency | Department of Public Safety (DPS) |
Sample Mississippi Permit Test Questions
Three of the Mississippi-specific questions from our bank, with the answer and the rule behind it. The Mississippi bank behind the tests above holds 200 unique questions.
1. In Mississippi, writing, sending, or reading a text message while driving is:
- A. Prohibited for all drivers (correct)
- B. Allowed for drivers 18 and older
- C. Allowed at speeds under 25 mph
- D. Allowed if the phone is in a dashboard mount
Why: The Mississippi Driver's Manual states that texting while driving is not allowed: writing, sending, or reading text messages, and reading or posting to social networking sites on a hand-held phone, are prohibited for all drivers.
2. During the first six months, a Mississippi regular license holder under 18 may drive unsupervised on Sunday-Thursday until:
- A. 10 p.m. (correct)
- B. Midnight
- C. 11:30 p.m.
- D. 9 p.m.
Why: Under Miss. Code 63-1-21 (amended in 2021, which removed the intermediate license), a regular license holder under 18 may drive unsupervised from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. At other times during the first six months they must be supervised unless driving directly to or from work or an educational or extracurricular activity.
3. On Friday and Saturday, a Mississippi regular license holder under 18 in their first six months may drive unsupervised until:
- A. 11:30 p.m. (correct)
- B. 10:30 p.m.
- C. 12:30 a.m.
- D. 11:00 p.m.
Why: Miss. Code 63-1-21 allows a regular license holder under 18 to drive unsupervised from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Outside those hours during the first six months they must be supervised unless driving directly to or from work or an educational or extracurricular activity.
Mississippi Permit Test Study Guide (2026)
A free Mississippi DPS written test study guide - updated for 2026, verified against the official Department of Public Safety handbook.
Reviewed by Chad HenryAfter 25 years of teaching driver educationLast reviewed September 2026
From the Gulf Coast to Jackson's highways and the two-lane roads of the Delta, Mississippi drivers cover varied ground, and the DPS written test focuses on road signs, right-of-way, and the seat-belt and DUI laws. Our Mississippi practice permit test follows the official Mississippi Driver's Manual so you pass the knowledge exam the first time.
What to Expect on the Mississippi Permit Test
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) requires every new driver to pass a written knowledge test before being issued a learner's permit. The DPS does not publish the number of questions; to pass you need 80% correct. You must be at least 15 years old to apply. Every question is drawn from the official Mississippi driver's handbook, so the topics on our practice tests match exactly what the DPS asks.
Topics Covered on the MS Written Test
- Traffic Laws (Rules of the Road): State-specific rules of the road, including right-of-way, lane changing, and intersection rules
- Road Signs: Recognition and meaning of all standard road signs - warning, regulatory, and informational
- Speed Limits: Default speed limits, school zones, work zones, and highway speeds
- Safe Driving: Following distance, blind spots, defensive driving, and weather conditions
- Alcohol & Drugs: DUI laws, BAC limits, and consequences of impaired driving
- Parking Rules: Legal and illegal parking situations, curb colors, and distances
How to Prepare for the Mississippi Permit Test
The strongest preparation pairs a read-through of the official Mississippi Driver's Handbook with repeated practice tests that surface your weak spots. The DPS writes its test from that handbook, so the rules you practise here are the rules you will be asked about. A sensible target: score at least 80% on several fresh practice tests in a row - and read the explanation on every miss - before you book your appointment.
Official Mississippi DPS Information
For official test requirements, locations, and fees, visit the Department of Public Safety website. You can also read the official Mississippi driver's handbook free of charge - every question on our practice tests traces back to it.
Mississippi Permit Test - Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Mississippi DPS written test?
The DPS does not publish how many questions are on the Mississippi knowledge test. To pass you need 80% correct.
What is the phone rule for new drivers in Mississippi?
Mississippi: texting while driving is prohibited for all drivers. The Mississippi Driver's Manual states that texting while driving is not allowed: writing, sending, or reading text messages, and reading or posting to social networking sites on a hand-held phone, are prohibited for all drivers. (Handbook pp.22-23 (PDF p.23), 'Cellphone Use' (all drivers; Miss. Code 63-33-1))
When are new drivers in Mississippi not allowed to drive?
Mississippi under 18, first 6 months: unsupervised Sun-Thu 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Under Miss. Code 63-1-21 (amended in 2021, which removed the intermediate license), a regular license holder under 18 may drive unsupervised from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. At other times during the first six months they must be supervised unless driving directly to or from work or an educational or extracurricular activity. (Miss. Code 63-1-21(3)(a), as amended by HB 550 (2021))
What is the blood alcohol limit for drivers under 21 in Mississippi?
A driver under 21 in Mississippi violates the zero-tolerance law at a BAC of 0.02% or higher - far below the 0.08% adult limit.
How many questions can you miss on the Mississippi permit test?
You need at least 80% correct. The DPS does not publish the number of questions on the test, so the number you can miss depends on the test you get - on our 30-question simulator that is 6.
What is the Mississippi learner's permit officially called?
Mississippi issues the Regular Learner's Permit. It is the first stage of the state's licensing process for new drivers.
How much does the Mississippi permit cost?
The published fee is $7.00 (valid 2 years). Fees change from time to time, so confirm the current amount on the Department of Public Safety website before your visit.
What happens if I fail the Mississippi permit test?
If you fail, Mississippi lets you retake the knowledge test. No wait published for first or second failure; after a third failure applicant must wait 30 days. Cheating or banned electronics in the test area bars retesting for 6 months. Use the practice tests above to find the topics you missed before you try again.
Can I take the Mississippi permit test online?
No - the knowledge test must be taken in person.
Is driver's education required for a Mississippi permit?
No - driver education is not required for the learner permit.
How long do I have to hold my Mississippi permit?
Minimum holding period: 12 months (under 17); applicants 17+ can get permit and license the same day. Required supervised practice: 50 hours certified by a parent/teacher/guardian affidavit (required for applicants under 17 to get the Regular License / road test waiver).
Sources & Methodology
Every Mississippi question on this page is written from the official Mississippi driver handbook, and the facts in the table above are checked against Department of Public Safety publications. Last reviewed: September 2026. Every question shows its own source under the explanation; all corrections are listed in our corrections log.
Chad Henry – Reviewer
After 25 years of teaching driver education
Chad Henry has taught driver education for 25 years and reviews every state's practice questions, quick facts and study guides against the official driver handbook and agency publications before they are published.
Last reviewed: September 2026
- https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/1.15.2025%20Revised%20MDPS%20Driver%27s%20Manual.pdf
- https://www.dps.state.ms.us/
- https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Drivers/Learners_Permit
- https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/1.15.2025%20Revised%20MDPS%20Driver's%20Manual.pdf
- https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Drivers/ClassR
- https://www.sos.ms.gov/ACProposed/00013644b.pdf
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