Mississippi DPS Driver Service Bureau permit practice test 2026
Practise for the Mississippi DPS Driver Service Bureau knowledge test. Our 268 practice questions are written from the Mississippi Driver's License Manual (December 2024), and every answer tells you where to find the rule in the handbook. Free, with no sign-up.
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All 11 Mississippi practice tests
Each test mixes questions from every part of the handbook. Work through them in order, then use the simulator.
What the test covers
Our questions follow the handbook's chapters. The number of practice questions on each topic:
| Topic | Practice questions |
|---|---|
| Licensing laws and penalties | 44 |
| Road signs | 33 |
| Safe and defensive driving | 30 |
| Sharing the road | 28 |
| Signals and pavement markings | 22 |
| Alcohol and drugs | 16 |
| Right of way | 15 |
| Emergencies | 13 |
| Following and passing | 13 |
| Turns and intersections | 12 |
| Hazards, weather and night driving | 12 |
| Parking | 11 |
| Lanes, highways and freeways | 10 |
| Speed limits | 9 |
Mississippi learner's permit rules
- Minimum age: 15
- Hold the permit for at least 12 months (or until the 17th birthday, whichever comes first). Applicants 17 and older need not hold a permit and may get the permit and license the same day. Out-of-state permit time counts. before the road test
- 50 hours of supervised driving
- Must be accompanied by a licensed driver 21 or older occupying the seat next to the permit holder
- Permit valid 2 years
- Under 18: proof of school enrollment (Certification of Attendance not over 30 days old) or marriage license
- Under 17: application signed by both custodial parents (or guardian/employer/responsible adult), notarized; signers are liable and may request cancellation
- Hardship license (ages 15-17, permit held 30 days with no traffic infractions or prior citations, certified driver ed, school attendance; not available after a DUI): unsupervised only to school or school functions, siblings' school transport, work or medical needs, otherwise supervised by a licensed driver 21+ in the front seat; immediate family passengers only; no cell phone use at all, including hands-free
Fees: Learner's permit (2 years) $7.00; Printed manual at a Driver License Station $3.00.
What to bring to the DPS Driver Service Bureau · The road test
The official handbook
Everything on the test comes from the Mississippi Driver's License Manual, also available in Spanish. Read it alongside the practice tests. Our chapter-by-chapter guide.
Renewing your license
DPS lists no age-based testing. Licenses may be renewed up to six months before expiration (online renewal available). If expired more than 60 months, you must retake the knowledge exam.
Questions
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Mississippi?
15. You then hold the permit for at least 12 months (or until the 17th birthday, whichever comes first). Applicants 17 and older need not hold a permit and may get the permit and license the same day. Out-of-state permit time counts. before the road test and 50 hours of supervised driving.
What happens if I fail the Mississippi permit test?
All knowledge exams are taken in person. No cell phones, ear buds, smart watches or other electronics are allowed in the testing area. If you are caught cheating or with banned items, your test is cancelled and you may not test again for 6 months (appeal in writing within 30 days to [email protected]).
Can I take the Mississippi permit test in Spanish or another language?
Interpreters are allowed if they complete the Mississippi Interpreter Oath form.
What do I need to bring for the Mississippi permit test?
Completed and signed application; Original birth certificate or other acceptable document (no photocopies); Social Security card or official government correspondence showing all 9 digits; Two proofs of residency with a physical Mississippi address, no P.O. boxes, no more than 60 days old (applicants under 21 may use a parent's or guardian's); Legal documents if you go by a new name; and more (see the full list).
Independent practice tests, not affiliated with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau. Questions written by us from the official handbook and checked against it.