Mississippi DMV Permit Practice Test – Free Learner's Permit Prep

Practice for your Mississippi learner's permit with free Mississippi permit practice tests updated for 2026. Questions cover the road rules, signs and safe-driving topics in the Mississippi Driver's Manual, with an instant explanation for every answer. Mississippi driver licensing is handled by the Department of Public Safety (DPS), so the "Mississippi DMV test" is the exam these practice tests prepare you for.

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Your Mississippi Permit Test Study Plan

All 10 tests are free, with no signup. Work down the steps, or jump to any test.

  1. Take the full practice tests

    Five tests of 50 questions each. Every answer is explained as soon as you pick it.

    Practice Test 1 50 questions Mississippi School Zone Speed · Vehicles Always Stop at Railroad Crossings · Recommended Hand Position Practice Test 2 50 questions Mississippi Interstate Speed Limit · Center Turn Lane Prohibited Uses · School Bus Speed on Regular Routes Practice Test 3 50 questions Mississippi Two-Lane Highway Speed · Vehicles Always Stop at Railroad Crossings · Proper Hand Position Practice Test 4 50 questions Mississippi Interstate Minimum Speed · Crossing Sidewalk to Enter Roadway · Solid Red Arrow Practice Test 5 50 questions One-Way to One-Way Turn · Mississippi Four-Lane Highway Speed · Bicyclist Sharing

  2. Review with the Quick Test

    25 mixed questions for a fast check on what you remember.

    Quick Test 25 questions Stop Sign Procedure · Flashing Yellow Signal · Two-Lane Passing Allowed

  3. Drill with the Mini Tests

    Four short 12-question tests for a few minutes of practice a day.

    Mini Test 1 12 questions Driveway Entry Yield · Solid Yellow Signal · Pennant Sign Mini Test 2 12 questions Flashing Red Signal · Double Solid Yellow · Emergency Vehicle Response Mini Test 3 12 questions Stop Line Procedure · Flashing Yellow Arrow Left · Highway Entrance Ramp Mini Test 4 12 questions Uncontrolled Intersection · Solid Red Arrow · Standing Water

  4. Read the Mississippi Driver's Manual

    The real test is based on the official manual. Use it to look up anything you missed.

    Mississippi Driver's ManualOfficial, from the state

  5. Take the real test

    Aim for 90% or higher on these tests first. Then take your written test with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS).

    Mississippi DPS learner's permit pageOfficial state website

Mississippi Permit Test Facts

You can get a Mississippi learner's permit at 15 with proof of school enrollment. The knowledge exam is given in person only. The permit costs $7, is valid for two years, and must be held for 12 months before you can get a license. Study the Mississippi Driver's Manual.

Number of questions
30
Passing score
24 correct (80%)
Minimum age
15, with proof of school enrollment
Permit fee
$7 (valid for two years)
Time limit
None
If you fail
Retest the next business day, with a retesting fee
Where
In person at a Driver Service station that offers permit testing
Online testing
No, in person only
Test format
Computerized; a headset can read the questions aloud
Test languages
English; an interpreter may translate under a notarized Interpreter Oath
Hold your permit
12 months before a driver's license
Supervised driving
At least 50 hours
Covers
Mississippi traffic laws, safe driving rules and license requirements

Mississippi Permit Test FAQ

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Mississippi?

At least 15, with proof of school enrollment (see the DPS learner's permit page).

How many questions are on the Mississippi permit test?

The Mississippi permit test has 30 questions, and you need 24 correct (80%) to pass. It's a computerized test based on the Mississippi Driver's Manual.

Can you take the Mississippi permit test online?

No. The knowledge exam is given in person only.

How much is a Mississippi learner's permit?

The permit costs $7 and is valid for two years.

How long do you have to hold a Mississippi learner's permit?

12 months before you can get a driver's license.

What's on the Mississippi driver's license test?

The knowledge exam, which these practice tests prepare you for, plus an eye exam. At 16, once you've held your learner's permit for 12 months or until your 17th birthday (whichever comes first), you can get a regular Class R license. Bring your permit, a current school attendance form and a Waiver of Road Testing Affidavit. At 17 or older, you don't have to hold a permit first. Pass the knowledge and eye exams and you can get your permit and license the same day. A 4-year license costs $24 and an 8-year license $47 (see the DPS new driver's license page).

Is this the same as the Mississippi DMV test?

Yes. In Mississippi, driver licensing is handled by the Department of Public Safety (DPS), and these tests prepare you for its knowledge exam.

About These Tests

Questions and facts on this page are reviewed and approved by Brennan McIlwain, the site owner, before they're published. Official sources we check: Mississippi Driver's Manual, DPS learner's permit page. Spotted a mistake? Use "Report a mistake" under any question, or email contact@drivingpracticetests.com.