Mississippi
Driving Practice Test

If you’ve ever dreamed about cruising through the Magnolia state you’ll need to start by earning your Mississippi driver’s license. You’ll need to go through the process of earning your license which includes passing the Mississippi driver’s permit test, putting in your required time behind the wheel with your learner’s permit and then passing the Mississippi driver’s test - the written knowledge portion and the driving skills test. The final knowledge test is one that gives people the most trouble, but if you want to get a passing score on your first try we’re here to help. This site has free Mississippi practice permit tests and practice driver’s license exams to help you prepare to pass the test on your first try. Our tests cover topics you’ll see on exam day including rules of the road, safe driving practices, and road sign recognition. If you want to ace the test go ahead and try our free Mississippi driver’s test practice exams below. You will be presented with 30 questions and you must answer 24 questions correctly to pass. There is no time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.

1 / 30

You must ____ when driving behind a motorcycle that you want to pass.

honk your horn so that the motorcycle will move into the shoulder to allow you to pass

flash your lights at the motorcycle will move into the shoulder to allow you to pass

have your vehicle entirely into the left lane before and during the pass

stay in the right lane as much as possible, because the motorcycle is small and doesn't use all of the lane

2 / 30

When traveling at 70 mph, what is your approximate stopping distance under ideal circumstances and on dry surfaces?

347 feet

286 feet

168 feet

161 feet

3 / 30

Select the true statement in regards to the right-of-way for school buses in Mississippi.

when the school bus is in your direction of travel and no children are present you do not need to stop

when the school bus in not in your direction of travel you do not need to stop

regardless of the direction you must stop for a school bus when it is stopped

you may proceed when you think you have time to get past the school bus when children are crossing

4 / 30

When a driver comes across a vehicle with bright or blinding lights they should:

sound your horn

make hand gestures at the other driver to alert them that you cannot see

maintain their sight to the right of the road and dim their lights

increase your speed to decrease the amount of time you have troubles seeing

5 / 30

A Mississippi Motor Vehicle Inspection costs:

6 / 30

Select the statement that is true in regards to right-of-way at stop streets in Mississippi.

a pedestrian will never have the right-of-way

the vehicle on the right goes first if two or more vehicles stop at an intersection at the same time

the person on the left goes first if there are 2 or more vehicles stopped at the intersection

the larger vehicle proceeds first if there are two or more vehicles stopped at an intersection at the same time

7 / 30

______ is the first step to safe driving.

Locking seat belt

Clear thinking

Several beers

Bad brakes

8 / 30

What does this sign indicate?

this lane ends

this is the direction to leave a parking lot

the lane indicated will be forced to exit the highway soon

this type of sign is no longer used in the United States

9 / 30

Your license will be revoked for ______ if convicted of 3 reckless driving charges in a 12-month period.

24 months

6 months

12 months

9 months

10 / 30

Your vehicle must be within ____ inches of the curb when parallel parking unless stated otherwise.

11 / 30

When presented with a white sign displaying a two-headed arrow--one pointing in a curve to the left and the other head pointing straight--the driver knows that he or she is allowed to:

merge left or proceed straight ahead in this lane

only turn right from this lane

make a left turn or proceed straight ahead in this lane

only turn left from this lane

12 / 30

You must signal continuously for ____ before slowing down, stopping, turning, or changing lanes when using arm signals.

minimum of 100 feet

minimum of 50 feet

minimum of 75 feet

minimum of 30 feet

13 / 30

You should ____ when stopped behind a truck on an uphill grade.

leave extra space and stay to the left in your lane

move as close as possible to the shoulder or curb

leave as little space as possible and stay to the left of the road

stay close behind and stay in the middle of your lane

14 / 30

At an intersection with a four-way stop, you must yield the right-of-way to the driver:

who arrived before you

to the right

to the left

to no one

15 / 30

This road sign indicates:

crosswalk ahead

school zone ahead

work zone ahead

no passing zone ahead

16 / 30

When parked facing uphill, the driver should turn the front wheels of the vehicle to the left before leaving the vehicle. Doing so will _____.

will force the front of your car to roll into the street should the vehicle slip out of park

will force your vehicle to roll into the street should the vehicle slip out of park

prevent the car from rolling into the street should the vehicle slip out of park

make the back of the car to roll into the street should the vehicle's brakes fail

17 / 30

Regulatory signs are:

brown

white

black

orange

18 / 30

What is one rule to keep in mind when pedestrians are around?

always maintain control of the vehicle

never attempt to anticipate the movements of a pedestrian and always maintain control of the vehicle

always attempt to anticipate the movements of a pedestrian

pedestrians will never have the right-of-way

19 / 30

Whenever a school bus is stopped and children are disembarking or embarking you are required to:

increase your speed

maintain the posted speed

come to a stop

drive slowly

20 / 30

Always _____ when waiting to make a left hand turn.

shift gears

maintain your wheels turned toward the left

maintain your wheels straight

maintain your wheels turned toward the right

21 / 30

____ are known as the areas around an oversized vehicle where the driver may not be able to see or react to other vehicles.

Danger spots

Blind spots

No zones

Blind zones

22 / 30

Driving a standard passenger vehicle without a learner's permit or license may make you and the owner of the car ________.

subject to traffic violation

get into a fist fight with other drivers

subject to arrest

subject to murder conviction

23 / 30

Select the statement that is not a good tip for safer driving.

adjusting the seat to a comfortable position

using the rear view mirror to see when backing up

keep the windshield free from obstruction and clean

maintaining both hands on the steering wheel while driving

24 / 30

You must reduce your speed to avoid ___ when there is water on the road.

overheating the radio

hydroplaning

breaking the windshield wipers

wear and tear to the tires

25 / 30

Within ______ feet on approaching an oncoming vehicle you are required by law to use your low beam headlights.

250 feet

750 feet

500 feet

1000 feet

26 / 30

You must _____ when your vehicle develops a flat tire or has a blowout.

let go of the steering wheel

maintain your foot on the accelerator

drive off the pavement first

apply your brakes slowly, not suddenly

27 / 30

You should __ when driving at night.

turn on your dome light

all of these answers are correct

increase your safety margins

maintain your eyes focused straight ahead at all times

28 / 30

Double white lines are used as pavement markings when:

changing your lane is possible, but not ideal

when lanes are reversible

changing your lane is always allowed

changing your lane is prohibited

29 / 30

You must get into _____ when you decide to exit the interstate.

the center lane a minimum of one-quarter mile from your exit

the left lane a minimum of one-quarter mile from your exit

the right lane a minimum of one-quarter mile before the exit

the acceleration lane at least one-quarter mile from your exit

30 / 30

You should use your parking lights when:

driving through a fog

none of the listed answers

driving towards another vehicle from behind at night

in a rainstorm

Your score is

The average score is 0%

5/5 - (1 vote)

Drivers License

How To Get A Mississippi Drivers License

In order to apply for a driving permit in Mississippi you must be at least 15 years of age. Testing is administered at your local Mississippi Department of Motor Vehicles office. If you are under 18 years of age, you must complete an application and have it notarized with signatures of parents or legal guardians. You must also provide your birth certificate, social security card, and a signed certification of school attendance. You will need to be accompanied by a licensed driver 21 years of age or older such as a parent, sibling, driving instructor, relative or someone that you trust. If you or over 18 years of age you must complete the application and provide your birth certificate, social security card and proof of residence. You will be required to take a vision test. You should wear any corrective lenses during the exam. You will be required to score at least 20/40 on the exam. After receiving your driving permit you must wait at least one year before applying for your Mississippi driver’s license if you are under the age of 17. During this time, you should get as much practice with a licensed driver 21 years of age or older. If you are 17 years of age or older, you may take your road test at any time, even the same day of your written test.You should expect to see 30 questions on the computerized exam that may cover any part of the Mississippi driver manual. Pay particular attention to road signs, speeding limits, traffic violations and how to share the road with other drivers. You must correctly answer 24 of the 30 questions to pass the test. If you do not pass the test, you may take the test again at any time. There is no waiting period to take the test but you are only allowed to take it 3 times in a 30 day period. If you fail the test on the 3rd try, you must wait 30 days to try again.You may drive using your out of state driver’s license in the state of Mississippi as long as it is valid. Mississippi will allow you to use an out of state learner’s permit as long as you follow the rules of your home state. If you are a licensed driver moving to Mississippi from another state, you will not be required to take the road test. When you establish residency in Mississippi, you must present your birth certificate, social security card, proof of domicile if you are 18 years of age or older, certification of school attendance if you are under 18 years of age and your current license. You will also need to pay the $21.00 licensing fee.

Pass The Test

How To Pass the Mississippi Driver's License Test

Even though you can retake your driver’s test the day after failing it on your first try, it’s not something anyone wants to put themselves through. So if you want to pass the test on your first try, we recommend the following tips.

Take every Mississippi permit practice test and practice driver’s test you can. Getting used to the format of questions and seeing your scores will help you gain confidence and measure your progress as you study.

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Spend as much time as you can with the MIssissippi driver’s manual. You can take every practice permit test MS has to offer, but you’ll also want to have the most recent copy of the state’s driver’s manual and use that as the foundation for your studying as it contains everything you need to know about the state’s driving laws.
Prepare the night before to reduce stress. The night before the test make sure you get organized. Know where you’re going, have all of your paperwork in order and have a plan to get there early. Avoiding last minute problems with some pre-planning will put you in a good position to pass the test.

Additional Information

Mississippi Department of Public Safety

For the latest information on Mississippi’s driver requirements as well as information on vehicle licensing, fees and testing, please see the Mississippi DPS website https://www.ms.gov/dps/license_renewal/MVR.

Phone: 601.987.1212

To find Mississippi motor vehicle and driver license office location nearest you, visit https://drivingtestsample.com/dmv-locations/mississippi/

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