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

Railroad Grade crossing signs are usually placed at least _____ feet in front of the tracks.

300

700

600

500

2 / 30

Should you always drive slower than other traffic?

yes, because it is a great defensive driving technique

no, because it is an aggressive driving technique

no, because you could block traffic when driving too slowly

yes, because it is safer to drive slower

3 / 30

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

hydroplaning

wear and tear to the tires

breaking the windshield wipers

overheating the radio

4 / 30

Within _____ of an oncoming vehicle you are required by law to use your low-beam headlights.

250 feet

500 feet

750 feet

600 feet

5 / 30

You are driving in the far right lane of a four lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in:

an entrance lane

an exit lane

an acceleration lane

a high occupancy vehicle lane

6 / 30

You should _____ after a train has passed at a railroad crossing that has more than one track.

stop on the first track to look for another train

drive through as soon as the train passes

wait until you have a clear view of all of the tracks

roll your windows down to listen for another train approaching

7 / 30

You should _____ if you see a pedestrian crossing your lane at a location without a crosswalk.

decrease your speed to drive around the pedestrian

stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing

increase your speed to drive around the pedestrian

flashing your lights so the pedestrian sees your approach before continuing

8 / 30

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

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

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

sound your horn

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

9 / 30

Always _____ when waiting to make a left hand turn.

maintain your wheels turned toward the left

shift gears

maintain your wheels turned toward the right

maintain your wheels straight

10 / 30

Warning signs are yellow and ____.

orange

blue

black

green

11 / 30

Select the highest legal percentage of alcohol in the blood for a driver that is 21 years of age or older.

0.02

0.08

0.01

0.07000000000000001

12 / 30

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

13 / 30

You are allowed to cross a double yellow line when:

whenever you feel like it

whenever it is safe to do so

never

passing a bicycle that is moving very slowly

14 / 30

Select the appropriate response for when you see this sign.

turn on your high beam headlights

listen for a train station ahead

use your turn signal before proceeding

decrease your speed and yield for trains

15 / 30

This sign indicates:

divided highway ends ahead

there is a divided highway ahead

there is one-way traffic ahead

there is a tunnel ahead

16 / 30

The safest thing to do when you are approaching a vehicle with bright or blinding headlights at night is to:

keep your eyes on the left side of the road and dim your lights

keep your eyes to the right of the road and dim your lights

keep your eyes on the center of the road and turn on your high-beams

keep your eyes on the center of the road and dim your lights

17 / 30

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

to the right

to no one

to the left

who arrived before you

18 / 30

The distance you must always stop at when there is a lowered crossing gate, a flashing electric signal, or rapidly-approaching train is:

50-10 feet from the outer rail of the railroad track

2 to 1 feet from the outer rail of the railroad track

10 to 15 feet from the outer rail of the railroad track

25 to 50 feet from the outer rail of the railroad track

19 / 30

According to Mississippi law, you may not stop and leave your vehicle parked and unattended in any of the following places, EXCEPT:

on the roadway side or parked at the edge of a road

when within at least 20 feet of a crosswalk that is at an intersection

across the front of a private or public driveway

while in a public parking lot or private driveway

20 / 30

You should _____ when making a left turn.

have your wheels point to the right before entering the turn

look in all directions before starting to turn

remain close to the rightmost pavement marking

have your wheels pointed to the left before entering the turn

21 / 30

This sign indicates:

sidewalk ahead

pedestrians not allowed to cross at this location

pedestrian crossing ahead

crosswalk at the specific location

22 / 30

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

drive slowly

increase your speed

come to a stop

maintain the posted speed

23 / 30

Select the false statement about turning at an intersection.

complete the turn in a proper lane

turn on your turn signal at least 20 feet before making the turn

remain as close as possible to the right side while completing a right hand turn

avoid making any last-minute turns

24 / 30

You should _____ when the road is slippery.

decrease your following distance

avoid making fast stops and fast turns

decrease the distance you look ahead of your vehicle

test your brakes while going uphill

25 / 30

_____ perform motor vehicle inspections.

a government entity must

various state-approved private businesses

public businesses are allowed to

a local mechanic can

26 / 30

This is an example of what sign class?

a regulation sign

a warning sign

maintenance and construction sign

none of these answers are correct

27 / 30

You must _____ when you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway.

maintain your current speed and change your lane

decrease your speed because the lane ends ahead

increase your speed because the lane ends ahead

be prepared for equipment and workers ahead

28 / 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 _____.

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

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

will force the front of your car 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

29 / 30

Select the situation in which driver do not have to obey traffic control signals.

when it is safe to proceed because the way is clear

when the traffic control light is green

when a law enforcement officer is directing traffic

when the signal lights are flashing

30 / 30

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

apply your brakes slowly, not suddenly

let go of the steering wheel

maintain your foot on the accelerator

drive off the pavement first

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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