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

The maximum speed limit unless otherwise posted is:

60 mph

65 mph

55 mph

50 mph

2 / 30

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

to no one

to the right

who arrived before you

to the left

3 / 30

This road sign indicates:

crosswalk ahead

no passing zone ahead

work zone ahead

school zone ahead

4 / 30

This shape indicates:

yield

cross street ahead

do not enter

stop

5 / 30

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

maintain the posted speed

increase your speed

come to a stop

drive slowly

6 / 30

A bad car suspension can cause:

overheated engine

squealing brakes

a loss of power steering

problems with controlling the vehicle

7 / 30

Vehicles that are not in the left or right lane of a one way street intersection must

make a right turn

make a left turn

go straight ahead

make a u-turn

8 / 30

Select the statement that is true in regards to yielding to a pedestrian.

When the pedestrian is standing on the sidewalk and waiting to cross.

Always, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic controls.

Only when the pedestrian is in the crosswalk.

Only when the traffic lights are in the favor of the pedestrian

9 / 30

A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should:

proceed once the pedestrian is not in your lane

swerve around the pedestrian

proceed because you have the right-of-way

proceed after the pedestrian crosses the street

10 / 30

_____ perform motor vehicle inspections.

a government entity must

various state-approved private businesses

a local mechanic can

public businesses are allowed to

11 / 30

Select the situation in which adult passengers in a car must wear a seat belt.

when in the back or front seat

when in the back seat

when in the bed of the truck

when in the front seat

12 / 30

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

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

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

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

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

13 / 30

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

maintaining both hands on the steering wheel while driving

adjusting the seat to a comfortable position

keep the windshield free from obstruction and clean

using the rear view mirror to see when backing up

14 / 30

______ is the first step to safe driving.

Clear thinking

Bad brakes

Several beers

Locking seat belt

15 / 30

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

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

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

16 / 30

You must _____ when there is a solid line on your side of the center dash stripe.

cross the line whenever you want to

never make a right hand turn

never cross the line

none of these answers are correct

17 / 30

The minimum liability insurance amount for property damage in Mississippi is:

1000

5000

10000

500

18 / 30

Select the situation in which you must use your headlights.

when on a country road

30 minutes after sunrise

when it is dark at night

all of these answers are correct

19 / 30

You must _____ when you come to a flashing yellow light.

wait for the light to turn green

come to a complete stop before crossing

decrease your speed and cross carefully

perform a rolling stop before crossing

20 / 30

Select the ideal position for handling the steering wheel while driving.

the left hand should be on the wheel between 10:00 and 11:00, as on the face of a clock, with right hand between 1:00 and 2:00

the right hand should be on the wheel between 2:00 and 3:00, as on the face of a clock, and the left hand should be between 9:00 and 10:00

the left hand should be on the wheel between 10:00 and 11:00, as on the face of a clock, with right hand between 2:00 and 4:00

right hand should be on the wheel between 2:00 and 4:00, as on the face of a clock, and the left land should be between 9:00 and 10:30

21 / 30

What does this sign indicate?

must display disabled person license plate or hang tag to park here

disabled parking only

vehicles without appropriate permits are subject to be towed

all of these answers are correct

22 / 30

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

breaking the windshield wipers

overheating the radio

wear and tear to the tires

hydroplaning

23 / 30

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

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

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

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

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

24 / 30

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

while in a public parking lot or private driveway

across the front of a private or public driveway

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

25 / 30

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

subject to murder conviction

subject to arrest

get into a fist fight with other drivers

subject to traffic violation

26 / 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

a high occupancy vehicle lane

an acceleration lane

27 / 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 the signal lights are flashing

when a law enforcement officer is directing traffic

28 / 30

You shouldn't pass a truck on the right if it may be ______.

making a right turn

driving too fast

making a left turn

continuing straight ahead

29 / 30

What does this sign indicate?

tow-away zone

vehicle towing permitted

vehicle towing prohibited

vehicle currently under tow

30 / 30

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

161 feet

286 feet

168 feet

347 feet

Your score is

The average score is 68%

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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