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 pennant-shaped sign provides:

an early warning of an upcoming no-passing zone

an early warning of an upcoming hazard

an early warning of an upcoming railroad crossing

an early warning of an upcoming school zone

2 / 30

Select the skills that are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs.

reaction time

alertness

coordination and concentration

all of these answers are correct

3 / 30

If convicted of drunk driving for the first time while a minor, a license suspension occurs ___ under the Zero Tolerance Law.

for 180 days

for 90 days

until age 21

for 60 days

4 / 30

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

hydroplaning

breaking the windshield wipers

wear and tear to the tires

overheating the radio

5 / 30

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

make a u-turn

go straight ahead

make a right turn

make a left turn

6 / 30

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

500 feet

750 feet

250 feet

600 feet

7 / 30

This sign indicates:

pedestrians not allowed to cross at this location

crosswalk at the specific location

sidewalk ahead

pedestrian crossing ahead

8 / 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

prevent the car from rolling 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

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

9 / 30

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

347 feet

168 feet

161 feet

286 feet

10 / 30

What does this sign indicate?

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

this lane ends

the lane indicated will be forced to exit the highway soon

this is the direction to leave a parking lot

11 / 30

For the driver of this vehicle, the red areas in this image represent:

no-no zones

turning zones

blind spots

blind zones

12 / 30

You must ____ when driving behind a motorcycle that you want 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

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

13 / 30

What does this sign indicate?

vehicle towing permitted

vehicle currently under tow

tow-away zone

vehicle towing prohibited

14 / 30

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

Blind spots

No zones

Danger spots

Blind zones

15 / 30

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

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

when the school bus is in your direction of travel and no children are present 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

16 / 30

Always _____ when waiting to make a left hand turn.

maintain your wheels turned toward the right

maintain your wheels straight

maintain your wheels turned toward the left

shift gears

17 / 30

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

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

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

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

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

18 / 30

The proper order for traffic lights from top to bottom is:

yellow, green, red

yellow, red, green

red, yellow, green

green, red, yellow

19 / 30

The right lane is _____ if parking is allowed on a road.

the lane to the left of the parked cars

the lane furthest to the right

the lane to the right of the middle lane

the one on the left

20 / 30

______ is the first step to safe driving.

Locking seat belt

Clear thinking

Bad brakes

Several beers

21 / 30

You should _____ when the road is slippery.

avoid making fast stops and fast turns

test your brakes while going uphill

decrease your following distance

decrease the distance you look ahead of your vehicle

22 / 30

There must be at least _____ between your car and the car in front of you.

two car lengths for every 10 mph of speed

one car length for every 10 mph of speed

two car lengths for every 5 mph of speed

one car length for every 5 mph of speed

23 / 30

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

subject to arrest

get into a fist fight with other drivers

subject to murder conviction

subject to traffic violation

24 / 30

Select the correct statement in regards to what you should do when parking on a hill.

Turn your wheels sharply towards the curb (left on uphill, right on downhill).

Park the vehicle within 6 inches of the curb.

All of these answers are correct.

Indicate your intention to park using your turn signal.

25 / 30

You must stay at least _____ feet from the vehicle ahead of you when driving at 55 mph.

400 feet

200 feet

350 feet

100 feet

26 / 30

This is an example of what sign class?

a regulation sign

maintenance and construction sign

a warning sign

none of these answers are correct

27 / 30

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

keep the windshield free from obstruction and clean

maintaining both hands on the steering wheel while driving

adjusting the seat to a comfortable position

using the rear view mirror to see when backing up

28 / 30

You should __ when driving at night.

maintain your eyes focused straight ahead at all times

all of these answers are correct

increase your safety margins

turn on your dome light

29 / 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

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

30 / 30

A learner's permit received at the age of 14 is not valid after _____.

your 15th birthday

your 16th birthday

your 17th birthday

none of these answers are correct

Your score is

The average score is 63%

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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