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Mississippi DMV Permit Practice Test 2026
Free practice questions for the Mississippi driver’s permit knowledge test. Tap an answer to see if you are right and why.
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About the test
Questions
30
Correct to pass
24
Passing score
80%
Study from
Mississippi Driver's License Manual
Free practice: 20 questions
Question 1
After moving to Mississippi, how long do you have to get a Mississippi driver's license?
30 days
60 days
10 days
6 months
Correct answer: 60 days
New residents must get a Mississippi license within sixty days and a Mississippi plate within thirty days.
Source: License Requirements – Out-of-State Drivers
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Question 2
Whose signatures does a Mississippi applicant under 17 need?
Any adult friend of the family who has a valid license
Both parents, if both are living and have custody
Any teacher
Only the applicant
Correct answer: Both parents, if both are living and have custody
Under 17, the application must be signed by both parents if living with legal custody, otherwise a guardian or employer.
Source: Application Requirements – Signatures
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Question 3
Who must wear a seat belt in a moving vehicle in Mississippi?
Only the driver
Only children
The driver and every passenger, front and back
Only the driver and any front-seat riders
Correct answer: The driver and every passenger, front and back
Drivers and all passengers must wear a properly fastened seat belt whether in the front or back seat.
Source: Seat Belts, Car Seats, and Child Restraints
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Question 4
What is the maximum speed for passenger cars on Mississippi interstates?
75 mph
70 mph
60 mph
65 mph
Correct answer: 70 mph
The interstate limit is 70 mph, with a 40 mph minimum.
Source: Rules of the Road – Legal Speeds
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Question 5
What does a broken yellow center line mean?
No passing either way
A bike lane
Same-direction traffic; change lanes freely
Opposite-direction traffic; pass only when safe
Correct answer: Opposite-direction traffic; pass only when safe
A broken yellow line separates opposite-direction lanes; crossing is allowed only to pass when safe.
Source: Pavement Markings
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Question 6
What does an orange sign generally indicate?
Construction or maintenance warning
Recreation area
Motorist services such as gas and food
Regulation
Correct answer: Construction or maintenance warning
Orange is for construction or maintenance warnings.
Source: Traffic Signs and Signals – Standard Shapes and Colors
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Question 7
Two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time. Who goes first?
The vehicle on the right
The one that honks
The vehicle on the left
The larger of the two vehicles
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
The first vehicle to arrive goes first; if they arrive together, the vehicle on the right has the right of way.
Source: Intersections and Right-of-Way – Four-Way Stop
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Question 8
With more than one lane in your direction, which lane should you normally use?
The extreme right lane, except to pass or turn left
The center lane
Any lane
The left lane
Correct answer: The extreme right lane, except to pass or turn left
Drive in the extreme right lane except to pass or turn left.
Source: Traffic Lanes
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Question 9
How far before an intersection should you signal and slow for a turn, per the Mississippi manual?
At least 25 feet
Right at the corner
At least 500 feet
At least 100 feet
Correct answer: At least 100 feet
At least one hundred feet from the intersection, turn on your signal and slow down.
Source: Turning at Intersections
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Question 10
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Mississippi?
No closer than 15 feet
No closer than 100 feet
No closer than 5 feet
No closer than 10 feet
Correct answer: No closer than 10 feet
You may not park within ten feet of a fire hydrant.
Source: Parking
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Question 11
What BAC is under the influence for Mississippi drivers 21 and older?
0.10% or more
0.05% or more
0.08% or more
0.02% or more
Correct answer: 0.08% or more
Drivers 21 or older are under the influence at a BAC of .08% or more.
Source: Driving Under the Influence & Implied Consent
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Question 12
When is a road most slippery in the rain, per the Mississippi manual?
Only at night
In the first minutes of rain
After several hours of steady rain
When the rain stops
Correct answer: In the first minutes of rain
The opening minutes of rain are slickest, as water mixes with dirt and grease into a slick film.
Source: Hazardous Conditions & Emergencies
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Question 13
How much space must you leave when passing a bicycle in Mississippi?
At least 10 feet
At least 1 foot
No set distance
At least 3 feet
Correct answer: At least 3 feet
Leave a safe distance of at least three feet between your vehicle and the bicycle when passing.
Source: Sharing the Road with Bicycles
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Question 14
When must a Mississippi crash be reported to law enforcement?
With injury, death or damage over $500
Only with death
Never
Only if the damage is over $5,000 total
Correct answer: With injury, death or damage over $500
Report immediately if the crash involves injury, death or apparent property damage over $500.
Source: In Case of an Accident
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Question 15
After moving to Mississippi, how long do you have to get a Mississippi license plate?
90 days
1 year
30 days
60 days
Correct answer: 30 days
You must obtain a Mississippi license plate/tag within thirty days of moving.
Source: License Requirements – Out-of-State Drivers
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Question 16
What responsibility does the adult who signs a minor's Mississippi application take on?
None
Liability for the minor's negligence or misconduct
Paying all fees forever
Riding along on every trip until the minor turns 18
Correct answer: Liability for the minor's negligence or misconduct
Whoever signs is liable for the minor's negligence or willful misconduct and must have the signature notarized.
Source: Application Requirements
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Question 17
In Mississippi, children under what age must ride in a car seat?
Under 4
Under 2
Under 7
Under 10
Correct answer: Under 4
Children under four must be secured in a child passenger restraint device that meets safety standards.
Source: Seat Belts, Car Seats, and Child Restraints
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Question 18
What is the minimum speed on Mississippi interstates and four-lane highways?
30 mph
45 mph
50 mph
40 mph
Correct answer: 40 mph
The posted minimum speed on interstates and four-lane highways is 40 mph.
Source: Rules of the Road – Legal Speeds
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Question 19
A solid and a broken yellow line run side by side. When may you pass?
Never
When the broken line is on your side
When the solid line is closest to your side
Always
Correct answer: When the broken line is on your side
If the broken line is closest to your lane you may pass with caution; if the solid line is closest, passing is forbidden.
Source: Pavement Markings
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Question 20
What does a brown sign indicate?
Public recreation and scenic guidance
Hospital
Construction and road maintenance warnings
School zone
Correct answer: Public recreation and scenic guidance
Brown is used for public recreation and scenic guidance.
Source: Traffic Signs and Signals – Standard Shapes and Colors
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Practice by topic
Road Signs
Questions: 22
Signals & Pavement Markings
Questions: 23
Right-of-Way
Questions: 16
Speed Limits
Questions: 10
Turning
Questions: 8
Lanes & Passing
Questions: 13
Parking
Questions: 12
Alcohol & Drugs
Questions: 12
Safe Driving
Questions: 37
Emergencies
Questions: 10
Sharing the Road
Questions: 17
Licensing
Questions: 35
Insurance & Collisions
Questions: 11
Teen & Provisional Drivers
Questions: 11
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Mississippi permit test?
The Mississippi knowledge test has 30 questions.
What score do I need to pass the Mississippi permit test?
You need at least 24 correct answers out of 30 (80%).
Is this practice test free?
Yes. The questions on this page are free. The app adds the full question bank and timed practice tests.
Is this the official DMV test?
No. DMV Practice Pro is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with any state DMV. Questions are written from the official driver handbook.
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