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Are you struggling to prepare for the Mississippi driver's license test? If so, then our list of practice tests will end your struggle. Our list includes the Mississippi driver's license renewal test and the Mississippi teen permit test.

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Mississippi DPS Frequently Asked Questions

Table of Contents

  • After You Have Passed the Driving Exam (or Road Test)
  • Applying for Your Mississippi License
  • Preparing For Your MS Driving Exam (Or Road Test)
  • Preparing For Your MS Permit Test
  • Renewing Your MS License
  • Taking Your MS Driving Exam (Or Road Test)
  • Taking Your MS Permit Test
  • What If I Failed My Road Test?
  • What If I'm Moving to Mississippi or Just Visiting?
If I'm under 18, are there any limits to my driver's license?

Yes. Mississippi employs a graduated driver's license (GDL) program, which allocates restrictions and responsibilities over a period of time, until you earn your full license.

  • If you're 14 years old: You can apply for a limited learner's permit. This ONLY allows you to drive during a Driver's Education course.
  • If you're 15 years old: Your learner's permit will ONLY allow you to drive when accompanied by a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old.
  • If you're 16-17 years old: Your provisional license will ONLY permit you to drive unsupervised:
    • Between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday.
    • Between 6 a.m. and 11:30p.m., Friday and Saturday.
    • When traveling between home and work or school.

Once you turn 17, you'll be eligible for your full driver's license, which has no restrictions.

What happens after I pass my MS road test?

What happens after you pass your MS road test depends on your age:

  • If you're younger than 17: You will be given your learner's permit.
  • If you're 17 or older: You will receive your full driver's license.

Once I have my permit, who can I drive with?

While driving with your MS learner's permit, you can drive with a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old.

Once I get my MS permit, what do I need to do before I can drive with my parents?

Once you get your MS instruction permit, you will be able to drive with any fully-licensed adult who is at least 21 years old.

What are the auto insurance requirements for MS drivers?

Mississippi's minimum auto insurance coverage requirements include:

  • Bodily injury liability: $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident.
  • Property damage liability: $25,000.

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How To Get A Mississippi Driver’s License

Driving may offer the privilege of freedom—but it comes at the price of responsibility.

In order to legally drive in Mississippi, you must pass a number of tests that show the Mississippi Driver Services Bureau (DSB) that you can handle a vehicle and follow the rules of the road.

Still, the process looks slightly different, depending on your age and the type of vehicle you want to drive.

Mississippi Graduated Driver’s License (GLD) Program (Under Age 17)

The DSB has a system called the Graduated Driver’s License (GDL), which allocates certain driving privileges over a period of time.

If you’re under 17, you must use this system to earn your license.

Limited Learner’s Permit

Mississippi offers a limited learner’s permit for 14-year olds. The credential will ONLY allow you to drive in a Driver’s Education vehicle, while supervised by a Driver’s Ed instructor.

To apply, you’ll have to:

Once you turn 15, you’ll have to apply for a regular learner’s permit.

Learner’s Permit

Getting a full driver’s license in Mississippi starts with getting your learner’s permit. You’re free to apply once you turn 15 years old.

Earning the credential involves passing:

  • The written examination.
  • A vision test.

Both of these are administered through the Mississippi Driver Services Bureau. Schedule an appointment, and make sure to bring:

Once the tests are passed, the paperwork filed, and the fee paid, you’ll be issued your Mississippi learner’s permit.

On this permit, you will ONLY be able to drive while supervised by a fully-licensed passenger who’s at least 21 years old.

In order to move on to the next step, you’ll have to:

  • Practice on your permit for at least one year.

OR

  • Turn 17 – whichever happens first.

Intermediate Driver’s License

After your learner’s permit comes your intermediate license. To make the leap, you’ll have to pass a driving examination.

Schedule another appointment with the Driver Services Bureau, and make sure to bring:

You’ll also need your parents to sign paperwork on your behalf.

With your intermediate license, you will be able to drive on your own, but ONLY:

  • Between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday.
  • Between 6 a.m. and 11:30p.m., Friday and Saturday.
  • When traveling between home and work or school.

Full Driver’s License

You’ll be able to apply for your full driver’s license once you EITHER:

  • Practice for 6 months, violation-free, on your provisional license.
  • Turn 17.

To make it official, contact your nearest DSB office and bring:

You’ll then be awarded your full Mississippi driver’s license. This license has no restrictions. Congratulations!

Driver’s License (Age 17+)

If you’re applying for a first-time driver’s license in Mississippi and you’re 18 or older, the process is a bit more streamlined.

Written Exam

To start, you’ll have to successfully pass:

  • The written knowledge exam.
  • An eye test.

Schedule an appointment with the MS Driver Services Bureau to take your tests, and:

After passing the exam and paying the fee, you’ll be issued your permit. During this time, you’ll be restricted to driving with a fully-licensed passenger who’s at least 21 years old.

Road Skills Exam

To turn your permit into a license, you’ll need to pass the Mississippi road test.

There’s no mandatory waiting period in Mississippi to take the driving test if you’re 17 or older.

When you feel ready, schedule a driving test appointment with the DSB. Make sure to bring to this appointment:

Note that you’ll have to show up to this appointment accompanied by a fully-licensed passenger who’s at least 21 years old.

The vehicle you test in will also need current and valid:

  • Liability insurance.
  • Registration.
  • License plates.

After successfully passing the test and paying the fee, you’ll be issued your full driver’s license. Congratulations!

Transferring an Out-of-State License

Welcome to Mississippi!

You have 60 days after establishing residency in the Magnolia State to transfer your out-of-state license.

To do so, schedule an appointment with your closest Driver Services Bureau and bring:

You’ll also have to pass a vision screening at this exam.

Once the above is taken care of, you’ll be issued your new Mississippi license. Congratulations!

Mississippi DPS Motorcycle Permit & License Info

MS Motorcycle License

To legally drive a motorcycle in Mississippi, you can either add an endorsement to your existing license or get a stand-alone motorcycle license.

To begin the application process, you must:

  • Be at least 17 years old.
  • Already have your full Mississippi driver’s license OR be in the process of applying for one.

MS Motorcycle Written Exam

The first step toward earning your motorcycle license or endorsement is getting your permit. Earning this credential requires you to pass the written examination.

Motorcycle knowledge tests are administered by the Mississippi Driver Services Bureau. Schedule an appointment, and make sure to bring:

Once you pass, you can decide to either take your time practicing with a Mississippi motorcycle permit, or proceed directly to your road skills test.

Mississippi Motorcycle Permit

If you opt for the permit route, you’ll have to be accompanied by a full motorcycle license holder who is at least 21 years old.

Permits may come with additional restrictions. Ask the DSB for more information.

Mississippi Motorcycle License

After you finish the knowledge test, or feel comfortable riding with your motorcycle permit, you’ll need to pass the on-road skills exam to earn your full license.

Schedule another appointment with the MS Driver Services Bureau and bring:

  • Your current, valid motorcycle permit.
  • Your current, valid MS driver’s license OR proof of application.
  • The motorcycle license fee.

After passing the test, paying the fee and filing the paperwork, you’ll then be issued your motorcycle license—congratulations!

Mississippi CDL Requirements

Mississippi Commercial Driver’s License

A commercial driver’s license (CDL) will allow you to drive much larger vehicles than the average car. Before you can start the process, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Already have a valid Mississippi license.
  • Pass a federally-approved medical exam.
  • Complete a CDL application form.
  • Order a 10-year driving history from the DSB.

All of these documents must be submitted to the state before the process during your first appointment with the Driver Services Bureau.

Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP)

Once all your paperwork is ready, it’s time to start on step one: getting your commercial learner’s permit (CLP). To earn it, you’ll need to pass:

  • The written knowledge test.
  • An eye exam.

 You can schedule this appointment through the Driver Services Bureau.

At this appointment, make sure to bring:

  • Your current, valid driver’s license.
  • Your medical paperwork.
  • Your driving history.
  • The CLP fee.

After the paperwork is filed, the fee paid and the test passed, you’ll be issued your CLP. Your CLP is valid for 6 months and is eligible for one renewal.

While practicing on your permit, you are required to drive with a CDL-holder who’s at least 21 years old.

You must hold this credential for at least 14 days before you can take the road test.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

To turn your CLP into a CDL, you’ll have to pass the road skills test.

In Mississippi, these tests are administered by the state police. Make an appointment, and make sure to bring:

  • Your current, valid CLP.
  • The Mississippi CDL fee.

You must arrive to this appointment with a CDL-holding passenger who’s at least 21 years old. The vehicle you test in must also have current and valid:

  • Insurance.
  • Registration.
  • License plates.

After passing the test and paying the fee, you’ll be issued your CDL. Congratulations!

Mississippi DPS Handbooks

Mississippi CDL Handbook

Mississippi CDL Handbook

Mississippi CDL Handbook
Mississippi Driver's License Handbook

Mississippi Driver's License Handbook

Mississippi Driver's License Handbook
Mississippi Motorcycle Handbook

Mississippi Motorcycle Handbook

Mississippi Motorcycle Handbook