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Mississippi DMV Practice Test 2026

The Mississippi written knowledge test has 30 questions and requires a 80% score to pass. Use these free practice tests to study the rules of the road, traffic signs, and state-specific laws before your appointment.

Updated April 2026

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327 practice questions to help you master the Mississippi DMV Test, 4 practice tests, 1 exam simulation

Mississippi requirement to pass

30 questions on the real test, 80% passing score (24 of 30), no time limit

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Practice Runs

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Test 1: Rules of the Road

Right-of-way, turns, intersections, passing, lane changes

25 questions~15 min
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Test 2: Road Signs & Signals

Regulatory signs, warning signs, traffic signals, road markings

25 questions~15 min
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Test 3: Laws, Safety & Impairment

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DUI/DWI, distracted driving, vehicle safety, general knowledge

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Test 4: Defensive & Safe Driving

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Defensive driving, adverse weather, sharing the road, safety

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The Mississippi written knowledge test has 30 multiple-choice questions. You need 24 correct answers (80%) to pass. There is no time limit. Tests are administered by the DPS. Questions cover road signs, traffic laws, and Mississippi-specific rules. Read how DMV IQ prepares you for test day.

About the Written Test

Mississippi's knowledge test is administered by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and consists of 30 multiple-choice questions. You need to score at least 80% — that's 24 out of 30 correct — to pass. The test is based on the Mississippi Driver's Manual and covers traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices.

The test is taken on a computer at any DPS driver's license station. Walk-ins are accepted at all locations, so no appointment is necessary. The test is available in English and Spanish. Mississippi is one of the more straightforward states when it comes to testing logistics — just show up during business hours with your documents and you can take the test that day.

The permit fee is just $7, making it one of the cheapest in the country. If you fail, you can retake the test after 1 business day. However, after 3 consecutive failures, you must wait 30 days before trying again, so it pays to study thoroughly.

Bring your proof of identity (birth certificate or passport), Social Security card, and proof of Mississippi residency. The minimum age for a regular learner's permit is 15. Mississippi also offers a temporary learner's permit for high school students as young as 14 who pass the vision and knowledge tests.

Mississippi's graduated licensing system requires new drivers to hold their learner's permit for 12 months before they can take the road test — one of the longer mandatory holding periods in the country. During this time, you must drive only with a licensed driver 21 or older in the front passenger seat. At 16, you can get an intermediate license, but it comes with restrictions on nighttime driving and the number of passengers.

The test covers traffic laws, road signs and signals, right-of-way rules, speed limits, DUI laws, and Mississippi-specific regulations. Mississippi has an implied consent law, meaning refusal to take a chemical test when suspected of DUI carries automatic penalties. Study the Mississippi Driver's Manual thoroughly and pay attention to rural driving safety, as much of the state involves two-lane highway driving.

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general knowledge

How long must a Mississippi learner's permit be held before the driver is eligible for an intermediate license?

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When approaching a school zone during school hours, the maximum speed limit in Mississippi is:

A15 mph
B20 mph
C25 mph
D30 mph

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Mississippi knowledge test has 30 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 24 correct (80%) to pass. Questions are based on the driver's manual.
You need 80% to pass, meaning at least 24 out of 30 questions correct. You can miss up to 6 questions and still pass.
You can retake after 1 business day. However, after 3 consecutive failures, you must wait 30 days. The $7 permit fee may need to be paid again.
You can retake the test after 1 business day. After 3 failures, the wait extends to 30 days. Use the time to study the Mississippi Driver's Manual, focusing on areas where you struggled.
The Mississippi learner's permit costs only $7, making it one of the cheapest in the country. This fee covers the knowledge test and permit issuance.
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