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Mississippi Permit Practice Test
20 real questions from our handbook-verified Mississippi bank · Updated July 12, 2026
The official Mississippi knowledge test has 30 questions — you can miss 6 and still pass (80%). That 80% bar ties Mississippi with 35 other states at #7 strictest of the 50 states. Note: Mississippi administers the knowledge test in English only.
The real Mississippi exam format — this practice test scores you against the same 80% bar.
Answer each question to see the explanation. Your score is tallied against the real passing bar at the end.
1. For a driver 21 years of age or older, what blood alcohol content (BAC) makes it illegal to drive in Mississippi?
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Correct answer: .08% or more
A driver 21 or older is considered under the influence when their BAC registers .08% or more. Even so, remember that as little as two beers can markedly reduce your reflexes.
2. Under Mississippi law, when may you legally operate a motor vehicle on public streets or highways?
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Correct answer: Only when you hold a valid Driver’s License or Learner’s Permit
You must have a valid Driver’s License or Learner’s Permit to operate any motor vehicle (except road and farm equipment). Driving without one is illegal even if a parent or licensed driver is accompanying you.
3. When you park a vehicle with an automatic transmission, what should you do with the gear?
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Correct answer: Put it in park
When you park, put the gear in park on an automatic transmission (or in low on a standard transmission), set the parking brake firmly, and turn off the ignition.
4. If you are involved in a traffic accident, your first responsibility is to:
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Correct answer: Stop at once and help anyone who has been injured
If you are in an accident, stop at once and help anyone who has been injured. Dial 911 to report injuries if necessary. Leaving the scene of an injury accident is a serious offense.
5. What does "right of way" mean?
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Correct answer: The privilege of the immediate use of the highway
Right of way is the privilege of the immediate use of the highway. The person who has it may move ahead; the person who does not must yield and wait.
6. If your license requires corrective lenses, when must you wear them?
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Correct answer: Always, whenever you are driving
If you are required to wear corrective lenses, always wear them when driving. Avoid using dark or tinted corrective lenses at night, because they further reduce your vision.
7. How can you tell whether the driver of a large truck can see you?
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Correct answer: If you cannot see the truck’s side mirrors, the driver cannot see you
Large vehicles have big blind spots. If you cannot see the truck driver’s side mirrors, the driver cannot see you. Position your vehicle so you stay visible in those mirrors.
8. What does a broken (dashed) yellow line down the center of a road mean?
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Correct answer: It separates opposing traffic and you may cross to pass only when it is safe
A broken yellow line separates traffic lanes moving in opposite directions. Crossing into the oncoming lane is permitted only for passing, and only when it is safe.
9. What is the maximum speed for a passenger vehicle on a Mississippi interstate?
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Correct answer: 70 mph
The maximum speed for a passenger automobile on an interstate is 70 mph, with a minimum of 40 mph. Posted limits always apply and may be lower.
10. On a four-lane highway, which lane should you normally drive in?
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Correct answer: The right lane, except when passing or preparing to turn left
On a four-lane highway, drive in the right lane except when passing or preparing to turn left. If you drive on a road with more than one lane for your direction, use the extreme right lane except to pass or turn left.
11. Under Mississippi’s Zero Tolerance law, a driver under 21 is under the influence at a BAC of:
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Correct answer: .02% or more
Mississippi has Zero Tolerance for underage drinking drivers. A driver under the age of 21 is under the influence when their BAC registers .02% or more.
12. What does a Mississippi Class R license permit you to drive?
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Correct answer: Ordinary noncommercial passenger vehicles
The Regular Driver’s License (Class R) covers ordinary noncommercial passenger vehicles. Operating a motorcycle or motor scooter requires a separate Motorcycle Endorsement, and driving commercially may require a Class D license.
13. After stopping, before you leave your parked vehicle you should:
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Correct answer: Set the parking brake firmly and turn off the ignition
Whenever you park, set the parking brake firmly and turn off the ignition, in addition to putting the gear in park or low.
14. You must report an accident to law enforcement if it involves injury, death, or apparent property damage exceeding:
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Correct answer: $500
Report an accident immediately to the proper law enforcement authorities if it involves injury, death, or apparent property damage exceeding $500. Whether or not you are at fault, you must report it.
15. The manual says the first rule in any right-of-way situation is to:
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Correct answer: Always use your common sense — your right of way is not worth an accident
The first rule is to always use your common sense. Your right of way is important, but it is not worth an accident. Be patient and use caution.
16. On a long trip, about how often should you plan to stop to avoid fatigue?
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Correct answer: About every 100 miles or 2 hours
Fatigue affects your vision and slows your decisions. On long trips, plan to stop about every 100 miles or 2 hours, and get adequate sleep beforehand — most people need 7 to 9 hours.
17. To avoid a large vehicle’s rear blind spot, you should:
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Correct answer: Not follow the vehicle too closely
To avoid being in a truck’s rear blind spot, do not follow the vehicle too closely. Instead, position your vehicle so the professional driver can see you in the side mirrors.
18. What does a double solid yellow line separating opposing lanes mean?
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Correct answer: Passing is prohibited from either direction
A double solid yellow line separates travel lanes moving in opposite directions, and passing from either side is prohibited. Never cross a double yellow line, even to pass a slow-moving car.
19. What is the maximum speed for a passenger vehicle on a two-lane state or U.S. highway in Mississippi?
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Correct answer: 55 mph
The maximum speed for a passenger automobile on a two-lane state or U.S. highway is 55 mph. Four-lane state and U.S. highways allow up to 65 mph.
20. When may you change lanes?
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Correct answer: Only when the movement can be made safely
Always drive in a single lane and never change lanes unless the movement can be made safely.
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Mississippi test facts
How many questions are on the Mississippi permit test?
30 questions. You need 24 correct (80%) — you can miss 6. Full details in the passing-score calculator.
What happens if I fail?
Retake scheduling varies by office — check with your local branch before you go back.
Can I take the Mississippi test in Spanish?
No — Mississippi administers the knowledge test in English only. See which states test in Spanish.
What age can I get my permit in Mississippi?
The minimum learner's permit age is 15. You'll need 50 supervised practice hours before the license stage. Full ladder in the permit-age lookup.