Mississippi DPS Permit Practice Test 2026 - 82 Questions - Answers & Explanations

Sep 29, 2026

Mississippi DPS Permit Practice Test 2026 provides 82 written-knowledge practice questions with an answer key and rule-based explanations, covering real-test topics such as passing score targets, permitted texting rules, learner and regular permit driving restrictions, nighttime supervision limits, and BAC thresholds. It also includes study guidance for using paper practice first, then checking explanations, aiming for 80% accuracy consistently, and using free interactive versions to shuffle questions and track misses.

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Reading Time1 h 36 min

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Mississippi permit test quick facts

Questions on the real test: passing score, allowed answers, and minimum age

Testing agency and permit details: fee, validity, and holding period

Retesting rules and testing requirements

Driver education and supervised practice requirements

Sample practice questions (1-18)

Mississippi DPS Permit Practice Test 2026 82 questions with answers & explanations · [permitpractice.us](permitpractice.us) Mississippi permit test: quick facts Questions on the real test Passing score Wrong answers allowed Minimum age Testing agency Official permit name Permit fee If you fail Online testing Driver's education Supervised practice Permit holding period Under-21 alcohol limit Not published by the DPS 80% correct Depends on test length (not published) 15 Department of Public Safety (DPS) Regular Learner's Permit $7.00 (valid 2 years) No wait published for first or second failure; after a third failure applicant must wait 30 days. Cheating or banned electronics in the test area bars retesting for 6 months. No-the knowledge test must be taken in person. No-driver education is not required for the learner permit. 50 hours certified by a parent/teacher/guardian affidavit (required for applicants under 17 to get the Regular License / road test waiver) 12 months (under 17); applicants 17+ can get permit and license the same day 0.02% BAC or higher How to use this PDF 1. Answer every question on paper first, then check the answer key at the back-each answer has a short explanation of the rule. 2. Aim for 80% or better two or three times in a row before you book your DPS appointment. 3. Take the free interactive versions at [https://permitpractice.us/mississippi/ -they shuffle the questions](https://permitpractice.us/mississippi/ -they shuffle the questions), track what you miss and include the road-sign picture questions this PDF cannot show. 4. Read the official Mississippi driver's handbook alongside these questions: [https://](https://)[ ](https://)[www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/sites/default/](www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/sites/default/)[ ](www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/sites/default/)files/2025-02/1.15.2025%20Revised%20MDPS%20Driver%27s%20Manual.pdf Questions are original study questions written from the Mississippi driver's handbook and general traffic law. They are not copies of actual DPS exam questions. State facts last reviewed 2026-09-28 . Free for personal study; do not resell. © 2026 [permitpractice.us](permitpractice.us) Mississippi Permit Practice Questions Circle your answer. Answer key with explanations starts on the last pages. 1. In Mississippi, writing, sending, or reading a text message while driving is: A) Prohibited for all drivers B) Allowed for drivers 18 and older C) Allowed at speeds under 25 mph D) Allowed if the phone is in a dashboard mount 2. During the first six months, a Mississippi regular license holder under 18 may drive unsupervised on Sunday-Thursday until: A) 10 p. m. B) Midnight C) 11:30 p. m. D) 9 p. m. 3. On Friday and Saturday, a Mississippi regular license holder under 18 in their first six months may drive unsupervised until: A) 11:30 p. m. B) 10 p. m. C) Midnight D) 1 a. m. 4. Outside permitted hours during the first six months, a Mississippi regular license holder under 18 must be supervised by: A) A licensed parent, guardian, or person 21+ seated beside them B) Any licensed driver C) A sibling over 16 D) No one 5. The nighttime limits for a Mississippi regular license holder under 18 do not apply when the driver is: A) Traveling directly to or from work, school, or an extracurricular activity B) Driving with friends C) On a weekend D) Driving under 45 mph 6. What is the minimum age to apply for a learner's permit in Mississippi? A) 14 years old B) 15 years old C) 16 years old D) 17 years old 7. What score do you need to pass the Mississippi DPS written knowledge test? A) 83% B) 80% C) 70% D) 75% 8. What does a red traffic light mean? A) Slow down B) Stop completely before the intersection C) Proceed with caution D) Yield to pedestrians only 9. What does a yellow traffic light mean? A) Speed up to get through the intersection B) Stop if it

FAQs

What study method does the PDF recommend before checking the answer key?

Answer every question on paper first, then check the answer key at the back, where each answer includes a short explanation of the rule.

What accuracy should you aim for before booking a DPS appointment?

Aim for 80% or better two or three times in a row before you book your DPS appointment.

What is one key texting rule mentioned for drivers in Mississippi?

Writing, sending, or reading a text message while driving is prohibited for all drivers.

Sep 29, 2026

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