Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Mississippi Permit Test (2026)
Study for the official DPS Computerized Exam with free practice tests written from the state's own rules — plus the verified facts below: how many questions, the passing score, and what it costs.
Mississippi permit test: quick facts
- Questions on the exam
- 20
- Passing score
- 16 of 20 correct (80%)
- Minimum permit age
- 15
- Fee
- Learner's permit: $7 (valid two years). Class R regular license: $24 for four years or $47 for eight years. Printed driver's manual: $3. Fees are payable by cash, debit, or credit only.
- If you fail
- Check your state's official site
- Online testing
- In person only
- Languages
- Check your state's official site
How it works
Step 1
Take Practice Test 1 like the real thing — no notes, one question at a time.
Step 2
Read every explanation, especially for questions you missed. That's where the learning happens.
Step 3
Repeat with Test 2 and the road signs test until you pass comfortably every time.
Free Mississippi practice tests
Mississippi Practice Test 1
30 questions — signs, rules, and state law
Mississippi Practice Test 2
30 fresh questions, no repeats from Test 1
Mississippi Road Signs Test
25 questions on signs, shapes, and signals
New-driver rules in Mississippi
Mississippi issues a learner's permit at 15, which allows driving only with a licensed driver 21 or older in the seat beside you; the permit must be held at least twelve months (out-of-state permit time counts, and the wait disappears at 17). The intermediate license (Class Y) then limits unsupervised driving to 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 6:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with no time restriction for driving to or from work. At all other hours a parent, guardian, or other licensed driver 21 or older must occupy the seat beside the driver.
Verified 2026-08-18 · Source: DPS
Mississippi permit test FAQ
How many questions are on the Mississippi permit test?
The official Mississippi Computerized Exam has 20 questions, according to the DPS (verified 2026-08-18).
What score do you need to pass the Mississippi permit test?
You must answer 16 of 20 questions correctly (80%) to pass the Mississippi Computerized Exam.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Mississippi?
You can apply for a learner's permit in Mississippi at 15, according to the DPS (verified 2026-08-18).
How much does the Mississippi permit cost?
Learner's permit: $7 (valid two years). Class R regular license: $24 for four years or $47 for eight years. Printed driver's manual: $3. Fees are payable by cash, debit, or credit only. — as listed by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), verified 2026-08-18. Always confirm current fees on the official site.
Can you take the Mississippi permit test online?
No. The Mississippi Computerized Exam is administered in person through the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), not online.
Who runs the permit test in Mississippi?
Driver licensing in Mississippi is handled by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS). The official site is https://www.dps.ms.gov/.
Where can I read the official Mississippi driver handbook?
The official Mississippi driver handbook is published by the DPS at https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/1.15.2025%20Revised%20MDPS%20Driver%27s%20Manual.pdf. It is the source our practice questions are grounded in.
What is the Mississippi permit test officially called?
The DPS officially calls it the Computerized Exam. "Permit test" and "written test" are common informal names for the same exam.