Mississippi Permit Practice Test 2026

1. Frage 1 von 25

   What is the minimum age for a Mississippi learner's permit?

   • A15½
   • B16
   • C14
   • D15
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   Antwort: D. 15

   Mississippi's learner stage starts at 15.

2. Frage 2 von 25

   How long must a Mississippi teen hold a learner's permit before an intermediate license?

   • A3 months
   • B9 months
   • C6 months
   • D12 months
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   Antwort: D. 12 months

   Mississippi's learner stage lasts at least 12 months.

3. Frage 3 von 25

   A Mississippi teen gets a learner's permit on their 15th birthday. What is the earliest age they can get an intermediate license?

   • A17
   • B18
   • C15½
   • D16
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   Antwort: D. 16

   With a 12-month learner stage and a minimum intermediate age of 16, the earliest is their 16th birthday.

4. Frage 4 von 25

   How many logged supervised driving hours does Mississippi require in the learner stage?

   • ANone are required by law
   • B40 hours
   • C50 hours
   • D60 hours
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   Antwort: A. None are required by law

   Mississippi does not set a required number of supervised driving hours, unlike many states. Practice is still strongly recommended.

5. Frage 5 von 25

   What is the minimum age for a Mississippi intermediate license?

   • A17
   • B16½
   • C15
   • D16
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   Antwort: D. 16

   The intermediate stage starts at 16.

6. Frage 6 von 25

   Which Mississippi license applicants must complete driver education?

   • AAll applicants of any age
   • BApplicants under 18
   • CNo one
   • DOnly applicants over 21
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   Antwort: B. Applicants under 18

   Mississippi requires driver education for applicants under 18.

7. Frage 7 von 25

   On Sunday through Thursday nights, when is driving restricted for a Mississippi intermediate license holder?

   • A11:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.
   • BMidnight to 5 a.m.
   • C9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
   • D10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
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   Antwort: D. 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

   Intermediate drivers have a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. restriction Sunday through Thursday.

8. Frage 8 von 25

   On Friday and Saturday nights, when is driving restricted for a Mississippi intermediate license holder?

   • AMidnight to 6 a.m.
   • B1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
   • C10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
   • D11:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.
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   Antwort: D. 11:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.

   On Friday and Saturday nights the restriction runs from 11:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.

9. Frage 9 von 25

   A Mississippi intermediate driver wants to drive alone at 10:30 p.m. on a Tuesday. Is that allowed?

   • AOnly with a friend in the car
   • BYes, the restriction starts at 11:30 p.m.
   • CNo, the weeknight restriction starts at 10 p.m.
   • DYes, there are no night limits
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   Antwort: C. No, the weeknight restriction starts at 10 p.m.

   From Sunday to Thursday, the restriction runs from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., so 10:30 p.m. on a Tuesday is not allowed.

10. Frage 10 von 25

    A Mississippi intermediate driver wants to drive home at 11 p.m. on a Saturday. Is that within the allowed hours?

    • AYes, the Saturday restriction starts at 11:30 p.m.
    • BNo, the restriction starts at 9 p.m.
    • CNo, the restriction starts at 10 p.m.
    • DNo, teens may not drive on weekends
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    Antwort: A. Yes, the Saturday restriction starts at 11:30 p.m.

    On Friday and Saturday nights the restriction starts at 11:30 p.m., so 11 p.m. is still allowed.

11. Frage 11 von 25

    A Mississippi intermediate driver wants to leave for work at 5:30 a.m. on a Monday. Is that within the allowed hours?

    • ANo, the restriction lasts until 6 a.m.
    • BYes, the restriction ends at 5 a.m.
    • CYes, there is no morning limit
    • DOnly on holidays
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    Antwort: A. No, the restriction lasts until 6 a.m.

    The night restriction runs until 6 a.m., so 5:30 a.m. is still inside it.

12. Frage 12 von 25

    Does Mississippi's intermediate license limit the number of teen passengers?

    • ANo, Mississippi has no GDL passenger restriction
    • BYes, two passengers under 20
    • CYes, no passengers under 21
    • DYes, one passenger under 18
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    Antwort: A. No, Mississippi has no GDL passenger restriction

    Mississippi's graduated licensing law has no passenger restriction.

13. Frage 13 von 25

    At what age do Mississippi drivers get full, unrestricted privileges?

    • A16½
    • B17
    • C18
    • D21
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    Antwort: C. 18

    Full privileges start at 18.

14. Frage 14 von 25

    Which Mississippi drivers are banned from texting while driving?

    • AOnly drivers under 18
    • BAll drivers
    • COnly bus drivers
    • DOnly learners
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    Antwort: B. All drivers

    Mississippi bans texting for all drivers, with primary enforcement.

15. Frage 15 von 25

    Which Mississippi drivers have a primary-enforced cell phone ban while driving for work?

    • ADelivery customers
    • BSchool bus drivers
    • CTaxi passengers
    • DBicycle riders
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    Antwort: B. School bus drivers

    School bus drivers in Mississippi are banned from using cell phones, with primary enforcement.

16. Frage 16 von 25

    Can a Mississippi city pass its own extra distracted driving ban?

    • AOnly the capital city can
    • BOnly counties can
    • CNo, state law prevents local distracted driving bans
    • DYes, any city can
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    Antwort: C. No, state law prevents local distracted driving bans

    Mississippi has a preemption law that bars local governments from making their own distracted driving bans.

17. Frage 17 von 25

    How is the Mississippi seat belt law enforced?

    • AIt is not enforced
    • BPrimary: police can stop you just for not wearing a belt
    • COnly on interstates
    • DSecondary only
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    Antwort: B. Primary: police can stop you just for not wearing a belt

    Mississippi has primary seat belt enforcement.

18. Frage 18 von 25

    Under the Mississippi seat belt law, which riders must buckle up, and where?

    • AOnly the driver
    • BOnly riders under 16
    • CRiders 7 and older, in all seats
    • DOnly front-seat riders
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    Antwort: C. Riders 7 and older, in all seats

    The seat belt law covers riders 7 and older in all seats.

19. Frage 19 von 25

    A 10-year-old rides in the back seat of a car in Mississippi. Must they wear a seat belt?

    • AYes, riders 7 and older must buckle up in all seats
    • BOnly if the driver is under 18
    • COnly on highways
    • DNo, back-seat riders are exempt
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    Antwort: A. Yes, riders 7 and older must buckle up in all seats

    Mississippi's seat belt law covers riders 7 and older in every seat.

20. Frage 20 von 25

    Under Mississippi law, which children must ride in a child restraint?

    • AChildren under 100 pounds
    • BChildren under 12
    • COnly babies under 1
    • DChildren under 4
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    Antwort: D. Children under 4

    Children under 4 must ride in a child restraint.

21. Frage 21 von 25

    A 5-year-old in Mississippi is 45 inches tall and weighs 50 pounds. What must they use?

    • AA booster seat
    • BA rear-facing infant seat
    • CAn adult seat belt only
    • DNo restraint
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    Antwort: A. A booster seat

    Children aged 4 to 6 who are under 57 inches or under 65 pounds must use a booster seat.

22. Frage 22 von 25

    When may a Mississippi child use an adult seat belt instead of a booster?

    • AAt 4 years old
    • BOnly at 12
    • CAt 40 pounds
    • DAt 7 or older, or at 57 inches, or at 65 pounds
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    Antwort: D. At 7 or older, or at 57 inches, or at 65 pounds

    An adult belt is allowed for children 7 or older, 57 inches or taller, or 65 pounds or more.

23. Frage 23 von 25

    How long is Mississippi's administrative license suspension for a first impaired driving offense?

    • A1 year
    • B30 days
    • C7 days
    • D90 days
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    Antwort: D. 90 days

    A first offense brings a 90-day administrative suspension.

24. Frage 24 von 25

    When is an ignition interlock mandatory in Mississippi?

    • AFor all impaired driving convictions
    • BNever
    • COnly for repeat convictions
    • DOnly for drivers under 18
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    Antwort: A. For all impaired driving convictions

    Mississippi requires an ignition interlock for all impaired driving convictions.

25. Frage 25 von 25

    A 15-year-old Mississippi learner wants to start driving alone right after getting the permit. Is that allowed?

    • AYes, with a friend in the car
    • BYes, after one week
    • CYes, during daylight
    • DNo, learners must hold the permit 12 months and get an intermediate license at 16 first
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    Antwort: D. No, learners must hold the permit 12 months and get an intermediate license at 16 first

    The learner stage lasts at least 12 months, and the intermediate license comes at 16 at the earliest.

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