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Mississippi Permit Practice Test 2026

Mississippi teens can get a learner's permit at 15 after passing the written test. These practice questions cover Mississippi's own rules first, including the 12-month learner stage and intermediate license night limits, then general US rules and road signs.

Read before you practiseStart with the Mississippi Driver's Manual Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    What is the minimum age for a Mississippi learner's permit?
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    Answer: D. 15

    Mississippi's learner stage starts at 15.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    How long must a Mississippi teen hold a learner's permit before an intermediate license?
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    Answer: D. 12 months

    Mississippi's learner stage lasts at least 12 months.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    A Mississippi teen gets a learner's permit on their 15th birthday. What is the earliest age they can get an intermediate license?
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    Answer: D. 16

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

  4. Question 4 of 25

    How many logged supervised driving hours does Mississippi require in the learner stage?
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    Answer: 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. Question 5 of 25

    What is the minimum age for a Mississippi intermediate license?
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    Answer: D. 16

    The intermediate stage starts at 16.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    Which Mississippi license applicants must complete driver education?
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    Answer: B. Applicants under 18

    Mississippi requires driver education for applicants under 18.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    On Sunday through Thursday nights, when is driving restricted for a Mississippi intermediate license holder?
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    Answer: D. 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

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

  8. Question 8 of 25

    On Friday and Saturday nights, when is driving restricted for a Mississippi intermediate license holder?
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    Answer: 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. Question 9 of 25

    A Mississippi intermediate driver wants to drive alone at 10:30 p.m. on a Tuesday. Is that allowed?
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    Answer: 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. Question 10 of 25

    A Mississippi intermediate driver wants to drive home at 11 p.m. on a Saturday. Is that within the allowed hours?
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    Answer: 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. Question 11 of 25

    A Mississippi intermediate driver wants to leave for work at 5:30 a.m. on a Monday. Is that within the allowed hours?
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    Answer: 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. Question 12 of 25

    Does Mississippi's intermediate license limit the number of teen passengers?
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    Answer: A. No, Mississippi has no GDL passenger restriction

    Mississippi's graduated licensing law has no passenger restriction.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    At what age do Mississippi drivers get full, unrestricted privileges?
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    Answer: C. 18

    Full privileges start at 18.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    Which Mississippi drivers are banned from texting while driving?
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    Answer: B. All drivers

    Mississippi bans texting for all drivers, with primary enforcement.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    Which Mississippi drivers have a primary-enforced cell phone ban while driving for work?
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    Answer: B. School bus drivers

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

  16. Question 16 of 25

    Can a Mississippi city pass its own extra distracted driving ban?
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    Answer: 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. Question 17 of 25

    How is the Mississippi seat belt law enforced?
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    Answer: B. Primary: police can stop you just for not wearing a belt

    Mississippi has primary seat belt enforcement.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    Under the Mississippi seat belt law, which riders must buckle up, and where?
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    Answer: C. Riders 7 and older, in all seats

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

  19. Question 19 of 25

    A 10-year-old rides in the back seat of a car in Mississippi. Must they wear a seat belt?
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    Answer: 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. Question 20 of 25

    Under Mississippi law, which children must ride in a child restraint?
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    Answer: D. Children under 4

    Children under 4 must ride in a child restraint.

  21. Question 21 of 25

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

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

  22. Question 22 of 25

    When may a Mississippi child use an adult seat belt instead of a booster?
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    Answer: 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. Question 23 of 25

    How long is Mississippi's administrative license suspension for a first impaired driving offense?
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    Answer: D. 90 days

    A first offense brings a 90-day administrative suspension.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    When is an ignition interlock mandatory in Mississippi?
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    Answer: A. For all impaired driving convictions

    Mississippi requires an ignition interlock for all impaired driving convictions.

  25. Question 25 of 25

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

What to know before the test

  • You can get a Mississippi learner's permit at 15 and must hold it at least 12 months.
  • The intermediate license starts at 16. Applicants under 18 must complete driver education.
  • Intermediate drivers have a night restriction: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday to Thursday, and 11:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
  • Mississippi bans texting for all drivers.
  • Mississippi has a primary seat belt law covering riders 7 and older in all seats.

Frequently asked questions

How old do you have to be to get a permit in Mississippi?

15.

How long do you need a learner's permit in Mississippi?

At least 12 months, so the earliest you can get an intermediate license is 16.

What is the curfew for Mississippi intermediate drivers?

10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.

Does Mississippi limit teen passengers?

No. Mississippi's graduated licensing law has no passenger restriction, though fewer passengers is safer for new drivers.

Is Mississippi's seat belt law primary?

Yes. Police can stop you just for not wearing a belt, and the law covers riders 7 and older in all seats.

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