Mississippi permit test cheat sheet

Mississippi-specific rules from our question bank, condensed to one line each with the handbook page. Read it the night before; don’t use it instead of practicing.

Study sheet for before your test. Notes aren’t allowed in the DMV test room. See the study sheets to print.

Test format
Not published
Passing score
Not published
Permit and test fees
$7 total
Minimum age for a permit
15 years
Supervised driving
50 hours
Hold your permit
12 months minimum

Permits & licensing

  • You must be at least 15 to apply for a Regular Learner's Permit in Mississippi. p. 13
  • A Mississippi learner may drive only when a licensed driver aged 21 or older is physically sitting in the seat next to them. p. 13
  • You must hold the Regular Learner's Permit for one year before upgrading to a Regular Driver's License. p. 13
  • If you turn 17 before you have held the permit for a year, Mississippi lets you apply for a Regular License right away. p. 13
  • The Regular Learner's Permit is valid for two years. p. 13
  • Drivers under 17 must provide an affidavit in which a parent, teacher or guardian certifies watching them drive for at least 50 hours and vouches for their skill. p. 15
  • The one-year holding period runs from the day the permit is issued. p. 15
  • Applicants under 18 must prove they are enrolled in school with a Certification of Attendance. p. 16
  • Beginning July 1, 2027, applicants must show signed proof that they completed a Driver's Education and Training Program certified by the State Board of Education or the Department of Public Safety. p. 16
  • If you first apply at 17 or older, you may apply directly for a Regular Driver's License, and you can take the Computerized Exam the same day. p. 15
  • Phones, earbuds, smart watches and other electronics are banned in the testing area. source
  • Mississippi gives credit for the months you held a valid out-of-state learner's permit toward the 12-month holding period. source

Laws, points & insurance

  • New residents must get a Mississippi driver's license within 60 days and a Mississippi license plate within 30 days. p. 11
  • After moving to Mississippi you have 30 days to get a Mississippi license plate (tag) and 60 days to get a Mississippi driver's license. p. 11
  • Mississippi's minimum liability coverage is $25,000 for one person, $50,000 for two or more people, and $25,000 for property damage. p. 76
  • You must immediately report a crash involving injury, death or apparent property damage over $500, whether or not you were at fault. p. 66
  • The Commissioner of Public Safety must revoke your license for one year for serious convictions, including failing to stop and render aid after a crash, vehicular manslaughter and any felony involving a motor vehicle. p. 80
  • Three reckless driving convictions within a twelve-month period require a one-year license revocation. p. 80
  • Reinstatement after a DUI, implied consent or controlled substances suspension costs $175. p. 81
  • A current insurance card must be kept in each vehicle, but Mississippi also accepts electronic proof displayed on a phone or other device. p. 76
  • An at-fault driver who was uninsured must buy minimum liability coverage from a Mississippi-licensed insurer and file proof of it. p. 76
  • When solid waste is thrown from a motor vehicle, Mississippi deems the operator, the owner, or both to be in violation. p. 82
  • The Natchez Trace Parkway is run by the National Park Service and patrolled by Park Rangers. p. 90