Mississippi Permit Practice Test 1

25 questions written from the Mississippi Driver's License Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.

Question 1 of 25
Permits & licensingMississippi rule

What is the youngest age at which you can apply for a Regular Learner's Permit in Mississippi?

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About this test

These questions were written from the Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024). 11 of the 20 Mississippi questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Mississippi or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.

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  1. What is the youngest age at which you can apply for a Regular Learner's Permit in Mississippi?

    • A 15
    • B 16
    • C 14
    • D 17
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    A. 15

    You must be at least 15 to apply for a Regular Learner's Permit in Mississippi. You also have to pass the same Computerized Exam used for a regular license.

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual, page 13

  2. In the Mississippi manual, which sign shape is used for school crossing signs and school zone warnings?

    • A Diamond
    • B Pentagon
    • C Round
    • D Octagon
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    B. Pentagon

    The five-sided pentagon is reserved for school crossing signs and warnings of school zones ahead. When you see one, slow down and watch for children.

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual, page 27

  3. School bus stopped with red lights flashing on a two-lane road
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    School bus stopped with red lights flashing on a two-lane roadYouRed lights flashing, stop arm out

    A school bus ahead stops with red lights flashing and its stop sign out. How far from the bus must you stop?

    • A At least 10 feet
    • B At least 5 feet
    • C At least 50 feet
    • D At least 20 feet
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    A. At least 10 feet

    Mississippi law requires you to come to a complete stop at least 10 feet from a school bus showing flashing red lights or its stop sign, no matter which direction you are going.

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual, page 58

  4. You have a tire blowout at highway speed. What should you do first?

    • A Brake hard right away
    • B Take your foot off the gas pedal
    • C Steer quickly onto the shoulder
    • D Shift into neutral and coast
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    B. Take your foot off the gas pedal

    With a flat or blowout, do not brake suddenly. Ease off the accelerator, then brake slowly and carefully, or let the car stop by itself if you have room.

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual, page 65

  5. In Mississippi, children under what age must ride in a child passenger restraint device (car seat)?

    • A 13
    • B 7
    • C 4
    • D 2
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    C. 4

    Children under 4 must be secured in a car seat that meets safety standards. Children from 4 to under 7 who are small for their age move to a belt-positioning booster seat.

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual, page 64