Mississippi permit test: laws, points & insurance

Points systems, suspensions, insurance, registration and other legal duties. 11 questions.

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You move to Mississippi with a valid license from another state. How soon must you get a Mississippi driver's license?

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Sample laws, points & insurance questions

  1. You move to Mississippi with a valid license from another state. How soon must you get a Mississippi driver's license?

    • A Within 6 months
    • B Within 60 days
    • C Within 30 days
    • D Within 10 days
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    B. Within 60 days

    New residents must get a Mississippi driver's license within 60 days and a Mississippi license plate within 30 days. With a valid out-of-state license, the Computerized Exam is waived but you must pass a vision screening.

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual, page 11

  2. A new Mississippi resident must get a Mississippi license plate for their car within how many days?

    • A 10 days
    • B 60 days
    • C 30 days
    • D 90 days
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    C. 30 days

    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. Remember: the tag comes due first.

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual, page 11

  3. What is Mississippi's minimum liability insurance for injury to one person in a single-vehicle accident?

    • A $15,000
    • B $50,000
    • C $10,000
    • D $25,000
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    D. $25,000

    Mississippi's minimum liability coverage is $25,000 for one person, $50,000 for two or more people, and $25,000 for property damage. Every motor vehicle operated in the state must carry it.

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual, page 76

  4. No one is hurt in your crash. Above what amount of apparent property damage must you report it to police?

    • A $1,000
    • B $250
    • C $500
    • D $2,500
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    C. $500

    You must immediately report a crash involving injury, death or apparent property damage over $500, whether or not you were at fault. If you are too badly hurt to report, a passenger may do it.

    Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual, page 66