Mississippi permit test: permits & licensing
Learner permit rules, graduated licensing, supervision, curfews and passenger limits. 12 questions.
What is the youngest age at which you can apply for a Regular Learner's Permit in Mississippi?
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Sample permits & licensing questions
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.
Who must be with you when you drive on a Mississippi Regular Learner's Permit?
- A A parent or guardian, even if they do not hold a license
- B A licensed driver aged 21 or older in the seat next to you
- C Any licensed driver aged 18 or older riding anywhere in the car
- D A licensed driver aged 21 or older riding in the back seat
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B. A licensed driver aged 21 or older in the seat next to you
A Mississippi learner may drive only when a licensed driver aged 21 or older is physically sitting in the seat next to them. Sitting beside you lets the supervisor see the road and help right away.
You get your Regular Learner's Permit at age 15. How long must you hold it before you can upgrade to a Regular Driver's License?
- A 2 years
- B 9 months
- C 1 year
- D 6 months
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C. 1 year
You must hold the Regular Learner's Permit for one year before upgrading to a Regular Driver's License. The year of supervised practice is meant to build experience before you drive alone.
You got your learner's permit at 16 and turn 17 after holding it for only five months. What does the manual say?
- A You must still finish the full year on the permit
- B You may apply for a Regular License now
- C You must hold the permit until you turn 18
- D You must surrender the permit and retake the exam
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B. You may apply for a Regular License now
If you turn 17 before you have held the permit for a year, Mississippi lets you apply for a Regular License right away. Applicants 17 or older are not bound by the one-year holding period.