Mississippi Permit Practice Test 2026: computerized exam
Free Mississippi permit practice test: official facts from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, questions written from the official Mississippi Driver's License Manual.
- 30 questions, commonly reported
- 80% pass mark, commonly reported
- $7 fee, Regular Learner's Permit
- 15 minimum age
- Facts checked October 13, 2026
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Practice format (commonly reported): The Mississippi Department of Public Safety does not publish the number of questions; the test is commonly reported as 30 questions with 24 correct (80%) to pass, and our practice tests use that format.
Official facts from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety
| Official exam name | Computerized Exam(knowledge exam for the Regular Learner's Permit) |
|---|---|
| Run by | Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS), Driver Service Bureau official page |
| Number of questions | Not published by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety |
| Breakdown | Mississippi traffic laws, safe driving rules and driver's license requirements |
| Pass mark | Not published by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety |
| Time limit | None published by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety |
| Fee | $7 — Regular Learner's Permit (valid 2 years)Regular Learner's Permit $7.00 (valid 2 years): learner's permit page 'Regular Learner's Permit (valid for 2 years - $7.00)'; fee page '$7.00 Learners Permit - Valid 2 Years'; manual fee table 'Learner's Permit $7.00'. No separate knowledge-exam or retest fee published. Later Class R license '$24 for a 4 year license' ($47 for 8 years). Printed manual $3.00 at Driver License Stations (free download). |
| Minimum age | 15 |
| Where to book | Mississippi Department of Public Safety test booking and locations (official site) |
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety does not publish the number of questions or a pass mark for the Mississippi Computerized Exam (knowledge exam for the Regular Learner's Permit); questions come from the official Mississippi Driver's License Manual (revised December 2024).
Source: Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS), Driver Service Bureau official pages, checked October 13, 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | 'To be eligible, you must be at least 15 years old and be able to provide proof of being enrolled in school.' All applicants: 'A completed and signed Application'; 'Original Birth Certificate or any acceptable document (No Photocopies Accepted)'; 'SSN Card or an official government correspondence displaying full 9 digits'; 'Two proofs of Residency' (Class R page: 'these cannot be more than 60 days old'; under-21s may use a parent's or guardian's domicile documents); legal documents if going by a new name; 'School Attendance Form (15-17 year old) this form is not valid if over 30 days old' (married under-18s present a marriage license instead). 'All applicants must pass both the knowledge and eye exam before obtaining the learner's permit.' |
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| Retake | No waiting period for an ordinary failure is stated on current DSB pages or in the December 2024 manual. Cheating or banned electronics: 'The applicant will not be allowed to test again for 6 months' (appeals within 30 days to driversed@dps.ms.gov). The older manual still hosted on the DSB site (2023 upload) said: 'If you fail the Computerized Exam, you may retake it the following business day. If you do not pass after three (3) attempts, you must wait thirty (30) days to retake the Computerized Exam.' This text is not in the December 2024 manual. |
| Attempts | No attempt limit in current materials (older manual: 30-day wait after three failed attempts). 'Your Computerized Exam score is valid for two years.' 'All knowledge exams must be taken in person.' The learner's permit 'is valid for only two (2) years.' |
| Languages | No list of knowledge-exam languages published. Interpreter: 'If an interpreter is needed, please complete the Mississippi Interpreter Oath and bring the form and your interpreter with you to take the Driver's License exam'; the notarized oath says it is 'unlawful for me to provide answers or hints to the test questions or to explain the meaning of such questions.' Audio: 'The Computerized Exam includes a headset, and the machine will read the questions and answers aloud for you.' The manual is also published in Spanish (Driver License Manual SPANISH dated 12/19/2017). |
| Road signs | US traffic signs, signals and pavement markings as shown in the 'Traffic Signs and Signals' section of the Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024). |
| Handbook | Mississippi Driver's License Manual — Revised December 2024 (PDF '1.15.2025 Revised MDPS Driver's Manual') read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 13, 2026 |
Mississippi road signs test
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Mississippi computerized exam: common questions
How many questions are on the Mississippi permit test?
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety does not publish the number of questions; the test is commonly reported as 30 questions with 24 correct (80%) to pass, and our practice tests use that format.
What is the pass mark for the Mississippi permit test?
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety does not publish a pass mark for the Mississippi computerized exam. It is commonly reported as 24 of 30 (80%), and our practice tests use that mark.
Is the Mississippi permit test hard?
You need 24 of 30 (80%) to pass, so in the commonly reported 30-question format you can get at most 6 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official Mississippi Driver's License Manual (revised December 2024) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the Mississippi permit test cost?
$7 — Regular Learner's Permit (valid 2 years), per the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.
Is there a free Mississippi permit practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Mississippi computerized exam practice tests for 2026, each with 30 questions and the commonly reported pass mark of 24 of 30 (80%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Official handbook
Computerized exam questions come from the official Mississippi Driver's License Manual. Read the Mississippi Driver's License Manual on the official site.
Last updated October 13, 2026. Facts checked against Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS), Driver Service Bureau official pages. This site is independent and is not run by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.