Mississippi permit test
Test requirements, handbook sources, and practice for Mississippi.
Test and permit facts
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| Fact | Mississippi | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Agency | Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau | Official source · PDF page 3 |
| Test name | Knowledge Exam | |
| Test options and applicant conditions | The computerized examination has a headset that reads questions and answers aloud for reading-impaired applicants. Separately, the agency’s Class R page instructs applicants needing an interpreter for the Driver’s License exam to complete the Mississippi Interpreter Oath and bring both that form and their own interpreter. This records a Driver’s License exam condition and does not establish a language list or interpreter access for every examination. | Official source 1 · PDF page 17 |
| Online testing | Knowledge exams must be taken in person. | |
| Minimum permit age | 15 | |
| Permit fee | $7 for a regular two-year learner’s permit. | |
| Permit validity | Two years for the regular learner’s permit. | |
| Handbook | Mississippi Driver’s License Manual | Official source · PDF page 1 |
| Handbook edition | Revised December 2024 | Official source · PDF page 2 |
| Agency offices and appointments | Take the knowledge and vision exams in person at a Driver License Station. The agency strongly recommends an appointment; check the official station directory before selecting a location because services differ. For example, the Gulfport Airport office handles Mississippi duplicates and renewals only. |
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Mississippi Driver’s License Manual
Official source · PDF page 1
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