Mississippi Drivers License Practice Test 9

5 out of 5 (90 votes)
80% Passing score
20 Questions
4 Mistakes allowed
This Mississippi DMV practice test focuses on one of the most important safety topics on the road: school buses. The questions cover the situations Mississippi drivers are expected to understand before they take the real permit test, including when to stop, how to handle flashing bus lights, what to do when children are loading or unloading, and how to recognize the safest response when traffic around a school bus gets a little messy. The practice test includes 20 questions based on Mississippi driving laws and the material covered in the Mississippi Driver’s License Manual. That matters, because the real learner permit knowledge test is not just a broad common-sense driving quiz. It is the Computerized Exam given in person by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau, and it covers traffic laws, safe driving rules, licensing requirements, signs, and signals. The actual Mississippi permit test is commonly reported as 30 multiple-choice questions, with 24 correct answers required to pass. So, yes, 80%. Six misses. After that, you are no longer having a great testing day. This MS practice permit test uses a shorter version of that same standard. You need at least 16 correct answers out of 20 to pass, which gives you a useful feel for the real Mississippi drivers permit test without making the whole thing more dramatic than it needs to be. Some questions include images, too, and for school bus rules that is genuinely helpful. A written question about lanes, flashing lights, children crossing, and traffic moving in two directions can become oddly crowded on the page. Seeing the setup makes it easier to understand what is actually being asked. A few Mississippi licensing details are worth knowing while you are preparing. Applicants under 18 usually need a school Certification of Attendance that is no more than 30 days old, unless they are married and can provide a marriage license instead. Drivers under 17 applying for a regular Class R license must provide a Road Test Waiver Affidavit showing at least 50 hours of witnessed driving and safe-driving proficiency. Mississippi also has hardship driving privileges for certain 15- to 17-year-olds who have held a learner’s permit for 30 days without traffic infractions, but those privileges come with limits on when, why, and with whom they may drive — plus no cell phone use while driving, even hands-free. At the end of this Mississippi drivers license test practice, you will see what you missed, review the correct answers, and get a cleaner grip on the school bus rules before they show up on the real drivers test.
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Sample Mississippi Permit Test Questions

Question 1

If fatigue is making it difficult to remain alert while driving, what should you do?

If you are driving and you feel that you cannot stay alert and awake, you:
  1. A Depend on coffee or an energy drink
  2. B Play loud music and continue driving
  3. C Stop driving at a safe location and rest
  4. D Choose any of these actions

Correct answer: C – Stop driving at a safe location and rest

Fatigue can affect vision and increase the time needed to make driving decisions. The Mississippi manual advises avoiding driving when tired or fatigued and planning regular stops on long trips. If you cannot remain alert, stop at a safe location and rest before continuing.

Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual — “Fatigue”

Question 2

Before changing lanes, which area must you personally verify is clear?

  1. A Only the area visible in the passenger-side mirror
  2. B Only the area visible in the rearview mirror
  3. C The mirrors and blind spot beside the lane you plan to enter
  4. D Only the area directly in front of your vehicle

Correct answer: C – The mirrors and blind spot beside the lane you plan to enter

Before moving into another lane, check the rearview mirror, side mirrors, and the blind spot beside and behind your vehicle. Signal your intention and move only after confirming that the lane change is safe. Mississippi law also requires a driver to ascertain that a lane movement can be made safely.

Source: Miss. Code Ann. § 63-3-603(1)(a) – Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic, Mississippi Driver’s License Manual — “Blind Spots”

Question 3

Another vehicle enters the space directly ahead of you, leaving too little following distance. What should you do?

When you follow too closely and another driver cuts suddenly in front of you, what is the best thing to do?
  1. A Swerve immediately into an adjacent lane
  2. B Accelerate to prevent another vehicle from entering
  3. C Drive onto the shoulder to pass
  4. D Reestablish a safe following distance behind the vehicle

Correct answer: D – Reestablish a safe following distance behind the vehicle

Following too closely leaves insufficient room to react when traffic changes speed. If another vehicle enters the gap ahead, adjust your speed to restore adequate following distance. The added space gives you more room to slow down or stop if the vehicle ahead changes speed suddenly.

Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual — “Following”

Question 4

What do orange traffic signs usually warn drivers about?

  1. A Construction, maintenance, workers, or road equipment ahead
  2. B Food, fuel, or lodging services ahead
  3. C A permanent recreational area
  4. D A mandatory stop at every upcoming intersection

Correct answer: A – Construction, maintenance, workers, or road equipment ahead

Orange signs with black letters or symbols identify construction, maintenance, or emergency work areas. They may warn of workers, equipment, detours, reduced speeds, or changing roadway surfaces. The Mississippi manual directs drivers to remain alert, reduce speed, and follow work-zone controls.

Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual — “Standard Shapes and Colors”; “Work Zone Signs”

Question 5

Why may a minimum speed limit be posted on a highway?

  1. A To keep unusually slow vehicles from impeding normal traffic
  2. B To report changing road conditions
  3. C To measure the need for future traffic signals
  4. D To identify pedestrian crossings

Correct answer: A – To keep unusually slow vehicles from impeding normal traffic

Minimum speed limits help maintain the normal and reasonable movement of traffic. A driver generally must not travel so slowly that normal traffic is impeded. A lower speed is permitted when necessary for safe operation or compliance with the law, such as during hazardous weather or congestion.

Source: Miss. Code Ann. § 63-3-509 – Minimum speed regulation ([sos.ms.gov](https://www.sos.ms.gov/publications-external-affairs/mississippi-law)), Mississippi Driver’s License Manual — “Legal Speeds” ([driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov](https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/1.15.2025%20Revised%20MDPS%20Driver%27s%20Manual.pdf))

Question 6

Which statement about wearing a safety belt is correct?

  1. A It is necessary only at highway speeds
  2. B Being thrown from a vehicle usually improves survival chances
  3. C It creates a greater risk whenever a vehicle enters water
  4. D It helps protect occupants and can save lives in a crash

Correct answer: D – It helps protect occupants and can save lives in a crash

A properly fastened lap-and-shoulder belt helps restrain an occupant during a collision and can save lives. It should be worn on every trip, not only when traveling at high speed. Each occupant should use the vehicle’s safety belt correctly rather than placing the shoulder belt behind the back or under an arm.

Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual — “Seat Belts, Car Seats, and Child Restraints” ([driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov](https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/1.15.2025%20Revised%20MDPS%20Driver%27s%20Manual.pdf)), Miss. Code Ann. § 63-2-1 – Mandatory use of safety seat belt system; exceptions ([sos.ms.gov](https://www.sos.ms.gov/publications-external-affairs/mississippi-law))

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