Mississippi DMV Test Evaluation

4.7 out of 5 (664 votes)
80% Passing score
10 Questions
2 Mistakes allowed
Mississippi’s permit exam is straightforward in the way official tests usually are: the rules are published, the format is predictable, and still, somehow, it is very possible to walk in underprepared. This Mississippi DMV practice test gives you a practical first read on that. You’ll get 10 random multiple-choice questions covering the same general territory as the real knowledge exam: traffic laws, safe driving habits, road signs, signals, right-of-way rules, and the Mississippi-specific details that tend to matter more than people expect. The real Mississippi learner permit knowledge test is the computerized exam given in person through the Driver Service Bureau. It is based on the Mississippi Driver’s License Manual, and the commonly reported format is 30 questions with 24 correct answers required to pass. So, an 80% score. That matters here because this practice permit test uses the same passing logic on a smaller scale: if you can answer at least 8 out of 10 correctly, you are in decent shape for a short checkpoint. Decent, though, is not the same as finished. Road signs are included in the main Mississippi permit test, so sign shapes, colors, signals, pavement markings, and the actual meaning behind them belong in the same bucket as right-of-way and safe driving rules. And yes, that bucket gets heavier than people think. The goal is not to memorize a few obvious signs and coast. You need to understand what the question is asking and why the correct answer fits. After the test, spend a minute with the review explanations, especially the ones attached to anything you missed. That review is where the useful part happens, because guessing correctly once does not help much if the same topic shows up later with different wording. Mississippi also has a few practical testing rules worth knowing before you get too casual about the whole thing: knowledge exams are taken in person, electronic devices are banned in the testing area, and cheating or using prohibited assistance can cancel the exam and keep you from retesting for 6 months. Use this MS DMV practice permit test as a first pass, then keep working through additional DMV knowledge test practice until the material feels familiar without feeling memorized. That is exactly where you want to be before taking the real Mississippi permit test.
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Sample Mississippi Permit Test Questions

Question 1

When may you pass a vehicle on its right?

  1. A When it is preparing to turn right
  2. B When it is preparing to turn left and there is room to pass safely
  3. C Whenever the vehicle stops beside a curb
  4. D Whenever the shoulder is wide enough

Correct answer: B – When it is preparing to turn left and there is room to pass safely

Passing on the right is permitted when the vehicle ahead is making or preparing to make a left turn, provided conditions allow safe passage. It may also be permitted on certain multilane or one-way roads of adequate width. A passing driver may not leave the pavement or use the shoulder to complete the maneuver.

Source: Miss. Code Ann. § 63-3-609 – When overtaking on right permitted, Mississippi Driver’s License Manual — “Passing on the Right”

Question 2

A red-and-white WRONG WAY sign indicates that:

This red and white sign means:
  1. A You may proceed after yielding
  2. B The roadway is closed in every direction
  3. C U-turns are prohibited at the next intersection
  4. D You are traveling against the lawful direction of traffic

Correct answer: D – You are traveling against the lawful direction of traffic

A WRONG WAY sign warns that your vehicle is moving opposite the lawful direction of traffic in that lane. This creates an immediate risk of a head-on collision. Leave the traveled roadway when it is safe, stop, and turn around as soon as possible rather than continuing in the wrong direction.

Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual — “Regulatory Signs”

Question 3

When may a driver cross a sidewalk?

You may drive across a sidewalk to:
  1. A To avoid a speed hump
  2. B To enter or leave a driveway or alley, after yielding to pedestrians
  3. C To complete a U-turn
  4. D To travel around stopped traffic

Correct answer: B – To enter or leave a driveway or alley, after yielding to pedestrians

A vehicle may cross a sidewalk when entering or leaving an alley, driveway, or building entrance. Before crossing, the driver must stop as required and yield to pedestrians using the sidewalk. The exception permits crossing for access; it does not permit driving along the sidewalk to turn around or bypass traffic.

Source: Miss. Code Ann. § 63-3-1007 – Emerging from alley, driveway or building, Mississippi Driver’s License Manual — “Yielding Right-of-Way to Pedestrians”

Question 4

What does a pedestrian’s white cane usually indicate?

You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because:
  1. A The person has a hearing impairment
  2. B The person is directing traffic
  3. C The person is blind or visually impaired
  4. D The person has difficulty walking

Correct answer: C – The person is blind or visually impaired

A white cane, sometimes with a red tip, identifies a pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired. Such pedestrians can be especially vulnerable at intersections and crosswalks. Drivers should take every precaution, keep the vehicle under control, and come to a complete stop when necessary to protect the pedestrian.

Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual — “Yielding Right-of-Way to Pedestrians”

Question 5

If your driving privilege remains revoked and you have no valid restricted privilege, you may:

  1. A Drive during an emergency
  2. B Drive directly to work or school
  3. C Not operate a motor vehicle on the highway
  4. D Drive when accompanied by a licensed adult

Correct answer: C – Not operate a motor vehicle on the highway

A person whose driving privilege remains revoked may not drive merely because the trip involves work, school, an emergency, or a licensed passenger. Under the general penalty provision, a first conviction for driving while revoked is a misdemeanor punishable by two days to six months in jail and a possible fine of $200 to $500. Driving may resume only after lawful reinstatement or issuance of an authorized privilege.

Source: Miss. Code Ann. § 63-1-57 – Driving while license or driving privilege cancelled, suspended or revoked, Mississippi Driver’s License Manual — “License Suspension, Revocation, & Reinstatement”

Question 6

At a stop sign, where should you stop if there is no marked stop line?

  1. A Beside the corner
  2. B Before entering the crosswalk
  3. C Just beyond the intersection corner
  4. D At least 15 feet before the corner

Correct answer: B – Before entering the crosswalk

When no stop line is present, stop before entering the crosswalk. The stop must be complete, and the vehicle should not block any portion of the crosswalk. After stopping, yield to pedestrians and to traffic close enough to present a hazard before entering the intersection.

Source: Mississippi Driver’s License Manual — “Intersections and Right-of-Way”

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