Applying for Your MS Driver’s License? Here’s Everything You Need to Know:

You may apply for a learner’s permit in Mississippi starting at age15.

If you are under 18, you will need to provide the following:

• Completed Application with Notarized Signatures from Parents.
• Certified Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card
• Signed Certification of School Attendance.

If you are 18 or older, provide:

• Completed Application
• Certified Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card
• Proof of Residence

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has DMV offices spread out across the state. This is where you should go to when you are ready to apply for your license. To find an office near you, call 601-987-1212 or log onto www.dps.state.ms.us .

Contacting the DMV office nearest you is simple. Find the one closest to you at www.dps.state.ms.us/driver-services/new-drivers-license/district-one-locations/.

A licensed driver 21 or older such as a parent, older sibling, relative, driving instructor or anyone who you can trust.

The state of Mississippi doesn’t require a physical examination in order to get a license.

Yes. Your vision will be tested the day you go in for your written test.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety will take care of that. Your driver’s license photo will be taken at the DMV office.

When embarking on your quest for a driver’s license, you should:

• Study the driver’s manual. Take practice tests available online.
• Gather your necessary documents such as Completed Application with Parent’s signatures (if under 18), Certified Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Certification of School Attendance (if under 18), Permit test fee $4, Proof of Residence (if over 18).
• Take and pass the vision test.
• Take and pass the written test.
• If under 17, wait 6 months to take the road test.
• If 17 or over, there is no wait period for the road test.

You may wear your hair the same way you would normally wear it; however, it should not be covering your face or your eyes. The purpose of the photo is to be able to identify who you really are. Besides, you would not want to hide that amazing face!

Wear your normal make-up; however, the less make-up the better. As long as you are not wearing so much make-up to where you are unrecognizable, you will be fine!

Some states are moving towards face recognition technology that will be able to uniquely identify each individual. A straight face on the photo helps distinguish who you really are. This is all in an effort to stop fraud.

Look straight into the camera and keep a calm and relaxed face!

After you have received your LP license, also known as the learner’s permit, you should get plenty of practice with a licensed driver 21 or older. If you are under 17, you have a 6 month waiting period before you can go to your local DMV office for the road test. If you are 17 or older, you may take your road test whenever you want, even as soon as the same day you pass the written test.

If you can’t find the answer to your question above, please use our Beginner Driver Q & A Section to get a professional answer from our experts! If you need any further assistance, you’re welcome to contact us directly at drivingtestsorg@gmail.com.

Studying the driver’s manual is a must. It contains all you need to know in order to pass the permit test. Mississippi permit test questions will come from any section of the driver’s manual. Studying road signs, speeding limits, traffic violations, and how to share the road with other drivers, will prepare you for the actual test.

Take our FREE MS Permit Practice Tests (see the buttons above) as many times as you want until you’re 100% ready!

Mississippi drivers aren’t required to take driver’s education in order to get a driver’s license. However, driver’s education is offered in high schools across the state for grades 9th through 12th.

It’s always easy to get an Mississippi driver’s manual. You can easily get your hands on a Mississippi driver’s manual. Get one from a local driver’s license office or download a copy from http://www.dps.state.ms.us/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Driver-License-Manual-March-2011.pdf . You can also check out the Mississippi Driver’s Manual online on our website.

You are advised to read the entire manual at least once. There is no way of knowing what questions you will be given. This way, at least you can rest assure that there is nothing you will be asked that you have not seen in the manual.

Yes, there is. We are currently working on finalizing it and will be launching it shortly! It’s a great way to study for your MS written test, so stay tuned!

Questions will come directly from the Mississippi driver’s manual. Example questions can be found in Appendix B of the Mississippi driver’s manual. Check out the examples below.

“As a driver, you can help to reduce accidents at intersections by_______?”
“When meeting a car at night with blinding lights, you should________?”
“Where do most accidents occur?”
“When are paved roads most likely to be their slickest?”

You must score an 80% or above in order to pass. You will know your score immediately after finishing.

Appendix B of the Mississippi driver’s manual has 58 questions that will be great to use for studying. These questions won’t be on the actual test but similar ones will be. The questions in Appendix B test your understanding of the rules of the road. Driving-Tests.org offers 5 FREE MS permit practice tests for your state, you can find the links to all five of them above. Start with this Practice Test One here: MS Permit Practice Test One.

Your closest DMV office will best assist you when you are ready to take your permit test. Find the closest one nearest you along with times of operation at www.dps.state.ms.us/driver-services/new-drivers-license/district-one-locations/

The best thing to do at this point is R&R- Review and Relax.
If you are well prepared, there should not be a problem on the written test. If you aren’t well prepared, consider waiting until you are. Follow these last minute tips that have helped others pass their permit test: look over the highlights of the manual once more, and get a good night’s sleep!

A great number of people pass their permit test on the first try in Mississippi because they took the necessary steps to prepare themselves. Be sure you are one of these people by properly studying before you go in.

If you have a good understanding for the rules of the road, you are ready to take the permit test. Common signs of being ready for the Mississippi permit test:

• You can answer ALL of the questions from Appendix B in the Mississippi driver’s manual
• You are able to recall the rules of the road without assistance.
• You consistently make high scores on online practice tests
• You know ALL of the road signs.

Once you are ready to take your permit test, go to your local DMV office with the following:

1. Completed Notarized Application with Parent’s signature (if under 18).
2. Certified Birth Certificate
3. Social Security Card
4. Signed Certification of School Attendance (if under 18).
5. Proof of Residence (if older than 18)
6. $4 application fee

Go to your local DMV office when you’re ready to apply for your permit. Find out more at www.dps.state.ms.us.

In special cases, you can get your permit as young as 14. However, the common age to begin getting a permit is 15..

If you are under 18, you will need to provide the following:

• Completed Application with Notarized Signatures from Parents.
• Certified Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card
• Signed Certification of School Attendance.

If you are 18 or older, provide:

• Completed Application.
• Certified Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card
• Proof of Residence

Mississippi has one of the lowest permit test fees in the nation. Permits in Mississippi cost $4.

Your parent’s do not have to go with you for your permit test. You only need a licensed driver over 21 to bring you.

You should know the rules in the Mississippi driver’s manual. Material will cover subjects like these below:

• Road Signs (No Left Turns, Go Slow, Divided Highway Ahead, One-Way Street, and More)
• Safe Driving in Fog, Heavy Traffic and on Slippery Roads
• Turning Around
• Following other Vehicles
• Avoiding Accidents
• Intersections and Interstates
• And much more

The Mississippi permit test will have 30 questions. .

The permit test has 30 questions. You must answer 24 of those 30 questions correctly. If you pass, the computer will let you know immediately. If you get more than 6 wrong, the computer will automatically stop you.

You aren’t allowed to miss more than 6 questions. .

Some errors can be avoided before you ever step foot into the DMV office, for example, not studying. Common mistakes include:

• Lack of preparation
• Lack of understanding for the rules of the road
• Confusing Road Signs
• Guessing the answers instead of reasoning for the right ones

No. You are expected to pass your test without the help of the manual. You must pass your Mississippi written exam by understanding the rules of the road and applying it to the exam.

No, fortunately you don’t have to go through that hassle.

When searching for the easiest DMV office, try to find one that isn’t constantly busy and overrun. If you need help finding one, go to http://www.dps.state.ms.us/driver-services/new-drivers-license/district-one-locations/

Check out all the Facebook comments below the test here! This was written by real people who have taken the test.

Don’t get discouraged if you fail the Mississippi permit test. Just arrange to take the test over again. You have 3 chances inside a 30 day period to take the permit test.

There is no waiting period for retaking the permit test if you fail. Take it again as early as you want. You have 3 shots to pass your written test inside a 30 day period. If you fail after the 3rd attempt, you must wait 30 days before taking it again.

First and foremost, you’ve got to have a licensed driver 21 or older in the car sitting next to you at all times. Besides that person, you may carry as many passengers as there are seat belts.

Absolutely! Public roads and streets are ok for you to practice on. The only requirement is that you must have a licensed driver 21 or older in the car with you while driving.

What happens next will depend on your age and your preference.
If you are under 17, you will be issued your learner’s permit. You will need to wait at least 6 months before you can take the road test. Until you receive your driver’s license, you must be accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 or older at all times.
If you are 17 or older, you have the choice of taking your road test the same day. If you choose not to take your road test the same day, you will be issued your permit. You may return for a road test when you are ready. You are required to have a licensed driver age 21 or older in the car with you at all times.

Prepare for your road test by placing your self in different types of driving situations. Practice in both heavy and light traffic. Practice on highways, interstates and rural roads. The examiner is going to want to see how well you can:

• Share the road with others
• Signal before turning
• Handle potential conflicts at intersections
• Control your speed
• Handle your vehicle
• Accelerate and brake
• Pass others in traffic
• And more…

No, Mississippi allows you to practice your driving skills on any public street or road. Regardless of what road you are driving on, Mississippi law requires that as long as you have a permit, a licensed driver 21 or older must be in the car with you at all times.

Driving schools in Mississippi are usually done through the high school and are offered to students 9th through 12th grade. Most public driving schools are for CDL licenses. You may be hard pressed to find a driving school depending on where you live. You will have to do some research. There is one school in Jackson, MS called the Mississippi Public Education Driving School. Feel free to contact them at 601-987-4188.

Be sure to bring your unexpired learner’s permit, a vehicle in good working condition , proof of vehicle insurance for that , a licensed driver age 21 or older.

You will have to perform basic driving maneuvers in order to show the examiner that you are prepared to handle a vehicle on the road. You must be able to show the examiner that you know how to make proper right & left turns, change lanes, use marked and unmarked lanes of traffic, back up the vehicle and make a quick stops when necessary.

We always tell applicants that they should be well prepared and ready to drive by the time the night before the road test arrives. Replace nervousness with confidence and be excited about showing the examiner your excellent driving skills. Remember to bring your learner’s permit, good working vehicle with insurance, and $6 license fee ($21 if older than 18).

No. Just go to your local DMV office when you are ready to take the road test. Be sure to go in at least an hour before closing so you can have time to take the test.

You will go to your local DMV office to take the road test. To find one nearest you go to www.dps.state.ms.us/driver-services/new-drivers-license/district-one-locations/

Don’t expect the DMV to supply you with a car. You must bring your own vehicle. Do yourself a huge favor and use a vehicle that you are familiar with.

Sure. Any valid licensed driver age 21 or older may bring you for your road test.

The surest way to pass your road test is to DRIVE, DRIVE, DRIVE. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety urges applicants to pay close attention to things such as frequent glances in your mirrors, gradual and smooth acceleration and braking, overtaking and passing other cars with caution.

Once the examiner inspects your vehicle for working brakes, horn, tail lights and directional signals, you will be observed on how well you manage your vehicle on the road with other cars. .

You will begin by showing the examiner the basics of your vehicle such as the brake lights, signals lights and windshield wipers. From there, you and your examiner will get into the vehicle –don’t forget to buckle up- and you will begin driving. The examiner will tell you which way to go. You will perform simple tasks such as turning right &left, going through intersections, merging with traffic and so more. Don’t worry; they will not try to trick you. They just want to see if you are ready for the responsibilities of the road.

No. Parallel Parking isn’t common in this state; therefore, it isn’t on the road test.

If you need glasses or contacts to see with, then yes, you should wear them for the road test.

Only you and the examiner will be in the car for the road test.

If you fail your test several times in Mississippi, you need more practice. You may take your exam as many times as necessary, but before you do, find out your weaknesses and go practice on those.

Some people develop a fear for driving after they have had an accident. The human brain has realized there is a danger involved and as a result your subconscious blows this phobia out of proportion. Websites such as www.fear-of-driving.org can help you further explore ways of overcoming the fear. Also taking driver’s courses may help build confidence.

Congratulations on passing your exam! Now that you have passed your road test, you will be issued your license the same day.

Once you receive your regular (R) license in Mississippi, there are no restrictions.

Mississippi welcomes new drivers but is primarily concerned with the safety of those on the road. When driving in Mississippi for the first time, remember to drive defensively. Most accidents occur in Mississippi because drivers aren’t paying attention. When driving in the state for the first time, remember….

• Treat all roads as if they are marked whether they have division lines or not.
• Be careful to watch out for animals such as deer, armadillos, stray dogs, skunks, and snakes.
• Slow down when approaching agricultural equipment
• Seat belt laws are strictly enforced
• Drinking and driving is not tolerated

All vehicles on the road must have minimum car coverage.
The requirements are:
$25,000 – Per Person For a Single Accident
$50,000 – Bodily Injury Per Accident
$25,000 – Damage to the Property of Others

Getting car insurance in Mississippi is relatively simple. All you will need to provide the insurance company with is your driver’s license information and vehicle information. You may need more information depending on the insurance company.

The Mississippi Insurance Department has plenty of information to help you while in search for the fairest insurance price. Just go to http://www.mid.state.ms.us/ . Insurance in Mississippi will vary. Usually factors such as gender, age, car type and commute time will influence the rate you will pay. If you have a history of accidents or if your license is new, your insurance will be higher.

Safe Auto, State Farm and Farmer’s Bureau are very popular in Mississippi, but ratings show that companies such as Amica Mutual, Eerie Insurance and Safeco offer much more reasonable rates.

New drivers pay higher rates in Mississippi because the risk is higher to cover them. Search for cheap car insurance on sites such as www.quotes-r-us.org/insurance-quotes/mississippi.

Although we all hope to pass the road test the first time, sometimes that doesn’t happen. If you happen to fail your road test, you will have a chance to take it again as soon as the next day.

If you fail, you won’t get your license. Pay attention to why you failed and try again once you are ready.

You must renew your license every 4 years. Renew your license online if you:

• Still live at the same address printed on your license
• Didn’t use this method to renew before now
• Are 18 or older

You may renew in person at a local DMV office or at one of the newly introduced kiosks. Be sure to have your $21 renewal fee.

Mississippi is the first state in the country to offer new technology that allows license renewal to be more efficient. The self service kiosk can be used to renew your license for faster service. It will issue you a receipt and your license will arrive in the mail in just a few days. To find a kiosk near you go to http://www.dps.state.ms.us/driver-services/new-drivers-license/license-renewal-kiosk-locations/ . You may also renew your license with an actual person at the DMV office or you can go online.

No. You do not have to take another eye exam when renewing your license in Mississippi.

No. If you already hold a valid license from your home state, you do not need to take a road test. Just bring your Birth Certificate, SSA Card, Proof of Domicile (if 18 or older), Certification of School Attendance (if under 18), Current License, and $21 License Fee ($6 if under 18) to the DMV office for an exchange.

As long as you adhere to the rules of your home state, Mississippi recognizes out of state learner’s permits.

As long as your license is valid, you may drive with it as long as you wish.

As long as your license is valid in your home country, you may drive as long as you wish in Mississippi with your license. It will help if you have an International Driving Permit. If you decide to become a resident of Mississippi, you have to follow the regular steps for obtaining a Mississippi license. This includes providing the following: valid immigration papers, a birth certificate (translated by a state run university or an approved translator), passport, I-94, proof of domicile and alien resident card (if you have one).

Plenty of questions can be answered by contacting the Department of Public Safety. They can be reached at (601) 987-1212 or you may go online to www.dps.state.ms.us.

It is only legal to drive in Mississippi when you have a learner’s permit or driver’s license. You must be at least 15 to obtain a valid learner’s permit. A licensed driver age 21 or older must accompany you in the car until you obtain your regular license.

Mississippi is serious about DUI laws. Too many people have been killed because of this. Don’t waste another life. Don’t drink and drive. If you are under 21 years old the BAC limit is .02%. If you are 21 or older the BAC limit is .08%.

Defensive driving is when you are driving for yourself and others. You are looking out for potential dangers ahead of time and avoiding them. According to the Safe Practices for Motor Vehicle Operations, defensive driving is “driving to save lives, time and money, in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others“. Studies show that 90% of accidents are caused by driver errors.
Although these skills are often taught in a driver’s education course, here are some ways you can begin defensive driving now:

• Leave plenty of space between you and the car in front
• Check all of your mirrors often and look at conditions way ahead of you
• Keep your speed down
• Position your vehicle so you can see and be seen
• Don’t depend on other drivers to drive safely

States that don’t commonly require drivers to parallel park generally do not require driver’s to Parallel Park for the road test. The roads and streets in some places aren’t designed for common parallel parking therefore it isn’t on the road test.

Anyone who chooses not to get a driver’s license has there own personal reasons. Some people choose not get behind the wheel out of fear of the road, some choose not to because they may have a person who drives for them.

The reason the DMV gives different routes on road test is because if there is only one route people would be familiar with it and not be challenged while driving. Different routes allow for the instructor to see if you as a driver can really handle yourself on the road in different situations. Different routes have different circumstances all of which you are required to know in your day to day driving. Different routes on the road test allow for the examiner to see if you know how to drive well and can do it alone.