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Free Mississippi permit practice for road signs, right-of-way, safe driving, and more—with explanations that point back to the official Mississippi Driver Service Bureau handbook.

The Mississippi permit knowledge test has 30 questions; you need 24 correct (80%) to pass. That sits right at the median of 30 questions across the 50 states QuizLane tracks.

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171questions · 10 Mississippi-specific
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Mississippi DMV permit test facts

30
Questions
24 of 30
Correct to pass
80%
Passing score
15
Min. permit age

These figures reflect the standard Mississippi Class D permit knowledge test and can change. Always confirm current requirements with Mississippi Driver Service Bureau (official source).

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Road signs10 reviewed questionsPavement markings10 reviewed questionsSafe driving14 reviewed questions · 4 on Mississippi lawWeather11 reviewed questionsEmergencies10 reviewed questionsSharing the road12 reviewed questions · 2 on Mississippi lawRight-of-way10 reviewed questionsSignals10 reviewed questionsRailroad crossings10 reviewed questionsLane changes11 reviewed questionsSpeed control10 reviewed questionsWork zones10 reviewed questionsDriver fitness12 reviewed questions · 2 on Mississippi lawOccupant safety10 reviewed questionsParking11 reviewed questionsFreeway driving10 reviewed questions

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If using arm signals in Mississippi, you must signal continuously for at least how far before you slow, turn, or stop?

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  1. 1. If using arm signals in Mississippi, you must signal continuously for at least how far before you slow, turn, or stop?

    • A200 feet
    • B300 feet
    • C50 feet
    • 100 feet

    Answer: 100 feet. The Mississippi Driver’s Manual states that if you are using arm signals, be sure to extend your arm fully and signal continuously for at least one hundred feet before you slow down, turn, stop, or change lanes.

    Source: Mississippi Driver's Manual — Arm Signals

  2. 2. While driving in Mississippi, reading or posting to a social networking site using a hand-held mobile telephone is:

    • AAllowed for drivers over 21
    • BAllowed only at stop signs
    • CAllowed if traffic is light
    • Not allowed

    Answer: Not allowed. The Mississippi Driver’s Manual states reading or posting to a social networking site using a hand-held mobile telephone is not allowed.

    Source: Mississippi Driver's Manual — Cellphone Use

  3. 3. While driving in Mississippi, writing, sending, or reading text messages is:

    • AAllowed only on speakerphone
    • BAllowed with one hand
    • Not allowed
    • DAllowed only under age 18

    Answer: Not allowed. The Mississippi Driver’s Manual states texting on your cellphone while driving is not allowed, and writing, sending, or reading text messages is not allowed.

    Source: Mississippi Driver's Manual — Cellphone Use

  4. 4. Mississippi prohibited-parking rules include parking within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

    • 10 feet
    • B15 feet
    • C20 feet
    • D5 feet

    Answer: 10 feet. The Mississippi Driver’s Manual’s Prohibited Parking list includes within ten feet of a fire hydrant.

    Source: Mississippi Driver's Manual — Prohibited Parking

  5. 5. Mississippi’s zero-tolerance rule for drivers under 21 applies when BAC registers:

    • A0.08% or more only
    • B0.05% or more
    • 0.02% or more
    • D0.10% or more

    Answer: 0.02% or more. The Mississippi Driver’s Manual states Mississippi has Zero Tolerance for underage drivers and that a driver under the age of 21 is under the influence if BAC registers .02% or more.

    Source: Mississippi Driver's Manual — Driving Under the Influence & Implied Consent

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