Mississippi Driver Handbook
This manual is published by MS DPS. Open it on the agency site — that copy is always the current edition.
Published by MS DPS
We do not host a copy of this manual. The button above opens the current edition on the MS DPS website, which is always the authoritative version.
Testing at a Glance for Mississippi
Once you've read the handbook, here's what to expect at the MS DPS knowledge test.
30
80%
$7
Documents You'll Need When You Take the Mississippi Test
Completed application, original birth certificate (no photocopies), SSN card, two proofs of residency, and School Attendance Form (MDE 39) for ages 15-17 dated within 30 days.
Mississippi-Specific Rules Covered in This Handbook
Rules unique to Mississippi that MS DPS weights heavily in the knowledge test — you'll see these in the handbook chapters.
- gavel MS texting-while-driving ban (63-33-1) for all drivers; no statewide handheld ban for adults
- gavel MS learner/intermediate license: NO cell phone use in any capacity while driving
- gavel MS intermediate license drive time 6 a.m.-10 p.m. unsupervised (16+ after 12 months of permit)
- gavel MS Move Over Law covers tow, utility, sanitation, and highway maintenance vehicles
- gavel Insurance minimums 25/50/25
After You Pass: Mississippi License Renewal
8 years
$47
Up to 6 months before expiration
More Mississippi Driving Resources
Mississippi Handbook FAQ
Is this the official Mississippi driver handbook?
We do not host a copy of it. MS DPS publishes the official manual on its own website, and the button above opens that edition — always the authoritative one.
What documents does MS DPS require when I show up for the test?
Completed application, original birth certificate (no photocopies), SSN card, two proofs of residency, and School Attendance Form (MDE 39) for ages 15-17 dated within 30 days.
How is the Mississippi knowledge test administered after I finish reading?
In-person computer/kiosk at Driver License Station; no cell phones or electronics allowed in the testing area.
Do I have to read the whole Mississippi handbook to pass the test?
The MS DPS test has 30 questions and you need 24 correct (80%) to pass. All questions come from the handbook, but strategic readers focus on Signs, Right-of-Way, and Signaling first — those chapters carry the most test weight.
How current is this Mississippi handbook version?
MS DPS reissues the handbook when state law changes. Because we link straight to the agency, the button above always opens whatever edition is current.
Where do I actually take the Mississippi test after reading the handbook?
At any MS DPS location. Use our /dmv-near-me/ms finder for the nearest office with address, hours, and phone.
Is the Mississippi driver handbook free to download?
Yes. MS DPS publishes it free as a PDF. If a website is charging to "download" the handbook, it's a scam — the state's official version is always free.
Can I read the Mississippi handbook on my phone?
Yes. The MS DPS site serves the manual as a PDF that opens fine on a phone.