Mississippi Driver Handbook
Read the official manual from MS DPS directly. Download the PDF for offline study or read it online.
Mississippi Driver Handbook
Official Resource
This handbook is sourced directly from MS DPS.
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%
No time limit
$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?
Yes. The handbook mirrored above is the same document MS DPS publishes on its official website — we host it here for faster mobile loading and cleaner reading.
How much of the Mississippi handbook is state-specific vs. federal?
Federal baseline (signs, signals, general rules of the road) accounts for roughly 70-80% of any state handbook. The remainder — GDL rules, specific fine schedules, unique state laws — is where Mississippi differs and where test questions are hardest to guess.
How current is this Mississippi handbook version?
MS DPS updates the handbook when state law changes — usually once per year, sometimes more when major legislation passes. Our copy is refreshed against the state site as soon as a new edition drops.
Do first-time drivers and renewing drivers use the same Mississippi handbook?
Yes. MS DPS publishes a single unified handbook covering both. Sections marked "For New Drivers" or "GDL" are the ones a renewing driver can skim; the rest is universal.
Can I get a printed copy of the Mississippi handbook?
Some MS DPS field offices distribute free printed copies while supplies last — availability varies by location. If none are stocked, you can print the PDF at any office-supply or public library.
After I pass, how often will I need to renew my Mississippi license?
Mississippi licenses are valid for 8 years. See /learn/how-to-renew-license/ms for online eligibility, REAL ID upgrade steps, and vision-test rules.
Do you have practice tests based on this Mississippi handbook?
Yes. Every question in our Mississippi driver practice tests is sourced from this handbook. Start at /test/ms/car for the full state-specific quiz set.
Can I read the Mississippi handbook on my phone?
Yes. Both the official PDF and our mirrored HTML version work on mobile. HTML loads faster on cellular and is easier to search — use the reader above for study sessions on the go.