Mississippi Road Test Guide
Mississippi does not currently require a road test for a regular driver's license. Here is what DPS asks for instead, quoted from its own page and linked to the source.
Mississippi is not currently giving a road test for a regular driver's license. The Driver Service Bureau says so plainly: "At this time, no skills (road) test is required of any applicant seeking a regular driver's license." A 16-year-old applicant instead brings a valid learner's permit, an up-to-date school attendance form, and a Waiver of Road Testing Affidavit. Applicants 17 and older don't need the affidavit and can take the knowledge and vision exams and be licensed the same day. Road tests are still given for CDL applicants.
Road-test facts verified 2026-08-12 · Source: Mississippi DPS Driver Service Bureau — Regular Driver License (Class R) ↗
Rules and appointment procedures change — always confirm current requirements on the official page above before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have to take a road test in Mississippi?
Not for a regular driver's license right now — DPS does not require a skills (road) test of applicants for a standard license. Confirm the current rule on the official page below before you go, and note that CDL applicants are tested separately.
Can DMV Prep help me get my Mississippi license?
Yes — practise the Mississippi knowledge test here with handbook-based questions, then use the supervised-practice log and maneuver videos when you start driving. The free app adds offline access and native reminders.
