Mississippi road test checklist
What to expect on the Mississippi road test, checked on October 31, 2026. Tick the items as you practise.
Since 2020 Mississippi DPS waives the road test for most new Class R drivers: a parent, teacher or guardian signs an Affidavit for Road Test Waiver (permit held at least one year, at least 50 hours of driving). DPS road tests still apply in some cases, e.g. holders of a foreign license without an International Driving Permit. SB 2695 (effective July 1, 2026) requires a certified driver education course for all first-time applicants from July 1, 2027; the courses include written exams and road tests.
- Parallel parking
- Not stated
- Fee
- No road test fee is listed; the regular Class R license is $24 for 4 years or $47 for 8 years
- If you fail
- Wait at least one week after a failure; after a second failure wait 1 to 3 weeks; after a third failure wait 30 days
What to bring 5
Vehicle requirements 6
Rules change and some offices add their own requirements. Confirm with your DMV office when you book.
Official sources
“Before you can be issued an original Mississippi driver’s license, you must meet three requirements: pass the Vision Exam, pass the Computerized Exam, and provide the Affidavit from a parent, teacher, or guardian certifying that he or she has witnessed you operate a motor vehicle for at least fifty hours” www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov, p. 17
“if you are under 17 you must provide an affidavit for Road Test Waiver whereby a parent, teacher, or guardian has certified that he or she has witnessed you operate a motor vehicle for at least fifty hours” www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov, p. 15
“In all cases, a one (1) week or more waiting period is required when an applicant fails a road test.” regulations.justia.com
“In case of a third (3rd) failure, applicant must wait thirty (30) days.” regulations.justia.com
“When applicant does not have the necessary papers (DL-4, learner's permit, etc.)” regulations.justia.com
“When an applicant is not accompanied by a licensed driver.” regulations.justia.com
“Examiner will check applicant's vehicle's horn, lights, brakes, tag, and inspection sticker.” regulations.justia.com
“A road test will not be given during inclement weather if the windshield wipers have to be used.” regulations.justia.com
“Anyone under eighteen (18) years of age, unless married, must provide an Education Form.” regulations.justia.com
“If anyone has a valid out of country Driver License along with a valid International License” regulations.justia.com
“attest that the above permit holder has held the permit for at least one year” www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov
“in lieu of a Skills Exam provide the Affidavit required by Sec. 63-1-33 (7) from a parent, teacher, or guardian” www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov