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Mississippi Driver Handbook, Chapter by Chapter
Start with lesson 1Every chapter of the Mississippi Driver's Manual that matters for the written test, cut down to the rules and exact numbers you need. Each point links to the manual text it comes from, with the page, and ends with questions from our free Mississippi practice test.
22 lessons in handbook order
Read one lesson, answer its 3 check questions, then drill that topic in the practice test. Most lessons take about 5 minutes.
- Lesson 1License RequirementsLaws and paperwork
Who Needs a License and New Residents
You must have a valid license or learner's permit to drive on Mississippi streets and highways, even with a parent or licensed driver along. New residents have 60 days to get a Mississippi license.
7 key points · 6 numbers · Handbook pp. 7 to 8
- Lesson 2Types of Licenses and PermitsLaws and paperwork
Learner's Permits and the Regular License
Teens start with a learner's permit and must hold it for a year before a Regular License unless they are 17. A parent, teacher or guardian must certify 50 hours of supervised driving.
8 key points · 7 numbers · Handbook pp. 7 to 74
- Lesson 3Application Requirements and the ExaminationLaws and paperwork
Application and the Driver Examination
Your application needs proof of residency, your Social Security card and, for minors, school and parent documents. You must pass the 20 question computerized exam with 80%.
9 key points · 7 numbers · Handbook pp. 1 to 75
- Lesson 4Required Equipment and Vehicle DocumentationSafe driving
Required Equipment, Tags and Tint
Mississippi sets exact standards for brakes, horns and lights, and bans mufflers that allow excessive noise. Windows must let at least 28% of light through, and a tag light must make your plate readable at 50 feet at night.
9 key points · 6 numbers · Handbook pp. 15 to 62
- Lesson 5Traffic Signs and SignalsRoad signs
Sign Shapes and Colors
Each sign shape and color has a specific meaning. Red means stop or prohibition, the octagon is only for stop signs, the equilateral triangle is only for yield signs and the diamond warns of hazards.
8 key points · 1 numbers · Handbook p. 18
- Lesson 6Regulatory and Warning SignsRoad signs
Regulatory and Warning Signs
Regulatory signs tell you what you must or must not do. Warning signs alert you to conditions ahead, such as school zones and slow moving vehicles.
8 key points · 3 numbers · Handbook pp. 22 to 27
- Lesson 7Pavement MarkingsSignals and markings
Pavement Markings and Lanes
Yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions; cross into the oncoming lane only to pass when safe. You may never pass across a double yellow line or cross a double white line.
8 key points · 0 numbers · Handbook pp. 16 to 17
- Lesson 8Traffic Signal LightsSignals and markings
Traffic Signals and Arrows
Signals control intersections, but if an officer is directing traffic you must follow the officer. Turn right on red only after a complete stop and yielding, and treat a flashing red light as a full stop.
9 key points · 0 numbers · Handbook pp. 19 to 21
- Lesson 9Railroad CrossingsEmergencies
Railroad Crossings
Always stop when crossing lights begin to flash, and never drive around a lowered gate. When you must stop, stop between 10 and 50 feet from the outer rail.
8 key points · 4 numbers · Handbook pp. 28 to 29
- Lesson 10Rules of the Road: Legal SpeedsSpeed limits
Mississippi Speed Limits
Posted speed limits are intended for ideal conditions, so slow down when weather or visibility is poor. Mississippi sets maximum and minimum speeds by road type and vehicle.
8 key points · 6 numbers · Handbook p. 30
- Lesson 11Rules of the Road: Following and BrakingSafe driving
Following Distance and Stopping
Following too closely is dangerous, so leave at least one car length for every 10 mph. Stopping distances grow quickly with speed, even in ideal conditions.
8 key points · 6 numbers · Handbook pp. 32 to 57
- Lesson 12Rules of the Road: Signals, Lanes and PassingSafe driving
Signals, Lanes and Passing
Signal well before every turn, lane change or pass, and use the right lane except to pass or turn left. Never pass on hills, curves or near bridges, crossings and intersections.
9 key points · 2 numbers · Handbook pp. 31 to 40
- Lesson 13Intersections and Right-of-WayRight of way
Right of Way at Intersections
Pedestrians in crosswalks and vehicles already in the intersection have the right of way. At a four way stop the first to arrive goes first, and at a two way stop cross traffic without stop signs goes first.
8 key points · 0 numbers · Handbook pp. 44 to 45
- Lesson 14Yielding Right-of-WayRight of way
School Buses and Pedestrians
Stop at least 10 feet from a school bus with red lights flashing or its stop sign extended, unless an exception such as the divided highway rule applies. Pedestrians in crosswalks always have the right of way.
7 key points · 4 numbers · Handbook pp. 46 to 47
- Lesson 15Yielding Right-of-Way to Emergency VehiclesEmergencies
Emergency Vehicles
An ambulance, fire engine or police car with red or blue lights, bell or siren always has the right of way. Pull to the extreme right shoulder and let it pass.
7 key points · 1 numbers · Handbook pp. 47 to 55
- Lesson 16ParkingParking
Parking Rules
Put the vehicle in park or low gear, set the brake and turn off the ignition whenever you park. Mississippi sets exact no parking distances and hill parking rules.
10 key points · 7 numbers · Handbook pp. 48 to 50
- Lesson 17Driving at Night and Hazardous ConditionsSafe driving
Night Driving, Rain and Skids
Visibility is reduced at night, so do not over drive your headlights and use low beams when required. The first minutes of rain are the most dangerous, and in a skid turn the wheel in the direction of the skid if it is safe.
9 key points · 1 numbers · Handbook pp. 51 to 54
- Lesson 18Seat Belts, Child Restraints and Safe Driving BasicsSafe driving
Seat Belts, Child Seats and Distractions
Every driver and passenger, front or back, must wear a seat belt, and young children need car seats or boosters. Drivers cause 85% of accidents, so stay focused and avoid distractions.
8 key points · 5 numbers · Handbook pp. 52 to 54
- Lesson 19Sharing the RoadSafe driving
Bicycles and Large Vehicles
A bicycle is a vehicle with the same rights and responsibilities as a motor vehicle, so leave at least 3 feet when passing one. A large vehicle takes 3 to 5 seconds longer to pass than a car.
8 key points · 3 numbers · Handbook pp. 59 to 60
- Lesson 20In Case of an Accident and Proof of InsuranceEmergencies
Accidents, Breakdowns and Insurance
After an accident, stop, help the injured and report it when required. Mississippi requires liability insurance of at least $5,000.00, $10,000.00 and $20,000.00.
8 key points · 5 numbers · Handbook pp. 54 to 63
- Lesson 21Driving Under the Influence and Implied ConsentAlcohol and DUI
DUI and Implied Consent
By driving in Mississippi you give implied consent to breath or chemical testing. A BAC of .08% or more is DUI for drivers 21 and older, and penalties climb with each offense.
8 key points · 6 numbers · Handbook pp. 64 to 66
- Lesson 22Zero Tolerance DUI and License SuspensionAlcohol and DUI
Zero Tolerance, Revocation and Reinstatement
Drivers under 21 face Zero Tolerance at a BAC of .02% or more. Serious offenses bring mandatory revocation, and reinstatement requires fees.
8 key points · 8 numbers · Handbook pp. 65 to 68
Read, check, then practice
- Read a lesson. Open any point's source to see the exact manual wording and page.
- Answer the 3 check questions at the end without looking back.
- Drill that topic in the free Mississippi practice test, then take a full test when every lesson feels easy.
- Keep the Mississippi cheat sheet for a last look before test day.
Source: the Mississippi Driver's Manual (2023). Lessons are plain English summaries, not the law itself; where they differ, the manual and the statute govern. Every quote on these pages is checked against our saved copy of the manual. Last checked 2026-09-27.