The Mississippi
driver handbook.
Use the handbook as your source of truth. This page helps you find it, understand what to look for, and turn reading into focused practice.
Open the official handbookYour reading path.
- 01Road signs & signals
Recognize the message before you reach the sign.
- 02Right of way
Work through intersections, turns, and shared spaces.
- 03Safe driving
Build space, awareness, and good decisions.
- 04Parking & stopping
Know where and how to leave your vehicle safely.
- 05Rules of the road
Understand lane choices, passing, and road markings.
Before your appointment.
A regular Mississippi learner’s permit is available at age 15 with school-enrollment proof, is valid for two years, and requires knowledge and eye exams.
Applicants generally must hold the permit 12 months before a Class R license; applicants age 17 or older have a same-day path described by the Bureau.
The Bureau directs applicants to its manual and mentor guide; use the mentor guide to turn rules into supervised practice conversations.
Permit eligibility, documents, fees, and appointment details can change. Confirm those details with Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau before you go.