Mississippi adult first-license guide
First Mississippi Class R license for adults
Mississippi's current regular-license process differs from many states because DPS says no skills road test is required at this time for regular driver-license applicants.
- Knowledgerequired
- Eye examrequired
- No road skills testcurrently for regular Class R
Pass the knowledge exam when required
First-time applicants use the current Driver's License Manual to prepare.
Complete the eye exam
The learner-permit process requires both knowledge and eye testing before permit issuance.
Regular Class R currently has no road skills test
DPS explicitly states that no skills test is currently required of applicants seeking a regular driver's license.
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Related Road to Permit guides
Official sources
- Mississippi DPS — Regular Learner's Permit
- Mississippi DPS — 2025 Driver's License Manual
- Mississippi DPS — Driver Service Fees
- Mississippi DPS — Regular Driver License
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