Driving news: Mississippi
Mississippi will require driver's education for new drivers
Beginning July 1, 2027, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety says every new driver seeking a regular license must complete driver's education. Until then, the current rules apply.
- July 1, 2027start date
- All new driversregular license
- 20 questions80% to pass
What changes
Completing driver's education becomes a requirement for every new driver seeking a regular license.
Until then
The current rules apply: a regular learner permit from age 15 and a knowledge exam taken in person. Applicants under 17 move on after the permit period with a road-test waiver affidavit for at least 50 hours of driving, and DPS currently requires no road skills test for a regular Class R license.
The knowledge exam
It has 20 questions, and you need 80% to pass.
What to do now
If you expect your first Mississippi license on July 1, 2027 or later, plan driver's education into your timeline, and check the DPS update before you apply for the current details.
Related Road to Permit guides
Official sources
- Mississippi DPS — Mandatory Driver's Education update
- Mississippi DPS — Regular Learner's Permit
- Mississippi DPS — Regular Driver License (Class R)
- Mississippi DPS — 2025 Driver's License Manual
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