Mississippi supervised driving: 50 hours, 10 at night.

Everything a Mississippi parent needs in one place — required practice hours, night-driving rules, permit age, and what the written test looks like — plus a free log that keeps the hours straight.

What Mississippi actually requires

Requirements summarized from the official Mississippi driver handbook.

The Mississippi graduated licensing path

  1. Learner Permit — from age 15

    Restrictions: Licensed driver 21+ in front seat at all times

  2. Intermediate License — from age 16

    Restrictions: Held permit 12 months; no driving 10pm-6am Sun-Thu or 11:30pm-6am Fri-Sat

  3. Full License — from age 16.5

    Restrictions: After 6 violation-free months on intermediate license

Mississippi laws your teen will be tested on

Mississippi Seat Belt Law

Drivers and all passengers must wear a properly fastened seat belt in both the front and back seats. Children under the age of four years old must use a qualifying car seat; children at least four years old but under seven years old who are less than 4 feet 9 inches tall or weigh less than sixty-five pounds must use a qualifying belt-positioning booster seat.

Mississippi Speed Limits

For passenger automobiles, including unloaded 1/2-ton trucks, the usual limits are: Interstates, 70 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum; four-lane State and U.S. highways, 65 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum; two-lane State and U.S. highways, 55 mph maximum; and Natchez Trace Parkway, 50 mph maximum. Always obey posted limits and adjust for conditions; the maximum speed for any vehicle in a school zone is 15 mph.

Mississippi DUI & Distracted Driving

For drivers under 21 years of age, Zero Tolerance DUI penalties apply at .02% or higher but LESS than .08%; .08% or higher is regular DUI, while drivers 21 years of age and older face DUI penalties at .08% Blood Alcohol Content or higher. Texting while driving and reading or posting to social networking sites using a hand-held mobile telephone are not allowed.

Mississippi School Bus & Pedestrian Rules

Stop at least ten feet from a school bus displaying flashing red lights and/or an extended stop sign, and remain stopped until the children have crossed and the bus resumes motion, its lights stop flashing, and its sign retracts; the handbook lists exceptions for certain opposite-direction traffic on divided highways and loading zones where pedestrians cannot cross. Always yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, marked or unmarked.

Mississippi Move Over & Emergency Scenes

Emergency vehicles using red or blue lights, a bell, or a siren always have the right of way; pull to the extreme right shoulder if possible. On a four-lane highway, move into the lane away from a parked emergency vehicle with lights or siren activated when safe; otherwise, slow down and prepare to stop.

Mississippi Right-of-Way Rules

When entering from a driveway or other entrance, stop and yield to oncoming traffic even without a stop sign. At unmarked intersections, yield to approaching traffic; at roundabouts, entering vehicles must yield to traffic already circulating.

Mississippi driving practice questions, answered

How many supervised driving hours does Mississippi require?
Mississippi requires 50 supervised driving hours, including 10 hours after dark.
What counts as a night driving hour in Mississippi?
Driving between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. local time counts toward the 10-hour night requirement.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Mississippi?
A Mississippi learner's permit can be issued starting at age 15.
How many questions are on the Mississippi written test?
The Mississippi knowledge exam has 25 questions and requires 80% correct to pass.
Does NextDriver Prep have Mississippi practice questions?
Yes — 0 practice questions written from the official Mississippi driver handbook, with explanations for every answer.
How should we track the 50 hours?
Log each drive the same day it happens. NextDriver Prep's free log records date, duration, day/night split, and conditions, and totals your progress toward Mississippi's 50 hours automatically.
Is the Mississippi driving log free?
Yes. The supervised driving log is free forever, with no card required. The Family Plan adds lessons, coaching scripts, hazard training, and Kai the AI co-pilot.
Does NextDriver Prep submit our log to the state?
No. NextDriver Prep helps your family track and organize practice. The Mississippi licensing agency decides permit and license eligibility.
What restrictions apply during the Learner Permit stage in Mississippi?
Licensed driver 21+ in front seat at all times
What restrictions apply during the Intermediate License stage in Mississippi?
Held permit 12 months; no driving 10pm-6am Sun-Thu or 11:30pm-6am Fri-Sat
What restrictions apply during the Full License stage in Mississippi?
After 6 violation-free months on intermediate license

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