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Drivers Permits
This fully narrated supplemental drivers ed program will help will provide first-time drivers a comprehensive understanding of rules of the road, state laws, driving techniques and much more. Although this course does not satisfy your Mississippi drivers education requirements, this course is a great way for a first-time driver to get prepared for their upcoming learner's permit test.
This course includes six hours of full driver ed training giving the student a full multimedia learning experience. The student will have access to eight of the premier driver education videos and, finally, the student will test his or her knowledge with three permit practice tests. Once completed, the student will be ready to pass his or her test with flying colors.
Before you can apply for a driver's license in Mississippi, you must first get a learner's permit from the Department of Public Safety's Highway Patrol.
Learner's Permit
The learner's permit in Mississippi is classified as an LP license. You can apply for an LP license as early as age 14 if you are enrolled in an approved driver's education course through your school. If you aren't enrolled in such a course, you must be at least 15 years old before you can apply for an LP license.
To apply, visit your local driver's license office to take a written test and vision screening. Both your parents will need to sign the application form, unless your parents are divorced. Then, only the custodial parent will need to sign.
You'll also need to provide your Social Security card, a certified copy of your birth certificate, and a certified school attendance form. This form verifies your enrollment and participation in school and is only valid for 30 days. Pick one up at your school office.
The fee for an LP license is $3, payable only in cash.
Intermediate License
The next step up after your learner's permit is the intermediate license, classified as a "Y" license. To earn this class of license, you must pass the driving test, as well as the written exam and vision screening.
You can apply for this license after you've held the learner's permit for six months, and you must provide the same documentation: your Social Security card, a certified copy of your birth certificate, and a certified form from your school verifying your attendance.
With an intermediate license, you can drive unsupervised from 6 a.m.-10 p.m. At all other times, a parent, guardian, or other licensed driver at least 21 years old must accompany you as you drive, and that person must sit in the passenger seat beside you at all times.
An intermediate license costs $5, payable only in cash.
Practice Tests
DMV.ORG wants to help you get started driving. Study your driver's manual, and then take a few online practice tests to prepare you for the written exam.
Under 18
There are no driving restrictions once you apply for your regular Class R license, but if you are under 18 years old, you are still required to show proof of school attendance unless you are married. Then you'll need to show your marriage certificate.
This license is valid for one year or until your birthday, whichever comes first.
The cost for an Under 18 Regular Class R license is $5.
Lost Permits
You can apply for a replacement license at your local driver's license office. Your first replacement is $5, but if you have to request a replacement more than once, the next one will cost you $10.
Expired Permits
If you need to renew your permit before moving on to the next level of license, you'll pay the same amount as the original fee. If you wait to renew your permit until after it has expired, you'll need to pay an additional $1 late fee. Visit your local driver's license office to renew.
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