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Mississippi Graduated Driver License (GDL) Requirements
Everything you need to know about getting your driver license in Mississippi, including permit age, restrictions, curfew, and practice hours.
Step 1: Learner's Permit
Minimum Age
15 years old
Holding Period
12 months
Requirements:
- Pass written knowledge test
- Pass vision screening
- Parent/guardian consent
Step 2: Intermediate/Provisional License
Minimum Age
16 years old
Night Curfew
10 PM-6 AM (Sun-Thu) / 11:30 PM-6 AM (Fri-Sat)
Passenger Limit
1 non-family passenger (first 6 months)
Restrictions:
- Must have held permit for 12 months
- No driving between 10 PM and 6 AM (Sun-Thu) and 11:30 PM-6 AM (Fri-Sat) for under 18
- Only family members or 1 non-family passenger for first 6 months
Step 3: Full Driver License
Minimum Age
17 years old
Requirements:
- Must have held intermediate license for 12 months
- Pass road skills test
Required Practice Hours
Supervised DrivingNo specific requirement
Night DrivingNo specific requirement
Parent-Taught Driver Education
Not Available
Mississippi does not offer parent-taught driver education.
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