Mississippi: Suspension and revocation Practice Test
The reasons a Mississippi license is suspended or revoked and how driving privileges are reinstated.
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Mississippi Driver's License Manual" (Revised December 2024), Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau.
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Which of these prevents Mississippi from issuing a license to a person?
- Having a license from another state
- Having held a Learner's Permit for fifteen months
- Having lived in Mississippi for less than sixty days
- Having a license that has been revoked or suspended
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Correct answer: Having a license that has been revoked or suspended
The law prevents a license from being issued to a person whose license has been revoked or suspended.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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What will Mississippi check before issuing a Mississippi license to a person who moves from another state?
- Their vehicle insurance history in other states
- Their employment history in other states
- Their driving record in other states
- Their vehicle registration history in other states
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Correct answer: Their driving record in other states
Your driving record in other states is checked before a Mississippi license is issued.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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Who may take away a driver’s license for disobeying the laws of the state or proving unable to drive in accordance with them?
- The county sheriff’s department
- The Commissioner of Public Safety
- The county tax collector’s office
- The Secretary of State’s office
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Correct answer: The Commissioner of Public Safety
The manual says the license may be taken away by the Commissioner of Public Safety.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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Under what condition may the Commissioner of Public Safety suspend a license without a preliminary hearing?
- Only after the driver has paid all court fines
- Only after the driver has been convicted twice in court
- Only if a judge in the driver’s county orders the suspension
- If public records or other sufficient evidence show a reason in the law
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Correct answer: If public records or other sufficient evidence show a reason in the law
The Commissioner may suspend a license without a preliminary hearing if public records or other sufficient evidence show one of the reasons the law gives.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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Which of these may lead the Commissioner of Public Safety to suspend a license without a preliminary hearing?
- Being the driver in an accident that killed or injured another person
- Having driven for more than ten years without a single ticket
- Failing to renew a vehicle’s registration before it expires
- Changing your home address without telling the Department
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Correct answer: Being the driver in an accident that killed or injured another person
The manual lists involvement as a driver in an accident causing death, personal injury or serious property damage as a reason for suspension.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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Which of these is a reason the Commissioner of Public Safety may suspend a license without a preliminary hearing?
- Driving a vehicle that is not red or blue
- Carrying a passenger without a seat belt once
- Being a habitually reckless or negligent driver
- Driving more than 100 miles from home
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Correct answer: Being a habitually reckless or negligent driver
The manual lists being a habitually reckless or negligent driver as a reason for suspension.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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Which of these may lead the Commissioner of Public Safety to suspend a license without a preliminary hearing?
- A single conviction for a parking violation
- Frequent convictions of serious traffic violations
- Having moved to a new county
- Driving a vehicle with a different color of paint
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Correct answer: Frequent convictions of serious traffic violations
The manual lists frequent convictions of serious traffic violations as a reason for suspension.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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Which of these may lead the Commissioner of Public Safety to suspend a license without a preliminary hearing?
- Being older than 65 years
- Wearing glasses while driving
- Driving a vehicle with out-of-state plates
- Being mentally or physically incompetent to drive
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Correct answer: Being mentally or physically incompetent to drive
The manual lists being mentally or physically incompetent to drive as a reason for suspension.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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Which of these may lead the Commissioner of Public Safety to suspend a license without a preliminary hearing?
- Having allowed fraudulent use of your license
- Having lent your car to a licensed friend
- Having a license that expires in the same year
- Having carried your license in a wallet
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Correct answer: Having allowed fraudulent use of your license
The manual lists allowing fraudulent use of your license as a reason for suspension.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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A Mississippi driver is convicted of DUI or DWI in another state. What may the Commissioner of Public Safety do?
- Nothing, because the offense happened outside Mississippi
- Require only a fine to be paid in the other state
- Suspend the Mississippi license without a preliminary hearing
- Cancel the license only after a second out-of-state conviction
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Correct answer: Suspend the Mississippi license without a preliminary hearing
The manual lists a conviction of DUI or DWI in another state as a reason the Commissioner may suspend the license.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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A driver commits an offense in another state that would have led to a license suspension or revocation in Mississippi. What may the Commissioner of Public Safety do?
- Take no action, because the offense was out of state
- Suspend the Mississippi license without a preliminary hearing
- Send a warning letter only
- Wait until the driver commits the same offense in Mississippi
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Correct answer: Suspend the Mississippi license without a preliminary hearing
The manual lists an offense in another state that would have resulted in suspension or revocation in Mississippi as a reason for suspension.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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Which of these may lead the Commissioner of Public Safety to suspend a license without a preliminary hearing?
- Holding licenses from two states with neither one under suspension
- Surrendering an out-of-state license after moving to Mississippi
- Renewing a Mississippi license after it had expired for a month
- Getting a Mississippi license while another state’s license was suspended
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Correct answer: Getting a Mississippi license while another state’s license was suspended
The manual lists obtaining a Mississippi license while a license in another state was under suspension as a reason for suspension.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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Which of these failures may lead the Commissioner of Public Safety to suspend a license without a preliminary hearing?
- Failing to pay child support
- Failing to wash the vehicle
- Failing to carry a spare tire
- Failing to wear a seat belt in the back seat
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Correct answer: Failing to pay child support
The manual lists failure to pay child support as a reason for suspension.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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A driver is convicted of an offense for which revocation of license is mandatory. What may the Commissioner of Public Safety do?
- Hold a jury trial before taking any action
- Take no action until the driver asks for a hearing
- Suspend the license without a preliminary hearing
- Only send the driver a written warning letter
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Correct answer: Suspend the license without a preliminary hearing
The manual lists conviction of an offense for which mandatory revocation is required as a reason for suspension without a preliminary hearing.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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For what period must the Commissioner of Public Safety take away a license after a conviction for an offense that requires revocation, such as negligent homicide from a driving accident?
- Thirty days
- One year
- Six months
- Five years
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Correct answer: One year
The manual says the Commissioner must take away the license for one year if the driver is convicted of a listed offense.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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A driver is convicted of manslaughter or negligent homicide resulting from a driving accident. What must the Commissioner of Public Safety do?
- Suspend the license for 30 days
- Take away the license for six months
- Take no action unless the driver was drinking
- Take away the license for one year
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Correct answer: Take away the license for one year
The manual lists manslaughter or negligent homicide resulting from a driving accident as a conviction requiring a one-year revocation.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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A driver is convicted of a felony in which a motor vehicle was used. What must the Commissioner of Public Safety do?
- Take away the license for one year
- Suspend the license for 90 days
- Take away the license for three months
- Take no action unless the driver was drinking
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Correct answer: Take away the license for one year
The manual lists any felony in which you used a motor vehicle as a conviction requiring a one-year revocation.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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A driver is convicted of failing to stop and render aid as required after a motor vehicle accident. What must the Commissioner of Public Safety do?
- Suspend the license for 30 days
- Take away the license for six months
- Take away the license for one year
- Take away the license for two years
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Correct answer: Take away the license for one year
The manual lists failure to stop and render aid as required by state law as a conviction requiring a one-year revocation.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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A driver is convicted of perjury or of making a false statement to the Department about owning or operating a motor vehicle. What must the Commissioner of Public Safety do?
- Suspend the license for 30 days
- Take away the license for one year
- Take away the license for six months
- Take no action, since it is only a paperwork offense
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Correct answer: Take away the license for one year
The manual lists perjury or a false statement to the Department about ownership or operation of a motor vehicle as a conviction requiring a one-year revocation.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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How many reckless driving convictions within a twelve-month period require the Commissioner of Public Safety to take away a license for one year?
- Two
- Five
- Seven
- Three
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Correct answer: Three
The manual lists three reckless driving convictions within a twelve-month period as requiring a one-year revocation.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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A driver’s license was deposited in lieu of bond, or the driver failed to appear in court. What must the driver show before being reinstated?
- A letter from the driver’s employer
- A corrected court abstract from the judge
- A new vision test result
- A receipt from the arresting officer
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Correct answer: A corrected court abstract from the judge
The manual says a corrected court abstract from the judge must be shown before reinstatement in those cases.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)