Checked against official Mississippi sources on Oct 8, 2026
Mississippi CDL practice test
Every state needs at least 80% on each CDL written test, and Mississippi follows the same federal rule. Below are the fees, ages and rules we checked against the official Mississippi source, and a free practice test.
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Mississippi CDL facts
| What | What Mississippi says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CDL classes | Class A is any combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, or towing a vehicle rated 10,001 pounds or more. Class B is any single vehicle rated 26,001 pounds or more. Class C is any single vehicle rated under 26,001 pounds that carries 16 or more passengers including the driver, or carries placarded hazardous materials. | Official page |
| CDL learner's permit fee | The CDL Learners Permit costs $16.00 and is valid for 6 months. | Official page |
| CDL license fee | A 5 year CDL costs $55.00. | Official page |
| Endorsement fee | Endorsements cost $5.00. | Official page |
| Hazardous materials fee | The fee schedule lists Hazardous Materials at $100.00. | Official page |
| Third party CDL trainer fingerprint fee | The fee schedule lists a $32.00 fee for a 3rd Party CDL Trainer (Fingerprint). | Official page |
| Payment methods | License and ID card fees are cash, debit or credit. Personal checks are not accepted. | Official page |
| Endorsement letters | H is hazardous materials, T is doubles and triples, P is passengers, N is tank vehicles, X is hazmat and tank combined, and S is school bus. | Official page |
| Steps to a CDL | The CDL page lists the steps as: a Commercial Learner's Permit written exam, and a road skills performance test. | Official page |
| Entry-level driver training | Since February 7, 2022, first-time CDL applicants must finish entry-level driver training from a provider on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry to take the required skills or knowledge tests. This covers a first Class A or B skills test, a Class B to Class A upgrade, a first P or S skills test, and a first hazmat knowledge test. | Official page |
| ELDT timing for road test | Mississippi lets you schedule the road test before you finish training. The training must be done before the road test, or the road test is canceled. | Official page |
| Road test scheduling | You must schedule your CDL road test by phone with the CDL Help Desk. For CDL questions, you can email CDLServices@dps.ms.gov. | Official page |
| What you need to schedule a road test | You must have a valid Mississippi license and a valid Mississippi CDL learner's permit for the class you plan to test in. | Official page |
| What to bring to the road test | Bring your CDL learner's permit, the application you filled out for the permit, your valid medical card, fees for the license, proof of valid insurance and registration for the vehicle, and a vehicle that fits the class and can pass inspection. | Official page |
| Passenger required for road test | Bring a person with you who holds the same class of license or a greater class than the one you are applying for. | Official page |
| Road test rescheduling | To reschedule or cancel, call the DL station at least 48 hours before the appointment. DPS can cancel road tests for bad weather, low staffing or other unexpected events. | Official page |
| Third party testers | Mississippi lists certified third party testers, mostly community colleges and training schools. The list on the site is dated June 15, 2022. | Official page |
| Medical card | As of June 23, 2025, Mississippi cannot accept paper or scanned medical certificates. Your medical examiner must send the results to the FMCSA National Registry, and Mississippi gets them from there. The examiner must submit within 48 hours. | Official page |
| Medical card validity | The CDL page says the medical card is valid up to two years. | Official page |
| Hazmat fingerprinting | Hazmat fingerprinting and enrollment is not done at DPS CDL stations. Mississippi uses the TSA Universal Enrollment Services program, with Mississippi centers in Jackson, Greenville, Gulfport and Vicksburg. | Official page |
| Hazmat renewal timing | Drivers renewing a hazmat endorsement should begin at least 60 days before the CDL expires. Enrolling before the written test saves time. | Official page |
| Application documents | All applicants must provide a signed application, an original birth certificate or other acceptable document, a Social Security card or official correspondence showing all 9 digits, two proofs of residency, and legal documents if using a new name. | Official page |
| Military skills test waiver | Mississippi posts an Application for Military Skills Test Waiver. The form says it may be used by service members who are currently licensed and who are, or within the past 12 months were, employed in a military position that operates a vehicle equivalent to a commercial motor vehicle. It waives the skills test only. The CDL knowledge tests cannot be waived. | Official page |
| Light commercial Class D | Mississippi calls its standard license Class R and its light commercial license Class D. An 8 year Class D costs $57.00 and a Commercial Class D costs $29.00 on the fee schedule. | Official page |
Fees and rules change. Confirm on the official Mississippi CDL page before you go. Read the official Mississippi CDL manual.
CDL test formats
We show the national defaults for question counts and time limits. Check the official Mississippi manual for anything that differs.
| Test | Questions | To pass | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 50 | 40 (80%) | About 60 minutes |
| Air Brakes | 25 | 20 (80%) | 25 to 30 minutes |
| Combination Vehicles | 20 (25 questions in some states) | 16 (80%) | 20 to 25 minutes |
| Hazardous Materials | 30 | 24 (80%) | 30 to 40 minutes |
| Tanker | 20 | 16 (80%) | 20 to 25 minutes |
| Passenger | 20 | 16 (80%) | 20 to 25 minutes |
| School Bus | 20 (25 questions in some states) | 16 (80%) | About 25 minutes |
| Doubles/Triples | 20 | 16 (80%) | About 20 minutes |
Practice any of them: all CDL practice tests.