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Mississippi CDL Study Guides
Every Mississippi CDL study guide has been rebuilt from the official Mississippi CDL manual, with the original diagrams. All the Mississippi CDL exam prep study material is built for desktop, tablet, and phones.
Mississippi CDL Practice Tests & Exam
Three modes: practice with answers explained, exam conditions with nothing revealed until the end, and a missed-question drill that replays only what you got wrong. Pass at 80% and the test is marked ready.
Mississippi CDL Quick Review and Q&A
Each one boiled down to the facts the test asks about, plus every question with its correct answer and manual reference for a fast read-through the night before.
Mississippi CDL Narrated Audio
Every purchase includes the Mississippi CDL manual read aloud, section by section, so you can study on the road, on a break, or in line at Mississippi Department of Public Safety.
All 7 CDL Endorsements Covered in Mississippi
Air Brakes
Most trucks and buses in Mississippi have air brakes. Skip this test and your CDL carries an air brake restriction.
Study Air Brakes →Combination Vehicles
Pulling a trailer in Mississippi takes a Class A, and that means Combination Vehicles: coupling, air lines, and off-tracking.
Study Combination Vehicles →Hazardous Materials
Placarded loads in Mississippi need the H endorsement plus a TSA background check. Placards, shipping papers, and emergencies.
Study Hazardous Materials →Tank Vehicles
Liquids and gases in tanks over 119 gallons surge. Mississippi tank drivers must know outage, baffles, and rollover risk.
Study Tank Vehicles →Passenger
Drive 16 or more people in Mississippi, from hotel shuttles to motor coaches. Loading, emergency exits, and passenger safety.
Study Passenger →School Bus
Mississippi school districts require the S endorsement on top of P. Student stops, railroad crossings, mirrors, and evacuations.
Study School Bus →Doubles & Triples
Haul two or three trailers on the Mississippi routes that allow them. Stability, coupling, and following distance are the test.
Study Doubles & Triples →Not sure which Mississippi CDL you need?
Answer a few questions and the selector tool gives you a starting point based on your vehicle and operation in Mississippi.
Use the CDL Selector →Mississippi Licensing at a Glance
State Profile
Mississippi supports growing automotive and food processing freight along key Southeast freight corridors.
Key Interstates: I-20, I-55, I-59
Getting Your CDL in Mississippi
How to book the skills test
Mississippi CDL road tests are scheduled only by phone through the DPS CDL help desk at 601-487-7028 and are given by Driver Service Bureau examiners at designated locations; DPS also publishes a list of approved third-party testers who can give the skills test. You can book the road test before finishing ELDT, but the training must be complete on test day or the test is cancelled. Bring a valid Mississippi license, your CDL learner's permit for the right class, and a representative vehicle.
Wait times and timing tips
DPS does not publish wait times; the help desk assigns dates, so call as soon as you have your permit. Because the permit is only good for six months, do not let the appointment drift.
Mississippi CDL fees
| CDL learner's permit (valid 6 months) | $16 |
| CDL, 5-year license | $55 |
| Endorsements | $5 |
| Hazardous materials endorsement | $3 |
| Third-party skills test | set by the tester |
Agency fees only. ELDT training, the DOT medical exam, and third-party test fees are separate.
What is specific to Mississippi
- Mississippi's CDL learner's permit is valid for only six months, shorter than most states.
- License and permit fees are cash, debit, or credit only; no personal checks.
- The CLP holding period is the federal minimum of 14 days.
- Questions about the CDL process go to CDLServices@dps.ms.gov or the help desk line.
Source: Mississippi Department of Public Safety, checked September 2026. Fees and procedures change; confirm with the agency before you book.
The most common Mississippi CDL study material
Mississippi Class A CDL Study Material
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Pulling a trailer over 10,000 lbs takes a Class A. Three written tests stand between you and that license: General Knowledge, Air Brakes, and Combination Vehicles. This covers all three, plus the skills test.
- General Knowledge
- Air Brakes
- Combination Vehicles
- Skills Test
- CDL Manual Audio
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Take the free MS practice test →Common Questions About Getting a CDL in Mississippi
How much does a CDL cost in Mississippi?
Fees set by Mississippi Department of Public Safety: CDL learner's permit (valid 6 months) $16; CDL, 5-year license $55; Endorsements $5; Hazardous materials endorsement $3; Third-party skills test set by the tester. Skills-test fees charged by third-party testers, ELDT training, and the DOT medical exam are extra and vary by provider.
Where do I take the CDL skills test in Mississippi?
Mississippi CDL road tests are scheduled only by phone through the DPS CDL help desk at 601-487-7028 and are given by Driver Service Bureau examiners at designated locations; DPS also publishes a list of approved third-party testers who can give the skills test. You can book the road test before finishing ELDT, but the training must be complete on test day or the test is cancelled. Bring a valid Mississippi license, your CDL learner's permit for the right class, and a representative vehicle.
How long does it take to get a CDL skills test appointment in Mississippi?
DPS does not publish wait times; the help desk assigns dates, so call as soon as you have your permit. Because the permit is only good for six months, do not let the appointment drift.
What is different about getting a CDL in Mississippi?
Mississippi's CDL learner's permit is valid for only six months, shorter than most states. License and permit fees are cash, debit, or credit only; no personal checks. The CLP holding period is the federal minimum of 14 days. Questions about the CDL process go to CDLServices@dps.ms.gov or the help desk line.
What CDL class do I need?
It depends on the vehicle weight rating, trailer weight, passenger use, school bus use, and whether hazardous materials are transported. The selector tool gives a starting point, and your state licensing agency makes the final determination.
Do I need ELDT before testing?
ELDT generally applies when you are getting a Class A CDL, Class B CDL, Class B-to-Class A upgrade, or a Passenger, School Bus, or HazMat endorsement for the first time.
Is HazMat ELDT different?
Yes. HazMat ELDT is theory training and must be completed before the hazardous materials knowledge test. The TSA security threat assessment is a separate requirement.
Can I study before buying training?
Yes. You can compare CDL classes, review endorsement topics, and use the selector tool first. Mississippi study material add organized practice material, PDFs, audio, and training access.
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