Canton Mississippi Teen Driving Guide

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Bring completed application, birth certificate, social security card, two proofs of residency, and school attendance form. A guardian must also be present to sign the documents.

WHY: This test covers knowledge of Mississippi traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices. Your teen must also pass a vision exam.

WHERE: Take the exam at a Mississippi DPS location. Make sure to schedule an appointment in advance.

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Practice Driving On Mississippi Roads with a Parent

WHEN: This takes place during the time when your teen has their permit, and must be competed before taking the driver's license exam.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Your teen should always carry their Mississippi learner's permit each time they drive. A parent or guardian is required to be present. Use the DRVN app to guide development and track time.

DURATION: Mississippi law requires 50 hours of supervised driving time with 15 of these hours being at night.

WHERE: Practice driving on a range of roads, from residential to city to freeways. Focus especially on roads in and around the area you live in Mississippi to build familiarity with local traffic.

MOBILE COACHING APP FOR PARENTS AND TEENS:

DRVN

This Mobile App makes it easy for parents to guide skills development and track practice driving time.

Practice Driving with an Instructor In Mississippi

WHEN: This takes place while your teen has their Mississippi learner's permit, and at the same time as classroom instruction.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Your teen should carry their learner's permit, and you'll need to acquire the services of a licensed Mississippi Driving instructor.

DURATION: Mississippi law requires 6 hours of behind-the-wheel practice with an instructor.

DRIVING INSTRUCTORS IN THE CANTON, MISSISSIPPI AREA:

Madison Central High School

1417 Highland Colony Parkway, Madison, MS 39110

(601) 856-7121

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Rosa Scott School

929 Poore's Pass, Madison, MS 39110

(601) 853-9770

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Germantown High School

409 Calhoun Station Parkway, Madison, MS 39110

(601) 859-6150

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Pisgah High School

115 Tori Bowie Lane, Brandon, MS 39047

(601) 829-2825

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Ridgeland High School

586 Sunnybrook Road, Ridgeland, MS 39157

(601) 898-5023

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Velma Jackson High School

2000 Loring Road, Camden, MS 39045

(601) 879-7765

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Northwest Rankin High School

5805 Highway 25, Flowood, MS 39232

(601) 992-2242

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Brandon High School

3090 Highway 18, Brandon, MS 39042

(601) 825-2261

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Pearl High School

500 Pirates Cove, Pearl, MS 39208

(601) 932-7931

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Pelahatchie High School

213 Brooks Street, Pelahatchie, MS 39145

(601) 854-8135

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Take the Mississippi Driver's License Exam

WHEN: When your teen has turned 16, completed their driver's education course and met the required supervised driving time, schedule to take the driver's license test.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Bring birth certificate, social security card, proof of residency, cshool attendance, waiver of Road Testing Affidavit and payment for the fees.

WHERE: Take the exam at a Mississippi DPS location. Make sure to schedule an appointment in advance.

LOCATIONS WHERE YOU CAN TAKE THE EXAM:

Purchase Car Insurance Coverage In Mississippi For Your Teen

WHEN: Your teen is automatically covered under your policy when they have their permit, at no additional cost. However, once they get their full license and start driving, they will need a separate insurance coverage. Be prepared, this can be costly.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: You'll need to provide your insurance agent with a copy of your teen's driver's license, plus information on the primary vehicle that they will be driving. If your teen is a good student with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, many insurers will offer discounts if you provide a copy of their grade card.

WHERE: Start with your insurance agent, but make sure to shop around!

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Canton Mississippi Teen Driving Guide

What parents and teenagers need to know about the learn-to-drive process in Canton, MS

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