The Mississippi Driver Education and Training Program (BE SAFE DRIVING) is a state-approved driver’s education course designed to teach teens the skills and knowledge needed for safe driving. It combines classroom instruction with behind-the-wheel training to prepare students for real-world driving in Mississippi.

14 years old at the youngest.

It will be required by law starting July 2027 in order to obtain your drivers license. However, until then it is only required in order to get a hardship license.

Starting in July 2026, Mississippi law mandates all public high schools to offer driver education, and by the 2028-2029 school year, all student drivers will be required to pass a driver’s education course to receive their license. The program includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training, covering safety, impaired driving, and law enforcement stops.

July 2026 it will be required to take 30 hours either online or in person class portion, six hours behind the wheel driving, or you can choose an alternate route, which would be one range day and two hours behind the wheel.

State Statues PDF

A standard BE SAFE DRIVING course includes:

• Classroom instruction covering Mississippi traffic laws and road signs
• Safe Driving techniques and safety awareness
• Behind-the-wheel training with a certified instructor
• Observation time to learn from other student drivers

Most Mississippi driver training programs include 30–40 total hours of instruction, combining classroom learning and driving practice. Course schedules may vary by Be Safe Driving.

No. After completing BE SAFE DRIVING, students must still pass all licensing requirements through the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, including:

• Written permit test
• Vision screening
• Road skills (driving) test

Yes. Many insurance providers offer discounts for teens who complete a certified Mississippi driver’s education program like BE SAFE DRIVING. Check with your insurance company for eligibility.

Yes. Hands-on driving experience is a key part of BE SAFE DRIVING. Students will practice driving under the supervision of a certified instructor on Mississippi roads.

BE SAFE DRIVING provides:

• State-approved driver training
• Experienced, certified instructors
• Real-world driving experience
• A strong foundation for safe, responsible driving
• Safe Driving Techniques

Yes, however private lessons are more expensive.
Please contact Ivana for prices and scheduling.

Yes, they will need a car that they are comfortable driving.

No not at this time.