Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 31 - Public Safety
Part 1 - DRIVER SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Chapter 2 - Obtaining Temporary Permits
Rule 31-1-2.5 - Preparation of Student Prior to Test Date

1. Each student making application for either type of temporary permit should be taught by the Mississippi Driver Manual and should be thoroughly familiar with its contents prior to permit test date.

2. The instructor should check each student's application for completeness against the instructions set forth in "Instructions for Completing the Application."

3. The instructor should check each student's birth certificate and determine if it meets the requirements listed above.

4. The instructor, if aware of any circumstances which might cause embarrassment to an applicant, should advise the examiner. For example: A student who is unaware that his real name (on birth certificate) is different from what he/she has always known; and, the mentally handicapped or physically disabled student who might be required to furnish a doctor's statement to the examiner before he can be issued a permit. The instructor should discuss cases of this type with the parent, guardian and the examiner prior to test date.

5. Students should be assembled for the permit test at the beginning of a period. If at all possible, they should not be required to attend another class or leave the room until they are dismissed by the examiner.

6. Only students actually taking the permit test should be allowed in the room.

7. The instructor will be responsible for the discipline of the students during the permit test. He should see that absolute quiet is maintained during the test.

8. The instructor should, prior to test date, collect from each student taking the test the required permit fee of $3.00.