Mississippi Driver's Permit & License Practice Test

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• What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
• What does it mean if a school bus has its red lights flashing?
• How can you safely share the road with motorcycles?
• If you are involved in an accident, what information should you provide to the other driver?
• What does a flashing yellow traffic signal indicate?
• What is the ideal hand position on the steering wheel while driving?
• If you are overtaking, you must pass on the left at a safe distance and do not _______ until the way is clear from the overtaken vehicle.
• What must a driver do before making a right turn at a red traffic signal?
• What is considered the most dangerous place on a highway?
• On a two-way, four-lane street, which lane should you use to make a left turn?
• What usually causes a locked wheel skid?
• When driving at 55 miles per hour, how many feet should you stay behind the vehicle ahead of you?
• When making a turn at an intersection, what is the first thing you should do?
• If you see a pedestrian crossing at an intersection, what should you do?
• What is the proper hand signal for a right turn?
• What is defined as a traffic lane?
• If there are no traffic control signals, drivers must slow down or stop for pedestrians within:
• What should you do if you encounter an aggressive driver?
• How should infants weighing between 20-40 pounds be secured?
• What is the best way to avoid being in a crash?
• What should you do if you are in an intersection and hear the siren of an emergency vehicle?
• What is one way to help reduce accidents at intersections?
• What is the recommended action if you feel unsure about yielding the right of way?
• What should you do if you see a school bus with its stop sign extended?
• Why are rear-end collisions so common on interstate highways?
• If involved in an accident with personal injury or over $1000 in property damage, what is your first step?
• What should you do when approaching a flashing red traffic light at an intersection?
• When are paved roads most likely to be slickest?
• How should you react when a vehicle is signaling to turn left in front of you?
• At what speed should you generally be driving in a school zone?
• Why is it dangerous to follow the same vehicle for a long time on an interstate?
• What must you do when nearing an intersection marked with a yield sign?
• When merging onto a highway, what is the best practice?
• If your driving privileges were suspended due to a bad check, what is the reinstatement fee?
• How far must you stop from a lowered crossing gate or flashing electric signal?
• Before backing out of a diagonal parking space, what should you ensure?
• What is the first step you should take before backing any vehicle?
• If your vehicle develops a flat tire or has a blowout, what should you do?
• What should you do when you see a pedestrian at a crosswalk?
• How fast should you go when entering an interstate highway from the acceleration lane?
• If you are making a left turn, you must begin:
• What must you do whenever a school bus is stopped and children are getting on or off?
• What should you do when you are about to stop your vehicle in traffic?
• What does a double solid white line mark on the road?
• According to Mississippi law, where are you allowed to leave your vehicle parked and unattended?
• What are the areas around oversized vehicles where the driver may not see other vehicles called?
• What is required of you when changing lanes?
• When a traffic light shows both a red light and a green arrow in the direction you wish to turn, you should:
• When waiting to make a left turn, where should your wheels be positioned?
• What should you do if you are involved in an accident?
• When encountering a truck coming from the opposite direction, what should you do?
• What percentage of accidents are typically caused by drivers?
• When encountering a vehicle in an oncoming lane during nighttime, it is advisable to:
• At what speed should you complete a turn?
• What percentage of accidents are attributed to human error?
• What is the fine for littering on Mississippi highways?
• When waiting to make a left turn, what should you do with your tires?
• Making U-turns is not legal in which of the following areas?
• How far before a turn should you signal using arm signals?
• What is the safest way to change lanes in traffic?
• A red light with a green arrow means:
• What should you do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle and it has its lights flashing?
• What should you do when a law enforcement officer is directing traffic?
• What is the effect of fatigue on driving ability?
• If you are driving slower than other traffic on an interstate, which lane should you use?
• According to Mississippi law, at what age must children be secured in a child safety seat?
• What does a pedestrian using a white or white tipped with red cane indicate?
• If there is any question about right of way in a driving situation, what is the best action to take?
• When there is water on the roadway, what should you do to avoid hydroplaning?
• At night, when is it acceptable to use high beam lights?
• What is the maximum speed limit for interstate driving in Mississippi?
• Which traffic violation is most likely to result in fatalities in automobile accidents?
• When overtaking another vehicle at night, which headlights should you use to avoid blinding the other driver?
• In the event your vehicle goes into a skid, what is the safest action to take?
• What type of sign would indicate a stop at an intersection?
• If your vehicle has broken down on an interstate highway, how should you signal for assistance?
• What is the appropriate action if you encounter a pedestrian crossing the street?
• What does a broken yellow line next to a solid yellow line indicate?
• Who should use booster seats according to safety guidelines?
• What is indicated by a double solid white line on the road?
• What should you do if an emergency vehicle is approaching with its lights flashing?
• What is the penalty for the first offense under Mississippi's DUI laws?
• What is the safest action to take when meeting a car at night with blinding lights?
• If you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you must:
• How can you maintain concentration while driving for long periods on the highway?
• Before you leave your vehicle parked on a downhill slope, what should you do?
• What should you do if you're involved in a minor accident with no injuries?
• What is the main purpose of using low beams when driving at night?
• What is the safest practice when overtaking a vehicle on a two-lane highway?
• What is the primary purpose of using turn signals while driving?
• What is the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for drivers over 21 years of age?
• When is passing permitted on four-lane roads?
• Mississippi law requires children of what age to use a belt-positioning booster seat?
• What does a flashing light or ringing bell at a railroad crossing indicate?
• How should you treat a bicycle when driving on the road?
• What should a driver do when driving through a congested area where children are playing?
• When should the question of right of way be determined when approaching an intersection?
• When should you yield the right-of-way to pedestrians?
• When should you dim your headlights when meeting or following another vehicle at night?
• Infants under 20 pounds should be secured in which way?
• When is the only appropriate time to pass a vehicle on the right?
• When are you required to use your low beams in relation to an oncoming vehicle?
• Stopping on the pavement or shoulder while driving is permitted only in which scenario?
• What action should be taken when driving in foggy conditions?
• When should you not pass on a two-lane road?
• What action should you take if you encounter a pedestrian crossing the street where there is no marked crosswalk?
• Which of the following is true regarding signaling before changing lanes?
• What should you do before you enter an intersection?
• When a solid line is on your side of the center dash stripe, what should you do?
• When encountering a car with only one headlight, what should you do?
• When is a three-point turn necessary?
• The triangular sign on the back of a slow-moving vehicle indicates that the vehicle cannot travel faster than:
• An upside down red and white triangular sign indicates what?
• An octagonal red sign signifies what action?
• What should you do if you take the wrong exit on the interstate?
• What should you do if your tire blows out while driving?
• Which of the following are the four principal types of interstate interchanges?
• If you are driving slower than other traffic on the interstate, which lane should you use?
• When approaching an intersection with non-working traffic lights, what is the first action you must take?
• What must you do when approaching a roundabout?
• What must you do when slowing down or stopping while driving?
• If you are traveling in the right lane of an interstate highway, what adjustment must you make when other vehicles are entering the highway?
• What light beam should be used when driving at night in heavy fog?
• How far in advance should you signal before making a turn?
• Where do most traffic accidents occur?
• On two-lane roads with traffic moving in opposite directions, when may you pass on the left?
• What is the maximum speed limit for cars and trucks on highways in Mississippi?
• On a two-lane road, what is the safest way to merge back in front of the vehicle you just overtook?
• What is the correct hand signal for slowing down or stopping?
• Under what conditions may you drive at posted speed limits in Mississippi?
• Refusing to take a chemical breath test when requested by law enforcement in Mississippi will result in a license suspension for how many days?
• What should you do as a driver to ensure pedestrian safety?
• What should you do if your brakes fail while driving?
• What is the proper hand signal for a left turn?
• Shared center lanes that are marked on each side by solid yellow and dashed yellow lines are reserved for _______ and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction.
• What is the best way to inform other drivers of a maneuver you are about to make on the highway?
• What is the ideal hand position for holding the steering wheel?
• At an intersection with no traffic signs or signals, who has the right of way?
• What is the speed limit on interstate highways in Mississippi?
• What does a flashing yellow traffic signal indicate?
• In Mississippi, what should you do if you encounter a flooded road?
• What does a two-headed arrow with one head pointing straight ahead and the other pointing to the left indicate?
• What is the age requirement for children to be properly fastened in a safety seatbelt system in Mississippi?
• What should you do if you're about to make a left turn at an intersection?
• When planning to exit the interstate, when should you move to the right lane?
• What does "overdriving your headlights" mean?
• What is the recommended distance to follow another vehicle?
• If your vehicle is hit from the side, your body will be thrown:
• What is the minimum safe distance to follow a vehicle while driving at 55 mph?
• How far should you be from the car in front of you while driving?
• What is the appropriate action when you see a speed limit sign?
• If you approach a school bus that is loading or unloading school children, what should you do?
• Before making a turn at an intersection, you should give a signal for at least how many feet?
• How far before a turn should you begin signaling and slow down?
• What should you do if you miss your exit on the highway?
• If your engine dies while pulling around a corner, what is the best course of action?
• What action should you take when approaching a yield sign?
• What does a pennant sign on the roadway indicate?
• To prevent drowsiness during continuous driving on an interstate road, what should drivers do?
• When you are turning on a one-way or divided street, always turn from:
• When is it permissible to use a cell phone while driving?
• What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers over 21 in Mississippi?
• On a road with three or more lanes, where must you stay unless passing another vehicle?
• What is the relationship between speed and accidents?
• When approaching a stop sign, what must a driver do?
• When driving behind a large vehicle at night, what should you do with your headlights?
• Which statement about turning at intersections is NOT correct?
• If you find yourself in a skid while driving, what should you do?
• You must avoid driving next to other vehicles on multi-lane roads because:
• What is the primary purpose of wearing a seatbelt?
• When traveling at 55 mph on a highway, what is the minimum recommended following distance in feet?
• What indicates that crossing a double solid white line is prohibited?
• What action is recommended if you encounter a traffic signal that is malfunctioning?
• What is the legal limit for blood alcohol content for anyone under the age of 21?
• What should you always use when entering a roundabout?
• What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
• What is the maximum legal distance you may park your car parallel to the curb?
• What should you do at a flashing red traffic signal?
• If you're being overtaken by an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, what should you do?
• When is it permissible to turn left on red?
• What is the minimum liability insurance required in Mississippi for property damage?