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MS DL Test Prep
Practice Questions for Permit Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to: | Stop driving |
| When making a left turn, you should not: | Cut the corner. |
| Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit on a rural interstate is: | 70 mph. |
| If your car breaks down on a highway, you should: | Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers. |
| Your brake lights tell other drivers that you: | Are slowing down or stopping. |
| When driving on a narrow and winding road, drivers should: | Decrease their speed |
| Bicycles on the road: | Are considered vehicles with the same rights & responsibilities as motor vehicles. |
| If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should: | Let it go. |
| To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must: | Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic. |
| You should signal to turn _________ before beginning a turn. | 100 feet. |
| At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and: | look left first, then right, & then left again |
| Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit in a school zone is: | 15 mph |
| Where should drivers use their high beam headlights? | On open country roads |
| It is best to keep a space cushion: | On all sides of the vehicle |
| The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must: | Slow down before you enter the curve. |
| Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit on a state road is: | 55 mph |
| Your following distance should be ___________ for every ten miles per hour of your driving speed. | One car length |
| You may pass on the right shoulder of the road: | Under no circumstances |
| When exiting a highway, you should slow down: | once you have moved into the exit lane |
| Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it: | Allows you time to react to unexpected situations |
| Drivers should switch to their low beam headlights when within _________ of another driver. | 500 feet |
| Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping: | On an incline |
| Your ability to stop is affected by: | The condition of the road. |
| Mississippi law requires headlights to be used: | Between sunset and sunrise. |
| It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of: | 0.08 percent |
| The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the: | road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic |
| When making a turn, you must _________ your speed. | reduce |
| Handicap parking spaces are available: | Only to drivers with the appropriate license plate or hanging tag |
| Drive below the posted speed limit when: | Anything makes conditions less than perfect |
| Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper): | Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry. |
| Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted: | under no circumstances |
| The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash if to: | wear your seatbelt |
| A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles: | Next to the broken line may pass |
| If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should: | blow your horn, steer right, and brake |
| You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels? | right, toward the side of the road |
| When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should: | Let the car pass and then pass the bike |
| You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle damage. You should: | Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible |
| To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should: | Continually scan the entire road and roadsides |
| If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should: | stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing |
| What should you do when a law enforcement officer is directing traffic? | You MUST follow their directions |
| What is the legal maximum distance at which you may park your car parallel to the curb? | 12 inches |
| What strategies should a driver follow when traveling long distances? | break every 100 miles; don't follow same car long periods; keep eyes moving to avoid sleep/don't stare; keep interior cool |
| What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean? | You must slow down and exercise caution. |
| If your vehicle has become disabled on the interstate, what is the proper way to signal other motorists that you need assistance? | turn on your four-way flashers and raise your hood; leave your low beam headlights on |
| What are the maximum and minimum speeds on interstates in Mississippi? | 70 mph and 40 mph |
| When is a right turn permitted at a red traffic signal? | If no sign prohibiting right turn on red. First STOP Completely before turning, yielding is illegal & yield to pedestrians |
| What does "over-driving" your headlights mean? | Driving so fast that you cannot stop within the distance that you can see |
| What is the best way to inform other drivers of your intention to turn or change lanes to pass? | using your blinkers/signal lights well in advance of your intended turn or passing |
| Why shouldn't you drive when you are ill, angry, or depressed? | Your emotions can distract you from your driving because your mind is focused on something else. |
| When you overtake another vehicle at night, why should you use your low beams? | So you do not blind the other driver |
| When may you drive at the posted speed limits in Mississippi? | In ideal conditions |
| What do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle (fire truck, police, ambulance) flashing its emergency lights? | slow down and pull over to the right shoulder as far as you can safely without causing harm to yourself/vehicle or others |
| What should you do if an emergency vehicle is parked on the shoulder with its emergency lights flashing? | You must yield right-of-way to the parked emergency vehicle. Give the lane closest to them if possible and/or be ready to stop |
| What should you do if you notice a dangerous situation (stranded car/broken crossing signal) at a railroad crossing? | Look for the blue Emergency Notification System (ENS) sign at all RR-highway crossings. Located on the black/white sign w/ 800 # |
| At an intersection, when must you determine right-of-way? | Before you enter the intersection |
| What steps should you take to make a left turn at an intersection? | Keep wheels straight while waiting 2 turn & stay close 2 center line; obey signals/signs & look both ways; enter just rt of center |
| What are the penalties for first offense DUI? | $250 - $1000 fine; up to 48 hours in jail; license suspended for 120 days |
| Which vehicle has right-of-way at an intersection? | 4-way stop: 1st car to stop; 2-way stop: car going straight; Round-about: car already in circle; 4-way & 2-way one on right |
| What is the maximum speed limit for cars and trucks on two-lane highways in Mississippi? | 55 mph |
| Mississippi law requires children at what age to be secured in a child safety seat? | 4 years old |
| What are the penalties for first offense Zero Tolerance DUI? | $250 fine & license suspended for 120 days |
| When entering an interstate highway from the acceleration lane, how fast should you go? | by the time you reach the interstate you should be at or near the speed traffic is flowing on the interstate |
| Two vehicles enter/approach an intersection at approximately the same time & no traffic signs/signal, who has the right-of-way? | The car on the right if a 2-way/4-way or the car going straight |
| Where do most accidents occur? | At intersections |
| Why are rear-end collisions so common on interstate highways? | tailgating |
| What should you do if you take the wrong exit on the interstate? | Continue off the exit and proceed to get back on the highway/interstate; do not stop & backup on the exit ramp |
| What should you do if your vehicle becomes stranded on a railroad track? | Get out of your vehicle! Call 911 and locate the Emergency Notification System (ENS) blue sign & call the 800# |
| What should you do if your vehicle has a blowout? | do not apply brakes suddenly; take foot off accelerator & apply brakes slowly/cautiously; allow to stop on its own if possible |
| What should you do before backing out of a diagonal parking space? | Wait until the area behind the vehicle is clear & proper lookout by looking back while backing up; never rely on mirror/camera only |
| What minimum amount of automobile liability insurance is required in Mississippi? | $5000 property damage; $10,000 for 1 person injured/killed; $20,000 for 2 persons injured/killed |
| When exiting from the interstate, where should you begin to slowing down? | Once on the exit ramp |
| When parallel parking downhill, which direction should you turn your wheels before setting the parking brake? | to the right |
| Why should you use your turn signals well in advance of a turn? | To notify other drivers that you intend to turn or pass |
| How far in advance should you signal a turn? | 100 feet for arm signals and well in advance for blinkers |
| On a two-way, four-lane street, which lane should you use to make a left turn? | The left lane closest to the center. |
| What does a flashing yellow arrow mean? | You may turn in the direction of the arrow if in proper lane but you must yield to oncoming traffic |
| When are paved roads likely to be their slickest? | the opening minutes of rain or drizzle are the slickest |
| At what age, height, & weight must a child be in a booster seat when traveling in a vehicle? | at least 4 but under 7 less than 4 feet 9 inches & less than 65 pounds |
| When entering an interstate highway from the acceleration lane, how fast should you go? | by the time you reach the interstate you should be at or near the speed traffic is flowing on the interstate |
| What blood alcohol content range falls under Zero Tolerance for drivers under the age of 21? | .02% or higher but less than .08% |
| When meeting or following a vehicle at night, how many feet away should you dim your headlights? | 500 feet |
| If a driver encounters a pedestrian crossing an intersection in an unmarked crosswalk, who has the right-of-way? | the pedestrian |
| What does a solid double white line indicate? | Travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line. Crossing a double white line is prohibited. |
| Under the informed consent law, what is the penalty for refusing to submit to a chemical or breath test? | Your license will be administratively suspended for 90 days |
| What lane markings indicate that passing is permitted? | a broken yellow line; broken yellow line next to a solid yellow line (only pass when broken yellow line is closest to you) |
| If you approach a school bus that is loading/unloading school children, what should you do? | Come to a complete stop 10 feet away & remain stopped until the stop sign is gone & lights are no longer flashing |
| What does a flashing red light at an intersection indicate? | You must stop completely & proceed with caution, following rules for yielding right-of-way at intersections. |
| What headlight beam should you use when driving at night in heavy fog? | low beam |
| Why should you be especially careful when driving near a pedestrian who uses a white cane, or a cane with a red tip? | This person's vision is impaired |
| What is a driver's responsibility when driving through an area where children are playing? | Use extreme caution and slow down |
| If you are driving slower than other traffic on an interstate, which lane should you use? | In the right lane |
| Before making a turn at an intersection you should give a signal for at least how many feet? | 100 feet |
| When is it acceptable to drive with your lights on high beam? | Open country roads |
| What is the first step you should you should take before backing any vehicle? | Always look back over your shoulder while backing. NEVER rely on your rearview mirror or camera alone |
| When meeting a car at night with blinding lights, what is the safest thing to do? | Slow down and look towards the right side of your lane |
| What is the most dangerous place on the highway? | An intersection |
| As a general rule, what is the safest thing to do if your vehicle goes into a skid? | turn your wheel in direction of skid, only if you can w/out hitting something or going off road; braking makes worse; no clutch |
| What is a traffic lane? | a street or a highway |
| What steps should a driver take to safely pass another vehicle on a two-lane highway? | Cntr line markings; lt lane clear; no tailgating; see around what passing; signal ur lane change; signal but look b4 return 2 rt lane |
| If you are involved in an accident, what information should you give the other drivers involved? | name, address, license plate number, & insurance information |
| When nearing an intersection marked with a "yield right-of-way" sign, what must you do? | You must let other vehicles on the highway have the right-of-way |
| What direction does traffic always follow in a round-about or traffic circle? | counter clockwise |
| What does a flashing light or a ringing bell at a railroad crossing signify? | A train or railroad personnel is approaching the railroad crossing |
| What steps should you take to make a right turn at an intersection? | stay close to rt side of lane & keep wheels straight; obey signals/signs; look both ways; enter as close to rt as possible |
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