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MS permit test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When meeting a car at night with blinding lights, what is the safest thing to do? | Dim your lights abnd look to the right side of the road |
| If your vehicle has become disabled on an interstate highway, what is the proper way yo signal other motorists that you need assistance? | Raise your hood and tie a white cloth to your antenna |
| A child restraining device must be provided by every person transporting a child in a motor vehicle if the child is _____? | Under the age of 4 |
| Refusal to submit to a chemical breath test upon the request of a law officer in this state could result in the suspension of you license for how many days? | 45 days |
| When you are approaching a flashing red light at an intersection, you should __________. | Stop completely, then proceed with caution |
| Before making a turn at an intersection, you should give a signal for at least _____ feet. | Signal continously for at least 100 feet before you slow down |
| When nearing an intersection marked with a "yield right of way" sign, you are required to ____________________. | Be patient and proceed with caution |
| When overtaking (passing) a vehicle on a two way highway, the safest thing to do before cutting back in front of the vehicle being passed is to __________________________. | Make sure you can see the vehicle you are passing in your rearview mirror |
| What is a traffic lane? | Any street or highway, marked or unmarked |
| If you are involved in an accident, what information should you give the other driver? | Name and address. Be sure to always get the same from them. ALWAYS call the authorities FIRST. |
| What does a flashing light or a ringing bell at a railroad crossing signify? | A train is approaching, always STOP |
| As a general rule, what is the safest thing to do if your vehicle goes into a skid? | Turn the wheel in the direction of the skid |
| At night, when is it acceptable to drive with your lights on high beam? | Only when driving in the open country with no cars |
| What light beam should you use when driving at night in a heavy fog? | Low beams |
| When is passing permitted? | Passing is permitted next to a broken yellow line |
| When entering an interstate highway from the acceleration lane, how fast should you go? | Adjust to freeway speed |
| The most dangerous place on a highway is _________. | At an intersection |
| When a traffic light shows both a red light and a green arrow in the direction you wish to turn, you ________________________. | May make the turn in the direction of the arrow, but you may NOT go straight |
| What traffic violation is most likely to cause deaths in automobile accidents? | Speeding |
| A pedestrian using a white tipped cane is usually ________________________. | Blind |
| Before you leave your vehicle parked on a downhill slope, parallel to the curb, what should you do? | Turn your wheels to the right side of the curb and apply the handbrake |
| On a two way, four lane street, which lane should you use to make a left turn? | Left lane |
| Why are rear end collisions so common on interstate highways? | Following too closely |
| If you are traveling in the right lane of an interstate highway, what adjustments must you make when other vehicles are entering the highway? | Merge to the left lane safely |
| What action should you take if you encounter a pedestrian crossing the street where no street is marked? | Keep the vehicle under control, never anticipate the move of a pedestrian. |
| What is the penalty for the first offense under the Mississippi DUI Law? | 90 day license suspension, $250 fine, must attend alcohol safety program |
| If you approach a school bus that is loading or unloading school children, what must you do? | YOU MUST STOP |
| If you are driving slower than other traffic on an interstate, which lane should you use? | Right lane |
| What is the first step you should take before backing any vehicle? | Be sure the way is clear, look over your shoulder, and NEVER rely on your mirrors |
| As a driver, how can you help reduce accidents at intersections? | Approach intersections with extreme caution, obey all traffic signals at intersections, use your signal properly. |
| As a driver, what is your responsbility to pedestrians? | To always keep your vehicle under control and never anticipate the movement of pedestrians, the pedestrian always has the right of way |
| What should you do if you are involved in an accident in which there is personal injury or $1000 or more in property damage? | Show proof of insurance (always notify the authorities first) and file a police report |
| Why shouldn't you drive when you are ill, angry, or depressed? | It can make you temporarily accident prone |
| What is the legal maximum distance at which you may park parallel to the curb? | You may legally parallel park within twelve inches of a curb |
| What should you do when a law enforcement officer is directing traffic? | Watch carefully and obey hand signals |
| What is the best way to inform other drivers of any manuever you are about to make on the highway? | Always inform other drivers of your manuevers by using signals |
| When waiting to make a left turn, what should you do? | Always keep your wheels straight |
| Where do most accidents occur? | Most accidents occur at intersections |
| What should you do if you take the wrong exit on an interstate? | Do NOT stop, continue on, and properly get back on in the correct direction |
| What is your first step if your vehicle has a blow out? | Take your foot off the accelerator, apply the brakes slowly and cautiously |
| When driving on an interstate highway, why is it dangerous to follow the same veicle for a long time? | Because you may become too relaxed and lose your concentration |