MS DMV Driving Test, Mississippi Permit Practice Test (1)

Always turn from left lane or the lanes marked with a left turn arrow.

On a two-way, four-lane street, which lane should you use to make a left turn?

70 mph and 40 mph

What are the maximum and minimum speeds on interstates in MS?

$250-$1000, up to 48 hours jail time, and license suspension 120 days

What are the penalties for first offense DUI?

Fine is not less than $250 and license is suspended for 120 days

What are the penalties for first offense Zero Tolerance DUI?

.02% or higher, but less than .08%

What blood alcohol content range falls under Zero Tolerance DUI for drivers under the age of twenty-one?

Counter-Clockwise

What direction does traffic always follow in a round about or traffic circle?

Driving so fast that you cannot stop within the distance you can see.

What does "over-driving" your headlights mean?

Pavement marking that separates vehicles traveling in the same direction, but crossing over is prohibited. Stay in your lane.

What does a double white line indicate?

The lights mean a train is coming.

What does a flashing light or a ringing bell at a railroad crossing signify?

Stop completely and then proceed with caution

What does a flashing red light at an intersection indicate?

You may turn in the direction of the arrow if you are in the proper lane and must yield to oncoming traffic

What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?

Slow down and exercise caution

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

Low beams

What headlight beam should you use when driving in heavy fog?

The lanes for travel on any street or highway

What is a traffic lane?

The best way to notify other drivers is to use your signal lights well in advance

What is the best way to inform other drivers of your intention to turn or change lanes to pass?

Drive slowly and be cautious.

What is the drivers responsibility when driving through an area where children are playing?

Look and yield to any traffic first

What is the first step you should take before backing up any vehicle?

the left hand should be on the wheel between 9:00 and 10:30, as on the face of the clock, with right hand between 2:00 and 4:00

What is the ideal position for holding the steering wheel during driving?

Tires should be within 12 inches of the curb

What is the legal maximum distance at which you may park your car parallel to the curb?

seventy miles per hour for both day and night

What is the maximum posted speed limit for interstate driving?

55 mph

What is the maximum speed limit for cars and trucks on two-lane highways in MS?

Intersection

What is the most dangerous place on a street or highway?

Broken lines

What lane markings indicate that passing is permitted?

At least $25,000 for property damage and $50,000 for bodily injury

What minimum amount of automobile liability insurance is required in Mississippi?

Wait until the way is clear and look back while backing up

What should you do before backing out of a parking space?

Pull over to the extreme right shoulder of the road until the emergency vehicle has passed. If the vehicle is parked on the shoulder, merge into the next lane possible.

What should you do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle (fire truck, police car, ambulance) flashing its emergency lights?

If a vehicle becomes stranded on a railroad track or if you notice a dangerous situation look for a blue emergency notification system sign and call the toll free number to alert the railroad.

What should you do if you notice a dangerous situation (such as a stranded car or broken crossing signal) at a railroad crossing?

Do not stop and back up, continue onto the next exit

What should you do if you take the wrong exit on the interstate?

Get out of vehicle

What should you do if your vehicle becomes stranded on a railroad track?

Do not apply your breaks suddenly. Take your foot off the accelerator, then apply breaks cautiously

What should you do if your vehicle has a blowout?

If officers are directing traffic, you must follow their directions

What should you do when a law enforcement officer is directing traffic?

Pavement marking that separates vehicles moving in opposite directions.

A broken yellow line immediately next to a solid yellow line separates traffic lanes?

Pavement marking that separates vehicles traveling in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line, but crossing the line is prohibited

A double solid white line marks the edge of a traffic lane where:

you may either proceed straight ahead or turn to the left

A two-headed arrow with one head pointing straight ahead and the other pointing to the left means?

in a public parking lot

According to Mississippi law, you may not stop and leave your vehicle parked and unattended in any of the following places, EXCEPT?

Turn the wheel in the direction of the skid to regain control of your vehicle.

As a rule, what is the safest thing to do if your vehicle goes into a skid?

Before you enter an intersection

At an intersection, when must you determine right-of-way?

4-7 years old, less than 4 feet and 9 inches, and weighs less than 65 pounds

At what age, height, and weight must a child be secured in a booster seat when traveling in a vehicle?

100 feet

Before making a turn at an intersection, you should give a signal for at least how many feet?

Vehicle may cross the line when it safe

Broken line

Separate traffic lanes that move in the same direction. A vehicle may cross the line to change lanes when it is safe to do so.

Broken white line

Pavement marking that separates traffic lanes that move in the opposite direction. Passing is allowed when broken line is closest to your lane and it is safe to do so.

Broken yellow line

Crossing the line is prohibited Never cross the line

Double solid line

travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line. Crossing a double white line is prohibited.

Double solid white line

separates travel lanes moving in opposite directions. Passing from either side of a double yellow line is prohibited.

Double solid yellow line

When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid

Hydroplanning?

Pedestrian always has the right of way.

If a driver encounters a pedestrian crossing an intersection in an unmarked crosswalk, who has the right of way?

Stop

If you approach a school bus that is loading or unloading school children, what should you do?

400 feet

If you are driving at 55 miles per hour, stay at least _________ feet from the vehicle ahead.

in the extreme right lane

If you are driving on a road with three or more lanes, you must drive _________, except when passing another vehicle?

Right lane

If you are driving slower than other traffic on an interstate, which lane should you use?

Right lane for driving

If you are driving slower than other traffic on an interstate, you must use the?

Name, address, license plate number, and insurance information

If you are involved in an accident, what information should you give the other drivers involved?

Merge left when safe to do so, so vehicles may enter the right lane safely

If you are traveling in the right lane of an interstate highway, what adjustments should you make when other vehicles are entering the highway?

at least 100 feet

If you are using arm signals, be sure to signal continuously for _________ before you slow down, turn, stop or change lanes.

to dim your lights and keep your eyes on the right side of the road

If you meet a vehicle at night with bright or blinding headlights, the safest thing to do is?

Turn on your emergency flashing lights or tie a white cloth onto a visible place

If your vehicle becomes disabled on an interstate, what is the proper way to signal other motorists that you need assistance?

Not apply your brakes suddenly, but slowly

If your vehicle develops a flat tire or has a blowout, you must?

12 inches from the curb

In cities and towns, unless you are otherwise directed by law enforcement officers, parallel park your vehicle, within?

4 years and under

MS law requires children at what age to be secured in a child safety seat?

Four years of age but less than seven years of age

Mississippi law requires children of _________ to use a belt-positioning booster seat system?

Crossing the line is discouraged. Stay in your lane

Solid line

Pavement marking that separates vehicles traveling in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line. Crossing the line is discouraged.

Solid white line

Pavement marking that separates travel lanes moving in opposite directions. If the solid line is closest to your lane, passing is forbidden next to the solid line.

Solid yellow line

Blind spots

The areas around the oversized vehicles where the driver's may not be able to see or react to other vehicles are known as?

$25,000

The liability insurance in the state of Mississippi for property damage must be at least?

an advance warning of no- passing zones

The pennant sign on the roadway indicates?

You must surrender license immediately for 90 days

Under the informed consent of the law, what is the penalty for refusing to submit to a chemical/breath test?

Make sure lane ahead is clear, drop back far enough to where you can see before you change lanes, watch for safe clearance, signal and then move quickly into left lane, and then pull back into right lane when well past vehicle

What steps should a driver take to safely pass another vehicle on a two-lane highway?

1. Know where you want to turn 2. Signal what you intend to do 3. Get into the correct lane as soon as possible 4. Look around you in all directions before you change lanes or turn. Do not assume that other drivers will see you. Be sure. 5. Slow down well before you reach the crosswalk of the intersection, and complete the turn at a consistent speed. Do not push down the brake or clutch while you are turning. And do not shift gears while entering the intersection. 6. Stay in your lane throughout the turn. Finish the turn in the proper lane.

What steps should you take to make a left turn at an intersection? A right turn?

Take a break every 100 miles. Do not follow the same vehicle of group of vehicles for long distances. You may become too relaxed and lose your concentration. To avoid going to sleep at the wheel, do not stare. Keep your eyes moving. Keep the interior of your car as cool as possible.

What strategies should drivers follow when traveling long distances?

Never cross the line

When a solid line is on your side of the center dash stripe, you must?

The first opening minutes of rain or drizzle

When are paved roads likely to be their slickest?

The speed of the interstate traffic.

When entering an interstate highway from the acceleration lane, how fast should you go?

At least one-quarter mile from your exit

When exiting from the interstate, when should you be in the correct lane?

switch off your high-beam headlights

When following a large vehicle at night, always?

If there is no sign that prohibits it and you must stop completely and yield the right of way.

When is a right turn permitted at a red traffic signal?

Only in open country without any cars near

When is it acceptable to drive with your lights on high beam?

During ideal conditions

When may you drive at the posted speed limits in Mississippi?

Dim your lights and keep your eyes focused on the right side of the road.

When meeting a car at night with blinding lights, what is the safest thing to do?

500 feet

When meeting or following a vehicle at night, how many feet away should you turn off your high beams?

yield and wait

When nearing an intersection marked with a "yield right of way" sign, what must you do?

Wheels turned right toward the curb.

When parallel parking downhill, which direction should you turn your wheels before setting the parking brake?

If the vehicles arrive at the same time, always stop, then yield to approaching traffic.

When two vehicles enter or approach an intersection at approximately the same time and there are no traffic signs or signals, who has the right of way?

Keep your wheels straight

When waiting to make a left turn, always?

one car length for every ten miles per hour of speed

When you are following another vehicle, you must allow at least _________ between your car and the car in front of you?

the right lane at least one-quater mile from your exit

When you decide to leave the interstate, get into?

Turn off your high beams so that you do not blind the other drivers.

When you overtake another vehicle at night, why should you use your low beams?

At an intersection.

Where do most accidents occur?

0.07%

Which of the following alcoholic percentages in the body is considered to be within the legal limit for drivers above 21 years of age?

Directional, Clover Leaf , Diamond and Trumpet

Which of the following are four principle types of interstate interchanges?

when the vehicle you are passing is making or about to make a left turn

Which of the following situations is ideal for overtaking and passing another vehicle on the right?

Activate your turn signal at least 20 feet before the actual turn

Which of the following statements about turning at intersections is NOT correct?

Vehicles already inside the intersection

Which vehicle has the right of way at an intersection?

Separate traffic that move in the same direction on each side of the line

White line

Following too closely is extremely dangerous because of how fast you are going

Why are rear-end collisions so common on interstate highways?

They are blind

Why should you be especially careful when driving near a pedestrian who uses a white cane, or a white cane with a red tip?

To let the driver behind you know what you are doing, signal at least 100 ft from the intersection.

Why should you use your turn signals well in advance of a turn?

You become too distracted and preoccupied to handle your vehicle safely

Why shouldn't you drive when you are ill, angry, or depressed?

Pavement marking that separates traffic that moves in the opposite direction on each side of the line.

Yellow line

500

You are required by law to use your low-beams when you are within _________ of an oncoming vehicle?

stop

You must _________ regardless of your direction, whenever a school bus is stopped and children are embarking (getting on) or disembarking (getting off)?

10 to 50 feet of the outer rail of any railroad crossing

You must always stop within _________ with a lowered crossing gate, a flashing electric signal or a rapidly-approaching train