DRIVER'S ED ANSWERS
Per the state's Zero Tolerance Law, upon an underage Mississippi driver's third or subsequent DUI conviction, he or she will be required to pay a fine of _______.
$1,000
What is the maximum fine for a second DUI conviction for Mississippi drivers who are over the age of twenty-one?
$1,000
The late fee for license renewal in the state of Mississippi is ________.
$1.00
If a MS driver's license was suspended because he or she wrote a bad check, the reinstatement fee is reduced to:
$10
What is the minimum single bodily injury coverage amount required for Mississippi vehicles?
$10,000
How much is the license reinstatement fee in the state of Mississippi for charges that fall under the state's Implied Consent Law or Uniform Controlled Substances Law?
$100
If a MS driver chooses not to maintain auto insurance on his or her vehicle, he or she must maintain a certificate of deposit or securities worth at least:
$15,000
The minimum multiple bodily injury coverage is ___________.
$20,000
The liability insurance in the state of Mississippi for property damage must be at least:
$25,000
The maximum fine for a littering conviction in the state of MS is _________.
$250.00
What is the fine for a first DUI conviction for an underage driver in the state of Mississippi?
$250.00
The maximum fine for a third or subsequent DUI conviction for a MS driver who is over the age of twenty-one is _______.
$5,000
Vehicles driven in Mississippi must be covered by an auto insurance policy that includes at least ________ in property damage coverage.
$5,000
The minimum fine for littering in the state of Mississippi is ______.
$50.00
The maximum fine for a second DUI conviction for a MS driver who is under the age of twenty-one is ________.
$500
The cost of having a Mississippi driver's license is ____ per year.
$6
What is the standard legal BAC limit in the state of Mississippi?
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?
0.07%
A Mississippi driver must maintain a temporary driver's permit for ___ before applying for a driver's license.
1 year
If a MS driver is convicted of manslaughter using a motor vehicle, his or her license must be revoked for a period of:
1 year
Upon an underage Mississippi driver's second DUI offence, his or her license may be suspended for a period of:
1 year
If you are going to stop or slow down at a place where another driver does not expect it, you must _________ to let those behind you know your intentions.
tap your brake pedal three or four times quickly
Things that can distract your attention away from the road include:
text messaging and talking on the phone
If the braking action has been reduced due to water or rain, apply_________until proper braking action has been restored.
the brakes lightly several times
When you are turning from a one-way street onto a two-way or divided street, always turn from:
the lane nearest to the curb
Yellow pavement markings on the road indicate:
the left edge of a roadway
On a four-lane divided roadway or a one-way road, a solid yellow line usually marks:
the left edge of the pavement
What is the ideal position for holding the steering wheel during driving?
the left hand should be on the wheel between 9:00 and 10:30, as on the face of a clock with, right hand between 2:00 and 4:00
When overtaking and passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, you should pass only to:
the left of the vehicle
A steady yellow arrow pointing left at an intersection indicates to the driver that:
the left turn signal is about to change to red
If the parent or other adult who signed an underage MS driver's application withdraws his or her signature:
the license will be cancelled
What does this sign indicate? (school speed limit 15 when children are present)
the maximum allowable speed when children are present near a school zone
If you are driving faster than other traffic on a freeway, you must use:
the middle or left-hand lane
When you decide to leave the interstate, get into:
the right lane at least one-quarter mile from your exit
This orange-colored sign means:
the right lane is closed ahead
On a highway with four or more lanes, slower traffic should always use
the rightmost lane
When passing a truck or a commercial motor vehicle, the passing car driver must watch for:
the side, rear and front no zones
A red arrow at an intersection indicates that:
the turning traffic must stop
You must NOT pass a vehicle on the right when:
the vehicle ahead is making a right turn
A triangular orange sign on the back of a slow-moving vehicle indicates that:
the vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph
When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
the vehicle traveling uphill
What does this figure mean?
there is a school nearby
If you meet a vehicle at night with bright or blinding headlights, the safest thing to do is:
to dim your lights and keep your eyes on the right side of the road
A Mississippi driver may dial *HP on their cell phone in the following situation(s):
to report a car accident
A steady yellow traffic light at an intersection indicates that drivers need:
to stop unless they are already in the intersection
Because of their size, trucks/buses often need to move ________to make right turns.
to the left lane
Before backing up your vehicle, you should look to the front, sides and rear, and continue to look _________ while backing.
to the rear
If your vehicle is hit from the side, your body will be thrown:
toward the side that is hit
What does this sign mean?
traffic must make a left turn only
A double solid white line marks the edge of a traffic lane where:
travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line, but cross the line is prohibited
If you turn from a high speed, two-lane roadway, you must _________ if you have traffic following you.
try not to slow down too early
In a roundabout intersection, drivers must _________, whether they need to make a right turn, a left turn, a U-turn or continue forward
turn right and merge into the circle
When passing in rural areas, drivers must pay more attention to:
unmarked railroad crossings and hidden intersections
To control speed on steep downgrades, drivers should:
use a lower gear
When slowing down or stopping, you must
use an arm signal to alert the driver behind you or use the brake-operated signal lights to alert the driver behind you
This black-lettered sign indicates:
vehicles must not exceed the posted speed limit of 25 mph
When driving on freeways, the condition that makes you feel that you are going slower than your actual speed is known as:
velocitizing
__________ are yellow and diamond-shaped, with black lettering or symbols.
warning signs
This warning sign directs the driver to:
watch for a low place in the road
A driver must yield the right-of-way to other vehicles in all of the following situations, EXCEPT:
when reaching an intersection with a green light
Which of the following situations is ideal for overtaking and passing another vehicle on the right?
when the vehicle you are passing is making or about to make a left turn
You must make a full stop in all of the following situations, except:
when you meet a flashing yellow traffic signal
If you see a yield sign in your driving lane, you must:
slow down and stop your vehicle if necessary
When you find this triangular sign while passing, you must:
slow down to a reasonable speed and yield right-of-way
Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you must _________ and watch for oncoming vehicles.
slow down, move to the right side of the road
You must avoid driving next to other vehicles on multi-lane roads because:
someone may crowd your lane
Which of the following statements is true regarding making turns?
start from the lane closet to where you want to go
If you see a solid white line between lanes of traffic, you must:
stay in your lane
To avoid a head-on collision when you see an oncoming vehicle in your lane, you must:
steer right toward the shoulder or curb-line
If your engine dies as you pull around a corner, the best thing you should do is
steer to the right side of the road and stop
You must _________ regardless of your direction, whenever a school bus is stopped and children are embarking or disembarking.
stop
When you come to a school or church bus that is stopped on any roadway to load or unload passengers, you must:
stop and remain stopped until all people have cleared the roadway
If a pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, you must:
stop and wait until the pedestrian has passed
When you are under emotional or physical stress while driving a vehicle, it is better to:
stop driving or have someone else drive
Which of the following must NOT be done when brakes fail while driving?
stop the vehicle by colliding head-on into a solid object
If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or other service animal and/or carrying a white cane at an intersection, you must:
stop your vehicle
When you see an elderly person crossing an intersection, you should:
stop your vehicle and yield the right of way
Every driver who operates a vehicle on a Mississippi roadway is demonstrating his or her implied consent to:
submission to chemical testing for alcohol and drugs
When following a large vehicle at night, always:
switch off your high-beam headlights
If you want to cross several lanes in a multi-lane highway:
take them one at a time
In a standard passenger car, partial hydroplaning can begin at speeds as low as:
35 mph
A driver may be fined if a child under the age of ____ is travelling in his or her vehicle without being seated in a proper child safety restraint system.
4
If you are driving at 55 miles per hour, stay at least _________ feet from the vehicle ahead.
400 feet
If a MS driver refuses to submit to chemical testing, his or her license will be confiscated immediately and he or she will be issued a temporary license valid for ___ days.
45 days
How long may a MS driver remain in jail following his or her first DUI conviction?
48 hours
What is the minimum jail sentence for driving with a license suspended because of a DUI charge?
48 hours
A Mississippi driver whose license has been convicted of three DUI charges within a five year period will have his or her license revoked for ____ year(s).
5
Multiple DUI offences must occur within ___ years in the state of Mississippi.
5
The maximum jail sentence for a third or subsequent DUI for an adult MS driver is ____ years.
5
You are required by law to use your low-beams when you are within _________ of an oncoming vehicle.
500 feet
A MS driver's license may be renewed up to _______ in advance of its expiration date.
6 months
_______ will be added to the original suspension period if a MS driver is convicted of driving while his or her license is suspended because of a DUI charge.
6 months
A MS driver must provide proof of insurance at the time of an accident with ___ days of the event.
60
Upon an underage Mississippi driver's first DUI offence, his or her license will be suspended for a period of ____ days.
90
If a MS driver or passenger is found to have one gram or more of marijuana in his or her possession or such an amount is located somewhere in the vehicle, the driver may be sentenced to up to ___ days in jail and a fine of up to _______.
90; $1000
Which of the following statements about turning at intersections is NOT correct?
Activate your turn signal at least 20 feet before actual turn
When making a right turn from a four-lane divided highway, enter the right lane well in advance of the turn and make:
a tight turn into the right lane and the cross street
If you approach an intersection at which the traffic lights are not working, you must first __________ before entering the intersection and yield the right-of-way.
come to a complete stop
When traffic control lights are not working, you must _________ before proceeding through the intersection.
come to a full stop
When an animal suddenly runs in front of your vehicle, you must:
concentrate on retaining control of your vehicle
If you are in an intersection and hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you should:
continue through the intersection, then drive to the right and stop
Which of the following are three types of intersections on the road?
controlled, uncontrolled, and blind
Before you enter an intersection, you must look for:
crossing pedestrains, approaching vehicles from the left, approaching vehicles from the right.
If you are driving on a road with three or more lanes, you must stay _________, except when passing another vehicle.
in the extreme right lane
If you are making a left turn, you must begin:
in the leftmost lane
For interstate driving, slow-moving vehicles must travel _________, except when passing
in the right-hand lane
If there is another driver tailgating you, you should NOT:
increase your speed
Diabetic drivers who take _______ should not drive vehicles when there is any chance of going into shock.
insulin
_________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur.
intersections
Which of the following are known as "uncontrolled intersections"?
intersections not protected by stop signs, yield signs or traffic lights
When entering an interstate highway from the acceleration lane, you must:
keep pace with other traffic or obey posted speed limits
Drivers on an express highway should avoid 'highway hypnosis' by:
keep shifting eyes from one area of the roadway to another
To prevent drowsiness in continuous driving on an interstate road, drivers must:
keep shifting their eyes
If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, you should:
keep the steering wheel straight, ease your foot off the gas pedal, and not stop until your tires are gripping the road again
When waiting to make a left turn, always:
keep your wheels straight
The stopping distance of your vehicle depends on which of the following factors?
perception distance, reaction distance, braking distance.
Which of the following will make an accident report necessary?
property damage of $500 or more, a fatality, and a serious injury
If an emergency vehicle is moving in your lane displaying red flashing lights or using a siren, you are required to:
pull over to the curb and stop
If you are stopped at a traffic light and another vehicle is approaching you from behind at a high speed, you should:
pull your vehicle forward
Which of the following should be done before entering the curve, in order to avoid a skid while driving?
reduce the speed by applying brakes
Rectangular, black letters on white background signs are used as:
regulatory signs
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.
return to the lane
If you approach a roundabout, always enter to the _______ of the central island.
right
The arrow mark diverts traffic toward the:
right due to an obstruction on the left
If you are preparing for a right turn behind a bicyclist, misjudgment can result in a broadside crash called a:
right hook
If you are driving slower than other traffic on an interstate, you must use the:
right lane for driving
Always use your _________ to exit a roundabout.
right turn signal
Do not _______ at crash scenes or at locations along the highway where a law enforcement officer may have a vehicle pulled off the road.
rubberneck
What is the maximum posted speed limit for interstate driving?
seventy miles per hour for both day and night
With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _________ than the front wheels.
shorter path
The ______ keeps your head and chest from striking the dashboard or windshield in a collision.
shoulder belt
If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must:
signal just after you pass through the intersection
If you are being followed too closely (tailgated), you must:
slow down and encourage the driver behind you to pass
When you see an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right while driving, you must:
slow down and let the car pass
A second DUI conviction will result in at least ____ days in jail for MS drivers who are over the age of twenty-one.
10
You must always stop within _________ with a lowered crossing gate, a flashing electric signal or a rapidly-approaching train.
10 to 50 feet of the outer rail of any railroad crossing
In cities and towns, unless you are otherwise directed by law enforcement officers, parallel park your vehicle, within:
12 inches of the curb
The minimum age a Mississippi driver can be when applying for a standard driver's license is:
16.5
Drivers who are under the age of ______ must include a notarized parental signature on his or her permit or license application.
17
Mississippi drivers who are under the age of _______ must supply documentation that they are enrolled in or have graduated from high school before applying for a driver's permit or license.
18
Mississippi drivers who are under the age of _________ must renew their licenses every year.
18
A third DUI conviction within five years will result in a suspension period of up to ____ for a MS driver who is under the age of twenty-one.
2 years
How far away can a horn be heard?
200 feet
If a Mississippi driver is convicted of negligent operation of a vehicle that causes serious injury or death, he or she may spend up to ___ years in jail.
25
Which of the following are four principle types of interstate interchanges?
Directional, Clover Leaf, Diamond and Trumpet
What does this pennant sign indicate?
No-passing zone for all vehicles
__________ are zones around a truck or a heavy vehicle where other vehicles disappear into blind spots.
No-zones
What does this sign mean?
The road ahead is slippery when wet; drive carefully
If you are about to overtake a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you must:
slow down and let the vehicle pass first
A flashing yellow light in your driving lane means:
slow down and proceed with caution
If a MS driver is convicted of driving with BAC level of 0.08% or more, on his first offense he/she will face the following consequence(s)
a $250 fine the driver will have to complete an alcohol safety education program, and a 90 day license suspension
A highway work zone can be easily identified by _________ immediately preceding the work zone
a black-on-orange sign
Which of the following lines permits the passing of other vehicles?
a broken white line
On two-lane roads where traffic moves in opposite directions, you may pass on the left only when:
a broken yellow line is in your lane
A sign with an orange background and black letters indicate:
a construction zone sign
A roundabout is a circular intersection where vehicles travel around a center island in _________ direction.
a counter-clockwise
This double arrow traffic sign warns that:
a divided highway ends
What does this warning sign indicate?
a downgrade ahead
This sign in construction zones indicates:
a flag person
What does this sign indicate?
a handicap parking
If there are no traffic control signals, drivers must slow down or stop for pedestrians within:
a marked crosswalk, an intersection, and an unmarked crosswalk
What does this sign mean?
a pedestrian crossing ahead
The "RxR" marked warning sign indicates:
a railroad crossing
When you see the letters 'RR' painted on the pavement, you are approaching:
a railroad crossing
When the yellow lights are flashing, all drivers approaching ________must obey the posted speed limit of 20 mph.
a school zone
When you meet a truck coming from the opposite direction, keep as far as possible to the side to avoid:
a sideswipe accident
On a divided highway, _________indicates the left edge of traffic lanes going in the same direction as you.
a solid or broken yellow line
This sign warns of:
a steep hill ahead
A flashing red traffic light should be considered as:
a stop sign
When making right turns, drivers must avoid _______ before initiating the turn.
a swinging wide turn to the left
When there is no traffic on both sides of the road, a turn around can be performed using
a three-point turn
This diamond-shaped sign indicates:
a two-way road ahead
When making a left turn at an intersection, or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to:
all traffic coming from the opposite direction
The pennant sign on the roadway indicates:
an advanced warning of no-passing zones
All work zone symbols or signs have
an orange background and black letters
Who is required by law to wear safety belts in the state of Mississippi?
anyone in the front seat, including the driver
Rumble strips are intended to alert drowsy or inattentive drivers through vibration and sound that they are:
approaching a stop sign or signal
Which of the following right-of-way rules is not true?
at an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left
If you are using arm signals, be sure to signal continuously for _________ before you slow down, turn, stop or change lanes.
at least 100 feet
Making U-turns is not legal in which of the following areas?
at rail crossings, near a crest hill or in a curve, on highways
Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
bicycles and motorcycles move slower and stop slower than expected
While driving, you are NOT allowed to use your horn when:
blind pedestrians are around
The areas around the oversized vehicles where the driver's may not be able to see or react to other vehicles are known as:
blind spots
The danger areas around trucks and buses where crashes are more likely to occur are called:
blind spots
Locked wheel skids are usually caused by:
braking too hard at a high speed
When turning left from a one-way road to another one-way road:
bring your vehicles into the nearest left lane for traffic on the road you are entering
The eye test for the driver's license evaluates:
depth and color perception, peripheral vision, and acuity
What does this road sign represent?
divided highway ends
If you find yourself in a skid while driving, you must:
ease your foot off the gas and carefully steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go
Which of the following will require the Commissioner of Public Safety to revoke a Mississippi driver's license?
failure to stop and render aid at an accident, conviction of any felony using a motor vehicle, and conviction of perjury
_________ are the mobile devices that are often used on some roads to give drivers an advance warning of construction zones.
flashing arrow signs
If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by
four times
Mississippi law requires children of _________ to use a belt-positioning booster seat system.
four years of age but less than seven years of age
At intersections, before turning right, you should make sure that there is no traffic approaching:
from your left and no oncoming traffic turning left into your path
If a vehicle stalls on the tracks and the motorist sees a train coming, the motorist must:
get out and walk clear of tracks
If a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his/her headlights, you should:
get out of the way
When driving on a road with no center line, where vehicles come from each direction, drivers must:
give at least half the road to others going in the opposite direction
If there are three or more lanes going in one direction, the left lane is used by drivers who want to:
go faster or turn left
Your MS license will be suspended for the following offense(s):
habitual reckless driving, multiple convictions of serious traffic violations, and allowing a fraudulent use of your license
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the use of headlights?
high-beams are used when traveling behind other vehicles
In heavy rain, your tires can ride on a film of water and lose contact with the road. This hazard is known as:
hydroplaning
When it is raining or the road is wet, you must reduce your speed to avoid:
hydroplaning
When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid:
hydroplaning
According to Mississippi law, you may not stop and leave your vehicle parked and unattended in any of the following places, EXCEPT:
in a public parking lot
Stopping on the pavement or shoulder while driving is permitted only:
in an emergency or when your car is unable to go any further
What is an acceptable BAC limit for Mississippi drivers who are under the age of twenty-one?
less than 0.02%
When parking and leaving your vehicle on a highway or street, which of the following should NOT be done?
lower the windows
When making a U-turn, you must NOT:
make it on a curve in the road or near a hill
Shared center lanes that are marked on each side by a solid yellow and dashed yellow lines are reserved for _______ and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction.
making left turns
A curb painted with yellow lines indicate that the driver:
may stop only long enough to load or upload
What does this sign mean?
merging from the right
If there are three or more lanes going in the same direction on a highway, the _________ are usually the smoothest, in terms of the flow of traffic.
middle lanes
Car drivers should never move into the same lane with a motorcycle side by side, even if the lane is wide and the cyclist is riding to one side, because:
motorcycles need a full lane width
A broken yellow line immediately next to a solid yellow line separates traffic lanes:
moving in opposite directions
When is it legal to make a left turn at a red light?
never
When a solid line is on your side of the center dash stripe, you must:
never cross the line
If you see double solid center yellow lines on your way, this means:
no passing is permitted
The curved arrow-marked sign with a red circle warns that:
no vehicles are allowed to make U-turns
If your vehicle develops a flat tire or has a blowout, you must:
not apply your brakes suddenly, but slowly
When you see a solid center line on your side of the road, you must:
not change your lane
When backing up your vehicle, you must:
not depend on your mirrors, instead turn your head to look through the rear window
If your vehicle's wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, you must:
not try to turn back onto the pavement right away
When making a left turn at a controlled intersection, a motorist must yield to:
oncoming traffic
When you are following another vehicle, you must allow at least _________ between your car and the car in front of you.
one car length for every ten miles per hour of speed
Drivers must use the left lane on a highway for:
passing
A double solid yellow line on a pavement means that:
passing is not allowed in either direction
A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicates that:
passing is permitted on the side of the broken line, but not on the side of the solid line
When changing a lane, all of the following are correct maneuvers, EXCEPT:
when you turn your head to check the blind spots, turn the steering wheel
Which of the following statements about a freeway is NOT correct?
while using a freeway, cross a solid line immediately after entering or before exiting
Blind pedestrians may carry _________canes or use the assistance of guide dogs.
white
This sign warns the driver that it is a:
winding road
Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions are divided by:
yellow lane dividers
If a broken yellow line is on your side of the center dash stripe, then:
you may cross the line to pass other vehicles
A two-headed arrow with one head pointing straight ahead and the other pointing to the left means:
you may either proceed straight ahead or turn to the left
A red light with a green arrow means:
you may go cautiously in the direction of the arrow, yielding to pedestrians
When a highway is divided into two roadways by a median or barrier:
you must not drive across the median or barrier, except when an approved cross-over is provided
Steam coming from under your vehicle hood may mean that:
your cooling system has overheated
You must not pass a vehicle from the left when:
your lane has a solid yellow center line
