Questions and Answers
What is a highway?
What is defined as a motor vehicle?
Who is considered an operator?
Anybody who is actually driving a motor vehicle on the highway
What is a school bus?
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What is a non-resident?
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Who is the Commissioner?
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What is an intersection?
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What is meant by a business or residential district?
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What does traffic refer to?
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What does it mean to stop?
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What is the right of way?
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Why is it dangerous to follow the same vehicle for a long time on an interstate?
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Why should you use low beams when overtaking another vehicle at night?
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What should you do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle flashing its lights?
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Why should you use your turn signals well in advance of a turn?
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What is the first thing you should do when making a turn at an intersection?
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What should you do before backing out of a diagonal parking space?
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When are paved roads likely to be their slickest?
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What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
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If there is any question about right of way in a situation, what should you do?
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When may you drive at the posted speed limits in Mississippi?
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As a driver, how can you help reduce accidents at intersections?
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As a driver, what is your responsibility to pedestrians?
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What should you do if you are involved in an accident with personal injury or property damage of $1,000.00 or more?
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Why shouldn't you drive when you are ill, angry, or depressed?
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What is the legal maximum distance at which you may park your car parallel to the curb?
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What should you do when a law enforcement officer is directing traffic?
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What is the best way to inform other drivers of a maneuver on the highway?
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When waiting to make a left turn, what should you do?
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Where do most accidents occur?
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What should you do if you take the wrong exit on the interstate?
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What is your first step if your vehicle has a blowout?
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What should you do before leaving your vehicle parked on a downhill slope?
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On a two-way, four-lane street, which lane should you use to make a left turn?
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Why are rear-end collisions so common on interstate highways?
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If you are traveling in the right lane of an interstate highway, what adjustments must you make when other vehicles are entering the highway?
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What action should you take if you encounter a pedestrian crossing the street where there is no marked crosswalk?
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What is the penalty for the first offense under Mississippi's DUI laws?
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If you approach a school bus loading or unloading children, what should you do?
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If you are driving slower than other traffic on an interstate, which lane should you use?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary and Definitions
- Highway: Encompasses all travel routes, including municipal streets.
- Motor Vehicle: Any vehicle (excluding ones without wheels) powered by an internal engine, including automobiles and motorcycles.
- Operator: Individual who is currently driving a motor vehicle on the highway.
- School Bus: Vehicle for transporting children to and from school, owned by public or private entities for compensation.
- Non-Resident: Individual who does not reside in Mississippi.
- Commissioner: The head of Public Safety in Mississippi.
- Intersection: Area where roads meet, including sidewalk crossings.
Traffic Regulations and Responsibilities
- Traffic: Refers to all forms of road users, including pedestrians and vehicles, engaged in travel on highways.
- Stop: Definition entails coming to a complete halt.
- Right of Way: Indicates who has the privilege of immediate use of the highway.
- Legal Parking: Maximum distance for parallel parking near the curb has specific legal limits.
- DUI Penalty: The first offense under Mississippi's DUI laws carries strict consequences.
Safe Driving Practices
- Maintaining Distance on Interstates: Following a vehicle for extended periods can increase the risk of collisions due to limited reaction time.
- Use of Low Beams at Night: Necessary when overtaking other vehicles to avoid blinding other drivers.
- Emergency Vehicle Protocol: If an emergency vehicle approaches with flashing lights, move to allow it safe passage.
- Advance Turn Signals: Using signals well ahead of a turn alerts other drivers and enhances safety.
- Intersections and Accidents: Most traffic accidents occur at intersections, making driver vigilance particularly important.
Maneuvering and Parking
- Left Turn Waiting: Positioning vehicle properly to prepare for an upcoming turn is essential for safety.
- Backing out of Parking: Check surroundings before reversing to avoid accidents.
- Responding to Wrong Exits: If an incorrect interstate exit is taken, safely re-enter the highway without reversing.
- Blowout Procedures: Initial steps during a tire blowout should focus on maintaining control and safely reducing speed.
Pedestrian and Vehicle Interactions
- Responsibilities to Pedestrians: Drivers must yield to pedestrians at all times, especially in crosswalks.
- School Bus Protocols: Approach school buses that are loading or unloading with extreme caution and stop as required.
- Adjustments for Highway Merging: Make necessary lane adjustments when vehicles merge onto the interstate.
General Driving Awareness
- Driving Under Negative Conditions: Avoid driving when feeling ill, angry, or depressed, as it impairs judgment and reaction time.
- Slick Roads: Paved roads are slickest during the first rain after a long dry period.
- Traffic Signals: A flashing yellow light indicates to proceed with caution and be prepared to yield.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards for the Mississippi Class R driver's test. Each card covers essential vocabulary and definitions related to highway travel and motor vehicles. Perfect for students preparing for their driver's license in Mississippi.
