Mississippi Permit Practice Test

Questions and Answers

What is hydroplanning?

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

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

500

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

Check for pedestrians before making a turn

Activate your turn signal after reaching the intersection (correct)

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

Yield to oncoming traffic while turning

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

Right lane for driving Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum liability insurance for property damage in Mississippi?

$25,000 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Not apply your brakes suddenly, but slowly Signup and view all the answers

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

Four years of age but less than seven years of age Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

When waiting to make a left turn, always?

Keep your wheels straight Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Moving in opposite directions Signup and view all the answers

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

Trumpet Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

The pennant sign on the roadway indicates?

an advance warning of no-passing zones Signup and view all the answers

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% Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

stop Signup and view all the answers

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

12 inches of the curb Signup and view all the answers

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 the clock, with right hand between 2:00 and 4:00 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

When following a large vehicle at night, always?

switch off your high-beam headlights Signup and view all the answers

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

Never cross the line Signup and view all the answers

When you decide to leave the interstate, get into?

the right lane at least one-quarter mile from your exit Signup and view all the answers

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

400 feet Signup and view all the answers

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

Blind spots Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum posted speed limit for interstate driving?

seventy miles per hour for both day and night Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Driving Regulations and Safety Tips

Hydroplanning occurs when water is on the roadway; speed must be reduced to maintain control.
Low-beam headlights are legally required when within 500 feet of oncoming vehicles to avoid blinding other drivers.
Turn signals should be activated at least 20 feet prior to making a turn at intersections for safety.
Drivers traveling slower than other traffic must use the right lane on interstates.
Mississippi requires a minimum of $25,000 in liability insurance for property damage.

Nighttime Driving Guidelines

If faced with blinding headlights at night, dim your lights and focus on the right side of the road to stay safe.
When following another vehicle at 55 miles per hour, maintain a distance of at least 400 feet.

Tire and Vehicle Considerations

In the event of a flat tire or blowout, avoid sudden braking; decelerate gradually to maintain control.

Child Safety Regulations

Children aged four to less than seven years must use a belt-positioning booster seat in Mississippi.

Lane Usage and Parking Rules

On roads with three or more lanes, stay in the extreme right lane except when overtaking another vehicle.
When parked in cities, vehicles should be within 12 inches of the curb unless otherwise directed by law enforcement.

Traffic Signs and Signals

A pennant sign indicates an upcoming no-passing zone.
A two-headed arrow with one direction for straight and one for left indicates both options are permissible.
Stopping is required whenever a school bus is stopped to allow children to board or exit.

Overtaking and Passing Regulations

It is safe to pass on the right when the vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn.

Railroad Crossings

Always stop between 10 to 50 feet from the outer rail of any railroad crossing when a crossing gate is lowered or a signal is flashing.

Steering Wheel Position

The ideal hand position is left hand between 9:00 and 10:30 and right hand between 2:00 and 4:00 for optimal control while driving.

Special Situations and Emergency Procedures

Always dim high-beam headlights when following large vehicles at night to enhance visibility.
When approaching an exit, merge into the right lane at least a quarter-mile before the exit to ensure a smooth transition.

Blind Spots Awareness

Be aware of blind spots around oversized vehicles, where drivers may not easily see smaller vehicles.

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Test your knowledge with this Mississippi Permit Practice Test. This quiz covers important driving rules and scenarios you may encounter on the road, including hydroplaning and turning at intersections. It's designed to help you prepare for the actual permit exam.