MISSISSIPPI PERMIT PRACTICE TEST
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Under the laws of Mississippi, if you operate any motor vehicle on the streets or highways, you must have a driver’s license or learner’s permit. As part of your examination, your eyes will be checked to make sure you see well enough to drive safely. The questions on the written knowledge test will be based on information taken from the Mississippi Driver's Manual, and will concern the Mississippi traffic laws, road signs, road rules and safe driving practices. The Mississippi MS DMV knowledge test consists of 30 questions, and you'll need 24 correct answers to pass (80%).
1.
Vehicles going less than __ miles per hour must display the ‘slow moving vehicle’ sign on the rear when using public highways.
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35
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25
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15
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2.
If you meet a stopped school bus with the lights flashing and the signal arm extended, you should:
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Stop.
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Proceed at 15 MPH or less, if no children are present.
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Watch for children and proceed at normal speed.
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3.
Before passing another vehicle, you should:
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Sound your horn to get the drivers attention.
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Flash your headlights to alert the other driver.
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Give the proper turn signal.
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4.
The picture shows:

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A three-point turn.
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That car number 1 should yield to car number 2, while car number 2 should yield to car number 3.
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An intersection with 4 cars.
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5.
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on two-lane highways is:
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55 MPH.
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65 MPH.
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70 MPH.
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6.
This road sign means:

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Highway entrance ramp ahead.
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Divided highway ahead.
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Lane reduction ahead.
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7.
Low beam headlights must be turned on:
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When driving between sunset and sunrise.
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During any rain, fog or smoke.
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All of the above.
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8.
If you are following a truck, you should:
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Stay out of its blind spot to the rear.
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Place yourself so the driver can see you in their side mirrors.
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All of the above.
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9.
The risk of hydroplaning can be reduced by driving:
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Slower.
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Faster.
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Larger vehicles.
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10.
Which of the following is NOT a rule for safe driving:
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Always wear a safety belt.
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Ask your doctor how your medications affect driving.
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Do not drink alcohol between 9:00 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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