MISSISSIPPI DMV 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.
Which of these vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks?
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Sport utility vehicles carrying four or more persons.
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Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
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Motorhomes or pickup trucks towing a trailer.
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2.
When driving at night you should:
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Make sure you can stop within the distance lighted by your headlights.
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Drive using only your parking lights.
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Use your low-beam headlights whenever possible in open country.
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3.
To be able to turn quickly, your hands should be:
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On the steering wheel, so they are at the 6 and 12 o'clock positions.
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Placed outside of the steering wheel on opposite sides.
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Next to each other on the top of the steering wheel.
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4.
If a police officer directs you to drive through a red light, you must:
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Make a right turn.
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Stop at the red light and ignore the officer.
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Drive through the red light as directed.
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5.
What should be your first action if your vehicle's wheels leave the pavement?
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Turn the steering wheel sharply back onto the road.
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Move to the right and honk your horn to alert other drivers.
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Ease your foot off the gas pedal and apply the brakes lightly.
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6.
___________ normally are yellow and diamond-shaped, with black letters or symbols.
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Warning signs
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Regulatory signs
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Destination signs (guide signs)
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7.
This symbol is used for:
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Slow moving vehicles.
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Yield signs.
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Dangerous intersections.
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8.
If you missed your exit on a highway, you should:
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Make a quick U-turn from your lane of travel.
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Go to the next exit and come back to the exit you missed.
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None of the above.
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9.
____________ happens when a layer of water prevents direct contact between tires and the road, causing a loss of control.
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Waterloss
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Tyre-planing
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Hydroplaning
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10.
What is an ideal situation for overtaking and passing another vehicle on the right?
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Passing a vehicle on the right is never allowed.
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When the vehicle you are passing is making or about to make a left turn.
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When the vehicle you are passing is making a right turn.
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