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Hardest Mississippi permit test questions

132 questions that need exact knowledge rather than common sense: the numbers (distances, speeds, fines, limits), the exceptions and the rules that are easy to mix up. We chose them from our Mississippi question bank for that reason; they're not statistics from the DPS Driver Service Bureau.

132 questions
  1. Question 1How much does a Mississippi learner's permit cost?

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    B: $7. The manual's fee table lists the learner's permit at $7.00. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Fees for Original & Renewal Licenses, page 6.

  2. Question 2How much is a 4-year Class R regular license in Mississippi?

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    C: $24. A 4-year Class R license is $24.00 (8-year is $47.00). Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Fees for Original & Renewal Licenses, page 6.

  3. Question 3Is it legal to drive without a license or permit in Mississippi if a parent is in the car?

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    D: No, it is illegal even with a parent or licensed driver. Driving without a valid license or learner's permit is illegal, even if accompanied by a parent or licensed driver. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: License Requirements, page 10.

  4. Question 4How many hours of witnessed driving must a parent, teacher or guardian certify for a young Mississippi applicant?

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    C: 50. An affidavit must certify that the applicant was witnessed operating a motor vehicle for at least fifty hours. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: License Requirements, page 10.

  5. Question 5Beginning on what date will Mississippi require a certified Driver's Education course for a license?

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    B: July 1, 2027. Beginning July 1, 2027, applicants must show completion of a certified Driver's Education course. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: License Requirements, page 10.

  6. Question 6A new resident moving to Mississippi must get a Mississippi driver's license within:

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    C: 60 days. You must obtain a Mississippi driver's license within sixty days of moving to Mississippi. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Out-of-State Drivers: Moving to Mississippi, page 11.

  7. Question 7A new resident must get a Mississippi license plate/tag within:

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    B: 30 days. You must obtain a Mississippi license plate/tag within thirty days. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Out-of-State Drivers: Moving to Mississippi, page 11.

  8. Question 8A new resident's out-of-state license expired 45 days ago. What is required?

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    A: The Computerized Exam. If your out-of-state license has been expired over thirty days, you must take the Computerized Exam. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Out-of-State Drivers: Moving to Mississippi, page 11.

  9. Question 9How early can an eligible Mississippi driver renew their license?

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    A: Up to six months before expiration. A license may be renewed up to six months prior to the expiration date. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Military Personnel and College Students, page 12.

  10. Question 10How long is a Mississippi Computerized Exam score valid?

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    B: Two years. Your Computerized Exam score is valid for two years. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Types of Licenses & Permits, page 13.

  11. Question 11How long must you hold a Mississippi learner's permit before upgrading to a Regular Driver's License (if under 17)?

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    C: One year. You must hold the learner's permit for one year, unless you turn seventeen first. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Regular Learner's Permit, page 13.

  12. Question 12You receive your learner's permit at 15½. When are you eligible for a Regular Driver's License?

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    C: At 16½. If issued a permit at fifteen and one-half, you are eligible for a Regular Driver's License at sixteen and one-half. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Regular Driver's License (Class R), page 15.

  13. Question 13Minimum age to drive a school bus in Mississippi?

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    C: 21. You must be at least twenty-one years old to be eligible for a school bus license. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: School Bus License, page 14.

  14. Question 14When is a Class D license required in Mississippi?

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    C: When operating a vehicle commercially under 26,000 pounds GVWR. A Class D license is required when operating a vehicle commercially under 26,000 pounds; pickups don't need it unless hauling placarded hazmat. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: License, Class D, page 14.

  15. Question 15Under 18, what must you show to prove school enrollment, and how old can it be?

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    D: A Certification of Attendance not over thirty days old. Under 18, you must provide a Certification of Attendance form that is not over thirty days old (or a marriage license if married). Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Application Requirements, page 16.

  16. Question 16Who is liable for a minor driver's negligence in Mississippi?

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    C: Whoever signed the minor's application. Whoever signs your application will be liable for your negligence or willful misconduct and must have the signature notarized. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Application Requirements, page 16.

  17. Question 17If you fail the vision exam, which form will you be given for an eye specialist?

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    D: DE26. You will be given vision form DE26 to be filled out by an eye specialist or optometrist. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: The Examination, page 17.

  18. Question 18At 20 mph, within what distance must a Mississippi vehicle's foot brake be able to stop the vehicle?

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    B: 30 feet. The foot brake must stop the vehicle within thirty feet at 20 mph; the parking brake within fifty-five feet. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Vehicle Equipment: Brakes, page 19.

  19. Question 19From how far away must a vehicle's horn be heard?

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    B: 200 feet. Your vehicle must have a horn that can be heard two hundred feet away. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Vehicle Equipment: Horn, page 19.

  20. Question 20From how far behind must a vehicle's red taillight be visible in Mississippi?

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    D: 500 feet. The taillight must be red and visible five hundred feet behind you. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Vehicle Equipment: Lights, page 19.

  21. Question 21Which color may auxiliary lights or a spotlight on a private vehicle NOT be?

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    B: Red or blue. It is against the law for spotlights or auxiliary lights to be red or blue. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Vehicle Equipment: Lights, page 19.

  22. Question 22Does Mississippi law require a rearview mirror on a car?

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    C: No, but it is recommended (trucks with blocked rear views need a side mirror). Mississippi law does not require a rearview mirror but recommends one; trucks with a blocked rear view must have a side mirror. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Vehicle Equipment: Rearview Mirror, page 19.

  23. Question 23Under Mississippi's squatted vehicle law, it is illegal to raise the front fender how much higher than the rear?

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    B: 4 or more inches. It is unlawful to drive a passenger vehicle if the front fender is raised four or more inches higher than the rear fender. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Squatted Vehicle Law, page 20.

  24. Question 24How many hours of sleep do most people need for proper alertness?

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    C: 7 to 9. Most people need 7 to 9 hours of sleep to maintain proper alertness. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Safe Driving Basics: Fatigue, page 21.

  25. Question 25On long trips, how often should you plan to stop?

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    C: About every 100 miles or 2 hours. Plan to stop about every 100 miles or 2 hours during long trips. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Safe Driving Basics: Fatigue, page 21.

  26. Question 26Where does the Mississippi manual say to place your hands on the steering wheel?

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    A: 3 and 9 o'clock. Place hands at 3 and 9 o'clock; 2 and 10 is no longer recommended because it can be dangerous with airbags. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Before You Drive: Two Hands on the Wheel, page 22.

  27. Question 27Under Mississippi's definition, which is NOT considered a 'text message'?

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    D: An emergency, traffic or weather alert. Text messages exclude emergency, traffic or weather alerts and messages about operating or navigating the vehicle. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Avoiding Distractions: Cellphone Use, page 23.

  28. Question 28What does a double solid white line mean?

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    B: Same-direction traffic on both sides, and crossing it is prohibited. A double solid white line separates same-direction lanes; crossing it is prohibited. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Pavement Markings, page 25.

  29. Question 29What does a single solid white line between lanes mean?

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    C: Same-direction travel; crossing is discouraged. A single solid white line separates same-direction lanes; crossing it is discouraged. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Pavement Markings, page 25.

  30. Question 30You're in a lane marked with a left-turn arrow but meant to go straight. What should you do?

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    B: Turn left as the lane requires, then get back on the correct street when safe. An arrow pointing left means you must turn left; if you're in the wrong lane, keep going and correct your route when safe. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Pavement Markings: Directional Arrows, page 26.

  31. Question 31How many standard sign shapes and colors does the Mississippi manual describe?

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    A: Eight shapes and eight colors. Signs have eight standard shapes and eight standard colors, each with a specific meaning. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Standard Shapes and Colors, page 27.

  32. Question 32What does this sign mean?

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    A: A new lane enters the roadway; no merging needed. This sign warns that a new lane enters the roadway, so merging is not necessary. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Warning Signs, page 30.

  33. Question 33What is the school zone speed limit in Mississippi when passing a school during recess or arrival/dismissal hours?

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    B: 15 mph. The School Zone sign means 15 mph when passing a school during recess or while children arrive or leave. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Warning Signs, page 31.

  34. Question 34A plate beneath a stop sign says other traffic does not stop. What does it mean?

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    A: It is not a four-way stop; cross traffic has the right-of-way and won't stop. This plate tells you that although you must stop, it's not a four-way stop; other lanes won't stop. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Warning Signs, page 31.

  35. Question 35The slow-moving vehicle emblem identifies vehicles traveling at:

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    B: 25 mph or less. The emblem identifies slow-moving vehicles that travel twenty-five miles per hour or less. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Slow-Moving Vehicles, page 34.

  36. Question 36In rural areas, how far before the tracks is the round yellow railroad advance warning sign normally posted?

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    C: 500 to 900 feet. In rural areas this sign is normally posted 500 to 900 feet in front of the tracks. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Railroad Crossings, page 35.

  37. Question 37Which vehicles must stop at ALL Mississippi railroad crossings, even with no signals?

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    A: A school bus carrying a child, a vehicle for hire with passengers, or a vehicle carrying explosives or flammable liquids. School buses with even one child, vehicles for hire with passengers, and vehicles carrying explosives or flammable liquids must always stop. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Railroad Crossings, page 35.

  38. Question 38When required to stop at a railroad crossing, how far from the nearest rail must you stop?

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    C: Within 50 to 10 feet of the outer rail. Drivers must stop within fifty to ten feet of the outer rail of the crossing. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Railroad Crossings, page 36.

  39. Question 39Your vehicle is on the tracks and the crossing lights start flashing. About how long might you have to escape?

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    D: 20 seconds. You may have only 20 seconds before the train reaches the crossing once the warning lights activate. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: If You Are Stuck on the Tracks, Get Out of Your Vehicle!, page 36.

  40. Question 40After getting out of a vehicle stuck on the tracks, which way should you run?

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    C: At a 45-degree angle away from the tracks, toward the direction the train is coming from. Run at a 45-degree angle away from the tracks in the direction the train is coming, then dial 911. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: If You Are Stuck on the Tracks, Get Out of Your Vehicle!, page 36.

  41. Question 41Before turning right on red in Mississippi, what must you do?

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    B: Stop completely and yield; merely yielding is illegal. You must stop completely and yield before turning right on red; only yielding is not enough and is illegal. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Traffic Signal Lights, page 37.

  42. Question 42For left turns, which two signals mean the same thing according to the Mississippi manual?

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    B: Flashing yellow arrow and solid green light. For left turns, the flashing yellow arrow and the solid green light both mean yield to oncoming traffic. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Traffic Signal Lights, page 38.

  43. Question 43How does a traffic officer usually signal you to stop?

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    A: One hand raised, palm toward you, and a long whistle blast. An officer usually holds up one hand, palm toward you, and gives a long blast on the whistle. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Traffic Officers, page 40.

  44. Question 44How does a traffic officer usually signal you to go?

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    D: Motioning with one hand and a series of short whistle blasts. To start or continue, the officer motions with one hand and gives a series of short whistle blasts. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Traffic Officers, page 40.

  45. Question 45What is the maximum speed limit on Mississippi interstates?

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    C: 70 mph. The maximum speed on interstates is 70 mph, with a 40 mph minimum. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Legal Speeds, page 41.

  46. Question 46What is the minimum speed on Mississippi interstates and four-lane highways?

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    C: 40 mph. The minimum speed on interstates and four-lane highways is 40 mph. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Legal Speeds, page 41.

  47. Question 47What is the maximum speed on four-lane state and U.S. highways in Mississippi?

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    C: 65 mph. Four-lane state and U.S. highways have a 65 mph maximum. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Legal Speeds, page 41.

  48. Question 48What is the maximum speed on two-lane state and U.S. highways in Mississippi?

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    C: 55 mph. Two-lane state and U.S. highways have a 55 mph maximum. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Legal Speeds, page 41.

  49. Question 49What is the speed limit on the Natchez Trace Parkway?

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    C: 50 mph. The Natchez Trace Parkway has a 50 mph speed limit. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Legal Speeds, page 41.

  50. Question 50What is the maximum speed for a school bus carrying children on regular routes in Mississippi?

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    B: 45 mph. A school bus transporting children on regular routes may go no faster than 45 mph; on the interstate, 65 mph. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Legal Speeds, page 41.

  51. Question 51Hitting a stone wall at 40 mph is compared to driving off a building how many stories high?

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    B: Four. Hitting a stone wall at 40 mph has the same impact as driving off a four-story building. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Legal Speeds, page 41.

  52. Question 52May you use your left signal to tell a driver behind you that it's safe to pass?

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    A: No; the driver behind is responsible for deciding if it's safe. Do not use your left signal to tell a following driver it's safe to pass. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Signal Lights, page 42.

  53. Question 53When using arm signals, how far before you slow, turn or stop should you signal continuously?

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    B: At least 100 feet. Extend your arm fully and signal continuously for at least one hundred feet. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Arm Signals, page 42.

  54. Question 54When starting from a parallel parking position, which arm signal is used?

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    B: Left turn signal (arm straight out). The left-turn arm signal is also used when changing to the left lane or starting from a parallel parking position. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Arm Signals, page 42.

  55. Question 55What following distance rule does the Mississippi manual give?

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    A: At least one car length for every 10 mph of speed. Allow at least one car length between you and the vehicle ahead for every ten miles per hour. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Following, page 43.

  56. Question 56Using Mississippi's rule, how many car lengths should you leave at 50 mph?

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    C: Five. At 50 mph leave at least five car lengths (one per 10 mph). Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Following, page 43.

  57. Question 57How does the Mississippi manual define the number of lanes on a road?

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    B: By how many cars could travel side by side. A road's number of lanes corresponds to how many cars could travel on it side by side, marked or not. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Traffic Lanes, page 45.

  58. Question 58On a four-lane highway, may you cross the center line to pass?

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    C: It is never legal. It is never legal to move across the center line of a four-lane highway to pass. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Passing Other Vehicles, page 47.

  59. Question 59Within how many feet of a bridge, railroad crossing, crosswalk or intersection may you not pass?

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    B: 100 feet. Do not pass within one hundred feet of bridges, viaducts, overpasses, railroad crossings, crosswalks or intersections. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Passing Other Vehicles, page 47.

  60. Question 60How far before an intersection should you turn on your turn signal?

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    C: At least 100 feet. At least one hundred feet from the intersection, turn on your signal and slow down. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: How to Make a Left Turn, page 51.

  61. Question 61Two drivers facing each other both want to turn left. How should they turn?

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    B: Each turns to the left of the other, from left lane to left lane. Each driver should turn to the left of the other, leaving from the left lane and entering the left lane. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Turning Left of Center, page 54.

  62. Question 62At a two-way stop, two vehicles on the stop-sign street arrive at the same time; one goes straight, one turns across traffic. Who goes first?

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    B: The vehicle going straight across. The vehicle intending to travel straight across has right of way; the one turning across must yield. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Two-Way Stop, page 56.

  63. Question 63How far from a stopped school bus with red lights flashing must you stop in Mississippi?

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    B: At least 10 feet. Mississippi law requires a complete stop at least ten feet away from the bus. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Yielding Right-of-Way to School Buses, page 58.

  64. Question 64You're on a four-lane divided highway going the opposite direction from a stopped school bus. Must you stop?

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    D: No, you may continue on your side. On a highway with four or more lanes (two each way), opposite-direction traffic may continue without stopping. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Yielding Right-of-Way to School Buses, page 58.

  65. Question 65You're on a four-lane highway traveling the same direction as a stopped school bus with lights flashing. Must you stop?

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    C: Yes. Traffic traveling the same direction must still stop, even on a four-lane divided highway. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Yielding Right-of-Way to School Buses, page 58.

  66. Question 66When is no stop required for a school bus with lights flashing?

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    B: When the bus is in a loading zone where pedestrians are not allowed to cross the road. If the bus stops in a loading zone where pedestrians may not cross the roadway, you do not have to stop. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Yielding Right-of-Way to School Buses, page 58.

  67. Question 67Is yielding to a funeral procession required by Mississippi law?

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    C: No, but it is common courtesy. Although not required by law, common courtesy is to yield to funeral processions. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Yielding Right-of-Way to Pedestrians, page 59.

  68. Question 68How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Mississippi?

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    B: Not within 10 feet. You may not park within ten feet of a fire hydrant. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Prohibited Parking, page 60.

  69. Question 69How close to the driveway entrance of a fire station may you park (unless otherwise posted)?

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    B: Not within 20 feet. You may not park within twenty feet of a fire station driveway, or within seventy-five feet if posted. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Prohibited Parking, page 60.

  70. Question 70Within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection may you not park?

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    C: 20 feet. You may not park within twenty feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Prohibited Parking, page 60.

  71. Question 71Within how many feet of the approach to a traffic control device may you not park?

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    C: 30 feet. You may not park within thirty feet of the approach to any traffic control device. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Prohibited Parking, page 60.

  72. Question 72How close to the nearest rail of a railroad crossing may you park in Mississippi?

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    B: Not within 15 feet. You may not park within fifteen feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Prohibited Parking, page 60.

  73. Question 73If you must park along a highway outside a business or residential district, from how far must your vehicle be visible?

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    B: 200 feet. Park so you can be seen from at least two hundred feet in both directions, and leave at least twenty feet for others to pass. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Parking on a Highway, page 60.

  74. Question 74When parallel parked, how close to the curb should your tires be?

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    B: Within 12 inches. For vehicles parked parallel, tires should be within twelve inches of the curb. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Parallel Parking, page 61.

  75. Question 75Parking uphill next to a curb, which way should you turn your wheels?

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    A: Left. In an uphill position with a curb, turn your wheels sharply to the left. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Parking on a Hill, page 62.

  76. Question 76Parking downhill, with or without a curb, which way should you turn your wheels?

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    D: Right. In a downhill position, turn your wheels sharply to the right, whether or not there is a curb. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Parking on a Hill, page 62.

  77. Question 77In Mississippi you must use low beams when approaching within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?

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    C: 500 feet. Use low beams within five hundred feet of an oncoming vehicle or when following within five hundred feet. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Using Your Headlights: Driving at Night, page 63.

  78. Question 78When following another vehicle, Mississippi requires low beams within:

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    C: 500 feet. The manual says to use low beams when following within five hundred feet of another vehicle. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Using Your Headlights: Driving at Night, page 63.

  79. Question 79When should you use headlights, according to the Mississippi manual?

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    A: Between sunset and sunrise and whenever you can't see clearly 500 feet ahead. Use lights between sunset and sunrise and any other time you can't see clearly ahead for 500 feet. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Using Your Headlights: Driving at Night, page 63.

  80. Question 80Children under what age must be in a child passenger restraint (car seat) in Mississippi?

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    B: 4. Children under four years old must be secured in a child passenger restraint device. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Seat Belts, Car Seats, and Child Restraints, page 64.

  81. Question 81A 5-year-old who is 4 feet tall and weighs 50 pounds must ride in:

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    C: A belt-positioning booster seat. Children 4 to under 7 who are under 4'9" or under 65 pounds must use a belt-positioning booster seat. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Seat Belts, Car Seats, and Child Restraints, page 64.

  82. Question 82Children under what age should always ride in the backseat?

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    C: 13. Children under the age of 13 should always ride in the backseat. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Seat Belts, Car Seats, and Child Restraints, page 64.

  83. Question 83Your car is disabled and you must walk for help. Which side of the highway should you walk on?

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    A: The left side, facing oncoming traffic. Always walk on the left side of the highway facing oncoming traffic, and never cross an interstate. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Hazardous Conditions & Emergencies, page 65.

  84. Question 84What number do you dial on a cell phone to reach the Mississippi Highway Patrol in an emergency?

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    D: *HP (*47). Dial *HP (*47) to be connected to a Mississippi Highway Patrol dispatcher. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Hazardous Conditions & Emergencies, page 66.

  85. Question 85When must a Mississippi accident be reported to law enforcement?

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    B: When it involves injury, death or apparent property damage over $500. Report immediately if the accident involves injury, death, or apparent property damage exceeding $500. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: In Case of an Accident, page 66.

  86. Question 86An ambulance with flashing lights approaches while you are in an intersection. What should you do?

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    C: Proceed through the intersection, then pull to the extreme right shoulder. If you are at an intersection, proceed through it and then pull over to the extreme right shoulder. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Yielding Right of Way to Emergency Vehicles, page 67.

  87. Question 87Does signing a traffic ticket in Mississippi mean you admit guilt?

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    D: No. Your acceptance and signature on a traffic ticket is not an admission of guilt. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: What to Do and Expect When Pulled Over by Law Enforcement, page 68.

  88. Question 88How far before your interstate exit should you be in the correct lane?

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    B: At least one-quarter mile. Be in the correct lane at least one-quarter mile from your exit. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Interstate Highway Driving, page 69.

  89. Question 89Driving 70 mph on the interstate, how many car lengths should you stay behind the vehicle ahead?

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    C: Seven. At seventy mph, stay at least seven car lengths from the vehicle ahead; at fifty, at least five. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Speed Limits & Following Distance, page 70.

  90. Question 90Is the interstate speed limit in Mississippi different at night?

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    D: No, it is 70 mph day and night. The speed limit for interstate driving is seventy miles per hour for both day and night. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Speed Limits & Following Distance, page 70.

  91. Question 91About how much does an average tractor-trailer weigh, according to the Mississippi manual?

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    C: 80,000 pounds. An average tractor-trailer weighs approximately 80,000 pounds and takes longer to stop. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Road Safety with Large Vehicles, page 72.

  92. Question 92On a level highway, how much longer does it take to pass a large truck than a car?

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    B: 3 to 5 seconds. On a level highway it takes 3 to 5 seconds longer to pass a large vehicle than a car. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Road Safety with Large Vehicles, page 72.

  93. Question 93After passing a truck, when should you move back in front of it?

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    B: When you can see the truck's front wheels meeting the pavement in your rearview mirror. Move back only when you can see the front wheels of the truck meeting the pavement in your rearview mirror. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Road Safety with Large Vehicles, page 72.

  94. Question 94When stopped behind a large vehicle on an upgrade, where should you position your car?

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    D: With extra space, keeping to the left in your lane so the driver can see you. Leave extra space in case it drifts back, and keep to the left in your lane so the driver can see you. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Road Safety with Large Vehicles, page 72.

  95. Question 95What is the minimum passing distance between your vehicle and a bicycle in Mississippi?

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    B: 3 feet. Leave a safe distance of at least three feet between your vehicle and the bicycle when passing. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Sharing the Road with Bicycles, page 73.

  96. Question 96May you pass a bicyclist traveling your direction in a no-passing zone?

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    B: Yes, only when it is safe to do so. You may pass a bicycle traveling the same direction in a no-passing zone only when it is safe. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Sharing the Road with Bicycles, page 73.

  97. Question 97How fast can an experienced bicyclist ride, according to the Mississippi manual?

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    C: 20 to 25 mph. An experienced bicyclist can ride 20-25 mph and may be closer than you think. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Sharing the Road with Bicycles, page 73.

  98. Question 98Generally, how far from the right edge of the road should a bicyclist ride?

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    B: Two to four feet. Generally, cyclists ride two to four feet from the right edge of the road. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Sharing the Road with Bicycles, page 73.

  99. Question 99Are bicyclists allowed to ride side by side in Mississippi?

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    C: Yes, but they should not impede the normal movement of traffic. State law permits bicyclists to ride two abreast, but they should not impede normal traffic. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Tips for Safer Cycling, page 74.

  100. Question 100Where must a Mississippi license plate be mounted?

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    C: On the rear of the vehicle. You are required by law to mount your Mississippi license plate on the rear of your vehicle. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Required Vehicle Documentation: License Plate, page 75.

  101. Question 101From how far at night must the tag light make your plate visible?

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    B: 60 feet. You must have a tag light that makes the plate visible at sixty feet at night. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Required Vehicle Documentation: License Plate, page 75.

  102. Question 102What minimum light transmittance must a Mississippi vehicle's windows have?

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    B: 28%. The windshield must carry a label certifying all windows have a light transmittance of 28% or more. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Window Tint Certificate & Decal, page 75.

  103. Question 103What are Mississippi's minimum liability insurance amounts?

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    C: $25,000 / $50,000 / $25,000. Minimums are $25,000 per person, $50,000 for two or more people, and $25,000 property damage. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Minimum Insurance Amounts, page 76.

  104. Question 104An uninsured at-fault driver in Mississippi must keep proof of insurance on file for how long?

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    B: Three years from the date of the accident. The proof of insurance must remain in effect for three years from the date of the accident. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Proof of Insurance & Safety Responsibility Act, page 76.

  105. Question 105If your reaction slows by only half a second at 55 mph, how much farther will your vehicle travel before stopping?

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    B: About 44 feet. A half-second slower reaction at 55 mph means traveling an extra forty-four feet before stopping. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Alcohol & the Driver, page 77.

  106. Question 106According to the Mississippi manual, how many beers can markedly decrease reflexes and reaction time?

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    D: Even two beers. Tests show that even two beers can markedly decrease a person's reflexes and reaction time. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Alcohol & the Driver, page 77.

  107. Question 107Is driving under the influence of medical cannabis legal in Mississippi?

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    A: No, it can result in arrest. Smoking medical cannabis in a vehicle or driving under its influence violates Mississippi law and can result in arrest. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Marijuana & the Driver, page 77.

  108. Question 108For a driver under 21 in Mississippi, what BAC is considered under the influence?

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    B: .02% or more. Under 21, a BAC of .02% or more is under the influence; Mississippi has zero tolerance for underage drivers. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Implied Consent, page 78.

  109. Question 109If you refuse a breath or chemical test in Mississippi, how long is your temporary permit receipt valid?

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    C: 45 days. You surrender your license and get a receipt that serves as a temporary permit valid for only forty-five days. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Implied Consent, page 78.

  110. Question 110How long is the administrative suspension for refusing a breath or chemical test in Mississippi?

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    D: 90 days. Your license will be administratively suspended for ninety days for refusing the test. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Implied Consent, page 78.

  111. Question 111If your BAC is at or above the limit, how long is the temporary permit receipt valid?

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    B: 30 days. If your BAC reaches your limit, the officer takes your license and gives a receipt valid for only 30 days. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Implied Consent, page 78.

  112. Question 112What is the license suspension for a first-offense DUI (21+, .08% or higher) in Mississippi?

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    D: 120 days. A first-offense DUI carries a fine of $250-$1,000, up to 48 hours in jail and a 120-day suspension. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: DUI Penalties, page 79.

  113. Question 113What is the fine range for a first-offense DUI in Mississippi?

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    B: $250 - $1,000. The first-offense DUI fine is $250 to $1,000. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: DUI Penalties, page 79.

  114. Question 114A second DUI within five years in Mississippi brings a license suspension of:

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    A: 1 year. A second offense within five years brings a $600-$1,500 fine, 5 days to 6 months jail and a 1-year suspension. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: DUI Penalties, page 79.

  115. Question 115A third DUI within five years in Mississippi is classified as:

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    C: A felony. A third DUI within five years is a felony with 1 to 5 years in the custody of MDOC. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: DUI Penalties, page 79.

  116. Question 116A first Zero Tolerance DUI (under 21, .02 to under .08) results in a fine and suspension of:

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    B: $250 and 120 days. First-offense Zero Tolerance DUI: $250 fine and a 120-day suspension. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Zero Tolerance DUI Penalties, page 79.

  117. Question 117A driver under 21 has a BAC of .09. How is the offense classified?

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    B: Regular DUI. If a driver under 21 has a BAC of .08% or higher, it is a regular DUI, not Zero Tolerance. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Zero Tolerance DUI Penalties, page 79.

  118. Question 118You are convicted of a first DUI and also refused the breath test. What is added?

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    A: A 90-day license suspension. For a first-offense DUI with a test refusal, a 90-day suspension is added to the original penalty. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: DUI Penalties, page 79.

  119. Question 119How many reckless driving convictions within 12 months require a one-year revocation?

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    A: Three. Three reckless driving convictions within a twelve-month period require revocation for one year. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Revocation of License, page 80.

  120. Question 120What is the reinstatement fee after a DUI or implied consent suspension in Mississippi?

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    C: $175. The reinstatement fee for a DUI or implied consent conviction is $175; child support is $25 and others $100. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Reinstatement of Driving Privileges, page 81.

  121. Question 121How must you pay a Mississippi reinstatement fee by mail?

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    A: Cashier's check. You must pay by cashier's check; do not send cash, a money order or a personal check. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Reinstatement of Driving Privileges, page 81.

  122. Question 122Who is considered in violation when trash is thrown from a vehicle in Mississippi?

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    A: The operator or owner of the vehicle, or both. When solid waste is thrown from a motor vehicle, the operator or owner, or both, are deemed in violation. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Littering, page 82.

  123. Question 123Above what gross vehicle weight rating does a single vehicle require a CDL?

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    C: 26,000 pounds. You must have a CDL for a single vehicle with a GVWR of more than 26,000 pounds. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A, B, C, page 87.

  124. Question 124A vehicle designed to carry how many people requires a CDL?

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    B: More than 15, including the driver. A CDL is required for vehicles designed to transport more than fifteen persons, including the driver. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A, B, C, page 87.

  125. Question 125Outside business or residential districts, how close may a truck follow another truck (except when passing)?

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    C: No closer than 300 feet. Trucks outside business or residential districts must not follow within three hundred feet of other trucks except when passing. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Class D: Safe Driving, page 87.

  126. Question 126Out of state on military service when your license expires, how long after discharge or return may you renew without a delinquent fee?

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    D: 90 days. You may renew within ninety days of discharge or returning to the state, with no delinquent fee. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Military Personnel and College Students, page 12.

  127. Question 127How are proofs of residency with only a P.O. box treated?

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    A: Not accepted; a physical address is required. Each proof of residency must contain a physical address; P.O. box numbers will not be accepted. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Application Requirements: Proof of Residency, page 16.

  128. Question 128Under 17, whose signatures must be on your permit application (if both parents are living and have custody)?

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    A: Both parents. If under seventeen, the application must include both parents' signatures if both are living and have legal custody. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Application Requirements: Signatures, page 16.

  129. Question 129What does Mississippi say about headlights you should be able to see by at night?

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    A: It is recommended to see a person 500 feet ahead in good weather. It is recommended that your headlights let you see a person 500 feet ahead in good weather at night. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Vehicle Equipment: Lights, page 19.

  130. Question 130Besides the headlights, how many lights may be burning at once on a vehicle at most?

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    B: Four. At no time should you have more than four lights, not including headlights, burning at once. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Vehicle Equipment: Lights, page 19.

  131. Question 131If you violate the law on the Natchez Trace Parkway, where will you be tried?

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    D: Federal court. Violations on the Parkway or its facilities are tried in a federal court. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Appendix B: The Natchez Trace, page 90.

  132. Question 132Are commercial vehicles allowed on the Natchez Trace Parkway?

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    B: No, commercial vehicles are excluded. Commercial vehicles are excluded from the Parkway, and access is limited. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Appendix B: The Natchez Trace, page 90.

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Remembering the numbers

Most mistakes on the Mississippi DPS Driver Service Bureau test are about specifics: how many feet before a turn to signal, how far to park from a hydrant, the alcohol limit for drivers under 21. Write the numbers from these questions on a card and review them before the test, then take the exam simulator.