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Mississippi DPS Driver Service Bureau permit practice test 3

25 questions written from the Mississippi Driver's License Manual, covering emergencies, following and passing, turns and intersections, parking, hazards, weather and night driving and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.

25 questions
  1. Question 1If your vehicle starts to skid, what should you do?

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    B: Turn the wheel in the direction of the skid, if you can do so safely. Turn the wheel in the direction of the skid if you can do so without running off the road; sudden braking increases the skid. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Hazardous Conditions & Emergencies, page 65.

  2. Question 2In a motorcade such as a funeral procession, how should you space your vehicle?

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    D: Leave room so other vehicles can safely pull into the spaces. Allow enough space between you and the next car so other vehicles may safely pull into those spaces. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Following, page 43.

  3. Question 3How 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.

  4. Question 4Within 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.

  5. Question 5When 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.

  6. Question 6What does Mississippi's implied consent law mean?

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    D: By driving, you consent to testing for intoxicating substances. Operating a vehicle in Mississippi means you give implied consent to breath or chemical testing. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Implied Consent, page 78.

  7. Question 7Beginning 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.

  8. Question 8Does 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.

  9. Question 9Passing across a double solid yellow line is:

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    C: Prohibited from either side. Passing from either side of a double yellow line is prohibited. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Pavement Markings, page 25.

  10. Question 10How 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.

  11. Question 11Another driver yields to you at an intersection. What should you do?

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    B: Proceed immediately. If another driver yields to you, proceed immediately; if not, slow or stop and let them go. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Intersections and Right-of-Way, page 55.

  12. Question 12What does a round sign warn of?

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    A: A railroad crossing ahead. The round shape warns of a railroad crossing ahead. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Standard Shapes and Colors, page 27.

  13. Question 13What 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.

  14. Question 14When 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.

  15. Question 15You have a blowout. What should you do first?

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    B: Take your foot off the accelerator, then brake slowly and cautiously. Don't brake suddenly; take your foot off the accelerator, then brake slowly and cautiously. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Hazardous Conditions & Emergencies, page 65.

  16. Question 16On 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.

  17. Question 17While waiting to make a left turn, how should your wheels be?

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    C: Straight. Keep close to the center line with your wheels straight while waiting to turn. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: How to Make a Left Turn, page 51.

  18. Question 18How 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.

  19. Question 19Is it OK to drive with only your parking lights on when you need lights?

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    B: No; if you need lights, use your headlights. Do not drive with only parking lights; if you need lights, use your headlights. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Using Your Headlights: Driving at Night, page 63.

  20. Question 20For a driver 21 or older in Mississippi, what BAC is considered under the influence?

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    C: .08% or more. Drivers 21 or older are under the influence at .08% or more. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Implied Consent, page 78.

  21. Question 21A 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.

  22. Question 22Under 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.

  23. Question 23You'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.

  24. Question 24You miss your interstate exit. What should you do?

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    B: Continue to the next exit. If you miss your exit, do not stop and back up; continue to the next exit. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Interstate Highway Driving, page 69.

  25. Question 25Vehicles already inside an intersection:

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    D: Have the right of way. Vehicles already inside an intersection have the right of way. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Intersections and Right-of-Way, page 55.

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