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Mississippi DPS Driver Service Bureau permit practice test 4

25 questions written from the Mississippi Driver's License Manual, covering road signs, speed limits, sharing the road, emergencies, following and passing and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.

25 questions

  1. Question 1A vertical rectangle sign, such as a speed limit sign, is usually:

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    B: A regulatory sign. Vertical rectangles are usually used for regulatory signs such as speed limits. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Standard Shapes and Colors, page 27.

  2. Question 2What 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.

  3. Question 3What does the Mississippi manual say about shifting gears while crossing railroad tracks?

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    B: Do not shift gears as you drive across. The manual tells drivers not to shift gears while they drive across railroad tracks. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Railroad Crossings, page 36.

  4. Question 4Your 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.

  5. Question 5On interstates and four-lane highways with lanes divided by a broken white line, passing is allowed from:

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    B: Both the left and right lanes. Passing is allowed from both the left and right lanes going the same direction when divided by a broken white line. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Passing Other Vehicles, page 47.

  6. Question 6When completing a right turn, what should you avoid?

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    D: Swinging into the left lane. Keep as close as possible to the right and do not swing into the left lane. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: How to Make a Right Turn, page 52.

  7. Question 7If 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.

  8. Question 8What does 'over-driving' your headlights mean?

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    A: Driving so fast you cannot stop within the distance you can see. Don't drive so fast that you cannot stop within the distance your headlights let you see. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Using Your Headlights: Driving at Night, page 63.

  9. Question 9For 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.

  10. Question 10A 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.

  11. Question 11How often should you check your tires for wear using the penny test?

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    C: Once a month or before a long trip. Once a month, or before any long road trip, check your tires for wear and damage. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Safe Driving Basics, page 21.

  12. Question 12A lane has a two-headed arrow pointing straight and to the right. What may you do?

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    D: Continue straight or turn right. A two-headed straight-and-right arrow means you may continue straight or turn right from that lane. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Pavement Markings: Directional Arrows, page 26.

  13. Question 13When merging onto the interstate from the acceleration lane, how fast should you be going?

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    D: At the speed of the interstate traffic. Increase speed in the acceleration lane until you reach the speed of interstate traffic; merging slower or faster is dangerous. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Interstate Highway Driving: Entering & Exiting, page 69.

  14. Question 14At a four-way stop, several vehicles arrive at the same time. Who goes first?

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    A: The vehicle on the right. If multiple vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the right has the right of way. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Four-Way Stop, page 56.

  15. Question 15After stopping at a stop sign, to whom must you yield?

    red and white octagon road sign
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    C: Any traffic close enough to be a hazard. After a complete stop, you must yield to any traffic close enough to be a hazard. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Regulatory Signs, page 28.

  16. Question 16What 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.

  17. Question 17How 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.

  18. Question 18What 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.

  19. Question 19Before moving back into the right lane after passing on the left, what should you see?

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    C: The vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror. Make sure you can see the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror before moving back. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Passing Other Vehicles, page 47.

  20. Question 20When completing a left turn from a two-way street, what should you avoid?

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    B: Cutting the corner or swinging into the right lane. Enter just to the right of center; don't cut the corner or swing into the right lane. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: How to Make a Left Turn, page 51.

  21. Question 21When 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.

  22. Question 22Should you wear darkened glasses at night to reduce headlight glare?

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    D: No, they further reduce your vision. Never wear darkened glasses at night; they only reduce your vision further. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Using Your Headlights: Driving at Night, page 63.

  23. Question 23If 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.

  24. Question 24A 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.

  25. Question 25How 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.

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