Mississippi DPS Driver Service Bureau permit practice test 7
25 questions written from the Mississippi Driver's License Manual, covering alcohol and drugs, licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving, signals and pavement markings, right of way and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1What 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.
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Question 2How 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.
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Question 3Under Mississippi law, which is not allowed while driving?
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A: Writing, sending or reading text messages. Writing, sending or reading text messages while driving is not allowed; a hands-free device is recommended for calls. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Avoiding Distractions: Cellphone Use, page 23.
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Question 4A solid yellow arrow means the same as:
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C: A solid yellow light; the signal is about to turn red. A yellow solid arrow is the same as a solid yellow light; slow down and prepare to stop. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Traffic Signal Lights, page 37.
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Question 5Is 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.
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Question 6What shape is the YIELD sign?
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C: Equilateral triangle. The yield right-of-way sign is an equilateral triangle. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Regulatory Signs, page 28.
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Question 7A pedestrian is carrying a white cane with a red tip. What should you do?
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D: Take every precaution and stop completely if necessary. Watch for white canes, which may have a red tip; take every precaution and stop if necessary. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Yielding Right-of-Way to Pedestrians, page 59.
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Question 8If you run off the pavement, what should you do before returning to the roadway?
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A: Use the brakes lightly. If you run off the pavement, use the brakes lightly before returning to the roadway. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Hazardous Conditions & Emergencies, page 65.
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Question 9Before passing on the left, why should you drop back from the vehicle ahead?
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C: So you can see around it before changing lanes. Do not tailgate a vehicle you intend to pass; drop back so you can see around it. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Passing Other Vehicles, page 47.
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Question 10Entering a roundabout, who has the right of way?
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C: Circulating traffic already in the roundabout. Entering traffic yields the right of way to circulating traffic. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Roundabouts, page 57.
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Question 11Should you drive through large bodies of standing water on a road?
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C: No; find another route. Do not drive through large bodies of standing water; find another route. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Hazardous Conditions & Emergencies, page 65.
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Question 12A 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.
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Question 13Who must accompany a Mississippi learner's permit holder?
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C: A licensed driver 21 or older in the seat next to the driver. The permit allows driving with a licensed driver aged 21 or older occupying the seat next to you. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Regular Learner's Permit, page 13.
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Question 14Is reading or posting to social media on a hand-held phone while driving allowed in Mississippi?
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D: No. Reading or posting to a social networking site using a hand-held phone while driving is not allowed. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Avoiding Distractions: Cellphone Use, page 23.
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Question 15You approach a malfunctioning traffic light that shows no lights at all. What must you do?
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D: Stop completely and proceed with caution, following right-of-way rules. With no functioning lights, stop completely and proceed with caution, yielding as at an intersection. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Traffic Signal Lights, page 39.
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Question 16An 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.
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Question 17What does this sign mean?
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A: Keep right of the island or divider. This regulatory sign means keep right. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Regulatory Signs, page 29.
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Question 18An emergency vehicle with lights on is parked beside a four-lane highway. What should you do?
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C: Merge into the lane away from it if safe; otherwise slow down and be ready to stop. Merge into the lane away from the emergency vehicle if safe; if not, slow down and prepare to stop. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Yielding Right of Way to Emergency Vehicles, page 67.
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Question 19On the Natchez Trace Parkway, who should you report an accident, fire or other emergency to?
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C: The nearest National Park Ranger. The Parkway is patrolled by National Park Rangers; report accidents, fires and emergencies to the nearest Ranger or call 1-800-300-PARK (7275). Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Appendix B: The Natchez Trace, page 90.
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Question 20Driving 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.
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Question 21A 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.
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Question 22How long is a Mississippi Regular Learner's Permit valid?
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D: Two years. The Regular Learner's Permit is valid for two years. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Regular Learner's Permit, page 13.
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Question 23Under 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.
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Question 24A malfunctioning signal shows flashing yellow lights. What should you do?
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C: Slow down and use caution before crossing. With flashing yellow malfunction lights, slow down and use caution before crossing. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Traffic Signal Lights, page 39.
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Question 25How should you treat bicycles at intersections in Mississippi?
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A: Yield to bicycles exactly as you would to any other vehicle. You must yield to bicycles exactly as you would to any other vehicle. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Intersections and Right-of-Way, page 55.
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