Mississippi DPS Driver Service Bureau permit practice test 8
25 questions written from the Mississippi Driver's License Manual, covering road signs, sharing the road, alcohol and drugs, licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1What does this sign mean?
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C: You must turn left. This sign means you must turn left. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Regulatory Signs, page 29.
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Question 2About 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.
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Question 3A 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.
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Question 4You 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.
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Question 5You just had an argument and are very upset. What does the manual suggest?
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A: Let someone else drive. If you are worried, ill, angry, frightened or grief-stricken, let someone else drive. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Avoiding Distractions: Emotional Distractions, page 24.
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Question 6Overhead lane signals show green lights over two lanes and a red light over the third. Where may you drive?
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C: Only in lanes marked by a green light. You may travel only in a lane marked by a green light, never in a lane marked with a red light. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Lane Direction Control, page 40.
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Question 7At a four-way stop, should you brake hard to 'stop first'?
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A: No; don't slam your brakes to stop first, and yield to the driver on your right. Do not slam on your brakes to stop first; yield to the driver on the right. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Four-Way Stop, page 56.
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Question 8What does this sign mean?
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D: Travel only in the direction of the arrow (one way). The One Way sign means you may only travel in the direction of the arrow. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Regulatory Signs, page 29.
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Question 9On 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.
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Question 10A 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.
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Question 11You first apply at age 17. What can you do?
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A: Apply directly for a Regular Driver's License, taking the exam the same day. If you first apply at seventeen or older, you may apply directly for a Regular Driver's License. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Regular Driver's License (Class R), page 15.
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Question 12Why should you never wear stereo headphones while driving?
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D: You may not hear warning signals like whistles and sirens. Headphones and loud music may keep you from hearing warning signals such as whistles and sirens. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Avoiding Distractions: Emotional Distractions, page 24.
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Question 13How 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.
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Question 14What does this sign mean?
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D: No passing: do not cross into the other lane to pass. This pennant-shaped sign marks a no-passing zone: you may not cross into the other lane to pass a vehicle. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Regulatory Signs, page 29.
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Question 15After 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.
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Question 16You 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.
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Question 17Minimum 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.
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Question 18What does Mississippi say about stickers on your windshield?
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D: Your windshield must be free of signs or unofficial stickers. Your windshield must be free of any signs or unofficial stickers. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Avoiding Distractions: Visual Obstructions, page 24.
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Question 19How 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.
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Question 20What does the center lane sign showing opposite left-turn arrows and 'ONLY' mean?
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B: The center lane may only be used to make turns. You may only use the center lane to make turns; it is not for normal travel or passing. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Regulatory Signs, page 29.
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Question 21When 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.
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Question 22When 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.
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Question 23The vehicle ahead signals a turn. Should you turn on your signal too?
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B: Only if you also intend to turn. Activate your signal only if you also intend to turn; don't signal to warn others that the car ahead is turning. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Signal Lights, page 42.
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Question 24A pedestrian signal begins flashing after a pedestrian has started across. What should the pedestrian do?
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A: Continue crossing. Pedestrians who began crossing before the signal flashed should continue crossing; others must not leave the curb. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Pedestrian Crossing, page 40.
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Question 25What does this sign mean?
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C: Right lane ends, merge left. This warning sign means the right lane ends; merge to the left. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Warning Signs, page 30.
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