Mississippi DPS Driver Service Bureau permit practice test 9
25 questions written from the Mississippi Driver's License Manual, covering sharing the road, licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving, signals and pavement markings, road signs. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1A truck swings left before an intersection. Why shouldn't you pass it on the right?
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B: It may be making a right turn. Large vehicles swing left to make right turns; don't pass on the right if it may be turning right. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Road Safety with Large Vehicles, page 72.
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Question 2Who must wear a crash helmet on a motorcycle or motor scooter in Mississippi?
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A: Anyone operating or riding on public roads. A crash helmet must be worn when operating or riding any motorcycle or motor scooter on public roads. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Motorcycle Endorsement, page 14.
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Question 3May 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.
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Question 4When 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.
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Question 5What does this sign mean?
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A: Access lane/ramp merges into roadway from the right. This sign warns that an access lane or ramp merges into the roadway from the right. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Warning Signs, page 30.
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Question 6Under Mississippi law, a bicycle on a public road is:
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A: A vehicle. A bicycle is considered a vehicle when ridden on public roads, with the same rights and duties as motor vehicle drivers. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Sharing the Road with Bicycles, page 73.
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Question 7Under 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.
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Question 8On the Mississippi braking chart, the total stopping distance is made of:
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A: Thinking/reaction distance plus braking distance. The chart shows thinking and reaction distance before braking plus the distance from braking to stop. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Braking, page 44.
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Question 9What is the arm signal for a right turn?
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D: Arm upward, bent at the elbow. For a right turn, extend your arm and hand upward with the arm bent at the elbow. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Arm Signals, page 42.
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Question 10What 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.
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Question 11What 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.
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Question 12Who 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.
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Question 13Under Mississippi law, who must wear a seat belt?
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C: The driver and all passengers, front and back. Drivers and all passengers must wear a properly fastened seat belt, front or back seat. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Seat Belts, Car Seats, and Child Restraints, page 64.
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Question 14What is the arm signal to slow down or stop?
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C: Arm downward with palm facing the rear. Extend your arm and hand downward, palm facing the rear. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Arm Signals, page 42.
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Question 15What does this sign mean?
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B: Two-way traffic. The Two-Way Traffic sign means traffic will be moving in both directions ahead. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Warning Signs, page 30.
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Question 16May 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.
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Question 17How does the Mississippi computerized exam help reading-impaired applicants?
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B: It includes a headset that reads questions and answers aloud. The Computerized Exam includes a headset, and the machine reads the questions and answers aloud. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: The Examination, page 17.
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Question 18Children 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.
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Question 19When 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.
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Question 20What does this sign mean?
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B: Divided highway ends; two-way traffic ahead. This warning sign means the divided highway ends and two-way traffic is ahead. Mississippi Driver's License Manual: Warning Signs, page 30.
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Question 21How 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.
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Question 22If 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.
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Question 23A 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.
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Question 24A 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.
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Question 25Generally, 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.
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