MS Permit Practice Test 2

All 20 questions in test 2

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1. 1. At a two-way stop, two vehicles arrive together after cross traffic has cleared. Who has priority?

   1. The vehicle intending to travel straight across
   2. The vehicle intending to turn across the traffic lane
   3. The vehicle closest to the stop sign, regardless of direction
   4. Neither vehicle until a police officer arrives
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   The vehicle intending to travel straight across. When two vehicles arrive at a two-way stop together, the one intending to travel straight across has the right-of-way. A vehicle turning across the traffic lane must wait and yield. The rule applies after the stop and once cross traffic has cleared; it does not erase the duty to check the intersection. The turning driver should remain stopped until the straight-moving vehicle has passed safely.

2. 2. What does a KEEP RIGHT sign direct a driver to do?

   
   1. Turn right at the next intersection regardless of lane markings
   2. Use the right lane only when preparing to pass
   3. Avoid driving on the right side of a divided road
   4. Keep the vehicle to the right of the obstruction or divider
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   Keep the vehicle to the right of the obstruction or divider. KEEP RIGHT directs traffic to remain on the right side of the obstruction or divider represented by the sign. It does not reserve the right lane for passing, forbid ordinary right-side travel, or force a turn at the next intersection. Follow the arrow around the hazard while maintaining a safe lane position and watching nearby traffic. The sign concerns how to pass the physical separation ahead, not a destination choice. The visual cue is simple: the arrow shows which side of the island, barrier, or obstruction your vehicle must use.

3. 3. What fine and license suspension apply to a first Zero Tolerance DUI for a Mississippi driver under 21?

   1. No fine and a warning
   2. $1,000 and 1 year
   3. $250 and 120 days
   4. $500 and 30 days
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   $250 and 120 days. Zero Tolerance applies to drivers under 21 with a BAC of 0.02 or higher but less than 0.08. A first offense brings a $250 fine and a 120 day license suspension. It is not a warning, and $1,000 with a year describes a third offense fine cap paired with a second offense suspension. A second Zero Tolerance offense within five years brings a fine of not more than $500 and a one year suspension.

4. 4. What action is prohibited at a double solid white line?

   1. Crossing the line
   2. Traveling on both sides in the same direction
   3. Using a turn signal
   4. Driving in the right lane
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   Crossing the line. The manual specifically prohibits crossing a double white line. The marking may separate lanes that carry traffic in the same direction, but that permission does not allow a driver to cross the pair. The choice “Traveling on both sides in the same direction” describes the direction of travel permitted beside the marking, not an action that is forbidden. Signaling or using the right lane is not prohibited by this pavement marking alone. If you need to change position, wait until a legal lane change is available beyond the double line.

5. 5. When must an accident be reported immediately to the proper law enforcement authorities?

   1. Only when the crash occurs on an interstate
   2. Only when every vehicle involved is disabled
   3. When it involves injury, death, or apparent property damage over $500
   4. When damage is below $500 and no one is injured
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   When it involves injury, death, or apparent property damage over $500. The manual sets three triggers for immediate reporting: injury, death, or apparent property damage exceeding $500. A disabled vehicle is not the stated threshold, and the rule applies beyond interstates. A no-injury crash with less than $500 in damage falls within the stated exception, provided no other reporting trigger exists. At a crash scene, first stop and help injured people, then gather the required information and contact law enforcement when one of those listed conditions is present.

6. 6. A Mississippi teen without a permit drives with a licensed parent in the passenger seat. Is this legal?

   1. Yes, if the parent is over 21
   2. Yes, on rural roads only
   3. No, driving without a valid license or learner's permit is illegal even with a parent
   4. Yes, during daylight hours
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   No, driving without a valid license or learner's permit is illegal even with a parent. Mississippi requires a valid Driver's License or Learner's Permit to drive any motor vehicle on streets or highways, except road and farm equipment. The manual states that driving without one is illegal even when a parent or licensed driver is along. A supervising adult makes permit driving legal, but only for someone who already holds the permit. Road type and time of day do not create an exception.

7. 7. Who must wear a crash helmet on a motorcycle or motor scooter on Mississippi public roads?

   1. Only riders under 18
   2. Only the operator, not a passenger
   3. Only riders on interstate highways
   4. Every operator and every rider
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   Every operator and every rider. Mississippi law (Sec. 63-7-64) says no person may operate or ride upon a motorcycle or motor scooter on public roads unless wearing a crash helmet that meets the federal standard. The rule covers operators and passengers of every age, so limiting it to minors, to the operator, or to interstates is wrong. Operating a motor-driven cycle also requires a Motorcycle Endorsement on the driver's license.

8. 8. Above what height does a Mississippi vehicle's owner become liable for damage to overhead structures?

   1. Eight feet
   2. Fifteen feet
   3. Ten feet
   4. Twelve and one half feet
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   Twelve and one half feet. If your vehicle exceeds twelve and one half feet in height, either you or the vehicle's owner will be held responsible for any damage caused by the excess height, and under no conditions may any vehicle exceed thirteen and one half feet. Watch posted clearances at underpasses, wires and trestles when hauling tall loads, and measure the load before leaving the yard.

9. 9. When passing a bicyclist traveling in the same direction, how should a Mississippi driver pass?

   1. Reduce speed, move into the next lane, and leave plenty of room
   2. Stay beside the bicycle in the same lane to save time
   3. Pass within inches before an oncoming vehicle arrives
   4. Sound the horn continuously while squeezing by
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   Reduce speed, move into the next lane, and leave plenty of room. The manual tells drivers not to share the lane while passing a bicycle. Reduce speed, move into the next lane, and pass in the normal manner, leaving plenty of room. If oncoming traffic is present, wait behind the bicyclist until that traffic clears. The choice “Stay beside the bicycle in the same lane to save time” leaves insufficient lateral space, and the choices “Pass within inches before an oncoming vehicle arrives” and “Sound the horn continuously while squeezing by” add pressure that can make the cyclist lose control. Wind from a moving vehicle is another reason to give a bicyclist a wide, calm pass.

10. 10. A yellow flashing arrow appears for your turn. What must you do?

    1. Turn immediately because the arrow gives a protected movement
    2. Turn in the arrow's direction only from the proper lane and yield to oncoming traffic
    3. Stop and wait until a solid green arrow appears
    4. Accelerate and claim priority over approaching vehicles
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    Turn in the arrow's direction only from the proper lane and yield to oncoming traffic. A yellow flashing arrow permits a turn in the arrow's direction from the proper lane, but it does not create a protected movement. Oncoming traffic has a green indication when that arrow flashes, so the turning driver must yield before entering its path. A solid green arrow is not required in every case, and acceleration cannot replace a safe gap. Line up in the marked lane, watch the approaching vehicles, and make the turn only after yielding. The key cue is flashing yellow, which combines permission to turn with an unprotected approach.

11. 11. What does a broken yellow line separating opposing traffic permit a driver to do?

    
    1. Cross whenever the driver wants
    2. Cross only to pass when it is safe
    3. Cross only to park
    4. Never cross under any condition
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    Cross only to pass when it is safe. A broken yellow center line separates traffic moving in opposite directions, and crossing into the oncoming lane is permitted only for passing when it is safe. The line is not an unrestricted invitation to cross, so the choice “Cross whenever the driver wants” ignores the safety condition. Parking is not the stated purpose, and the choice “Never cross under any condition” describes a prohibition that applies to a different marking. Check for oncoming traffic, sight distance, and other hazards before entering the opposing lane, then return when the pass is complete.

12. 12. What roadway activity does an orange traffic sign warn about?

    1. A pedestrian crossing ahead
    2. Public recreation and scenic travel
    3. Construction or maintenance work
    4. A required stop at an intersection
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    Construction or maintenance work. Orange is the manual's color for construction or maintenance warnings, so it alerts drivers to temporary work activity or related conditions. Brown is used for public recreation and scenic guidance, while railroad warnings are associated with the round shape and cross-buck message. A required stop is conveyed by a red stop sign, not by the general orange category. Reduce speed, watch for changed lanes or workers, and follow any temporary directions shown on the sign.

13. 13. When must a driver yield to pedestrians at a crosswalk?

    1. Only when a crossing guard is present
    2. Always, even when the crosswalk is not marked
    3. Only at a traffic signal showing WALK
    4. Only when pedestrians are walking from the driver's right
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    Always, even when the crosswalk is not marked. Mississippi requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks whether the lines are painted or not. That protection does not depend on a crossing guard, a particular signal, or the pedestrian's approach direction. The choices “Only when a crossing guard is present” and “Only at a traffic signal showing WALK” add conditions the manual does not require, while the choice “Only when pedestrians are walking from the driver's right” would ignore people crossing from the opposite side. Approach every crosswalk slowly enough to stop, check both sides and the curb area, and keep the vehicle under control until the pedestrian is safely clear.

14. 14. What stopping rule applies to a school bus carrying even one child at a railroad crossing?

    1. It may cross after sounding its horn twice
    2. It stops only when the crossing gate is fully lowered
    3. It must stop at every railroad crossing, regardless of signs or flashing lights
    4. It stops only at crossings marked with a round warning sign
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    It must stop at every railroad crossing, regardless of signs or flashing lights. A school bus carrying even one child belongs to the group that must stop at every railroad crossing, regardless of whether signs are present or warning lights are flashing. Waiting for a fully lowered gate or a round warning sign would miss the broader requirement. After stopping, the driver checks both directions before proceeding. The manual gives a stopping position of ten to fifty feet from the outer rail. The cue is the vehicle and passenger condition, not the appearance of the crossing equipment.

15. 15. What does a diamond-shaped traffic sign warn a Mississippi driver about?

    1. A destination and distance to a town
    2. An existing or possible hazard on or beside the roadway
    3. A rule allowing parking for a limited time
    4. A required route for hazardous materials
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    An existing or possible hazard on or beside the roadway. The diamond is reserved to warn of an existing or possible hazard on or adjacent to the roadway. A destination sign provides guidance, while parking and hazardous-material route instructions are different sign functions. The warning may involve a curve, intersection, school area, or another roadway condition, so the driver should reduce risk by scanning ahead and adjusting speed when needed. Shape recognition is the quick cue: diamond means warning of a hazard, not a direction, service, or ordinary regulation.

16. 16. What does the yellow plus-shaped warning sign announce?

    
    1. A hospital entrance on the left
    2. An intersection or crossroads ahead
    3. A section where all turning is forbidden
    4. A divided highway that has just ended
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    An intersection or crossroads ahead. The plus-shaped yellow sign identifies an intersection or crossroads ahead. It gives advance notice that traffic may enter from another direction, so check both sides, control your speed, and be prepared to yield. A hospital sign provides service information, a turn restriction is regulatory, and a divided-highway change has its own warning symbol. The useful cue is the crossing shape: expect another road to intersect your path soon.

17. 17. What should a driver expect at a pedestrian crossing warning sign?

    
    1. Pedestrians may be crossing and have the right-of-way at intersections
    2. Pedestrians are prohibited from entering any marked crosswalk
    3. Only school buses may stop near the crossing
    4. The sidewalk is closed and vehicles may use it
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    Pedestrians may be crossing and have the right-of-way at intersections. The pedestrian crossing warning means people may be crossing, and the manual reminds drivers that pedestrians have the right-of-way at intersections whether the crosswalk is marked or not. The other choices reverse that protection or introduce unrelated restrictions. Approach slowly enough to see someone entering from either side, yield, and keep the vehicle out of the crossing while people pass. A painted line is not the only place the duty applies. The practical cue is person first: scan the full intersection, not just the pavement markings directly in front of the hood.

18. 18. How much better fuel economy does the Mississippi manual say most cars get at 50 mph than at 70 mph?

    1. About 28 percent more miles per gallon
    2. About 2 percent more
    3. No difference
    4. About 50 percent less
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    About 28 percent more miles per gallon. Most automobiles get about 28 percent more miles per gallon on the highway at 50 mph than at 70 mph, and about 21 percent more at 55 mph than at 70. Repeatedly varying speed by 5 mph can cut mileage by up to 1.3 miles per gallon, and the air conditioner can reduce it by up to 2.5. Steady, moderate speed saves fuel and is safer.

19. 19. What is Mississippi's reinstatement fee for a suspension that is not for DUI, implied consent, drug law, or child support?

    1. $25
    2. $175
    3. $500
    4. $100
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    $100. The reinstatement table charges $175 after a DUI, implied consent, or controlled substances conviction, $25 after a child support suspension, and $100 for all other suspensions. So $175 and $25 belong to those specific categories, and $500 is not in the table. If a license was deposited in lieu of bond or the driver failed to appear in court, a corrected court abstract from the judge is also needed before reinstatement.

20. 20. How close to the nearest rail of a railroad crossing may a Mississippi driver park?

    1. No closer than 50 feet
    2. No closer than 5 feet
    3. No closer than 100 feet
    4. No closer than 15 feet
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    No closer than 15 feet. Mississippi prohibits parking within 15 feet of the nearest rail of any railroad crossing. Fifty feet may sound familiar because certain vehicles must stop within 50 to 10 feet of the rail, but that is a stopping rule, not a parking distance. Five feet is dangerously close, and 100 feet is not in the list. Parking too close to the tracks can put the vehicle in a train's path.