MS Permit Practice Test 8

All 20 questions in test 8

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1. 1. How may a Mississippi learner's permit be used?

   1. For unsupervised driving after midnight
   2. Only with a licensed driver
   3. Only on interstate highways
   4. For vehicle registration without driving
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   Only with a licensed driver. A learner's permit may be used only when a licensed driver is present. It is not permission for unsupervised late-night travel, and it has no special limitation to interstate highways. Vehicle registration is a separate administrative matter and does not describe permitted driving. The supervising person must be a licensed driver, and the permit is intended to support practice under that supervision. Use the phrase only with as the cue: the permit creates a supervised driving privilege, not the same unrestricted privilege as a regular license.

   Study this in the handbook: Learner's Permits and the Regular License

2. 2. 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.

   Study this in the handbook: Regulatory and Warning Signs

3. 3. 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.

4. 4. Which mirror rule applies when a truck body blocks the driver's view behind?

   1. A rear-view mirror is forbidden
   2. Two inside rear-view mirrors are required
   3. An outside rear-view mirror is required
   4. No mirror is permitted on a truck
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   An outside rear-view mirror is required. Mississippi recommends a rear view mirror but does not require one for an ordinary vehicle. A different rule applies when a truck body blocks the driver's view of the road behind: an outside rear view mirror is required by law. The two inside mirrors choice invents a two mirror requirement, and the choice saying a rear view mirror is forbidden reverses the rule. Saying no mirror is permitted on a truck would leave a blocked rear view unaddressed. Before driving a truck, check whether its body prevents a useful view behind and make sure the required outside mirror is present.

   Study this in the handbook: Required Equipment, Tags and Tint

5. 5. What equipment must a vehicle have for safe driving in poor weather?

   1. Windshield wipers that work
   2. A blue auxiliary light on the front
   3. A siren that can be heard from 500 feet
   4. A rearview mirror on every passenger car
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   Windshield wipers that work. The manual specifically requires working windshield wipers for safe driving under poor weather conditions. Wipers help maintain a usable view when rain or other moisture reaches the windshield. A blue auxiliary light and a siren are not the equipment the manual names for poor weather; flashing red or blue lights and sirens are described for emergency vehicles. Mississippi does recommend a rearview mirror, but it does not generally require one on every passenger car. Inspect the blades before driving into weather that can obscure vision.

   Study this in the handbook: Required Equipment, Tags and Tint

6. 6. What does Mississippi law require a driver to have in the vehicle, or show on a phone, as proof of liability coverage?

   1. The vehicle title
   2. A receipt from the last emissions test
   3. The insurance card for that vehicle
   4. A copy of the full policy contract
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   The insurance card for that vehicle. Mississippi Code section 63-15-4 requires the insurer to issue an insurance card for each vehicle, and failing to have that card in the vehicle, or to display it electronically on a phone, is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine. Officers check for the card at roadblocks and traffic stops. The state also runs an electronic verification system, and an officer who confirms coverage through it will not cite a driver who simply forgot the card. Keep the current card in the glove box or on your phone.

7. 7. What should a driver do when a steady yellow light appears while approaching?

   1. Treat the light as permission to turn without yielding
   2. Accelerate so the vehicle enters before red
   3. Slow down and prepare to stop
   4. Stop only after entering the intersection
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   Slow down and prepare to stop. A steady yellow signal warns that the light will soon turn red. The manual tells the driver to slow down and prepare to stop, so the color is not extra time to accelerate and gives no permission to turn without yielding. Stopping only after entering the intersection leaves the vehicle in the path of crossing traffic and pedestrians. Check the distance to the stop line as the light changes, brake smoothly, and be ready to stop before the intersection when the red follows.

   Study this in the handbook: Traffic Signals and Arrows

8. 8. After pulling into a parallel parking space, what does the Mississippi manual advise about getting out of and unloading the vehicle?

   1. Leave the door open while backing into the travel lane
   2. Open the street-side door first so traffic can see you
   3. Unload from whichever side is closest to moving traffic
   4. Use extreme care on the street side and unload from the curb side
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   Use extreme care on the street side and unload from the curb side. The manual separates safe vehicle exit from the later maneuver out of the space. It advises extreme care when using the street side and tells drivers to unload from the curb side. The other choices place a person beside moving traffic or leave a door as an obstruction. Before moving the car, look for traffic and pedestrians, then signal and yield while entering the lane.

   Study this in the handbook: Parking Rules

9. 9. Even when weather and visibility are good, which road conditions call for reduced speed?

   1. Straight, dry highways with light traffic
   2. Long straight stretches with good visibility
   3. Only intersections where the traffic light is red
   4. Curves, intersections, narrow roads, and congestion
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   Curves, intersections, narrow roads, and congestion. Reduced speed is needed on curves, near intersections, on narrow or twisting roads, and in congested traffic. These conditions matter even without bad weather or limited visibility. Straight, dry highways with good visibility are not on that list, and a red signal alone is not the condition either. Consider the road layout and the amount of traffic as well as the posted number before choosing your speed.

   Study this in the handbook: Mississippi Speed Limits

10. 10. What kind of information is usually shown by a vertical rectangle sign?

    1. Regulatory information such as a speed limit
    2. A general warning about a curve or intersection
    3. A destination distance to a nearby town
    4. A public recreation or scenic attraction
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    Regulatory information such as a speed limit. A vertical rectangle is usually used for regulatory signs, including speed limits and other rules that control roadway use. It tells drivers what is required or prohibited rather than merely describing a hazard. A diamond handles warnings, destination information belongs to guide signs, and scenic guidance uses brown. The shape is a useful first clue, but read the wording or symbol to identify the specific restriction before acting.

    Study this in the handbook: Sign Shapes and Colors

11. 11. On a long drive, how often does the Mississippi manual suggest taking a break?

    1. Every 25 miles
    2. Every 300 miles
    3. Only once you start to feel sleepy
    4. Every 100 miles
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    Every 100 miles. For long trips, the manual suggests stopping for a break every 100 miles. Waiting until you already feel sleepy does not follow this advice, which plans breaks ahead of time by distance. The same list of long-distance strategies says not to follow the same vehicle or group of vehicles for long periods, because you may become too relaxed and lose concentration, and to keep the inside of the car as cool as possible. A break every 25 miles is far more often than suggested, and 300 miles is far longer.

    Study this in the handbook: Seat Belts, Child Seats and Distractions

12. 12. What does a broken white pavement line allow a driver to do?

    1. Treat both sides of the line as a single turn-only lane
    2. Pass across opposing traffic without checking for hazards
    3. Stop in the lane to wait for a green arrow
    4. Change lanes when the movement can be made safely
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    Change lanes when the movement can be made safely. A broken white line separates lanes moving in the same direction, so a driver may cross it to change lanes when the maneuver is safe. It does not authorize passing into opposing traffic, which is governed by yellow center markings. Stopping to await a signal and treating the line as a turn-only marking also misread its purpose. Check mirrors and the blind spot, signal, and move only after the adjacent lane is clear.

    Study this in the handbook: Pavement Markings and Lanes

13. 13. When you park your vehicle in Mississippi, what three steps does the manual list?

    1. Put the gear in park or low, set the parking brake firmly, and turn off the ignition
    2. Leave the engine running, set the parking brake, and lock the doors
    3. Shift to neutral, turn the wheels straight, and leave the key in
    4. Turn on the flashers, shift to neutral, and turn off the lights
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    Put the gear in park or low, set the parking brake firmly, and turn off the ignition. When you park, put the gear in park for an automatic transmission or low for a standard transmission, set the parking brake firmly, and turn off the ignition. Also use extreme care when getting out on the street side, and unload from the curb side. Do not park in prohibited places such as in front of a driveway or close to a fire station entrance.

    Study this in the handbook: Parking Rules

14. 14. What do the standard shapes and colors of traffic signs communicate?

    1. They are selected only to make signs decorative
    2. Each one has a specific meaning for roadway guidance
    3. They indicate the driver's license class required nearby
    4. They replace the need to read any sign message
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    Each one has a specific meaning for roadway guidance. The manual explains that traffic signs use standard shapes and colors, with each one carrying a specific meaning. Decorative design is not the purpose, and a sign's appearance does not identify a driver's license class. Recognizing a shape or color also does not eliminate the need to read the wording or symbol. Use the visual pattern as an early clue, then confirm the complete message before acting. That habit helps distinguish a warning, regulation, service notice, or other roadway instruction.

    Study this in the handbook: Sign Shapes and Colors

15. 15. Before pulling back in front of a large truck after passing, what should you see in your rearview mirror?

    1. Its front wheels meeting the pavement
    2. The top of its trailer and cab roof
    3. Both of its headlights shining brightly
    4. Only its left headlight
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    Its front wheels meeting the pavement. When passing a large vehicle, wait until you can see its front wheels meeting the pavement in your rearview mirror before moving back into its lane. Merely seeing its roof, both headlights, or one headlight is not the clearance cue given. The manual also says to maintain your speed after completing the pass. Use the full front-wheel view to judge when the return maneuver can begin.

    Study this in the handbook: Bicycles and Large Vehicles

16. 16. If you are stopped behind a large truck on an uphill grade, why should you leave additional space?

    1. Its stopping distance increases while it is stationary
    2. It must swing sideways before driving uphill
    3. It needs space behind it to complete a wide forward turn
    4. It may drift backward slightly when starting
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    It may drift backward slightly when starting. A large vehicle stopped on an upgrade may drift slightly backward as it starts moving. Leave extra room behind it for that possibility. A wide forward turn is a different maneuver, and stopping distance is not the reason for this precaution while both vehicles are stationary. The manual also advises keeping left within your lane so the truck driver can see you stopped behind. Account for the slope when deciding where to stop.

    Study this in the handbook: Following Distance and Stopping

17. 17. What happens to a Mississippi driver's license for refusing a breath or chemical test?

    1. Nothing, refusal is a right
    2. A $25 fine
    3. An administrative suspension of 90 days
    4. A lifetime revocation
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    An administrative suspension of 90 days. Under implied consent, operating a vehicle in Mississippi means you consent to testing for intoxicating substances, and your license will be administratively suspended for 90 days for refusing the breath or chemical test. If you are also convicted of a first offense DUI, the 90 day refusal suspension is added to the original penalty. Refusing does not avoid the charge.

    Study this in the handbook: DUI and Implied Consent

18. 18. A driver ahead signals a turn, but you plan to continue straight. Should you also signal to warn drivers behind you?

    1. Yes, repeat the leading vehicle’s turn signal
    2. Yes, use the opposite turn signal
    3. No, signal only if you also intend to turn
    4. Yes, keep both turn signals operating
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    No, signal only if you also intend to turn. Your turn signal should communicate your own intended movement. If the vehicle ahead is turning but you are continuing straight, do not repeat its signal to warn others. The manual specifically says to activate your turn signal only if you also plan to turn. Using the opposite signal or both signals would likewise fail to express your actual plan. Watch the turning vehicle while keeping your own intentions clear.

    Study this in the handbook: Signals, Lanes and Passing

19. 19. How old must a person be to get a Mississippi license to drive a school bus?

    1. 18
    2. 21
    3. 19
    4. 25
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    21. Mississippi sets 21 as the minimum age for a license to drive a school bus. Eighteen and 19 are too young under this rule, and 25 is not the Mississippi threshold. The manual's speed table separately sets 45 mph as the maximum speed for a school bus, and other drivers must stop at least 10 feet from a school bus whose red lights are flashing or whose stop sign is extended. Keep the 21 year license age separate from the 17 year age at which a new applicant may apply directly for a regular license.

    Study this in the handbook: Learner's Permits and the Regular License

20. 20. After serving a sentence for a third DUI in Mississippi, what license may the person hold on release, and for how long?

    1. A full license right away
    2. Only an interlock-restricted license for three years
    3. A hardship license for 30 days
    4. A learner's permit for one year
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    Only an interlock-restricted license for three years. For a third or subsequent DUI, the license is suspended for the full period of the sentence. On release from incarceration, the person is eligible only for an interlock-restricted license, and that restriction lasts three years. A full license is not restored immediately, and the manual does not describe a 30 day hardship license or a return to a learner's permit. Zero Tolerance third offenses carry the same three year interlock restriction.

    Study this in the handbook: DUI and Implied Consent