MS Permit Practice Test 9

All 20 questions in test 9

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1. 1. When a broken yellow line is closest to your lane beside a solid yellow line, what may you do?

   
   1. Never cross the lines under any circumstance
   2. Pass at any time because the solid line applies only to trucks
   3. Pass with caution when the oncoming lane is clear and it is safe
   4. Cross only to park on the opposite shoulder
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   Pass with caution when the oncoming lane is clear and it is safe. With a broken yellow line closest to the driver's lane, crossing to pass is permitted only with caution and only when the oncoming lane is clear and the maneuver is safe. The solid line restricts the driver traveling beside it, not the driver beside the broken line. Passing at any time ignores the safety condition, while an absolute prohibition describes a double solid yellow marking. Before crossing, check sight distance, traffic, and the road conditions rather than relying on the line alone.

2. 2. When leaving a parallel parking space, what does the manual advise about exiting 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.

3. 3. What is the fine for littering on Mississippi roads?

   1. $10
   2. Up to $5,000
   3. A warning only
   4. Not less than $50 and not more than $250
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   Not less than $50 and not more than $250. Any person found guilty of littering on Mississippi's roads, highways, interstates or within their rights of way shall be fined not less than $50 and not more than $250. Never throw cigarettes, matches or other debris from a moving vehicle, and secure any load so nothing blows out. Keep Mississippi Beautiful is the state's litter program, and roadside cleanup crews work in live traffic.

4. 4. How does the manual characterize yielding to a funeral procession?

   1. It is common courtesy, although the manual says it is not required by law
   2. It is required only when the procession uses flashing blue lights
   3. It is prohibited because processions must yield to every car
   4. It applies only inside a marked school zone
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   It is common courtesy, although the manual says it is not required by law. The manual distinguishes courtesy from a legal command by saying drivers should yield to funeral processions as common courtesy, although it is not required by law. The procession does not need emergency-style blue lights for this courtesy, and nothing in the passage prohibits yielding. A school-zone restriction is unrelated. When a procession is present, patience and space help keep the group together and reduce conflict, but do not confuse considerate driving with the separate statutory priority given to emergency vehicles.

5. 5. How far before the tracks is a rural Mississippi railroad advance warning sign normally posted?

   1. 50 feet
   2. 500 to 900 feet
   3. One mile
   4. Directly at the crossing
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   500 to 900 feet. In rural areas the round railroad advance warning sign is normally posted 500 to 900 feet in front of the tracks, giving time to slow, look and listen. At the crossing you must remain stopped until all tracks are clear, any gates are raised and the lights no longer flash. Never start across unless you can clear the tracks without stopping.

6. 6. For a driver under 21, what BAC reaches Mississippi's zero-tolerance threshold?

   1. .01% exactly, but not any higher reading
   2. .08% or more only, with no lower threshold
   3. .10% or more, regardless of the driver's age
   4. .02% or more, when the reading is below .08%
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   .02% or more, when the reading is below .08%. Mississippi treats a driver under 21 as under the influence for zero-tolerance purposes at a blood alcohol content of .02% or more, provided the reading is less than .08%. The .08% figure is the regular DUI threshold described for drivers of any age, so using it alone overlooks the stricter underage rule. The cue is the driver's age: check that first, then distinguish zero-tolerance penalties from regular DUI treatment.

7. 7. A vehicle carrying explosives approaches a railroad crossing. What is required?

   1. Stop 50 to 10 feet from the outer rail and check both directions
   2. Cross without stopping if no warning lights are flashing
   3. Stop only when a train is visible on the nearest track
   4. Drive around a lowered gate after checking the rearview mirror
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   Stop 50 to 10 feet from the outer rail and check both directions. Vehicles carrying explosives or flammable liquids are among the classes that must stop at every railroad crossing, regardless of whether lights are operating or a train can be seen. The required stopping range is 50 to 10 feet from the outer rail, followed by a check in both directions. Waiting for a visible train is too late, and a lowered gate must never be bypassed. Treat the cargo as the trigger for the mandatory stop.

8. 8. What does a ONE WAY arrow sign tell drivers?

   
   1. They must use the center lane for passing
   2. They may turn either way at the next signal
   3. They may travel only in the direction of the arrow
   4. They may reverse direction when traffic is light
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   They may travel only in the direction of the arrow. The one-way display restricts travel to the direction shown by its arrow. It does not authorize a choice between left and right at the next signal, create a passing lane, or allow a driver to reverse course when traffic is sparse. An arrow is the immediate orientation cue: compare your intended movement with its direction before entering or continuing along the street. If you find yourself in the wrong lane, keep going until it is safe to turn off and return to the correct street rather than making a sudden correction.

9. 9. 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 school bus license. Eighteen and 19 are too young under this rule, and 25 is not the Mississippi threshold. The age requirement reflects the responsibility of carrying children, who are also protected by the rules requiring other drivers to stop at least 10 feet from a school bus with flashing red lights.

10. 10. When is farm machinery exempt from Mississippi size and weight limits?

    1. At any time on any road
    2. Never
    3. Only on county roads
    4. During daylight on any state highway within 50 miles of the point of origin
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    During daylight on any state highway within 50 miles of the point of origin. Farm machinery is exempt from size, weight and height limitations when operated during daylight hours on any state highway within 50 miles of the point of origin. The machinery, or the vehicle towing it, must have front and rear reflectors and a blinking light clearly visible from front and rear. Other drivers should slow down and pass only with plenty of clear road.

11. 11. What maximum speed does the manual list for a school bus?

    1. 45 mph
    2. 35 mph
    3. 55 mph
    4. 65 mph
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    45 mph. The speed table sets the school-bus maximum at forty-five miles per hour. That figure is distinct from the fifteen-mile-per-hour maximum for any vehicle in a school zone and from the higher interstate and highway figures for passenger automobiles. Choosing fifty-five or sixty-five would import passenger-car roadway values into a bus-specific rule. A posted lower limit or hazardous condition can still require slower travel.

12. 12. Which occupants must wear a properly fastened safety seat belt under Mississippi law?

    1. Only the driver and front passenger
    2. Drivers and all passengers, whether seated in front or back
    3. Only passengers under age 18
    4. Only occupants traveling on an interstate
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    Drivers and all passengers, whether seated in front or back. The state rule covers the driver and every passenger in a motor vehicle, and it applies in both seating rows. The front-seat-only option omits rear occupants, while an age-based requirement invents a limitation that the manual does not give. The interstate choice also narrows a rule that applies wherever the vehicle is being operated. Before moving, make a quick cabin check: driver, front passenger, and back-seat riders should all be buckled. The requirement is about proper fastening, not merely having a belt available beside the seat.

13. 13. When an ambulance approaches with emergency lights or a siren, where should you move?

    1. Behind the emergency vehicle while matching its speed
    2. Toward the center line so the vehicle can use the shoulder
    3. Into the nearest intersection and remain stopped there
    4. Toward the extreme right shoulder until it has passed
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    Toward the extreme right shoulder until it has passed. An ambulance, fire engine, or police car using emergency signals has priority. If possible, pull to the extreme right shoulder and remain there until the vehicle passes. Moving toward the center line narrows the responder's path, and stopping in an intersection can block crossing traffic. Following behind the emergency vehicle is unsafe and does not yield the roadway. If you are already in an intersection, clear it first, then pull right.

14. 14. What does a broken white pavement line between lanes permit?

    1. No movement across the line under any condition
    2. Passing only by crossing into opposing traffic
    3. A lane change when it is safe to do so
    4. Travel in opposite directions on each side of the line
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    A lane change when it is safe to do so. A broken white line separates lanes moving in the same direction and permits a vehicle to cross for a lane change when the movement is safe. The choice “Travel in opposite directions on each side of the line” describes opposing traffic, which belongs with a broken yellow center line. A solid or double white marking can impose stronger restrictions, but this question identifies a broken white line. Check mirrors and the blind spot, signal, and move only after confirming the destination lane has room. The marking permits a maneuver; it does not make an unsafe maneuver acceptable.

15. 15. When may a Mississippi driver who was out of state on military duty renew an expired license?

    1. Any time within 90 days of discharge or of returning to the state
    2. Only before it expires
    3. Within one year
    4. Never without retesting
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    Any time within 90 days of discharge or of returning to the state. If you are out of state due to military service when your valid license expires, you may renew it at any time within 90 days of being discharged from military service or upon returning to the state. Non resident military personnel and their families may drive in Mississippi on a valid license from another state. The grace period avoids retesting for those serving away from home.

16. 16. A pentagon-shaped sign is used for which Mississippi roadway warning?

    1. A railroad crossing ahead
    2. A school crossing or school zone warning
    3. A no-passing zone ahead
    4. A general guide sign for services
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    A school crossing or school zone warning. The pentagon identifies school crossing signs and warnings of school zones ahead. A round sign warns of a railroad crossing, a pennant warns of a no-passing zone, and a horizontal rectangle generally serves as a guide sign. When a pentagon appears, expect children or school activity and scan carefully for people near the roadway. Shape is the key cue here, not the color or a guess based on the nearest destination. Slow early enough to respond to a child who enters unexpectedly.

17. 17. 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 is not a substitute and can be unlawful, while a siren is not ordinary safety equipment. Mississippi does recommend a rearview mirror, but it does not generally require one on every passenger car. Inspect the blades and washer system before driving into weather that can obscure vision.

18. 18. What does the round railroad warning sign tell you?

    
    1. Bicycles have priority in the next lane
    2. A traffic circle is beginning immediately
    3. A railroad crossing is ahead
    4. The road is closed to passenger vehicles
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    A railroad crossing is ahead. The round warning symbol is used for a railroad crossing ahead. It is an advance notice, so the driver has time to reduce speed, search for tracks and trains, and prepare to obey the crossing equipment. It is not a roundabout symbol, a bicycle-priority instruction, or a vehicle closure. The two railroad items may look similar, but this warning belongs before the crossing, while the actual crossing has its own controls and markings. Think round sign, railroad ahead, then make the approach with a deliberate scan and stopping margin.

19. 19. What fine range and jail term does Mississippi list for a first DUI offense at 0.08 or higher?

    1. $600 to $1,500 and 5 days to 6 months
    2. $250 to $1,000 and up to 48 hours
    3. $2,000 to $5,000 and 1 to 5 years
    4. A $100 fine and no jail
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    $250 to $1,000 and up to 48 hours. The DUI penalty table lists a first offense, a misdemeanor, at a $250 to $1,000 fine and up to 48 hours in jail, with a 120 day license suspension. The $600 to $1,500 fine and 5 days to 6 months jail are the second offense within five years. The $2,000 to $5,000 fine and 1 to 5 years in state custody are the third, a felony. A $100 fine with no jail is not in the table.

20. 20. When entering a Mississippi street or highway from a driveway, what must the driver do?

    1. Enter immediately if the driveway has no posted sign
    2. Stop and yield to oncoming traffic, even without a stop sign
    3. Yield only to vehicles approaching from the left
    4. Wait for a traffic officer to authorize the entry
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    Stop and yield to oncoming traffic, even without a stop sign. A driveway is an entrance point, so the driver must stop and yield before joining the street or highway. The absence of a stop sign does not remove that duty. The choice allowing immediate entry mistakes the lack of a sign for permission to proceed. A practical cue is to treat every driveway exit like a small intersection: stop, scan for vehicles and pedestrians, and move only when the path is safe. The rule protects traffic already using the roadway, including bicycles and pedestrians, from a vehicle emerging unexpectedly.