MS Permit Practice Test

How to use this MS practice test

1. Take the full practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
2. Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
3. Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Mississippi Driver's Manual, which is what the examiners use.
4. When you pass three sets in a row at the score your state requires, book the real test.

MS practice tests, 20 questions each

Fixed sets in a fixed order so you can retake one and compare your score.

1. Test 1
2. Test 2
3. Test 3
4. Test 4
5. Test 5
6. Test 6
7. Test 7
8. Test 8
9. Test 9
10. Test 10

Printable MS practice test with answer key

40 sample questions from the MS bank

Every question below comes from the Mississippi question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. 1. A round yellow railroad warning sign shows which roadway symbol and message?

   1. A white octagon announcing a required stop
   2. A black cross buck with two R's, indicating tracks ahead
   3. A pennant marking the end of a passing restriction
   4. A blue rectangle directing drivers to services
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   A black cross buck with two R's, indicating tracks ahead. The round yellow sign with the cross-buck and two R's is an advance warning for a railroad crossing. Full explanation in Test 1

2. 2. 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. Full explanation in Test 2

3. 3. If you must park along a Mississippi highway outside a business or residential district, from how far away should your vehicle be visible?

   1. At least 50 feet in one direction
   2. At least 1,000 feet ahead only
   3. At least 200 feet in both directions
   4. Visibility does not matter if flashers are on
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   At least 200 feet in both directions. Outside business or residential districts you must park off the roadway. Full explanation in Test 3

4. 4. How close to a crosswalk at an intersection may a vehicle park in Mississippi?

   1. No closer than 20 feet
   2. No closer than 5 feet
   3. Right up to the crosswalk line
   4. No closer than 75 feet
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   No closer than 20 feet. Parking is not allowed within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection in Mississippi, and parking on the crosswalk itself is also banned. Full explanation in Test 4

5. 5. What minimum liability coverage must a Mississippi policy provide for two people injured or killed?

   1. At least $10,000
   2. At least $5,000
   3. At least $20,000
   4. At least $50,000
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   At least $50,000. The Mississippi Insurance Department states that on January 1, 2006, the minimum liability requirements increased to $25,000 per person, $50 Full explanation in Test 5

6. 6. How far from the approach to a traffic control device, such as a stop sign or signal, must you park in Mississippi?

   1. At least 30 feet
   2. At least 10 feet
   3. At least 50 feet
   4. There is no minimum
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   At least 30 feet. Mississippi forbids parking within 30 feet of the approach to any traffic control device, so drivers approaching can see the sign or signal. Full explanation in Test 6

7. 7. When should a driver use the lower headlight beam at night?

   1. When following another car or driving where street lights are present
   2. Only on an empty rural road with no nearby vehicles
   3. Whenever the road has no painted center line
   4. Only after an oncoming driver flashes headlights
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   When following another car or driving where street lights are present. The manual calls for the lower beam when driving where street lights are present, when following another car, and in fog during night or day Full explanation in Test 7

8. 8. What does a NO LEFT TURN sign prohibit?

   
   1. Left turns at that intersection
   2. Every U-turn on the entire roadway
   3. Driving straight through the intersection
   4. Right turns after a complete stop
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   Left turns at that intersection. This regulatory sign specifically says that left turns are not allowed at the intersection. Full explanation in Test 8

9. 9. 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 c Full explanation in Test 9

10. 10. What should you do if your car becomes disabled on a highway?

    1. Leave the vehicle and cross the interstate to find assistance
    2. Stop in the travel lane and walk along the right side
    3. Pull onto the extreme right shoulder and, if walking for help, face oncoming traffic on the left side
    4. Keep driving until the vehicle reaches a service station
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    Pull onto the extreme right shoulder and, if walking for help, face oncoming traffic on the left side. Mississippi directs a disabled driver to pull over to the extreme right shoulder. Full explanation in Test 10

11. 11. What speed applies when passing a school during recess or while children are arriving at or leaving school?

    1. 25 miles per hour
    2. 15 miles per hour
    3. 35 miles per hour
    4. 45 miles per hour
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    15 miles per hour. The school-zone warning lists fifteen miles per hour when passing a school during recess or while children are arriving at or leaving school Full explanation in Test 1

12. 12. 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. Full explanation in Test 2

13. 13. Within what distance of an oncoming vehicle, or of a vehicle you are following, does Mississippi law require low beams?

    1. 1,000 feet oncoming and 300 feet following
    2. 500 feet in both cases
    3. 200 feet in both cases
    4. Only when the other driver flashes you
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    500 feet in both cases. Mississippi requires low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 500 feet of a vehicle you are following. Full explanation in Test 3

14. 14. How many reckless driving charges within 12 months require a one year license revocation in Mississippi?

    1. Two
    2. Five
    3. Three
    4. One
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    Three. Three reckless driving charges within a twelve month period are on Mississippi's list of offenses that require a one year revocation. Full explanation in Test 4

15. 15. How far from a school bus must you stop when its red lights flash or its stop sign is extended?

    
    1. At least ten feet away
    2. At least five feet away
    3. At least twenty-five feet away
    4. Only close enough to see the driver's mirror
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    At least ten feet away. Mississippi requires a complete stop at least ten feet from a school bus when its red lights are flashing or its stop sign is extended. Full explanation in Test 5

16. 16. On a four-lane highway, what should a driver do when an emergency vehicle is parked on the roadside with lights or a siren activated?

    
    1. Move onto the shoulder beside the emergency vehicle
    2. Merge into the lane away from the emergency vehicle if safe
    3. Pass without changing position or reducing attention
    4. Stop in the lane next to the emergency vehicle
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    Merge into the lane away from the emergency vehicle if safe. On a four-lane highway, the driver should merge into the lane away from the parked emergency vehicle when that movement is safe. Full explanation in Test 6

17. 17. What should you do when an emergency vehicle is parked along a four-lane highway with its lights or siren activated?

    
    1. Pass on the shoulder without checking traffic
    2. Drive beside it at the same speed
    3. Stop in the lane nearest the emergency vehicle
    4. Merge into the lane away from it when safe
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    Merge into the lane away from it when safe. When an emergency vehicle is parked beside a four-lane highway with its lights or siren active, the manual directs drivers to merge into the Full explanation in Test 7

18. 18. What driving response is appropriate when this curve warning sign appears?

    
    1. Reduce speed before the curve and enter it under control
    2. Accelerate until the vehicle reaches the posted maximum
    3. Move across the center line to create a wider path
    4. Stop in the travel lane until another driver waves you through
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    Reduce speed before the curve and enter it under control. A curve warning calls for an earlier speed adjustment, not a last-second maneuver. Full explanation in Test 8

19. 19. 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. Full explanation in Test 9

20. 20. At a flashing red light, what must happen before the driver proceeds?

    1. Stop completely, then proceed cautiously while following intersection yielding rules
    2. Slow only if another vehicle is approaching
    3. Continue without stopping when the cross street is empty
    4. Turn left immediately before the signal changes
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    Stop completely, then proceed cautiously while following intersection yielding rules. A flashing red signal requires a complete stop, followed by cautious movement under the ordinary right-of-way rules for an intersection. Full explanation in Test 10

21. 21. At an intersection with a stop sign, where must a driver make the required stop?

    1. Only beside the stop sign post
    2. After the front tires cross into the intersection
    3. At the crosswalk, before entering the intersection
    4. At least one car length beyond the crosswalk
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    At the crosswalk, before entering the intersection. A stop sign requires a complete stop at the crosswalk when one is present. Full explanation in Test 1

22. 22. 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. Full explanation in Test 2

23. 23. What minimum speed does Mississippi list for passenger cars on interstates and four-lane state and U.S. highways?

    1. 30 mph
    2. 45 mph
    3. 55 mph
    4. 40 mph
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    40 mph. The passenger automobile table lists a 40 mph minimum for interstates (maximum 70) and for four-lane state and U.S. highways (maximum 65). Full explanation in Test 3

24. 24. What is prohibited when passing through a railroad crossing with lowered gates?

    1. Waiting until the gates rise and the lights stop flashing
    2. Driving around the gates
    3. Checking for a second train after the first
    4. Following a traffic officer's order to proceed
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    Driving around the gates. The manual expressly says it is against the law to drive around lowered railroad gates. Full explanation in Test 4

25. 25. An emergency vehicle is stopped on a four-lane highway. If moving away is unsafe, what should you do?

    
    1. Pass on the shoulder without reducing speed
    2. Maintain speed because the emergency vehicle is not moving
    3. Slow down and prepare to stop while yielding right-of-way
    4. Turn around before reaching the stopped vehicle
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    Slow down and prepare to stop while yielding right-of-way. When a lane change away from a stopped emergency vehicle cannot be made safely, reduce speed and prepare to stop as necessary. Full explanation in Test 5

26. 26. Within how many feet of a bridge, railroad crossing, or intersection does Mississippi forbid passing?

    1. 50 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 500 feet
    4. 1,000 feet
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    100 feet. Mississippi says not to pass on hills or curves, or within 100 feet of bridges, viaducts, overpasses, railroad crossings, crosswalks, inters Full explanation in Test 6

27. 27. How far from the outer rail must certain required-stop vehicles stop at every railroad crossing?

    1. Within 5 to 10 feet
    2. At least 100 feet away
    3. Within 50 to 100 feet
    4. Within 10 to 50 feet
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    Within 10 to 50 feet. A school bus carrying even one child, a passenger vehicle for hire, or a vehicle carrying explosives or flammable liquids must stop within 5 Full explanation in Test 7

28. 28. 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. Full explanation in Test 8

29. 29. 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 tha Full explanation in Test 9

30. 30. What jail term does Mississippi list for a second DUI offense within five years?

    1. Up to 48 hours
    2. Not less than 1 year nor more than 5 years
    3. No jail, only a fine
    4. Not less than 5 days nor more than 6 months
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    Not less than 5 days nor more than 6 months. A second DUI within five years is still a misdemeanor, but the jail range rises to not less than 5 days and not more than 6 months, with a $ Full explanation in Test 10

31. 31. A child is three years old. What restraint does Mississippi law require?

    1. An adult lap belt without any child restraint
    2. A belt-positioning booster seat only if the child weighs 65 pounds
    3. A properly secured child passenger restraint device meeting safety standards
    4. No restraint when the child rides in the rear seat
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    A properly secured child passenger restraint device meeting safety standards. Children under four years old must be secured in a child passenger restraint device, commonly called a car seat, that meets applicable safet Full explanation in Test 1

32. 32. 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. Full explanation in Test 2

33. 33. Why can the opening minutes of rain make the roadway especially dangerous?

    1. Rain removes all oil from the roadway before traffic arrives
    2. Rain immediately dries the pavement and reduces tire grip
    3. The first drops make brakes work more strongly than usual
    4. Water loosens dirt and grease, forming a dangerously slick film
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    Water loosens dirt and grease, forming a dangerously slick film. At the beginning of a rain or drizzle, water mixes with accumulated dirt and grease on the pavement. Full explanation in Test 3

34. 34. When is a Mississippi Class D commercial license required?

    1. For personal vehicles with trailers
    2. For any pickup truck
    3. For all vehicles over 10,000 pounds
    4. Only when operating a vehicle commercially and the vehicle is under 26,000 pounds GVWR
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    Only when operating a vehicle commercially and the vehicle is under 26,000 pounds GVWR. A Class D license is required only when you are operating a vehicle commercially and the vehicle is under 26,000 pounds GVWR. Full explanation in Test 4

35. 35. What examination is required if an out-of-state license has been expired for more than thirty days?

    1. No examination under any circumstance
    2. Only a motorcycle skills examination
    3. Only a vision screening
    4. A computerized examination
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    A computerized examination. When an out-of-state license has been expired for more than thirty days, the applicant must take the Computerized Exam. Full explanation in Test 5

36. 36. When should a Mississippi driver reduce speed because of visibility or weather?

    1. When traffic is light and the roadway is straight
    2. Only when the road is dry and visibility is clear
    3. Only after reaching the posted maximum speed
    4. When the weather or visibility is poor
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    When the weather or visibility is poor. Mississippi instructs drivers to slow down when weather or visibility is poor. Full explanation in Test 6

37. 37. Which mufflers are illegal in Mississippi?

    1. Straight, gutted, Hollywood, glass packed or any muffler allowing excessive noise or smoke
    2. Only mufflers on vehicles built before 1970
    3. Factory mufflers on trucks
    4. None, mufflers are unregulated
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    Straight, gutted, Hollywood, glass packed or any muffler allowing excessive noise or smoke. Straight, gutted, Hollywood, glass packed or any other types of mufflers which allow excessive noise or smoke are illegal in Mississippi. Full explanation in Test 7

38. 38. At a Mississippi four-way stop, two vehicles arrive together. Who proceeds first?

    
    1. The vehicle traveling at the higher speed
    2. The vehicle turning left
    3. The vehicle with more passengers
    4. The vehicle on the right
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    The vehicle on the right. At a four-way stop, arrival time normally determines priority. Full explanation in Test 8

39. 39. 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 Full explanation in Test 9

40. 40. What does Mississippi require of the windshield regarding stickers?

    1. Stickers are allowed anywhere below the mirror
    2. It must be free of any signs or unofficial stickers
    3. Only the passenger side may carry stickers
    4. Any sticker under 6 inches is allowed
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    It must be free of any signs or unofficial stickers. Your windshield must be free of any signs or unofficial stickers, because anything on the glass blocks part of the view and can hide a pedes Full explanation in Test 10