MS Permit Test

At least 4 years, but less than 8 years old

What is the age of Mississippi Mandatory Law, requires a child to wear a safety belt?

Forward

Children weighing up to 20 to 40 pounds must be transported in a child safety seat facing?

Backward

Children weighing up to 20 pounds must be transported in a child safety seat facing?

$10

If your driving privileges were suspended for a bad check, you must pay a reinstatement fee of?

*HP or *47

If you must call the highway patrol on a cellular phone, what number must you call?

$5

How much does a certificate of title cost for a vehicle?

$5

How much does a vehicle inspection sticker cost for a vehicle?

$100

If your driving privileges were suspended for a DUI, you must pay an instatement fee of?

6 months

If you drive with a suspended license because of DUI, you will be given how much added suspension?

.02% or greater, but less than .08%

Zero Tolerance Law for minors means BAL:

Under 21 years if age

Zero Tolerance Law for minors means, age:

90 days

How long will a persons license be suspended for the first conviction under the Zero Tolerance Law?

1 year

First conviction of DUI you will be suspended of your license for how long?

100 miles

To avoid going to sleep at the wheel, you should take a break out of the car at every?

400 feet

You are driving 55 mph on an interstate highway, you must stay at least how many feet behind the vehicle ahead?

Fast lane

On an interstate highway the left lane is called the:

Hydroplane

When there is water on the roadway and you drive at high speed, your vehicle may?

Commissioner of Public Safety

Who may suspend or revoke your driving license?

2

Your vehichle may have how many headlights?

500 feet

The tail lights on your vehicle must be visible at how many feet?

Left hand at 9:00 o’clock to 10:30, right hand 2:00 o’clock to 4:00

The ideal position for holding the wheel of your vehicle is:

2

Your vehicle must have how many tail lights?

15 mph

What is the speed limit when driving in a school zone?

45 mph

What is the speed limit of a school bus?

Fasten your seatbelt and adjust the rearview mirror

What is the first thing you do when you get in your vehicle?

Stop or prohibition

What does the color red mean?

Movement

What does the color green mean?

Motorist services

What does the color blue mean?

Warning

What does the color yellow mean?

Construction

What does the color orange mean?

50 to 10 feet

You must stop how many feet from a railroad crossing?

50 feet

You must stop how many feet from a railroad crossing in a school bus?

Means caution

Why is a school bus painted yellow?

100 feet

Do not pass on hills, curves, railroad crossings, over passes, or within how many feet of a bridge?

Each of you should turn to the left of each other

When you are approaching another driver at an intersection and you both want to make a left turn, which goes first?

Turn at a consistent speed

What should your speed be when you’re turning at an intersection?

The person walking across the street

The street within a crosswalk, whether or not the crosswalk is marked, who has the right of way?

1 year

How long does the inspection sticker last?

Take every precaution and extend every courtesy

If you see a blind person attempting to cross a street within a crosswalk or at an intersection, you should:

A bicycle has the same rights, laws, and responsibilities as a driver of a motor vehicle

When you approach a bicycle from the rear end on a two-lane highway, you should:

Proof of age and school enrollment form

If a person is under 18 years of age, what documents must you have before you can take the learner’s permit test?

Prepare to stop

When you are approaching a traffic light and the light is on green, the changes to yellow, you should:

Keep to the far right of your lane

What should you do when you are being passed by another vehicle on the left side?

Travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line

A broken white line marks the edge of a lane where:

Travel on the other side is moving in the opposite direction

A broken yellow line marks the left edge of a traffic lane where:

Back bumper

Where should your tag be placed on your vehicle?

18 years old

If you are not in school, how old must you be to obtain a learner’s permit?

65 mph

What is the maximum speed limit for cars and trucks on a four-lane U.S. and Mississippi highway?

4 years

If a person is 18 years old or over, how many years can they obtain a Mississippi’s Driver’s license?

30 days

If you should fail to pass the written examination after 3 attempts, you must wait how many days to take it again?

Crossing the line is discouraged

A solid white line marks the edge of a traffic lane where traffic in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line but…

Passing is forbidden next to the solid line

A broken yellow line immediately next to a solid yellow line separates traffic lanes moving in opposite directions. Passing with caution is permitted next to the broken line, but…

Hand and foot brakes

What should your car have on it to make it safe?

1 week

If you fail the driving test, you must wait how long before you can retake the driving test?

Slow moving vehicle symbol

If a truck is pulling farm equipment and traveling 25 mph or less, it should have:

6 months

What is the earliest a person can renew their driver’s license in advance?

21 and over

What does the Mississippi Implied Consent law mean (age)?

Red

What color should your tail lights be?

When both hands are on the wheel

When should a person talk on a cell phone when driving?

The first person who gets to the intersection

Who has the right-of-way at an intersection?

The driver and all front seat passengers

Under Mississippi Law, who is required to wear a safety belt?

Traffic to the north-bound lanes.

A school bus is traveling north on a four-lane divided highway and is stopped receiving or discharging children. Who should stop?

Remain stopped untill the gates are raised.

What should you do when you approach a railroad crossing and the cross gates go down?

Not less than $50 but no more than $250.

Any person found guilty of throwing litter on the roads and highways of this state shall be fined

200ft

With your headlights, you should be able to see a person at how many feet ahead under good weather conditions?

Showing that you have adequate coverage for iability insurance.

What does Form SR-22 mean?

The operator or owner of the motor vehicle or both.

Who is responsible for having the Form SR-22 in the vehicle?

Five car lengths

How many car lengths do you stay behind a car ahead if you are going 50 mph?

You may become too relaxed and lose concentration.

When you are driving on an interstate, what is it dangerous to follow the same vehicle for a long time?

Not to blind the driver ahead.

When you overtake another vehicle at night, why should you use your low beams?

Pull over to the right and stop.

What should you do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle flashing its emergency lights?

To notify the other drivers of your intentions.

Why should you use your turn signals well in advance of a turn?

Signal correctly and consistently.

If you are going to make a turn at an intersection, what is the first thing you should do?

Be sure the road is clear, look over your shoulder while backing out, and yield to approaching traffic.

What should you do before backing out of a diagonal parking space?

When it first starts to rain or drizzle.

When are paved roads more likely to be their slickest?

Slow down; caution.

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

Wait and stop.

If there is any question about right-of-way in a particular situation, what should you do?

Only for the most ideal weather conditions.

When may you drive at the posted speed limits in Mississippi?

Drive defensively.

As a driver, how can you help reduce accidents at intersections?

Yield the right of way.

As a driver, what is your responsibility to pedestrians?

Write a written report within 10 days on a SR-1 form.

What should you do if you are involved in an accident in which there is personal injury or $1,000 or more in property damage?

You are accident prone.

Why shouldn’t youd rive when you are ill, angry, or depressed?

12 inches.

What is the legal maximum distance at which you may park your car parallel to the curb?

Obey the officer.

What should yo do when a law enforcement officer is directing traffic?

Signal correctly and consistently.

What is the best way to inform other drivers of any maneuver you are about to make on the highway?

Keep your wheels straight.

When waiting to make a left turn, what should you do?

Intersections.

Where do most accidents occur?

Do not stop. Take the next exit.

What should you do if hyou take the wrong exit on the interstate?

Take your foot off the gas then apply the brakes slowly and cautiously.

What is your first step if your vehicle has a blowout?

Put the car in park and set the parking brakes and turn the wheels toward the curb.

Before you leave your vehicle parked on a downhill slope, parallel to the curb, what should you do?

Always stop, because a train is coming.

What does a flashing light or a ringing bell at a railroad crossing signify?

Turn your wheels in the direction of the skid.

As a general rule, what is the safest thing to do if your vehicles goes into a skid?

In the open country without other cars near.

At night, when is it acceptable to drive with your lights on high beam?

Low beam.

What light beam should you use when driving at night in heavy fog?

When the way is clear, and the solid yellow line is not in your lane.

When is passing permitted?

Adjust to the highway or freeway speed.

When entering an interstate highway form the acceleration lane, how fast may you go?

Raise your hood and tie a white cloth on the antenna or hood.

If your vehicle has become disabled on an interstate highway, what is the proper way to signal other motorists that you need assistance?

From birth to 4 years old.

A child restraining device must be provided by every person transporting a child in a motor vehicle if the child is under the age of?

90 days.

Refusal to submit to a chemical breath test upon the request of a law enforcement officer in this state will result in the suspension of your driver’s license for how many days?

Stop.

When you are approaching a flashing red traffic alight at an intersection, you should.