Permit Test Questions (168 q's)

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

At least 4 years, but less than 8

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

Face Forward

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

Backward

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

$10

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

*HP or *47

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

$5

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

$5

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

$100

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

6 months

Zero Tolerance Law for minors means BAL?

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

Zero Tolerance Law for minors means, age:

Under 21

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

90 days

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

1 year

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

100 miles

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

400 ft

On an interstate highway the left lane is called the

Fast Lane

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

Hydroplane

Who may suspend or revoke your driving license?

Commissioner of Public Safety

Your vehicle must have how many headlights?

2

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

500 ft

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

Left- 9 and 10:30 Right- 2 and 422.

Your vehicle must have how many taillights?

2

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

15 mph

What is the speed limit of a school bus?

45 mph

What's the first thing you do when you get into the car to drive?

Fasten safety belt and adjust mirrors

What does the color red mean?

Stop or prohibition

What does the color green mean?

Go/Movement

What does the color blue mean?

Motorist Services

What does the color yellow mean?

Caution or warning

What does the color orange mean?

Construction

You must stop how many feet from a railroad crossing?

50-10 ft

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

50 ft

Why is a school bus is painted yellow?

Cation

Why is a school bus is painted yellow?

Cation

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

100 ft

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

Turn left of each other

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

Turn at a consistent speed

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

Person

How long does the inspection sticker last?

year

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

Take every precaution and extend every courtesy

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

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

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

Proof of age and school enrollment

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

Prepare to stop

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

Keep to the far right side

A broken white line marks the edge of a lane where

Same

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

Opposite

Where your tag should be placed on your vehicle?

Back bumper

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

18 years old

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

18 years old

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

65 mph

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

4 years

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

30 days

A solid white line marks the edge of a traffic lane where traffic in the same direction is permitted on both side of the line...

discouraged

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...passing is forbidden next to the solid line

Where should your tag be placed on your vehicle?

Rear of vehicle

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

1 week

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

Slow moving vehicle symbol

What is the earliest a person can renew his driver's license in advance?

6 months

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

21 and older

What color should your tail lights be?

red

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

When both hands are on the wheel

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

The first person who gets to the interstate

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

The driver and all front seat passengers

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

Traffic in the north bound lanes

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

Remained stopped until the gates are raised

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

Not less than $50 but no more than $250

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

200 ft

What does Form SR-22 mean?

Showing that you have adequate coverage for liability

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

The operator or owner of the motor vehicle or both

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

5 car lengths

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

You may become too relaxed and lose concentration

When you overtake another vehicle at night, why should you use your low beams? Not to blind the driver ahead?

Not to blind the driver ahead

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

To notify the other drivers

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

Signal correctly and consistently

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

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

When are paved roads most likely to be their slickest?

When it first starts to rain or drizzle

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

Slow down; Caution

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

Stop and wait

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

Only for most ideal weather condition

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

Drive defensively

As a driver, what is your responsibility to pedestrians?

Yield the right of way

What should you do if you are involved in an accident in which there is personal injury or $1000 or more in property damage?

Write a written report window 10 days on a SR-1 form

Why shouldn't you drive when you are ill, angry, or depressed?

You are accident prone

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

12 inches

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

Obey the officer

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

Signal correctly and consistently

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

Keep your wheels straight

Where do most accidents occur?

Intersections

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

Do not stop. Take the next exit

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

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

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

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

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

Always stop, because a train is coming

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

Turn your wheels in the direction of the skid.

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

In the country without other cars near

When is passing permitted?

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

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

Low-beam

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

Adjust to the highway or freeway speed

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

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

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?

From birth to 4 years old

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?

90 days