Mississippi Driver's License Manual Review

Flashcards covering vocabulary, legal requirements, traffic signs, and safety regulations from the Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised Dec 2024).

Computerized Exam

A multiple-choice question test based on the information in the manual, focusing on Mississippi traffic laws, safe driving rules, and driver’s license requirements.

Highway

Every roadway or place of travel, including the streets of municipalities.

Intersection

The place where roads come together or cross, where crosswalks are counted as part of the intersection.

Motor Vehicle

An automobile, motorcycle, or other vehicle run by an engine or motor in the vehicle itself, excluding vehicles on rails, electric bicycles, golf carts, and low-speed vehicles.

Right of Way

The privilege of the immediate use of the highway.

Stop

Complete cessation of movement.

Traffic

Pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, streetcars, and other conveyances using any highway for the purpose of travel.

Regular Learner’s Permit

A permit issued to individuals at least 15 years old that is valid for two years and requires the driver to be accompanied by a licensed driver aged 21 or older.

Class D License

A license required for operating a vehicle commercially when the vehicle is under $26,000$ pounds gross vehicle weight rating.

$30$ feet

The distance within which a foot brake must be strong enough to stop the vehicle when traveling at $20$ miles per hour.

$55$ feet

The distance within which a parking brake must be strong enough to stop the vehicle when traveling at $20$ miles per hour.

$200$ feet

The distance from which a vehicle's horn must be audible.

Squatted Vehicles

Vehicles whose front fenders have been raised four or more inches greater than the height of the rear fenders via alteration of the suspension, frame, or chassis.

$3$ and $9$ o’clock

The recommended hand positions on the outside of the steering wheel to maintain control in vehicles equipped with airbags.

Hand-held mobile telephone

A mobile telephone or portable electronic communication device used to engage in a call or text message using at least one hand; this does not include hands-free devices.

Broken Yellow Line

Pavement marking that separates traffic lanes moving in opposite directions where crossing is permissible only for passing when safe.

Double Solid Yellow Line

Pavement marking that separates travel lanes moving in opposite directions where passing from either side is prohibited.

Octagon Shape

The standard sign shape used exclusively for STOP signs.

Equilateral Triangle Shape

The standard sign shape used exclusively for YIELD signs.

Pennant Shape

The standard sign shape used to warn of a NO PASSING ZONE ahead.

Pentagon Shape

The standard sign shape used for school crossing signs and school zone warnings.

Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem

A fluorescent or orange and red triangle identifying vehicles that travel $25$ miles per hour or less.

Emergency Notification System (ENS) Sign

A blue sign located at highway-rail grade crossings providing a toll-free number for reporting malfunctions or stalled vehicles.

$15$ mph

The maximum speed for any vehicle in a school zone.

Following Distance Rule

The requirement to allow at least one car length for every $10$ miles per hour of speed between you and the vehicle ahead.

$12$ inches

The maximum distance allowed between a vehicle's tires and the curb when parallel parked.

$500$ feet

The distance within which a driver is required by law to use low beam headlights when approaching or following another vehicle.

Hydroplaning

A condition where steering tires start to ride up on pooled water, causing a loss of traction similar to the action of water skis.

$*HP$ ($*47$)

The cellular phone number to dial to report an emergency traffic situation to a Mississippi Highway Patrol dispatcher.

Safety Responsibility Act

Mississippi law requiring every motor vehicle operated in the state to have liability insurance.

$$25/50/25$$

Minimum liability insurance limits: $\text{\$25,000}$ for a single person, $\text{\$50,000}$ for two or more people, and $\text{\$25,000}$ for property damage.

Implied Consent Law

The law stating that operating a motor vehicle in Mississippi gives consent to breath or chemical testing for BAC if suspected of driving under the influence.

$$0.08\%$$

The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit for drivers age 21 or older to be considered under the influence of intoxicating alcohol.

Zero Tolerance

Legal standard for drivers under age 21 who register a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of $0.02\%$ or higher but less than $0.08\%$.

Window Tint Decal

A label that must be affixed to the lower left corner of the windshield certifying light transmittance of $28\%$ or more.