Mississippi Driver's License Permit Test

Non-exhaustive; covers most questions but not all. There are a limited number of skips available on the permit test for unknown questions.

What age does the Mississippi Mandatory Law require a child to wear a safety belt?

4-8

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

Forward

Children weighting up to 20 pounds must be transported in a child safety seat facing which direction?

Backwards

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

$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 what?

$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 for minors means what age?

Under 21 years old

What does the color orange mean?

Construction

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

90 days

What does the color yellow mean?

Warning

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

One year

What does the color blue mean?

Motorist services

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

100 miles

What does the color green mean?

Movement

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

400 feet

What does the color red mean?

Stop or prohibition

The ideal position for holding the wheel of your vehicle with your LEFT hand is what?

9:00 to 10:30

The ideal position for holding the wheel of your vehicle with you RIGHT hand is what?

2:00 to 4:00

What is the left lane called on the interstate highway?

Fast lane

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

Fasten seatbelt and adjust rearview mirror

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

Hydroplane

What is the speed limit of a school bus?

45 mph

Who may suspend or revoke your driving license?

Commissioner of Public Safety

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

15 mph

Your vehicle must have how many headlights?

2

Your vehicle must have how many taillights?

2

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

500

You must stop how many feet from a railroad crossing?

50 to 10

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

10

Why is a school bus painted yellow?

Means caution

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

100 feet

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

Each of you should turn to the left of each other

What should your speed be when turning at an intersection?

Consistent

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

The person walking across the street

How long does an inspection sticker last?

1 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 form

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 of your lane

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

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

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

Travel on the other side is moving in the opposite direction

Where should your tag 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

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 sides of the line…

But crossing the line is 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? #2

Rear of your 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 their driver's license in advance?

6 months

What does the Mississippi Implied Consent Law mean (age)

21 and over

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 intersection

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

The driver and all front seat passengers

A schools 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?

Remain 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 feet

What does Form SR-22 mean?

Showing that you have adequate coverage for liability insurance

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

Five 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

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

Pull over to the right and stop

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

To notify the other drivers of your intentions

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

If there is any question about the 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 the most ideal weather conditions

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 within 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 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

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

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

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

Obey the officer

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 wheel in the direction of the skid

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

In the open country without other cars near

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

Low-beam

When is passing permitted?

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

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

Adjust to the highway or freeway speed

If you vehicle has become disabled on an interstate highway, what is the proper way to signal to 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 four 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