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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 your concentration. (Tunnel Vision)

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

You might blind the other driver and cause an accident.

What should you do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle (fire truck, police car, ambulance) flashing its emergency lights?

Pull over to the right side of the road.

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

To let other drivers behind you know what your intentions are.

When making a turn at an intersection, what is the first thing you should do?

Know where you want to turn.

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

Be sure that the way is clear. Look over your shoulder while backing and yield to approaching traffic and pedestrians. (Turn around and look)

When are paved roads most likely to be their slickest?

When it just started raining after a dry spell

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

Slow down and exercise caution before proceeding through the intersection.

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

Be patient and use caution.

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

Intended for only the most ideal conditions.

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

--Avoid last minute turns

--Signal in advance of what you are going to do

--Get into the correct lane as soon as possible

--Look around in all directions,

--Slow down well before you get there.

--Turn slow on curves,

--Finish the turn in the proper lane

As a driver, what is your responsibility to pedestrians?

--Always keep your vehicle under control.

--Never try to anticipate the movement of the the pedestrian

CAUTION is the key word

What should you do if you are involved in an accident in which there is personal injury or $1,000.00 or more in property damage?

--Take financial responsibility for accident.

--Report immediately to the proper law enforcement authorities.

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

You are more 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 instructions of the officer.

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

Use proper signals.

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

Always 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. Continue on off the exit.

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

Take your foot off the accelerator and apply breaks slowly and cautiously.

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

Cut your wheels sharply to the left and allow your vehicle to roll back slowly until the right front wheel is set against the curb. Then set the parking brake, turn off the ignition switch, and put the vehicle in low gear or park.

On a two-way, four-lane street, which lane should you use to make a left turn?

Left. (Lane to the right of the center lines).

Why are rear-end collisions so common on interstate highways?

Drivers fail go give proper signal before changing lanes or turning.

If you are traveling in the right lane of an interstate highway, what adjustments must you make when other vehicles are entering the highway?

Merge left when possible so that vehicles may enter safely.

What action should you take if you encounter a pedestrian crossing the street where there is no marked crosswalk?

Stop and allow the pedestrian to cross.

What is the penalty for the first offense under Mississippi's DUI laws?

--$250 - $1,000 fine

--Suspension of license for 1year/ 90 days with MAESP

--Jail Term up to 48 hours

If you approach a school bus that is loading or unloading school children, what should you do?

You must STOP for a school bus regardless of your direction.

If you are driving slower than other traffic on an interstate, which lane should you use?

Always use right lane for slow traffic

What is the first step you should take before backing any vehicle?

Turn around and look over your shoulder and make sure that you are clear

What is a traffic lane?

Any street or highway

If you are involved in an accident, what information should you give the other drivers involved?

Your name and address

Show them your drivers license and license plate.

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

A train is coming. STOP until you can proceed with safety.

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

Turn the wheel of the vehicle in the direction of the skid.

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

When driving in the open country without other cars near.

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

Always use low beans in fog and rain.

When is passing permitted?

--When there is no double yellow line on your side of the highway.

--When you are not within a 100 feet of bridges, viaducts, overpasses, railroad crossings, crosswalks, intersections or any other place where you view is obstructed. (No hills or curves)

--When the lane is clear.

--Only when the weather is clear.

--You are not in a no-passing zone.

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

Increase your speed until you reach cruising 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 the hood of your vehicle.

--Tie a white handkerchief or piece of cloth on the antenna or another prominent place.

Mississippi law requires children at what age to be secured in a child safety seat?

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

When you are approaching a flashing red traffic light at an intersection, you should:

STOP completely and then proceed with caution.

Before making a turn at an intersection you should give a signal for at least how many feet?

100 feet

When meeting a car at night with blinding lights, what is the safest thing to do?

Dim your lights and keep your eyes on the right side of the road.

When nearing an intersection marked with a "yield right of way" you are required to:

Slow down and proceed with caution.

When overtaking a vehicle on a two lane highway, the safest thing to do before cutting back in front of the vehicle being passed is:

Make sure you can see the vehicle in your rear view mirror before returning to your lane.

The most dangerous place on a highway is:

Intersections

What traffic violation is most likely to cause deaths in automobile accidents?

Speeding

When a traffic lights shows both a red light and a green arrow in the direction you wish to turn, you:

You may turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding right of way to vehicles and pedestrians.

A pedestrian using a white or white, tipped with red cane, is usually:

Blind.

What is a driver's responsibility when driving through a congested area where children are playing?

Slow down and use extreme caution.

A double solid white line is used to define a traffic lane where travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line, but:

You should never cross over the double line. Crossing the lane is forbidden.

When meeting or following a vehicle at night, you should dim your headlights at least how many feet away?

500 feet away

When two vehicles enter or approach an intersection at approximately the same time and there are not traffic signs or signals, who has the right of way?

The vehicle to the right always has the right of way.

In driving what is meant by the term "over-driving" your headlights?

Driving faster than the distance you can stop and the distance your lights illuminate.

What is the maximum speed limit for cars and trucks on the highways of Mississippi?

55 state highways

70 interstate highways

When the driver of a vehicle approaches an intersection, the question of right-of-way should be determined:

Before you enter the intersection.

A right turn is permitted at a red traffic signal only after the driver of the vehicle has:

Stopped and yielded on oncoming traffic or pedestrians.

Stop Sign

Stop

complete cessation of movement

Yield sign

Yield

means slow down, so you yield the right of way of vehicles being entered

No Passing Zone sign

No Passing Zone

You must not pass a vehicle going in the same direction as you, Pennant and a new sign

Do Not Enter Signs

Do Not Enter

marks a one-way roadway with traffic coming

against you, you must not enter the one way road way at this point

Handicapped Parking sign

Handicapped

unless you have affixed to the lower left corner of your license plate a handicap parking decal.

Must not make a left turn at the intersection

Must not take a right turn at the intersection

Prohibits turning around at the interesection

Trucks are not allowed at this street or highway

Keep RIght

Keep Left

Left turn only

Right turn only

Railroad crossing

Children must cross the street on their way to and from school

15 mph when passing a school

2 way road and should keep right to avoid oncoming traffic

Road slippery when wet GO SLOW