Mississippi DMV Driving Test

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1. Which of the following substances can affect the ability to drive? Tranquilizers, marijuana and sedatives. Cough syrups and cold tablets containing codeine or antihistamines. All of the above

2. When driving in the far right lane of a freeway, you: Must drive slower than other traffic. Should expect vehicles merging onto the road from freeway on-ramps. Must give the right-of-way to merging traffic. Must drive faster than other traffic.

3. If an emergency vehicle with red flashing lights or using a siren is moving in your lane, you are required to Increase your speed and clear the lane. Pull over to the curb and stop. Proceed at normal speed Reduce your speed and continue slowly.

4. Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs? Alertness and concentration. Reaction time and coordination. All of the above are affected

5. If traffic prevents you from crossing all the way across a set of railroad tracks, you may proceed only when An approaching train is not moving fast enough to be a danger. There is room for your vehicle on the other side. At least one-half of your vehicle can cross the tracks. No trains are in sight.

6. Motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds are not easy to see-- therefore, you should: Share a lane with motorcycles. Slow down when driving. Make constant visual checks.

7. A yellow dashed line on your side of the roadway only means: Passing is permitted on your side. Passing is prohibited on both sides. Passing is permitted on both sides.

8. When passing a vehicle, you should return to your lane when: You have cleared the front bumper of the passed vehicle. You can see both its headlights in your rearview mirror. You are 50 feet in front of the passed vehicle

9. Should you always drive slower than other traffic? No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly. Yes, it is a good defensive driving technique. Yes, it is always safer than driving faster than other traffic

10. If you are being tailgated, you should: Brake quickly. Signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass you. Increase your following distance. Honk your horn and use your emergency indicators.

11. When entering an interstate highway from the acceleration lane, you must Stop and wait for the space to merge. Increase your speed beyond the posted speed limit to merge. Decrease your speed Keep pace with other traffic or obey posted speed limits.

12. You should not enter an intersection with limited space, knowing you will block the intersection: Unless you have the right-of-way. Under any circumstances. Unless some of the cross traffic can get around you. Unless there are no drivers behind you.

13. When should you not insist on taking your legal right-of-way? When other drivers want to drive faster. Never. it confuses other drivers. When it helps prevent accidents. When you have two or more passengers in the vehicle.

14. Car drivers should never be alongside a motorcycle in the same lane even if the lane is wide and the cyclist is riding to one side, because Motorcyclists do not need to follow traffic rules. Motorcycles need the full width of the lane. Motorcyclists may misguide the car driver Motorcycles do not have signal lights.

15. When waiting to make a left turn, you should give the right-of-way to vehicles coming from the opposite direction: Until at least two vehicles have passed. Until dangerously close cars have passed. Until all of the cars have passed. Until your traffic signal starts changing to red, then you have to make a turn even if there are vehicles in the intersection.

16. Vehicles stopped behind a school bus when the red lights are flashing must remain stopped until: All students are off the bus. The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion. The stop arm is retracted.

17. Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street? The lane nearest the center of the street. The lane nearest the right curb. The lane nearest the left curb

18. Select the statement below that is false: The more a person weighs, the more alcohol it takes to raise their bac. If people weigh the same amount, the one with more body fat will show signs of intoxication first. Drinking 3 drinks in one hour affects you just the same as drinking 3 drinks in 3 hours.

19. If your vehicle gas pedal sticks, you should: Shift into neutral and apply the brakes. Apply the parking brake immediately. Pull up the pedal with your toe. Pump your brakes quickly.

20. When you see a solid center line on your side of the road, you must Change your lane. Stop your vehicle. Not pass on the left using the oncoming traffic lane Not increase your speed.

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To operate a motorcycle in Mississippi, you must have a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license. Licenses are issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS). You must be at least 17 years old to apply for a motorcycle learner's permit or endorsement. A motorcycle learner's permit or endorsement allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle learner's permit, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To receive a motorcycle endorsement on your Class R driver's license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the on-motorcycle skill test, and pay the fees.

The tests are taken at your local DPS office. The motorcycle knowledge exam contains 25 questions on motorcycle safety and driving skills. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The on-motorcycle skills test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail the test, you may have to wait a week to retake it.