Mississippi DMV Driving Test

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1. Which of these is the proper way to change lanes? Signal, check your mirrors, and then change lanes. Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder before you change lanes. Signal before you change lanes and then move over quickly. Check your mirrors, signal, accelerate and change lanes.

2. When you are following another vehicle, you should allow ____ between you and the other car for every ten miles per hour of speed. 25 ft. 50 ft. At least one car length None of the listed answers. At least two cars length.

3. Which of these is a legal u-turn? Over two sets of double yellow lines in the roadway. 150 feet away from a hill or curve. On a highway where there is a paved opening for a turn. 100 feet away from a hill or a curve.

4. When slowing down or stopping, you must A) use an arm signal to alert the driver behind you if your vehicle's signals don't work. B) use the brake-operated signal lights to alert the driver behind you. Do both a) and b) Do either a) or b).

5. Which of the following does not happen after drinking Your reflexes and reaction time slow down. Your judgement of speed and distance is distorted. You are less alert You calm down so you can concentrate.

6. If you need to slow down or stop when other drivers may not expect it, you should: Use your emergency brake. Look over your shoulder for traffic in your blind spot. Quickly tap your brake pedal a few times. Get ready to blow your horn.

7. Which of the following statements is true regarding making turns? Always start from the leftmost lane. Start from the lane closest to where you want to go. Start from the lane farthest to where you want to go Always start from the rightmost lane.

8. When there is no traffic on both sides of the road, a turn-around maneuver can be performed using A single-point turn. A 4-point turn. A three-point turn A two-point turn.

9. A steady green light at an intersection means that you: Must slow down and prepare to stop. Must stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding. May drive through the intersection if the road is clear. May not turn right.

10. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications Over the counter medications cannot impair driving ability if taken in the recommended dosages. Medications are safe to take at any time if prescribed by a doctor. Most cold medications can make a person drowsy.

11. When a school bus is stopped on your side of the road with its red lights flashing, you must: Slow to 10 mph. Stop until the lights stop flashing. Change lanes and pass cautiously.

12. Having a driver's license is a: Privilege, not a right. Requirement. Right, not a privilege.

13. When you are driving in the left of two traffic lanes, and many cars are passing on your right, you should: Pull onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass. Turn your emergency indicators on. Stay in your lane so you will not impede the traffic flow. Move over into the right lane when it is safe.

14. Highway and expressway guide signs are: Orange with black letters. Green with white letters. Yellow with black letters. Red with white letters.

15. When a traffic light turns green, should you go immediately? No, because you must first wait five seconds before proceeding. Yes, or you can be given a ticket for causing gridlock. Yes, but you must yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection. Yes, because you have the right-of-way.

16. How should you make a safe turn? All of the answers listed. Avoid last-minute turns. Finish the turn in the proper lane Be aware and pay attention to your surroundings. Signal to others your intentions.

17. The best thing to do if you become tired or sleepy while driving is: Drink coffee. Open a window. Get rest or change drivers.

18. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. you should: Make eye contact and then pass him/her. Slow down as you pass him/her. Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street

19. In work zones, barriers, such as drums cones and tunes are used to: Keep traffic out of hazardous work zones. Make drivers drive slower and get angry. Primarily inconvenience drivers.

20. If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by 4 times. Three times. Five times Two times.

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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.