Mississippi DMV Driving Test

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1. What should you do if your engine stalls while you are driving? Hold your steering wheel tightly (power steering is difficult). Shift your transmission to neutral. Try to re-start, if unable, stop off road, using 4-way flashers. All of the above.

2. 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

3. When you meet a truck coming from the opposite direction, keep as far as possible to the side to avoid A sideswipe accident. A direct hit. A rear-end collision A head-on collision.

4. On a highway with 4 or more lanes, slower traffic should always use The leftmost lane. The center lane. The rightmost lane None of these.

5. 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.

6. When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you: Cannot see the vehicle directly to your right. Have passed the other vehicle's front bumper. See the vehicle's headlights in your rear view mirror.

7. 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

8. You have stopped for a train at a railroad crossing. after the train passes, you must: Watch for vehicles that must stop at railroad crossings (school buses, trucks carrying hazardous materials, etc.). Watch for multiple trains. All of the above

9. When changing a lane, all of the following are correct maneuvers, except When you turn your head to check the blind spots, turn the steering wheel. Not taking your eyes off the road ahead for more than an instant. Looking in your rearview and side mirrors Looking over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to check the blind spots.

10. Before returning to the original lane after passing another vehicle, you should: Beep your horn. Flash your headlights. See both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rear view mirror.

11. In inclement weather, you should: Drive in low gear. Steer off the road. Steer and brake smoothly.

12. When you drive through a construction zone, you should: Pass the construction zone carefully and not 'rubberneck'. Slow down to watch the workers. Decrease your following distance.

13. You should increase the distance between your car and the vehicle ahead when you: Follow small passenger car. Are crowded by a tailgater. Drive slower than the posted speed limit. All of the above.

14. The eye test for the driver's license evaluates Peripheral vision. Acuity. Depth and color perception All of the above.

15. When a yellow arrow appears as you are about to turn from a dedicated left turn lane, you should: Stop and not turn under any circumstances. Speed up to get through the intersection. Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears. Make a protected turn since you have the right-of-way over all vehicles and pedestrians.

16. When leaving alleys or driveways: Stop before driving onto the sidewalk to sidewalk area. Drivers should increase speed to get into the flow of traffic safely. Stop only if pedestrians are on the sidewalk area

17. 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.

18. When a pedestrian is crossing a street guided by a dog or carrying a white cane You must yield the right of way at corners only. You must tell them where to cross the street. You must always yield the right-of-way.

19. Which of the following are 4 principle types of interstate interchanges? Directional, clover leaf, diamond and square. Directional, clover leaf, diamond and trumpet. Directional, circular, diamond and square. Trumpet, clover leaf, diamond and circular.

20. When in a motor vehicle on a highway, it is: All right to drink if you're not driving. All right to drink if you're driving but not drunk. Illegal to either drink from or possess open containers of alcohol in the passenger compartment

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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.