Mississippi DMV Driving Test

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1. Motor vehicle inspections are performed by: A government entity. A public business. A reputable cousin of yours Various state-approved private businesses. None of the answers listed.

2. Before stopping your vehicle on the roadway: Set the parking brake. Place your foot on the accelerator. Check mirrors for traffic.

3. Why should drivers and passengers adjust seat headrests in motor vehicles? It helps people relax, relieving the stress of driving. It helps people avoid and reduce the severity of neck injuries. It lets people maintain their hair styles. Tired people can prop up their heads, helping them stay alert.

4. Look to the left and right before entering any intersection on a green light because: Other vehicles might enter the intersection against a red light. Once you are in the intersection, you must only look straight ahead. Cross traffic may have a green arrow. Pedestrians on the cross street have the right-of-way.

5. When changing lanes, you should never: Change lanes abruptly or on the spur of the moment. Look over your left or right shoulder to check blind spots. Check for other vehicles moving into the same lane

6. 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.

7. Who has the right-of-way at an intersection with no crosswalks? Pedestrians, but only with the green walk signal. Vehicles, but they should slow down and be careful. Pedestrians always have the right-of-way. Motorcyclists always have the right-of-way.

8. What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving? Concentrate on steering and seeing the road. Pump the accelerator and try to clear any obstruction. Shift to neutral, brake and stop off of the road, turn on flashers. All of the above.

9. You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. which way do you turn your front wheels? Left. Right. So they face straight ahead. Away from the curb.

10. You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement: If you are involved in an accident or stopped for a citation. Only if you are involved in an accident. Unless your vehicle has a net worth of less than $500. Only if are you are stopped for a citation.

11. How many alcoholic drinks does it take to effect your driving ability 1 2 3

12. If your driving privilege has been revoked, you may: Drive only in an emergency. Still drive to and from work or school. Not drive in this state with any license or permit. Drive only in the presence of a licensed parent or guardian.

13. If the road is slippery, you should keep a following distance that is: Closer to the car ahead than normal. Farther from the car ahead than normal. A normal distance from the car ahead.

14. To avoid glare from headlights of an approaching car: Keep looking briefly to the side of the road. Stay focused on the center line on the road. Flash your high beams.

15. If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should Make sure the pedestrian can see you before proceeding. Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing. Cautiously drive around the pedestrian.

16. 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).

17. What effect might alcohol and another drug have when combined in your blood Increase the effects of both. Have no effect on driving ability. Reduce the effects of the drug or medicine Reduce the effects of the alcohol.

18. A person may ride in a pickup truck if the: Pickup truck has a seat bolted to the frame. Person is accompanied by an adult. Sides of the pickup truck are at least 24 inches high. Pickup truck is equipped with a restraint system and the person uses it.

19. 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.

20. 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.

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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.