DMV Mississippi Knowledge Practice Test

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1.You are waiting to turn left at a multilane intersection and opposing traffic is blocking your view. You should:

Accelerate rapidly when the first lane you need to cross is clear.

Wait until you can see all the lanes you need to cross before going ahead with your turn.

Wait for an oncoming driver to wave you across the intersection.

Edge your car into each lane of opposing traffic as soon as it clears.

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2.This road sign means:

You are about to enter a one-way street from the wrong direction.

U-turns are prohibited.

You may proceed if the way is clear.

Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

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3.What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?

Black letters or symbols on a white background

Black letters or symbols on a yellow background

White letters or symbols on a blue background

White letters or symbols on a green background

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4.Many crashes are caused by:

Drivers traveling too fast for conditions.

Drivers consistently checking their mirrors and blind spots.

Drivers yielding the right-of-way.

Drivers maintaining a four-second following distance.

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5.What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

Merging traffic

Proceed with caution.

Pedestrian crossing

Come to a full stop.

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6.Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A green arrow:

Is used only on one-way streets.

Has the same meaning as a circular green traffic light, but traffic must turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Means that you may proceed, but only if the green arrow is accompanied by a circular green light.

Points the way to an airport.

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7.As you drive, you're required to stop your vehicle:

At an intersection with a stop sign.

Where there is a red light.

When a traffic officer orders you to stop.

All of the above.

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8.A driver can legally pass on the right side of another vehicle:

If the vehicle is waiting to turn left and there is an available passing lane.

Even if it means driving off the pavement.

On a narrow bridge.

At any time.

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9.When you park uphill on a street with a curb:

Keep the front wheel straight and set the parking brake.

Turn the front wheels away from the curb.

Turn the front wheels toward the curb.

Turn the back wheels into the curb.

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10.A license plate frame:

May cover the word "Missouri" on the plate.

Should not cover any information on the plate.

May cover the month and year registration stickers.

May cover the wording at the bottom of the plate.

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11.Drivers may not pass from either side of a ____ centerline.

Combination solid and broken yellow

Single broken yellow

Double solid yellow

Single broken white

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12.You may honk your horn when you:

Have to stop quickly.

Are passing another car.

Have lost control of your car.

Are passing a bicyclist.

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13.When parking your vehicle downhill on a two-way street:

Turn your wheels to the right.

Turn your wheels to the left.

Keep your wheels pointed straight ahead.

Leave your transmission in neutral.

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14.This sign means:

No left turn.

Low clearance.

Fines double in a work zone.

Do not block intersection.

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15.This road sign means:

The left lane is reserved for vehicles with a specific number of occupants.

Specific turning movements are allowed from specific lanes.

Do not enter.

Drivers in both lanes are responsible for merging smoothly.

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16.If two vehicles arrive to a four-way stop at the same time:

The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

The vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left.

Drivers must make hand motions to communicate with each other.

One driver should proceed without stopping.

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17.A flashing red light on a traffic signal means:

The same thing as a stop sign.

The traffic signal is broken.

You do not have to come to a complete stop.

Driving conditions are dangerous.

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18.This sign means:

Left turn yield on green.

One-way.

Cattle crossing.

Two-way left turn.

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19.This sign means:

Watch for trucks.

Do not pass trucks.

Truck parking area ahead.

Steep downgrade ahead.

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20.A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

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21.The posted speed limit shows:

Only a recommended driving speed.

The exact speed at which you must travel to avoid a ticket.

The maximum safe driving speed under ideal road and weather conditions.

The maximum safe driving speed under all road conditions.

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22.This road sign means:

The road ahead curves right. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

Divided highway begins. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

Merge. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

Winding road ahead. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

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23.If you are stopped by a police officer, you should:

Unbuckle your seat belt and lower your window.

Get your paperwork ready before the officer reaches your car.

Stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel and wait for the officer to approach you.

Get out of your car and walk toward the patrol car.

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24.If you become stranded in a snowstorm, the best thing to do is to:

Get out of the car and go for help.

Lay down in your car and go to sleep.

Walk into the road and get the attention of other drivers.

Stay in the car, as you are most likely to be found when you stay in your vehicle.

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25.When driving past a vehicle that has just stopped in a parked position on the side of the road, you should:

Assume that the driver will open the car door as you approach.

Speed up.

Slam on your brakes.

Assume that the driver will wait for you to pass before opening the door.

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26.For a driver with an intermediate license, driving restrictions include:

That a seat belt must be worn by the driver.

That seat belts must be worn by all passengers.

A curfew between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.

All of the above.

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27.If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:

Get some coffee.

Open your window.

Stop driving.

Turn on the radio.

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28.Your body gets rid of approximately:

Three alcoholic drinks an hour.

One alcoholic drink an hour.

Two alcoholic drinks an hour.

None of the above.

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29.You may drink alcoholic beverages in a vehicle on a public highway:

As long as you aren't driving.

If you are riding in the back seat.

If you are riding in the back of a pick-up truck.

Under no circumstances.

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30.If you miss your exit on an interstate expressway:

Stop and make a U-turn.

Get off at the next exit and come back to the exit you missed.

Roll down your window and ask the driver next to you for help.

Back up on the highway.

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31.If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:

Hold down the brake pedal.

Firmly pump your brakes.

Lightly tap the brakes.

Release the brake pedal.

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32.When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road, drivers should:

Pump the brakes.

Press and hold the brake pedal.

Press and hold the gas pedal.

Lightly tap the brakes.

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33.Signaling your intentions before turning, changing lanes, or driving away from a curb:

Is necessary only if other traffic is present.

Is a good driving habit and is required by law.

Is necessary only during the maneuver, not before.

Is not necessary if the maneuver is done slowly.

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34.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.

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35.The act of turning your head and checking your blind spot before changing lanes, driving away from a curb, or merging your vehicle into traffic is:

A bad driving habit.

A good driving habit.

Unnecessary.

Not necessary if you use the rearview mirror.

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36.You are driving on a highway divided by two solid yellow lines. You may:

Cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.

Cross these lines to pass other vehicles, but only if there is no oncoming traffic.

Cross these lines under no circumstances.

Cross these lines only to make a U-turn.

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37.Work zone signs mean:

It is summer.

You must immediately stop and back up.

Less than ideal conditions are present for driving.

You should drive faster to get out of the work zone.

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38.Roads freeze quickly when they are:

Flat.

Curvy.

In the sun.

Shaded.

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39.This sign means:

Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.

Look both ways as you cross the intersection.

Always come to a full stop at the intersection.

Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

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40.When turning left, drivers must yield the right-of-way to:

Other drivers who are already in the intersection.

Oncoming traffic.

Pedestrians who are already in the intersection.

All of the above.

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41.What kinds of drugs can affect your driving ability?

Allergy medicine

Marijuana

Cold remedies

All of these choices

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42.If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look toward ____ of the road.

Either side

The center

The right side

The left side

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43.Smoking and preparing to smoke while driving:

Do not affect driving abilities.

Help maintain driver alertness.

Are distracting activities.

Are not distracting activities.

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44.Increasing your vehicle’s speed:

Increases your field of vision.

Decreases your field of vision.

Makes it easier to see cross traffic.

Has no effect on your field of vision.

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45.It is important to slow down:

On narrow or winding roads.

At intersections or railroad crossings.

When the road is wet or slippery.

All of the above.

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1.You are waiting to turn left at a multilane intersection and opposing traffic is blocking your view. You should:

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2.This road sign means:

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3.What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?

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4.Many crashes are caused by:

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5.What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

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6.Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A green arrow:

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7.As you drive, you're required to stop your vehicle:

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8.A driver can legally pass on the right side of another vehicle:

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9.When you park uphill on a street with a curb:

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10.A license plate frame:

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12.You may honk your horn when you:

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13.When parking your vehicle downhill on a two-way street:

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16.If two vehicles arrive to a four-way stop at the same time:

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17.A flashing red light on a traffic signal means:

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