DMV Mississippi Knowledge Practice Test

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1.A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a:

Solid red light.

Stop sign.

Yield sign.

Caution sign.

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2.When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you should generally:

Enter above the speed of traffic to get ahead.

Enter slowly to avoid other vehicles.

Stop first, then slowly enter traffic.

Accelerate to the speed of traffic.

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3.At a school crossing sign, you should:

Always stop, whether there’s a stop sign or not.

Watch for children and be ready to stop.

Always sound your horn when you see children.

Be ready to help children crossing the street.

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4.What happens if you drink alcohol while taking prescription or over-the-counter medicine?

The medicine reduces the effect of the alcohol.

The alcohol will help the medicine cure a cold.

The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol or medicine.

There is no effect because they are different substances.

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5.If you are convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) for the first time, you will:

Lose your license for 90 days.

Be fined $50.

Be required to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID).

Get off with a warning.

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6.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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7.When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?

Add extra weight to their vehicles to improve traction.

Get off the highways as quickly as possible.

Engage the four-wheel drive on their vehicles.

Reduce their speed and increase their following distance.

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8.If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.

Your horn

Your headlights

Hand signals

Your emergency flashers

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9.Drivers who have consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel:

Are always aware of the risks they are taking.

Do not have sufficient control over their bodies and minds or the vehicles being driven.

Are better drivers because they are more careful than sober drivers.

Have quicker reaction times.

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10.A bicyclist who doesn’t obey traffic laws:

Is in the right because bicyclists don’t have to obey traffic laws.

Can be ticketed.

Will always receive a warning from law enforcement.

Will have their bicycle impounded.

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11.You are involved in an accident. You should:

Stop immediately.

Help the injured.

Call the police.

All of the above.

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12.When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?

Either one

The vehicle on the left

The vehicle on the right

Neither

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13.Passing is prohibited:

On hills and curves.

At intersections.

At railroad crossings.

All of the above.

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14.Which of the following statements is true?

A sudden change in weather calls for a change in driving.

You should slow down when driving in rain and fog.

Be particularly aware of vehicles coming up behind you in inclement weather.

All of the above.

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15.A “No right on red” sign means:

Even if the traffic signal is red, you may turn right.

If the traffic signal is red, you cannot turn right.

The intersection has a high number of traffic crashes.

Even if the traffic signal is red, you do not have to come to a stop.

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16.As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action is to:

Speed up to beat the red light.

Apply the brakes sharply to stop.

Be prepared to stop in the center of the intersection.

Be prepared to stop before the intersection.

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17.While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:

Jerk the steering wheel to force the vehicle back onto the pavement.

Speed up and steer back onto the pavement gradually.

Slam on your brakes and stop.

Slow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed.

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18.A good rule to remember for passing is:

Pass on the right whenever possible.

Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed.

Try to get to the front of any slow-moving traffic so that you can see better.

Always flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your intentions.

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19.Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.

Yellow

Red

Green

White

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20.This sign means:

Highway changes ahead and to the right.

Hiking trails ahead and to the right.

Hotel ahead and to the right.

Hospital ahead and to the right.

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21.A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:

They’re difficult to see in traffic.

They obey different traffic laws than larger motor vehicles.

They always have the right-of-way.

They don’t have rearview mirrors.

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22.When exiting a highway, you should slow down:

On the main road, just before the exit lane.

Once you see a toll booth.

Once you have moved into the exit lane.

When you first see the exit sign.

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23.While backing, you should:

Rely only on your mirrors.

Flash your lights.

Open your door to see if it is safe to proceed.

Turn your head and look through the rear window.

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24.When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:

Slow down and keep moving in your lane.

Keep driving in your lane.

Pull to the right curb and stop.

Stop exactly where you are.

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25.From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:

Red, green, yellow.

Red, yellow, green.

Green, yellow, red.

Green, red, yellow.

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26.Where should you go to take the Missouri driver examinations?

Any Missouri State Highway Patrol examination station.

Any Department of Transportation office.

Any Missouri contract office.

The nearest high school driver education class.

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27.Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:

Prevents distractions from other vehicles.

Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.

Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.

Keeps other drivers alert.

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28.To let others know that you want to be an organ donor, you should:

Complete the organ donor information on the back of your license.

Discuss your decision with your next of kin.

Have two witnesses sign the back of your license.

All of the above.

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29.When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:

Cross the tracks immediately and as quickly as possible.

Always stop before crossing the tracks.

Prepare to yield to any train at the crossing.

Speed up to beat any oncoming train.

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30.You come to an intersection with a flashing red light. You must:

Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection.

Turn either right or left, since the road is blocked ahead.

Stop at the intersection and wait for a flashing green light.

Stop at the intersection, then proceed as traffic allows.

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31.When you are being tailgated:

Move over to the right, if there is an open lane to your right.

If there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead and reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.

Never slow down abruptly.

All of the above.

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32.If you see this sign above your lane, you:

May not exit the freeway.

May either continue through the interchange or exit the freeway from your current lane.

May stay in your lane and continue through the interchange.

Must exit the freeway, if you stay in your current lane.

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33.The minimum and maximum speed limits on Missouri interstate highways are:

40 mph and 55 mph.

40 mph and 70 mph.

30 mph and 70 mph.

55 mph and 75 mph.

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34.When making a right turn on a green light, you must:

Maintain your normal driving speed.

Stop and look for nearby police cars.

Yield to pedestrians.

Increase your normal driving speed.

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35.If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should:

Decrease your speed.

Pull off the right side of the road and let traffic pass.

Not let the other cars pass your vehicle.

Use your four-way flashers.

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36.Points:

Are nothing to worry about.

Are a good thing to have on your driving record.

Are helpful if you want to get a job driving.

Are something you don’t want on your driving record.

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37.If an aggressive driver cuts you off, you should:

Call the police immediately.

Stay calm and move out of the aggressive driver's way.

Flash your vehicle's lights to let the aggressive driver know he is wrong.

Use a driving action of your own to get back at the aggressive driver.

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38.The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment:

Is less pronounced when consuming beer instead of wine.

Is less pronounced when consuming wine instead of beer.

Is most pronounced when consuming hard ciders and mixed drinks.

Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream.

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39.What might happen when alcohol is combined with another drug?

The effects of the alcohol and the drug may both be increased.

Nothing will happen.

The effects of the alcohol and the drug may both be reduced.

The effects of only the alcohol may be reduced.

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40.This road sign indicates:

The maximum safe speed for a residential area.

The maximum safe speed for an expressway exit.

The maximum safe speed for an expressway entrance.

The maximum safe speed for a work zone.

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41.This sign means:

Trucks are permitted on an upcoming narrow bridge.

The bridge ahead is open to one-way traffic only.

The bridge ahead is wide enough for only one car at a time.

The bridge ahead may be too narrow to meet or pass a truck.

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42.A good defensive driver:

Drives slowly at all times.

Looks out for the actions of other drivers.

Travels at a constant speed.

Only drives in familiar areas.

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43.You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:

Correct the defect as soon as possible.

Correct the defect when you can afford it.

Drive the vehicle at slower speeds.

Drive normally.

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44.Pentagonal signs indicate:

No passing zones

School zones.

Speed limits.

Railroad crossings.

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45.At a light rail intersection, always:

Look both ways before crossing tracks.

Pay attention and obey all traffic signals.

Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.

All of these.

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1.A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a:

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2.When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you should generally:

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3.At a school crossing sign, you should:

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4.What happens if you drink alcohol while taking prescription or over-the-counter medicine?

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5.If you are convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) for the first time, you will:

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

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7.When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?

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8.If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.

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9.Drivers who have consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel:

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10.A bicyclist who doesn’t obey traffic laws:

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11.You are involved in an accident. You should:

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12.When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?

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13.Passing is prohibited:

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14.Which of the following statements is true?

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15.A “No right on red” sign means:

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16.As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action is to:

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17.While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:

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18.A good rule to remember for passing is:

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