DMV Mississippi Knowledge Practice Test

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1.What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?

Reach down and attempt to pull it up.

Shift to park.

Shift to neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake.

Turn the engine off.

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2.If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:

The driver on the right has the right-of-way.

The driver on the left has the right-of-way.

One driver may continue driving without stopping.

One driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.

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3.When you want to make a right turn, your car must be:

Near the center of the street.

Close to the left side of the street.

Close to the right side of the street.

Past the center of the intersection when you begin to turn.

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4.This road sign means:

Hunting area.

State park.

Deer crossing.

Wildlife preserve.

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5.When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:

Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.

Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.

May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection.

May drive straight through the intersection.

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6.A double solid 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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7.SATOP is an abbreviation for:

Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program.

Salt And Tar On Pavement.

Steer At The Other Point.

Stop Airing Tires Over Pressure.

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8.If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:

May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.

May no longer turn and must proceed straight.

Still have the right-of-way to turn.

No longer have to turn in the direction that the arrow indicated.

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9.What does a single dashed yellow line separating traffic mean?

Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so.

Drivers may not pass.

Drivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.

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10.Which of the following statements is true?

It is okay for drivers of other vehicles to follow motorcycles closely.

A motorcycle with two people on it is more balanced than a motorcycle with just one rider.

The driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle.

Drivers of other vehicles can expect a motorcycle's brake lights to turn on when the motorcyclist slows down.

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11.This sign means:

Stop ahead.

Buggy warning.

Limited parking.

Do not block intersection.

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12.If you are at fault in a traffic crash and do not pay for the damages:

Your driver license and/or plates will be suspended for one year.

You will save money.

Your car will be repossessed.

You must buy a new car.

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13.When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

To know when it is safe to cross the street.

To stop at the curb before crossing the street.

To run out in front of you without looking.

Not to cross the street unless they are with an adult.

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14.What should you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching while displaying flashing red or blue lights?

See if you can reach your destination before the emergency vehicle catches up to you.

Continue driving but try to stay out of its way.

Pull over to the side of the road and come to a complete stop.

Stop in the middle of an intersection.

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15.This sign means:

Stop.

Side road.

Two-way left turn.

Farm machinery.

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16.You must yield to other drivers:

When entering a street from a garage or alley.

When they are on a road to your left and you have reached an unmarked intersection at the same time.

When your traffic signal is a green arrow.

All of the above.

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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.You are driving on a divided multilane highway and see or hear the signal of an approaching emergency vehicle. You should:

Disregard the signal if there are other lanes available for the emergency vehicle.

Stop as quickly as you can.

Slow down, move your vehicle to provide a clear path for the emergency vehicle, and stop.

Increase your speed to get out of the way of the emergency vehicle.

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19.This road sign means:

Parking spaces are reserved for people with disabled parking permits.

A circular intersection is ahead.

Traffic in the lane must turn in the direction of the arrow.

Lanes are reserved for buses and vehicles with a driver and one or more passengers.

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20.A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:

Has the right-of-way.

Should yield to drivers already on the public road.

May force their way into traffic.

Can assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.

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21.Which of the following is true regarding seat belts and child restraints in vehicles?

You should never place an infant or small child in the front seat of a vehicle with airbags.

An airbag can be dangerous to an infant or small child, even in a low-speed collision.

You should always make sure all your passengers are using a seat belt or child restraint.

All of the above.

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22.A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:

That drivers should come to a complete stop.

That an action is forbidden.

That some drivers should yield to other drivers.

That drivers should drive under the speed limit.

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23.This road sign means:

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

School crossing ahead.

Do not drive in this lane.

Traffic turning left on the green light must yield to oncoming traffic.

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24.This sign means:

Stop sign ahead.

Lane closed ahead.

Railroad crossing ahead.

Traffic signal ahead.

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25.A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in to the left. That shows that:

There is an intersection just ahead.

You are approaching a construction area.

You will be required to turn left just ahead.

The road will get narrower.

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26.You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:

Use the next intersection.

Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear.

Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.

Take the right-of-way since you have a green light.

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27.If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:

Quickly cut across traffic to make your turn.

Make a U-turn to go back to the exit.

Continue driving and use the next exit.

Put your vehicle in reverse to go back to the exit.

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28.When entering a street from a driveway, you:

Must drive slowly to allow approaching vehicles and pedestrians time to get out of your way.

Must honk your horn so approaching vehicles and pedestrians know to give you room.

Must stop and proceed only when there are no pedestrians or vehicles approaching.

Can disregard any pedestrians if there is no sidewalk.

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29.A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:

Should yield to drivers already on the interstate.

Has the right-of-way.

May force their way into traffic.

Can assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.

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30.A red traffic signal light means that you must:

Stop at the stop line.

Stop before entering any crosswalk.

Stop before entering the intersection.

All of the above.

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31.The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is to:

Slow down before entering the exit ramp.

Slow down once moving onto the exit ramp.

Keep your speed constant once in the exit ramp.

Pass slower traffic in the exit ramp.

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32.A stop sign is shaped like a(n):

Rectangle.

Square.

Circle.

Octagon.

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33.Alcohol:

Slows reflexes and reaction time.

Puts you to sleep.

Wakes you up.

Improves your judgment.

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34.If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:

Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.

Keep a steady pace.

Stay in the driver's blind spot.

Honk to let them know you are there.

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35.This sign is a:

Service sign.

Regulatory sign.

Warning sign.

Stop sign.

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36.As alcohol builds up in your blood, it:

Slows down your reactions.

Makes you feel less confident.

Begins to metabolize itself more quickly.

Decreases the number of driving errors.

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37.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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38.A steady yellow signal light means:

The traffic signal is changing from green to red.

You should slam on your brakes.

You should increase your speed.

The car in front of you is going too slowly.

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39.A point accumulation advisory letter will be sent to you if you:

Have too many points taken off of your driving record.

Accumulate a total of four points in 12 months.

Do not score enough points on your driving test.

Fail the written test.

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40.Drinking alcohol and driving is:

A minor traffic safety problem.

A serious traffic safety problem.

Safe if you have only had a few drinks.

Only dangerous to the driver who drinks.

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41.Worn or bald tires:

Can make turning more difficult.

Are likely to hydroplane.

Can increase your stopping distance.

All of the above.

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42.When changing lanes you should not:

Check your side and rearview mirrors.

Give a turn signal to signal your intentions.

Check for other drivers who may be moving into the same lane as you.

Use your cell phone to contact the police to determine if the road ahead is clear.

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43.The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:

Speed up to increase the distance between you and the tailgater.

Slam on your brakes to get the other driver to back off.

Change lanes or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass.

Ignore them.

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44.Under normal road and traffic conditions, it is recommended that a rider maintains a minimum ______ following distance.

One-second

Two-second

Three-second

Four-second

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45.The most effective safety restraints in a traffic crash are:

Only a lap and shoulder belt.

Only an airbag.

Both a lap/shoulder belt and an airbag.

No safety restraints.

Correct! Wrong!

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Practice Test 18

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1.What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?

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2.If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:

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3.When you want to make a right turn, your car must be:

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4.This road sign means:

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5.When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:

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6.A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

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7.SATOP is an abbreviation for:

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8.If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:

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9.What does a single dashed yellow line separating traffic mean?

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10.Which of the following statements is true?

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12.If you are at fault in a traffic crash and do not pay for the damages:

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13.When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

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14.What should you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching while displaying flashing red or blue lights?

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15.This sign means:

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16.You must yield to other drivers:

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

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18.You are driving on a divided multilane highway and see or hear the signal of an approaching emergency vehicle. You should:

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19.This road sign means:

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