DMV Mississippi Knowledge Practice Test

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1.You are driving when it begins to rain. You should:

Drive faster than surrounding traffic.

Drive at the maximum posted speed limit.

Slow down.

Drive closely behind the vehicle in front of you.

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2.How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?

Do not speed when the roads are wet.

Use tires with proper air pressure.

Replace tires with bad tread.

All of the above.

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3.Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?

It is against the law to go around lowered gates at a crossing.

You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger.

Not all railroad crossings are equipped with flashing red signals and gates.

All of the above.

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4.The risk of hydroplaning can can be reduced by driving:

Through shallow water.

More quickly.

More slowly.

Through deep water.

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5.This road sign means:

Road construction ahead.

The road ahead curves left, then right.

The road ahead curves right, then left.

Steep grade ahead.

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6.Front door windows on a vehicle may be tinted to no more than:

100 percent light blockage.

Whatever looks good.

65 percent light blockage.

50 percent light blockage.

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7.A solid white 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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8.Hydroplaning is usually caused by:

Excessive stops.

Sudden stops.

Sudden turns.

Excessive speed.

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9.This sign means:

School ahead.

School crossing.

Pedestrian crossing.

Construction workers on or near the roadway.

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10.When approached by an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and/or flashing lights, a driver must immediately:

Pull to the right and stop.

Pull to the right and slow down.

Pull to the right and turn on their vehicle's four-way flashers.

Stop and let the emergency vehicle pass.

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11.If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs:

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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12.Your ability to stop is affected by:

Signal lights.

Other cars on the road.

The time of day.

The condition of the road.

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13.A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as:

A slow sign.

A yield sign.

A stop sign.

An intersection sign.

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14.You are driving when it starts to sleet or snow. You should:

Keep your windshield and mirrors clear.

Allow additional distance between your vehicle and the vehicles that you are following.

Approach all vehicles with caution.

All of the above.

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15.When making a right or left turn, a driver should signal ____ in advance of the turn.

100 feet

50 feet

35 feet

10 feet

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16.This road sign means:

One-way road.

No right turn.

Exit.

Sharp right turn in the road ahead.

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17.When driving in fog, you should use your:

High beam headlights.

Low beam headlights.

Hazard flashers.

Parking lights.

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18.This sign means:

Watch for bicycles.

Bicycles not allowed.

Bicycles have the right-of-way.

Bicycle repair shop ahead.

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19.If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:

The largest vehicle has the right-of-way.

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

The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right.

The car on the right shall yield to the car on the left.

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20.When approaching an accident scene, you should:

Keep your attention on your driving.

Keep moving.

Stop if you are involved or if emergency help has not yet arrived.

All of the above.

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21.Shortly before your driver or nondriver license expires, the Driver License Bureau will mail a renewal reminder postcard to:

The most current address on your driver record.

The address on your last application.

The address in your local phone book.

Your local contract office.

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22.You are driving when your power steering stops working. You should:

Honk your horn and turn off the ignition.

Turn on your hazard lights and brace yourself.

Work hard to steer, reduce your speed, drive to a safe area, and stop.

Slam on your brakes.

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23.To avoid being in a truck or bus driver’s blind spot, you should:

Never pass them.

Avoid driving alongside them and avoid tailgating.

Flash your lights at them.

Sound your horn.

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24.Two solid yellow lines on the pavement mean:

Passing is allowed for drivers from both directions.

Passing is not allowed.

Passing is allowed if you are at the top a hill.

Passing is allowed during daylight only.

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25.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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26.Defensive driving is:

Identifying dangerous driving situations and taking action to avoid accidents.

Defending yourself against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic.

Following the vehicle ahead of you at a close distance.

Quickly changing lanes and shifting in and out of traffic congestion.

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27.The youngest age a person may be to obtain an instruction permit is:

14 years old.

15 years old.

15 and one-half years old.

16 years old.

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28.A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should:

Read the labels on the drug before driving.

Drink alcohol instead.

Continue to drive regardless of any warning labels.

Drive only during daylight hours.

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29.You may pass another vehicle:

In a curve or on a hill because the chance is small that another vehicle is coming.

By using the shoulder of the highway.

If your lane is next to a solid yellow line and the passing lane is clear ahead.

None of the above.

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30.When preparing to turn left, drivers should:

Slow down gradually while checking their rearview mirror.

Move into the left lane.

Watch for oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.

All of the above.

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31.Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.

Yellow

White

Red

Black

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32.A yellow light that flashes on and off means:

Stop and look for other vehicles, then go if there is no traffic.

Stop and wait for a green light.

Speed up to clear the intersection quickly.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

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33.A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:

Slow down.

Pass with caution.

Do not pass.

Keep right on hills.

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34.If you are convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) for the second time in a five-year period, you will:

Lose your license for only 90 days.

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

Be restricted to driving on residential roadways.

Be required to drive 10 mph under the speed limit at all times.

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35.You must stop at an intersection when you see a:

Flashing red light.

Steady yellow light.

Yellow arrow.

Flashing yellow light.

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36.When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:

Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass.

Cut them off to slow them down.

Retaliate by tailgating them.

Make sure they know you disapprove of their behavior.

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37.This sign means:

Pedestrians only.

Intersection ahead.

Hiking trails ahead.

School crossing ahead.

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38.When approaching a railroad crossing, you should:

Slow down.

Look for a train.

Be ready to stop.

All of the above.

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39.Which of the following is a safe way to drive through a curve?

Slow down as you enter, speed up as you exit.

Maintain a constant speed throughout the curve.

Speed up as you enter, slow down as you exit.

Stay near the right edge of your lane.

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40.If you are turning onto a street with more than one lane traveling in your direction, you should:

Turn into the lane closest to your previous lane.

Turn into the lane marked with an arrow.

Turn into the middle lane.

Turn into any lane.

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41.You are involved in an accident and another person is injured. You should:

Moved the injured away from the scene immediately.

Always leave the injured where they are.

Not move the injured unnecessarily. Keep the injured warm and administer first aid.

Stay away from the injured.

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42.Seat belts are most effective when they are worn by:

The person driving the car.

Passengers when they are on a long drive.

All occupants of a car being driven on an expressway.

All occupants of a car every time the car is driven.

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43.The consumption of alcohol while taking drugs can:

Decrease the effects of the drugs and alcohol.

Increase the effects of both the drugs and alcohol.

Help cure your illness.

Improve your driving ability.

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44.When is it illegal to drive below the speed limit?

When driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic.

When in heavy traffic in a construction zone.

Only when driving in rural areas.

When driving under adverse weather conditions.

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45.Is it legal cross a double solid yellow centre line to pass?

Yes.

No.

If there is no oncoming traffic.

If the vehicle ahead of you is driving under the speed limit.

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Practice Test 19

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1.You are driving when it begins to rain. You should:

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2.How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?

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3.Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?

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4.The risk of hydroplaning can can be reduced by driving:

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5.This road sign means:

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6.Front door windows on a vehicle may be tinted to no more than:

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7.A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

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8.Hydroplaning is usually caused by:

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9.This sign means:

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10.When approached by an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and/or flashing lights, a driver must immediately:

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11.If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs:

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12.Your ability to stop is affected by:

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13.A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as:

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14.You are driving when it starts to sleet or snow. You should:

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15.When making a right or left turn, a driver should signal ____ in advance of the turn.

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16.This road sign means:

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17.When driving in fog, you should use your:

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18.This sign means:

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