DMV Mississippi Knowledge Practice Test

Car Test 3

1.When passing another car, you have enough space to return to the driving lane:

If the other driver signals for you to re-enter the lane.

If you look over your shoulder and see the passed car behind you.

If you can see both of the passed vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror.

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2.This sign means:

School zone or crossing.

Pedestrian crossing.

Railroad ahead.

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3.When making a left turn, you should not:

Signal to other drivers.

Cut the corner.

Slow down.

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4.If you find that the roadway ahead of you is flooded, you should:

Slam on the brakes.

Not drive through the flooded area. Turn around and find another route.

Drive only in the center of the roadway.

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5.Before stopping your vehicle at a traffic signal or sign, you should:

Press down hard on the accelerator.

Check your mirrors for surrounding traffic.

Set the parking brake.

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6.Alcohol is:

A stimulant.

An antihistamine.

A depressant.

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7.You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:

Make room for the merging traffic, if possible.

Assert your right-of-way by driving faster.

Always maintain your position.

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8.A steady green traffic light at an intersection means:

Increase your speed.

Adjust your mirrors.

You may continue through the intersection at a safe and reasonable speed, if it is clear to do so.

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9.This sign means:

Railroad ahead.

No passing zone.

School zone.

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10.If the driver of an oncoming vehicle fails to dim their headlights:

Look toward the center of the roadway.

Look toward the right side of the road.

Look straight ahead.

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11.Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?

Most cold medications can make a person drowsy.

Over-the-counter medications cannot impair driving ability if taken in the recommended dosages.

Medications are safe to take at any time, if prescribed by a doctor.

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12.Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:

There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.

The railroad crossing is located in a city or town that has frequent train traffic.

You are transporting two or more young children in a passenger vehicle.

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13.Which of these is a safe driving technique?

Using your high beam lights in the fog.

Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle.

Checking your rearview mirrors frequently.

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14.If your car's suspension is bad, it can cause:

Vehicle control problems.

Squealing brakes.

Slack in the steering.

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15.It is more dangerous to drive at night than during the day because:

You cannot see as far ahead at night.

The road is always more slippery at night.

Your reaction time is slower at night.

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16.You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:

Only when the guide dog is leading the person across the street.

At all times.

Only if a crossing guard is present.

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17.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.

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18.You are approaching an intersection with a steady yellow traffic light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should:

Speed up to beat the red light.

Reduce you speed and proceed carefully through the intersection.

Come to a safe stop.

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19.You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle damage. You should:

Leave your vehicle in the traffic lane until law enforcement arrives.

Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible.

Not move your vehicle for any reason.

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20.If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

Ease up on the gas pedal.

Brake as hard as possible.

Turn off the ignition.

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21.It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:

0.05 percent.

0.08 percent.

0.02 percent.

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22.

Stay in the center lane.

Move to the lane on your right.

Move to the lane on your left.

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23.This road sign means:

Bicycle crossing.

Stop only if other cars are approaching.

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

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24.Your license can be suspended if you are under 21 and drive with a blood alcohol level of:

0.15 percent or more.

0.08 percent or more.

Any amount.

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25.Roads are slippery after it first starts to rain. When the road is slippery, you should:

Avoid making turns and stops while driving at high speeds.

Test your tires' traction while going uphill.

Decrease the distance you look ahead of your vehicle.

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26.If a tire blows out, you should:

Apply the brake and hold it.

Hold the steering wheel tightly and use the brakes lightly.

Pull over quickly.

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27.Blind spots are:

Spots in your vision when you become fatigued.

Areas of the road that cannot be seen in a vehicle's mirrors.

Traffic control devices.

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28.Streets and highways are most slippery:

When it has been raining hard for several hours.

When they are clean and dry.

Just after it starts to rain.

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29.Drivers should switch to their low beam headlights when within ____ of another driver.

1,000 feet

500 feet

200 feet

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30.If you have had several beers, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by:

Taking a cold shower.

Waiting several hours.

Drinking several cups of coffee.

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31.Which of the following are factors commonly contributing to traffic crashes?

Exceeding the posted speed limit and driving too fast for conditions or circumstances.

Getting adequate rest and staying alert.

Scanning the environment and staying focused on the driving task.

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32.Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street?

The lane nearest the left curb.

The lane nearest the center of the street.

The lane nearest the right curb.

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33.You are preparing to exit the interstate. When should you start reducing your speed?

About halfway through the deceleration lane.

As you approach the deceleration lane.

Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane.

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34.When you approach an octagonal sign, you must:

Slow.

Stop.

Turn.

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35.When passing another vehicle, you should return to your original lane when:

You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

You have cleared the front bumper of the passed vehicle.

You are 50 feet in front of the passed vehicle.

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36.What should you do when approaching a pedestrian with a white cane or a guide dog?

Honk so they know to clear the way.

Yield the right-of-way.

Swerve quickly around them.

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37.What is the purpose of rumble strips?

They alert drivers to potential tire problems.

They test a vehicle's shock absorbers.

Through vibration and sound, they alert inattentive drivers to the fact that their vehicles have left the travel lane.

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38.The center of the roadway is marked with one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line. If the broken yellow line is directly next to your traffic lane, it means:

You are not allowed to pass in this area.

You are in a passing zone and it is safe for you to pass other vehicles on the left if no oncoming traffic is present.

You are only allowed to make right turns in this area.

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39.Use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days:

To keep your engine warm.

So others can see your vehicle.

To warn others of bad weather conditions.

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40.This road sign means:

No right turn.

Drive only in the direction of the arrow.

Curve ahead.

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41.If the rear of your vehicle is skidding to the left, you should:

Not turn your steering wheel.

Turn your steering wheel to the left to correct the skid.

Turn your steering wheel to the right to correct the skid.

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42.Should you always drive more slowly than other traffic?

No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.

Yes, it is a good defensive driving technique.

Yes, it is always safer than driving faster than other traffic.

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43.Various traffic control devices in construction and maintenance work areas are the color:

Red.

Orange.

Yellow.

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44.If a vehicle is equipped with airbags:

Seat belts should still be worn.

Seat belts do not need to be worn.

Seat belts should be worn behind the back.

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45.When parking your vehicle on any hill:

One of your rear wheels should touch the curb.

Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in "park."

Your front wheels should be parallel to the road, if there is no curb.

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Car Test 3

1.When passing another car, you have enough space to return to the driving lane:

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2.This sign means:

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3.When making a left turn, you should not:

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4.If you find that the roadway ahead of you is flooded, you should:

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5.Before stopping your vehicle at a traffic signal or sign, you should:

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6.Alcohol is:

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7.You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:

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8.A steady green traffic light at an intersection means:

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9.This sign means:

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10.If the driver of an oncoming vehicle fails to dim their headlights:

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11.Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?

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12.Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:

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13.Which of these is a safe driving technique?

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14.If your car's suspension is bad, it can cause:

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15.It is more dangerous to drive at night than during the day because:

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16.You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:

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

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18.You are approaching an intersection with a steady yellow traffic light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should:

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19.You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle damage. You should:

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20.If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

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21.It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:

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23.This road sign means:

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24.Your license can be suspended if you are under 21 and drive with a blood alcohol level of:

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25.Roads are slippery after it first starts to rain. When the road is slippery, you should:

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26.If a tire blows out, you should:

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