DMV Mississippi Knowledge Practice Test

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1.When a bicyclist is making a left turn:

They may use the left lane.

They may cut through all lanes.

They may wait on the side of the road.

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2.When changing lanes, you should never:

Cross the centerline in an intersection.

Check your blind spots by looking over your left or right shoulder.

Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

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3.When approaching a school bus stopped with its stop arm extended and red lights flashing, drivers should:

Come to a complete stop and wait to proceed.

Honk their horn before passing the bus on its left.

Continue driving when they think most kids are probably done exiting the bus.

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4.This white sign means:

The railroad crossing is controlled. Continue at your regular speed.

Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing if necessary

Stop at the railroad tracks and wait for a signal before crossing.

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5.When approaching a railroad crossing sign:

Be ready to drive faster than the train.

Look for a way around any lowered gates.

Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby.

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6.If you have an argument with another person and you are angry, you should:

Loudly play the radio while driving so you won’t think about your argument.

Take a few minutes to cool off before driving.

Drive on the interstate to let off steam.

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7.What is an important step in turning?

Check traffic in all directions.

Increase your speed.

Always move to the left lane.

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8.To improve visibility lowered by rain or fog, drivers should use their:

Low beam headlights.

High beam headlights.

Parking lights.

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9.Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:

Check your blind spots and mirrors.

Signal your intention before changing lanes.

All of the above.

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10.When a school bus is picking up or dropping off children, you must:

Stop, regardless of your direction of travel.

Stop if you are driving in the same direction.

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

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11.If you want to enter the freeway but you don't see a gap in traffic, you should:

Maintain your speed and force the other drivers to create a gap.

Slow down on the ramp to wait for a gap.

Stop at the end of the ramp to wait for a gap.

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12.When should you return to your previous lane while completing a pass?

When you sense that you are far enough ahead of the other vehicle.

When the other driver signals for you to return to the lane.

When you can see the other vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror.

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13.If you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, you should:

Slow down and look both ways.

Maintain your speed and look both ways.

Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions.

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14.When passing on the left of a vehicle, it is safe to move back into the right lane:

After about three seconds.

When you can no longer see the vehicle over your right shoulder.

When you can see the front of the vehicle in your rearview mirror.

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15.When you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights, you must:

Maintain your speed and stay in your lane until the vehicle has passed.

Move into the right lane and drive slowly until the vehicle has passed.

Pull over to the curb or edge of the road and stop until the vehicle has passed.

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16.If a motorist sees pedestrians in an upcoming crosswalk, what should the motorist do?

Continue ahead. The motorist has the right-of-way.

Wait for the pedestrians to cross the street.

Pull to the right and go around the pedestrians.

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17.If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane moving in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will:

Get you to your destination much more quickly and safely.

Increase your chances of an collision.

Help prevent traffic congestion.

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18.If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

Assume the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal.

Assume the other driver will maintain a constant speed.

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19.When passing a row of parked vehicles, you should:

Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane.

Expect all other drivers and pedestrians to respect your right-of-way.

Drive closely to the parked vehicles to allow more room for moving traffic.

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20.When driving in fog or mist, never put your headlights on the high beam setting because:

The light will reflect back into your eyes.

Approaching vehicles might not see you.

Vehicles behind you may follow too closely.

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21."No passing zone" signs tell drivers:

To speed up slightly.

That it is not safe to pass.

To maintain a steady speed.

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22.You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:

Under any circumstances.

Unless you entered the intersection on a yellow light.

Unless you entered the intersection on a green light.

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23.You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You should:

Stop immediately in the intersection until it passes.

Pull to the right of the intersection and stop.

Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.

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24.This sign means:

Yield sign ahead.

Side road entering from left.

Stop sign ahead.

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25.You should drive on the shoulder to pass a car:

If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left.

Under no circumstances.

If the shoulder is wide enough.

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26.When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street, you should drive:

Near the right-hand side of the road.

Near the centerline.

On the left of the centerline.

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27.This symbol is used for:

Dangerous intersections.

Slow-moving vehicles.

Yield signs.

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28.When you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection, you should:

Yield to all traffic before crossing the intersection.

Stop, then enter the intersection when it is safe to do so.

Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

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29.You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?

Partially enter the intersection to establish your right-of-way.

Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across.

Continue into the intersection and wait for traffic to clear.

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30.If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.

Improve traffic flow.

Demonstrate defensive driving techniques.

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31.If you are driving on a highway next to a single broken white line marking:

You cannot cross the line to pass.

You may cross the line to pass and change lanes.

You may only cross the line to change lanes if you are in the left lane.

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32.When entering traffic after being parked at a curb, you:

Should drive more slowly than other traffic for 200 feet.

Should wait for a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic.

Should wait for the first two vehicles to pass, then drive into the lane.

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33.You can help keep the driver behind you a safe distance away from your vehicle by:

Driving 10 mph faster than the car behind you.

Driving 10 mph slower than the car behind you.

Maintaining a steady speed.

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34.It is unlawful to:

Pass another vehicle in any marked no passing zone.

Pass another vehicle over a railroad crossing.

Both of the above.

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35.What should you do if you are being approached by an emergency vehicle using its flashing lights?

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

Continue driving, but try to stay out of its way.

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

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36.When driving in fog, it is best to drive with:

High beam headlights.

Low beam headlights.

Four-way flashers.

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37.When driving under low-visibility conditions due to fog, you should:

Turn on your high beam headlights.

Slow down and use your low beam headlights.

Increase your speed so you do not cause an accident.

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38.You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:

Turn off your engine until the person crosses the street.

Tell the pedestrian when to cross the street.

Wait until the person crosses the street.

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39.If you become drowsy while driving, you should:

Try to fight it.

Take a break.

Take some caffeine pills.

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40.When used on roadways, bicycles are considered:

Hazards.

Vehicles.

Dangerous.

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41.Double solid yellow line markings down the center of a road indicate that passing is:

Allowed from both directions.

Allowed only from your direction of travel.

Not allowed from either direction

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42.If a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving, you should:

Grip the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and exit the traffic lane.

Pump the brakes rapidly.

Brake hard and steer toward the right edge of the roadway.

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43.Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):

Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.

Cannot result in a traffic citation.

Reduces collisions by preventing being "cut off."

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44.If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:

Drive at a constant speed to gain better traction.

Apply the brakes firmly to prevent your vehicle from sliding.

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.

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45.You should always travel:

At the speed of vehicles surrounding you.

At the speed limit.

At a speed appropriate for road and weather conditions.

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1.When a bicyclist is making a left turn:

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2.When changing lanes, you should never:

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3.When approaching a school bus stopped with its stop arm extended and red lights flashing, drivers should:

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4.This white sign means:

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5.When approaching a railroad crossing sign:

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6.If you have an argument with another person and you are angry, you should:

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7.What is an important step in turning?

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8.To improve visibility lowered by rain or fog, drivers should use their:

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9.Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:

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10.When a school bus is picking up or dropping off children, you must:

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12.When should you return to your previous lane while completing a pass?

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13.If you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, you should:

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14.When passing on the left of a vehicle, it is safe to move back into the right lane:

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15.When you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights, you must:

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16.If a motorist sees pedestrians in an upcoming crosswalk, what should the motorist do?

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17.If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane moving in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will:

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18.If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

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