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Mississippi Written Drivers Test Practice
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What could be a consequence of tailgating?
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A
Reduced fuel efficiency
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B
Increased risk of rear-end collisions
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C
Ability to stop more quickly
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D
Improved vehicle control
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When is it permissible to use a cell phone while driving in Mississippi?
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When texting
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B
When using hands-free technology
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C
When at a stoplight
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D
When making calls only
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What is the consequence of driving without a valid license in Mississippi?
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A
Possible community service
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B
Possible fines and vehicle impoundment
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C
License suspension
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D
Mandatory driving school
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What is the minimum age to obtain a learner's permit in Mississippi?
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A
14 years old
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B
15 years old
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C
16 years old
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D
17 years old
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QUESTION 5 / 25
If you are driving with a learner's permit, how many hours of supervised driving must you complete?
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A
25 hours
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B
50 hours
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C
75 hours
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D
100 hours
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Why should you be especially careful when driving near a pedestrian who uses a white cane or a white cane with a red tip?
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A
They might be police officers
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B
They move unpredictably
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C
They have better hearing
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D
They are blind or have visual impairments
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What is the first thing you should do when experiencing vehicle trouble on the highway?
Choose one answer below.
A
Call for roadside assistance
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B
Move your vehicle to the shoulder if possible
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C
Immediately exit the vehicle
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D
Turn on your hazard lights and stay put
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What is the legal age for a learner's permit in Mississippi?
Choose one answer below.
A
14 years old
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B
15 years old
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C
16 years old
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D
18 years old
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What is the correct hand signal for a right turn?
Choose one answer below.
A
Left arm bent upwards at a 90-degree angle
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B
Left arm extended straight out
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C
Right arm extended straight out
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D
Left arm bent downwards
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QUESTION 10 / 25
How far away should you park from a fire hydrant?
Choose one answer below.
A
10 feet
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B
20 feet
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C
15 feet
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D
5 feet
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What is the minimum distance you should signal before turning?
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A
50 feet
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B
100 feet
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C
150 feet
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D
200 feet
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When driving at night, how far should your headlights illuminate?
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A
250 feet ahead
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B
300 feet ahead
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C
500 feet ahead
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D
1000 feet ahead
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What should you do when you approach a stop sign?
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A
Slow down but proceed without stopping if there is no other traffic
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B
Speed up to clear the intersection quickly
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C
Stop completely, yield the right-of-way, and proceed when safe
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D
Sound your horn and accelerate through the intersection
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QUESTION 14 / 25
How should you respond to a red light that is malfunctioning?
Choose one answer below.
A
Proceed through without stopping
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B
Treat it as a stop sign
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C
Treat it as a four-way stop
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D
Wait for a police officer to direct traffic
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What is the recommended action if you experience a tire blowout?
Choose one answer below.
A
Steer quickly left to regain control
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B
Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel and gradually slow down
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C
Brake hard to stop the car
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D
Accelerate to regain control
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What should you do if your brakes fail while driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift to neutral and coast to a stop
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B
Pump the brake pedal and downshift to lower gears
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C
Steer off the road into a safe area
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D
Use the emergency brake immediately
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QUESTION 17 / 25
How can you identify a no-passing zone?
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A
By a green sign with a straight line
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B
By a solid yellow line on your side of the road
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C
By a flashing red light
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D
By a double white line
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What is the minimum safe following distance you should maintain behind another vehicle?
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A
At least 1 second
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B
At least 2 seconds
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C
At least 3 seconds
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D
At least 4 seconds
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When meeting a car at night with blinding lights, what is the safest thing to do?
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A
Focus on the headlights
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B
Look toward the left side of the road
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C
Look toward the right side of the road
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D
Speed up to pass quickly
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What should you do if you approach a traffic signal that is not functioning?
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A
Speed through the intersection
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B
Follow the traffic pattern
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C
Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
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D
Yield to oncoming traffic only
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What should you do if you approach a school bus that is loading and unloading children?
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A
Pass the bus carefully
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B
Come to a complete stop 10 feet away from the bus
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C
Speed up to pass quickly
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D
Ignore the bus
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What should you do if your vehicle has a blowout?
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake suddenly to stop
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B
Continue driving at high speed
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C
Jump out of the car quickly
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D
Slowly apply brakes after removing foot from accelerator
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What should you do if your vehicle starts hydroplaning?
Choose one answer below.
A
Hit the brakes hard
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B
Ease off the gas and steer straight until you regain traction
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C
Swerving to the left
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D
Accelerate to gain control
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QUESTION 24 / 25
How should you take a curve while driving?
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A
Speed up before entering the curve
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B
Maintain the same speed throughout the curve
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C
Slow down before entering the curve
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D
Avoid turning the steering wheel
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What is the proper action to take when approaching a roundabout?
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A
Enter without yielding
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B
Yield to traffic already in the roundabout
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C
Stop and wait for a clear path
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D
Circle around until you find the exit
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