Mississippi DMV Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is hydroplaning.

When there is water on the roadway, reduce your speed. Speeds over 35 mph can cause your vehicle to hydroplane out of control.

Not quite. The answer is shifting your eyes from one area of the roadway to another.

Expressway driving may cause highway hypnosis, a condition of drowsiness or unawareness induced by monotony, the sounds of the wind and the tires on the pavement, and the steady hum of the engine. Try to prevent the condition by shifting your eyes from one area of the roadway to another and focusing them upon various objects near and far, left and right. Talking on a cell phone or changing lanes frequently can be dangerous.

Not quite. The answer is Adult drivers may use a hands-free cell phone while driving.

If you are an adult driver and absolutely have to use your phone, it is better to use a speaker phone/hands-free device while driving. Using mobile phones while driving is not recommended and forbidden by law in some states.

Not quite. The answer is Certain vehicles such as school buses and some trucks must stop at railroad crossings even when the tracks are clear.

Certain vehicles are required to stop at railroad crossings even when no signals are warning of approaching trains. These vehicles include passenger buses, school buses, and trucks carrying hazardous materials like explosives or gasoline. Follow such vehicles at a safe distance and be prepared to stop. When you do arrive at a railroad crossing, obey all signs and signals. Don't try to cut off or outrace an approaching train. A train traveling at 60 mph can take more than a mile to come to a complete stop.

Source: Railroad Crossings, Mississippi Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is You must not park within 30 feet of a STOP sign or 20 feet of a crosswalk.

You cannot park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Also, you cannot park within 30 feet of the approach to any traffic control device (sign or signal).

Source: Unlawful Parking, Safe Driving Practices, Mississippi Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is a low ground clearance railroad crossing.

This sign indicates a low ground clearance railroad crossing. The railroad crossing is raised so high that a vehicle with a long wheelbase or low ground clearance can get stuck on the tracks. This type of railroad crossing should not normally present a problem for a car driver unless he or she is pulling a trailer or driving a motor home with a low ground clearance.

Not quite. The answer is A

The school zone sign is pentagonal (five sided) with a yellow or yellow-green background.

Not quite. The answer is the interstate highway number.

Route marker signs indicate the type of road you are traveling on and the particular road you are traveling on. Highway marker signs are typically shield shaped, and Interstate shield signs have red, white, and blue colors. This sign indicates that you are traveling on Interstate highway 22 (I-22 for short). I-22 runs from I-269 in Mississippi to I-65 in Alabama.

Not quite. The answer is stop and wait until the pedestrian has passed.

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing at intersections and crosswalks. When a pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, you must stop and wait until the pedestrian has passed your lane.

Not quite. The answer is passing is allowed.

A single broken (dashed) yellow line may be found on a two-lane, two-way roadway. Vehicles on either side may pass if it is safe to do so.

Not quite. The answer is a U.S. Route marker.

This is a U.S. Route marker sign. The shape and color of a route marker sign indicate the type of road you are traveling on. Signs that identify U.S. Routes and interstate highways are typically shield shaped. This sign indicates that you are traveling on U.S. Route 40. The U.S. Routes are a network of roads and highways whose construction began decades before the start of the Interstate Highway System. U.S. Route 40 began construction in 1926 and currently runs from Silver Summit, UT to Atlantic City, NJ.

Not quite. The answer is Merging from the right

This sign warns that traffic from a roadway on the right is about to merge into your roadway.

Not quite. The answer is exercise their eyes

Highway hypnosis or dizziness when driving is caused by the monotony of road and traffic, the hum of wind, tires, and the sound of engine. Drivers can avoid highway hypnosis by constantly moving their eyes and watching the traffic and highway signs around them.

Not quite. The answer is 0.08%

If you are at least 21 years of age and your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or higher, you will be considered legally intoxicated. The officer will demand your license and will give you a temporary license valid for 30 days. (Note: An average 180-pound man will reach a BAC of 0.10% from the alcohol in three 12-ounce cans of beer, three shots of 80-proof liquor, or 15 ounces of wine before his body starts to break down the alcohol.)

Source: Driving under the Influence & Implied Consent, Mississippi Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is Vehicles may cross the broken yellow line to pass or turn, if it is safe to do so.

You must drive to the right of the broken yellow centerline. When it is safe, you may cross this line to pass another vehicle or turn.

Not quite. The answer is There is a side road entering from the right.

This sign warns that the main road will curve to the left with a side road entering from the right. Approach this intersection with extra caution. A driver preparing to enter the main road from the side road may not see you approaching from around the curve and may suddenly pull out in front of you.

Not quite. The answer is turn right and merge into traffic

A roundabout is a one-way circular intersection in which traffic moves counterclockwise. To enter a roundabout, you must turn right and yield the right-of-way to vehicles that are already in the roundabout.

Not quite. The answer is the middle or left lane.

If you are driving faster than other traffic on a freeway, you should use the middle or left lane.

Not quite. The answer is 45 mph

Posted speed limits are intended for the most ideal conditions. The maximum speed for a school bus is 45 mph.

Not quite. The answer is They are not allowed to buy alcohol, consume alcohol or be in possession of alcohol.

You are not allowed to buy alcohol, consume alcohol or be in possession of alcohol unless you are 21 years of age.